International Business, MA

The MA International Business programme is designed in such a way as to reflect the increased emphasis on multidisciplinarity and international perspective arising from todays' market developments as well as the employers expectation to integrate the theoretical knowledge and applied skills in training a modern workforce. This programme intends to develop the range of intellectual and practical skills in students who can then become effective specialists in the global knowledge economy with traditional boundaries between sectors breaking down.

The programme provides students who may not have a first degree in business with a grounding in business management, followed by specialised international business courses and an independent project.

School

Business

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time 3 years part-time October and January start

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A good relevant first degree from a recognised university.

• Students educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or an equivalent rating in another language testing system.

Assessment

Students are assessed through a wide range of assessment methods and procedures, namely individual and group presentations, tests, reports and assignments, individual on-line journals, article reviews, examinations and a project.

Professional recognition

This programme provides student membership of the Chartered Management Institute.

Career options

Graduates may pursue opportunities in management in multinational firms, small- or medium-sized exporters, local or central government agencies involved in business development, consultancies and media companies. Some of our graduates have joined ABN AMRO, Accenture, CNN, Hertz and Kerry Foods Management.

Aims of the programme

To equip students with advanced knowledge of international business organisations, their management and the changing context in which they operate.
To develop students' skills in international business and management at a professional or equivalent level.
To develop the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of international business and management to complex issues, both systematically and creatively.
To enhance lifelong learning skills and personal development to be able to work with self-direction and originality and to contribute to business and society at large.
To develop leadership potential through critical reflection.

Content

Foundations of Scholarship and Research (15 credits)
Financial and Management Accounting (15 credits)
Business Research Methods (15 credits)
Global Strategy: Analysis and Practice (15 credits)
Competition and Business Risk (15 credits)
Global Enterprise and Innovation (15 credits)
Global Business (15 credits)
Project (30 credits)

Three 15-credit options (45 credits) from a list that currently includes:

Business Networks
International Trade and Institutions
Micro Finance for Development
E-Logistics and International Supply Chain Management
International Marketing and Operations Management
Managing Across Cultures
Regulatory Institutions of the World Economy
Public Policy
Sustainable Investment and Trade
Liberalisation, Regulation and Public Services
Consultancy Project

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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