Ongoing developments in IT, transport, and communications have accelerated the pace of globalization leading to increased interconnectedness of national economies and integration of markets in the world’s economy. Employers, large and small, need managers who can see the big picture when it comes to spotting opportunities and solving business issues, who understand the impact of different cultures, markets, and geographies.
Grounded in theory and practice, our MSc focuses on developing your understanding of business and management within a global context, offering a deep insight into areas such as strategic management, cultural management issues, ethical and environmental issues, and international value chains.
Referring to real-life business examples and hearing direct from practitioners, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic and tactical challenges of operating internationally when confronted with, for example, mergers and acquisitions or foreign direct investment. We’ll also share our own research, for example, studying the role of Chinese trade union organizations on collective wage consultation and strikes, and the challenges of developing countries’ labor market, income, and employment.
SEMESTER 1
Compulsory modules
- International Business Context
- International Strategic Management
- International Operations and Supply
Option modules
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Leadership
- Understanding Consumer Behaviour
- Marketing Management in the Digital Age
- Clean and Green: Technologies from Above the Earth
- System Design and Programming
- Choice of modern language from absolute beginners to advanced level (subject to availability)
(Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish or Russian, British Sign Language). - Advanced Business English
SEMESTER 2
Compulsory modules
- Creativity and Personal Development
- Contemporary Challenges in Global Business
Option modules – group one
You will choose one of the following:
- Entrepreneurship
- International Financial Reporting
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Strategy and Information Management
- International Human Resource Management
- Brands and Branding
Introduction to International Economic Law (Law module)
Group 2
- Cloud Computing
- Web Technologies and Security
- Collaborative Application Development
- Case Studies in Sustainability
- Green IT
- Choice of modern language from post-beginners to advanced level (subject to availability) – Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish or Russian, British Sign Language.
- Advanced Business English
For those following the Dissertation route
Compulsory modules
For those following the Consultancy, Entrepreneurship or Placement routes
Compulsory modules
- Creativity and Personal Development
SEMESTER 3
After you have completed the taught modules, you will undertake a large project to further develop your knowledge in a specific area of management or to tackle a specific management issue within an organization, all of which is designed to enhance your employability. You will choose one of the options below:
- Consultancy Project
- Entrepreneurship pathway
Employability
Our MSc prepares you for a global, culturally diverse career, with opportunities spanning almost every sector and industry imaginable, either working abroad or for companies with an international client base or supply chain. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to deal with international business issues such as international operations and supply, international strategy business environment analysis, and cross-culture management.
Graduates from this program have gone on to a range of managerial and professional careers from management consultant and business analyst to marketing officer and foreign sales representative. Recent employers include large multinational corporations and SMEs in various sectors, including Hays, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Santander, and Warburtons. On completion, you’ll be ideally placed to pursue further postgraduate studies at MPhil or Ph.D. level.
Typical roles:
- Business analyst
- Business development manager
- Management consultant
- Project manager
- Risk manager
- Sales executive
- Supply chain manager
