MSc (2 years Full-time) International Business and Management Advanced Practice

About this course

This Advanced Practice course combines theoretical learning of business and management from a global perspective, along with the application of practical skills.

• Develop the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in international business management
• Students are actively encouraged to publish their Masters projects and research findings in Postgraduate Journal of Management Research to enhance their professional and academic development
• Enjoy a rich cultural experience working alongside students from around the world, offering a great opportunity to expand your cross-cultural communication skills and understanding different global business perspectives
• Designed to be inclusive and supportive to international students to cultivate a positive learning experience
• Benefit from innovative learning and teaching approaches applying theoretical concepts through contemporary business simulations
• Study in Liverpool, a key city for international business and trade and a truly global commercial setting
• This course is also available as a 2 year MSc with Advanced Practice which includes a Business Consultancy Project supported by industry mentors
• 'Microeconomics of Competitiveness' module designed by Harvard Business School and delivered by Dr Moustafa Haj Youssef, an official affiliate of the MOC-Harvard network.

This course will open up a wealth of global opportunities providing the range of knowledge necessary to negotiate between countries, cultures, political and economic systems and other commercial borders.

Completing this MSc will take you to the next level of academic achievement. You will develop your skills in leadership and strategy, and gain valuable business acumen needed to be an effective global management professional.

This programme is ranked above our competitors in QS International Trade Rankings category of the prestigious QS world university rankings. This ranking uses indicators including programme content and teaching, faculty experience in international trade, university academic and employer reputation, return on investment for graduates, and university partnerships with employers.

Year 2: Advanced Practice - consultancy project

During the second year of the course, you and your fellow students will undertake a semester-long group consultancy project. Working on a business project brief provided by LJMU in collaboration with industry, the consultancy project enables you to apply the theoretical knowledge you have learnt and gain workplace experience at the same time.

Students are placed into project groups and assigned an industry mentor to help them navigate the consultancy project and provide business and sector insight. Industry mentors help provide a safe environment in which to learn and develop.

You will gain highly sought-after management competencies making you more employable and more able to contribute to organisational success. This is of critical importance as contemporary organisations require digitally competent managers who are able to exploit the new technologies to attain goals.

Liverpool Business School at Liverpool John Moores University is a member of AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation, research, thought leadership, professional development, and advocacy, AACSB partners with over 1,500 organizations, from more than 90 countries globally. Membership or participation in the Global Education Alliance does not imply accreditation.

• a minimum second class honours degree

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• an equivalent professional qualification

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• an equivalent award

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• significant work experience at a suitable level

Employability

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

By developing your key management skills and giving you valuable insights into contemporary international business topics, this Masters will help you prepare for the workplace and a successful career in strategic management across a broad range of sectors, in organisations around the world. The work-based experience you will gain on the course will also enhance your CV.

Our masters students are also invited to take part in our micro-internship scheme. The micro-internship experience is offered by Liverpool Business School and are one-day, in-person, team-based work experiences situated within local businesses or charities that are developed in collaboration with our own Liverpool Business Clinic.