International Management

Building on the success of the University’s undergraduate business studies programmes this MSc International Management has been developed to address a new era of international companies whose leaders and core operations are dispersed across the globe. Clearly, this modern global economy requires a new breed of managers and leaders equipped with flexible, transferable business skills and a global vision.

The MSc International Management includes guest lectures from business practitioners and visits to UK businesses. Last year students visited the UK headquarters of Photobox, an online laboratory for photo prints. They spent the day meeting the Chief Executive Officer, the Marketing Director and Information Technology Director. They learnt how a gap in the marketing was identified, how the company was formed and essential procedures put in place.

Key Areas of Study

Core modules (for all students)

In autumn semester:

• Research methods and skills
• International business environment
• International management
• International human resources

In spring semester:

• Project management
• Ethics and professional standards in international business
• Dissertation (during summer period)

Optional modules (students choose 2 modules)

In spring semester:

• International financial markets
• E-Business and commerce
• International marketing
• Choice of foreign languages
• International human resources

Teaching Methods and Assessment

The MSc International Management commences with an induction session attended by all staff contributing to the programme; this will include: a tour of the campus; an introduction to the Learning Resource Centre; full information about the support services available on campus.

You will be given a programme handbook which will give full details of the programme, the School and the University as well as contact details for the teaching staff.

Each module convener will provide you with a module booklet giving full details of the aims, learning outcomes, teaching programme, assessment and reading.

You will be allocated a personal academic and pastoral tutor from among the teaching staff.

You will be allocated a dissertation supervisor selected from among the programme teaching staff. The choice will be based on the student's selection of a dissertation topic and the area of specialism of the supervisor.

Module tutors will be responsible for tutorial guidance in advance of course work and examinations and for feedback after each assessment.

You will be taught by a combination of methods including: lectures, seminars, tutorials.

You will be assessed via coursework, exams and presentations.

Dedication

1 year, full-time.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to study successfully at postgraduate level. This will normally mean at least a good second-class honours degree (or above) in any subject or an equivalent.

Evidence of basic skills in using software packages for word-processing, spreadsheets and powerpoint (although candidates without basic IT skills will be expected to attend a course to improve their skills that will run during the first half of the first semester).

Applicants for whom English is not the mother tongue must satisfy the University requirement for IELTS at 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all sections.

There is extra help and support for those applicants who do not quite meet the University's entry requirements. For example, international students can take a pre-sessional English course for an additional fee. This course is compulsory only for those who do not meet the University's minimum requirement of IELTS 6.0 in all sections. Similarly there is an additional charge of for the basic IT skills course for those who need it.