Pre-Master International Graduate Diploma in Business

Course Content You will study the following modules:

• English for Academic Purposes

This module aims to develop all your English skills so you are ready for postgraduate study. The ability to write essays at this level is the most important focus and you will have guidance in all aspects of academic writing including critical reading, synthesis of sources, text-level organisation and academic written style.

• Economics

The module will focus on the distinction between microeconomics and macroeconomics and the underlying basic economic problem of scarcity. You will learn about the market system, the laws of supply and demand and how this determines the prices and the quantities that are traded through the concept of elasticity.

• Business and Management

This module aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of the international business environment, the implications of changes in the business environment for businesses and managers, and the need to make appropriate strategic decisions.

• Data Analysis for Business

This module focuses on the use of published company accounts. The aim of the module is to develop an understanding of what the data in a company's accounts means, how to interpret that data, and how to use it to either judge the financial performance of a firm, or compare the performance of one firm with another.

• Study and Research Skills

This module will help you develop essential postgraduate skills by enabling you to work effectively in groups, present ideas in a logical manner, manage your time, take lecture notes, conduct research and prepare and write a research dissertation in your area of interest. Audience

The International Graduate Diploma is suitable for international students who need an introduction to the study of a subject in preparation to study it at postgraduate level, or to upgrade qualifications if you have studied a 3 year Diploma in a relevant subject. The International Graduate Diploma is also suitable for those that want to increase or update their subject knowledge or those that need to improve their English language study skills within the context of their chosen subject.