International Trade, Strategy and Operations - MSc

Master

In Coventry

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Accredited by the Institute of Export, this MSc is designed to deliver a thorough knowledge and understanding of the management and operational requirements necessary to trade successfully in international markets. The programme is heavily focused on the application of theory into practice and how the skills developed throughout your studies will be used to best advantage in a professional environment. It is suitable for students from any academic background.

The course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of how international companies operate and will give you a broad set of skills to enable your involvement in the whole business process from initial engagement with a new market right through to the delivery of a product or service.

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Location

Start date

Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You will develop the capability to identify business options and define business winning propositions, as well as learning to manage, lead change and improve operational and supply chain processes within international businesses.

This degree will prepare graduates to take on a senior role within a company that trades internationally. The breadth of the programme enables students to gain a clear overview of all the elements of international trade whilst giving the opportunity to also focus or specialise on a particular aspect of interest to the individual.

The programme opens up a range of career options including transportation and logistics; customs and the legal aspects of international business; business development, relationship management and negotiation; implementation of strategy. The onus on the practical application of theory means graduates will be in the advantageous position of being able to take on a useful professional role right from the outset, thus maximising employment prospects.

2:ii undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject

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Subjects

  • International Trade
  • Global Business
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Transportation
  • Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Control Systems
  • Operations
  • Relationship Management
  • Supply Chain

Course programme

Core Modules:

Modules are generally taught in intensive one-week blocks, from Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 6.30pm. These one-week sessions (nine in total over the academic year) are scheduled at intervals from October through to June. Weekend sessions are also occasionally required.

Core modules are compulsory and relate specifically to this course.
  • International Trade
  • International Joint Ventures
  • The Legal Aspects of a Global Business
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Transportation Techniques and Management
  • Financial Analysis and Control Systems
Optional Modules:

Three elective modules should be chosen from this wide list of options, allowing you the flexibility to tailor the course in line with your specific interests.
  • Operations Strategy for Industry
  • Reputation and Relationship Management
  • Sales and Sales Management
  • Service Design and Delivery
  • Storage and Warehousing Techniques
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Leadership
  • Leading Change
  • Logistics and Operations Management
  • Organisations, People and Performance
  • Product Design and Development Management
  • Project Planning, Management and Control
  • e-Business Fundamentals
  • Problem Solving with Statistics
  • LEAN Principles and Application
  • Procurement and Inventory Management
  • Quality, Reliability and Maintenance

International Trade, Strategy and Operations - MSc

Price on request