About Dr Florian Lücker
Dr Florian Lücker is the Course Director of the International Business MSc at Bayes Business School, City St George’s, University of London, and a Reader in Supply Chain Management. His research examines how firms can enhance the resilience of their supply chains in the presence of disruption risk or geopolitical uncertainty and how financial instruments such as reverse factoring, inventory financing and deep‑tier financing can be leveraged to strengthen supply chain resilience. His work has been published in leading journals including Production & Operations Management, Decision Sciences, European Journal of Operational Research and International Journal of Operations & Production Management.
Dr Lücker engages widely with industry and the public sector on supply chain resilience and supply chain finance; his consulting, talks and collaborations have involved organisations such as Jefferies Investment Bank, the Asian Development Bank, Migros‑Genossenschaft, Hoffmann‑La Roche and the European Air Traffic Management Association. His insights have been cited by outlets including The Banker, The Independent and LBC News. This combination of industry engagement and research underpins his teaching, allowing students to benefit from real-world insights alongside rigorous academic theory.
How the International Business MSc Course prepares students for the future
The International Business MSc at Bayes Business School is designed for ambitious, globally minded students who want to build an international career across industries and functions. The course develops core business knowledge, analytical capability and professional confidence in a central global business hub.
Industry‑focused learning
The International Business MSc combines academic theory with real‑world applications, including:
- Industry projects that partner students with organisations such as Hitachi, 28X, private equity firms, Somerset House and the NHS
- Company visits, for example to Rolls‑Royce’s engine production facility
- Workshops and networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Integration of AI literacy and emerging business technologies into learning
These experiences help students develop practical insight and exposure to real organisational challenges.
Comprehensive skill development
Students build a broad and adaptable skill set that includes:
- Strategic thinking and problem‑solving in global business contexts
- Understanding of international business operations and economics
- Application of analytical frameworks and emerging technologies such as AI
- Presentation and communication skills for professional situations
These capabilities are developed through core modules, electives and a dissertation or business project, enabling students to personalise their studies and deepen expertise in areas such as consulting, strategy, finance, supply chain, marketing or entrepreneurship.
Industry engagement and networks
Based in the heart of London’s business district, the course offers extensive engagement with professionals through guest lectures, company presentations, workshops and involvement in student‑led business clubs. These connections help students build professional networks and gain insight into current market trends and practices.
Career preparation
Graduates from the International Business MSc are equipped for careers across a wide range of sectors and roles including management, consulting, finance, marketing, supply chain and entrepreneurial ventures. Employers include multinational professional services firms, financial institutions, technology firms and global corporates, reflecting the course’s broad applicability and global focus.