Economics and International Business MSc

What you'll study

Our modules are underpinned by the latest research and best practice, having been designed to provide you with up-to-date and relevant knowledge of economics and international business. There is also some opportunity to choose optional modules that will enable you to specialise in the areas of economics, international business, marketing and logistics that best suit your career ambitions and interests. You will also be able to sharpen your applied research skills by completing an Economic Research project.

• Semester 1
• Semester 2
• Summer

Semester 1

Economics of Firms and Markets (15 credits)

Economics of Firms and Markets (15 credits)

This module provides an introduction to important topics in microeconomic theory that are relevant for applications such as banking, finance and business. Students are provided with a grounding in the analytical methods required to understand the topics taught in the optional modules.

Assessment

The module is assessed by 25% coursework (in-class test) and 75% exam, but the university reserves the right to alter this.

Industrial Organisation and Strategy (15 credits)

Industrial Organisation and Strategy (15 credits)

The module introduces the main principles and analytical techniques used in industrial organisation and game theory, which are exploited to assess of business strategy and policy.

Assessment

The module is assessed by 30% coursework and 70% exam, but the university reserves the right to alter this.

International Business Environment (15 credits)

International Business Environment (15 credits)

This module aims to enable students to analyse the global business environment, the risks facing international companies doing business in emerging market economies, and the main supra-national international business institutions.

Assessment

Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.

Optional modules (choose one)

Economic Data Analysis (15 credits)

Economic Data Analysis (15 credits)

This module provides students with mathematical and econometric techniques required to analyse economic data and test some of the most influential economic theories.

Assessment: The module is assessed by 25% coursework (in-class test) and 75% exam, but the university reserves the right to alter this.

Global Outsourcing and Offshoring of Services (15 credits)

Global Outsourcing and Offshoring of Services (15 credits)

The module develops students’ understanding of the role and the challenges of outsourcing and offshoring for business and IT strategy in a global context.

Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.

Marketing in the Organisation (15 credits)

Marketing in the Organisation (15 credits)

This module examines the principles of marketing, from theoretical and practical perspectives, which enables students to develop understanding of applied marketing and build a solid foundation for tackling future marketing modules.

Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 50% coursework / 50% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.

Semester 2

Economics of International Business (15 credits)

Economics of International Business (15 credits)

The module explores the key economic principles in international business, international trade and international economic relations. This involves the students in acquiring the economic skills and techniques typically used in the analysis and evaluation of international business strategy.

Assessment

The module is assessed by 30% coursework and 70% exam, but the university reserves the right to alter this.

Research Communication for Economists (two-semester module) (10 credits)

Research Communication for Economists (two-semester module) (10 credits)

This module enhances students’ skills in communicating research ideas and economic arguments to academic and non-academic audiences. Students learn how to use online literature databases, formulate research proposals, review any literature by critical constructive synthesis and make oral presentations.

Assessment

The module is assessed by 100% coursework, but the university reserves the right to alter this.

Optional modules (choose two)

Applied Data Analysis for Business Strategy (15 credits)

Applied Data Analysis for Business Strategy (15 credits)

This module familiarises students with the statistical techniques used in microeconomic data analysis and to evaluate business performance and its determinants, as well as assessing the impact of government policy and business strategy on business performance.

Assessment: The module is assessed by 40% coursework and 60% exam, but the university reserves the right to alter this.

Economics of Corporate Strategy (15 credits)

Economics of Corporate Strategy (15 credits)

The module explores the key theoretical principles used in corporate strategy to identify the ways in which economic concepts can inform the real-world management decisions of complex businesses and organisations.

Assessment: The module is assessed by 30% coursework and 70% exam, but the university reserves the right to alter this.

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (15 credits)

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (15 credits)

This module aims to develop a broad understanding of the role of logistics and supply chain within various business contexts. Students will be able to identify and analyse the complexities and uncertainties affecting global supply chains, critically appreciate emerging trends and concepts in logistics and supply chain management, and develop relevant transferable skills.

Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 25% coursework / 75% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.

International Marketing (15 credits)

International Marketing (15 credits)

This module aims to provide an understanding of the key concepts and core issues in international marketing and to develop decision-making skills for the successful formulation, implementation and control of international marketing programmes.

Assessment: Typically this module is assessed by 50% coursework / 50% exam, although the university reserves the right to alter this.

Summer

Economics and International Business in Practice (20 credits)

Economics and International Business in Practice (20 credits)

The module enables students to develop skills in identifying and assessing complex and topical issues in international business, and apply research techniques to analyse current issues confronting international businesses.

Assessment

The module is assessed by 100% coursework (50% presentation and 50% written coursework), but the university reserves the right to alter this.

Global Strategic Management (15 credits)

Global Strategic Management (15 credits)

This module aims to develop students’ critical understanding of the concepts involved in global strategic management and its application in the private and public sectors. It focuses on developing students’ skills in the area of strategic analysis, evaluation of strategic options, and implementation of strategy.

Assessment

Typically this module is assessed by 100% coursework, although the university reserves the right to alter this.

Economic Research Project (30 credits)

Economic Research Project (30 credits)

This module builds on the Economics and International Business in Practice module and allows students to gain experience in conducting an independent applied research project relevant to international business. In the process, you will improve your employment prospects by strengthening your ability to effectively communicate your knowledge, understanding and recommendations to policy makers and managers.

Assessment

The module is assessed by 100% coursework, but the university reserves the right to alter this.