Management and International Business (Online), Postgraduate Taught - MSc - 2022/23 entry

Initially in the first stage, you will examine the key challenges faced by global businesses to fully appreciate the complexity and dynamics of leadership and management practice. This will see you broaden your skills in organisation, communication and working with others, particularly within an increasingly diverse cultural context.

During the second stage of your course, you will begin to explore the complexity of international operations management integrated with corporate social responsibility, sustainability and the role of innovation. Youll be taught international strategy while also developing your research skills in preparation for your major project.

The final core Major Project module is tailored to your career aspirations. The module provides three project options;

• A work-based study route enabling you to relate the project to a current employer;
• A ‘consultancy project option where you find a client who has an international business problem that you feel you can solve;
• A traditional dissertation involving an in-depth exploration of both the theory and practice of international business using primary research.

Whatever route you choose, it will give you the opportunity to identify a topic and industry of your choice related to your specialist area of International Business tailoring your degree to enhance your employability for your final chosen career destination. Previous projects have involved International marketing strategy, global supply chain management in the food sector and sustainability issues in the sourcing of cotton.

As an online degree, each module on the course will consist of a series of ‘sessions. All sessions will be made available from the start of the module - however the activities are kept to a timetable set and managed by the module leader. Each session will be comprised of four components:

• Align and Focus: An introductory section giving an overview of the content and activities, as well as explaining the session objectives and how they connect with the module's Learning Outcomes.
• Explore and Discover: Where the bulk of the content, including lectures and learning materials, is provided.
• Review and Reflect: Where mostly formative activities linked to summative assessments are provided, allowing students to engage in individual activity based on their understanding of the materials they have studied in the Explore and Discover section.
• Collaborate and Share: Where students engage in group activities, including both group projects and presentations, to display the knowledge they have acquired during the module.

Bachelor Degree from a recognised university with a minimum grade of 60% / Good / 2.5 / C+

Even though you may have met the stated requirements, if your first language is not English, we may ask you to take an additional English Language Test when you arrive.

Based on the results of the test, you may be required to attend regular English classes to improve your level of competence. English classes are provided free of charge and are available to all non-UK students who wish to attain greater fluency in English.

OpportUNIty

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.