ObjectivesThe award builds on your existing business expertise and develops your understanding of a range of core business disciplines including international competitiveness, human resources and international strategic management It will enhance your understanding of a range of core business disciplines and how they relate to an international business environment Studying this course will help you to accelerate career progression and enhance your professional capabilities, giving confidence in applying the latest international management strategies to a complex global business environment Its range of specialist option modules will allow you to tailor part of your programme to reflect your personal and professional interests Study in a vibrant and diverse academic community that attracts students from over 20 countries worldwide Teaching methods include formal lectures, incorporating guest speakers from industry and business, group seminars and workshops Video case studies drawn from real life are an important feature of the programme, as are group work and role play, which prepare participants for the management situations they are likely to encounter in their working career
Entry requirementsYou will need a business or business-related Honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent You will also need a reference from a tutor who has supervised your undergraduate studies, or an employer If English is not your first language you will need a TOEFL score of 550 or above, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or evidence of English proficiency equivalent to the above Mature students with significant management experience who can demonstrate previous non-certified learning equivalent to the above are also welcome to apply - in such cases, admission to the programme will be based on an evaluation of your ability to contribute to, benefit from, and achieve the award
Academic titleMA International Business
Course descriptionFuture prospects
Our successful graduates will possess the theoretical knowledge and practical business tools necessary to embark on a professional career in international management within an international organisation
This course is also highly appropriate for those joining an SME which operates in a global or international market or joining an organisation in a new or emerging market
Typical modules may include
-Research in Organisation Studies
-International Marketing Strategy
-Management Theory and Practice
-International Business Environment
-International Business Organisation
-International Consultancy Project
-Managing Across Cultures
-Masters Learning
-Resourcing in International Business
-Strategic Management for International Business
-Research Projects
-Organisational Consultancy Projects