MARKETING, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TOURISM

Stories and opportunities from Manchester Metropolitan's MIBT department

The Department

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Transforming lives, businesses and society through our teaching and research.

Our degree programmes develop globally-aware, responsible professionals. We equip graduates with the skills they need to succeed in their careers, from advertising and marketing to managing multinational companies and starting businesses.

We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in:

  • marketing
  • advertising
  • digital marketing
  • retail
  • tourism
  • place management
  • international business

Research and business engagement

Our research informs our teaching, helps improve organisational performance and boosts societal outcomes.

Our knowledge exchange and degree apprenticeships further support business transformations. Through our thought leadership, we guide company, local and national government policies.

Head of Department – Professor Riccardo De Vita

Riccardo joined Manchester Metropolitan University as Professor of Innovation Management and Head of Department – Marketing, International Business and Tourism, in March 2024. Riccardo has extensive experience of teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and doctoral level in different countries. He confidently delivers modules in strategic management, international business, organisational behaviour, innovation management and social network analysis.