Understand strategic alliances, global commodity chains and customer relationship management with this MA in International Business. You’ll develop a range of intellectual and practical skills to become a specialist in the global knowledge economy. Our course considers the increasingly multidisciplinary and international nature of modern markets.
As a student on this International Business course, you’ll learn to distinguish and apply relevant research methodologies, techniques and tools. We encourage you to join extra-curricular societies and work on real business projects. Our Client Based Dissertations will help you develop a clearer sense of how to link theory with practice and enrich your profile in the job market.
What you should know about this course
What you will study
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Financial and Management Accounting (15 credits)
- Global Strategy: Analysis and Practice (15 credits)
- Global Business and Sustainability (30 credits)
- Foundations of Scholarship and Research (15 credits)
- International Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
- International Business Project (30 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
- International Business Finance (15 credits)
- Managing Across Cultures (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Global Networks and Innovation (15 credits)
- International Economics and Innovation (15 credits)
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You’ll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
The typical student intake per year is up to 60. Lectures are normally attended by 120-320, and seminars/tutorials by 15-30, based on the 2018 intake. This varies by module, particularly if they are shared between degrees.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you’ll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
You can also join a range of student societies, including the Business Society.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through:
- examinations
- individual and group presentations
- project work
- individual online journals
- coursework
- dissertation.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 days.
Examination results will be available within 15 days.
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