International MBA (Extended) International Business Administration (IMBA) - Extended

Module: 7HR007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

International Human Resource Management is a contemporary and developing subject which draws on a wide range of disciplines. This module will enable you to consider the management of people in an international context and the effects of globalisation on workers, organisations and employment issues. The topic is approached from a variety of management and critical perspectives and you will be encouraged to join in debates about national culture, employee and managerial behaviour and the employment cycle of international workers. We will also consider contemporary international employment issues related to human rights, diversity and corporate social responsibility. The module is designed to prepare you to work in an international setting as well as considerering the employment of international workers in the domestic setting. This module takes a critical academic perspective and addresses relevant issues for your role in business and management.

Module: 7AC006

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Managers in all sectors are required to take account of the financial impact of their decisions. Whether they are being required to approve the purchase of new plant and machinery, increase or decrease the workforce, increase marketing efforts or authorise the new strategic and budget plans, one of the key aspects of the decision is the financial impact. Managers therefore need to understand financial reports , be able to question the information provided in them and make decisions based upon the information provided by them. This module seeks to enable participants to make well informed decisions based upon a sound knowledge of financial reports, systems and developments in the accounting and financial environment.

Module: 7BE005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

“It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things.” Machiavelli, The Prince. (1513) Though these words were written nearly 500 hundred years ago as a political treatise by the Italian diplomat, historian and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli – they echo through history as a powerful reminder of the uncertain and complex nature of change. The rate of change in organisations is accelerating and the nature of that change is in itself changing; increasingly shifting from incremental to transformational change. This changing landscape requires organisations and individuals capable of harnessing enterprise, creativity and innovation. Enterprise usually arises out of proactive individuals, capable of acting as change catalysts, to initiate and champion change, building a network of support and developing the climate for change to happen. This module is intended to develop your skills and knowledge to engage in change leadership within an organisation. The module is comprised of four topic areas that you will study: Entrepreneurial Change Leadership; The climate & culture for change; Entrepreneurial Learning & opportunity creation and Planning & managing change projects. Together these four topics will provide you with a framework for examining entrepreneurial change in organisations and an opportunity to develop the necessary skills and capabilities to undertake change projects.

1. Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
2. Critically evaluate strategic planning alternatives to take account of business environmental conditions.
3. Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its global environment and the importance of change and adaptability.
4. Evaluate the role and contribution of creativity and innovation in the development of organisations
5. Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and international levels.
6. Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
7. Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £11834 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £10900 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £14867 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £15500 per year 2021-22

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

The entry requirements for the International Masters in Business Management are:

• Any undergraduate degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification and/or experience considered to be equivalent to the above;
• A reference from a tutor who has supervised the applicant’s undergraduate studies and/or employer;
• Please check our minimum language entry requirements before submitting your application.
• We offer a range programmes in English as a Foreign Language if you don't meet these requirements.

Students may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) subject to the guidelines set out in the RPL Handbook. RPL includes accreditation of prior certificated learning and /or accreditation of prior experiential learning.

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,750 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

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