INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AT NORTHUMBRIA
Welcome to International Business Management at Northumbria University International Business Management MSc
YOUR COURSE
Why International Business Management at Northumbria? The course attracts students from around the world, creating a global perspective within the classroom. This course is open to applicants from any background, and will give you the edge with transnational organisations, in recruitment and with opportunities for promotion. Use business software including ARIS Express Business Process Modelling, various SAS applications, Microsoft Project, specialist decisionmaking software, and Google Analytics.
International Business Management at Northumbria Focus on the global business environment, with an emphasis on managing international organisations, and paying special attention to the cultural challenges of extending operations across multiple countries. Gain a clear understanding of global business, from both a theoretical and practical perspective – this will give you an edge with transnational organisations. You’ll be developed as a leader and manager while expanding upon your research skills. Course content is designed by experts in International Business Management. Students go on to have successful careers in any number of global industries, politics and research.
International Business Management MSc Examples of Current Modules
Research Methods and Analytics for Business Practice Creativity and Innovation (Optional)
International Business: Contexts and Challenges
International Human Resource Management
Globalisation, Innovation and Sustainability
Global Consumers and Marketplaces (Optional)
International Trade and Finance (Optional)
Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship (Optional)
Operations and Supply Chain Improvement (Optional)
The Digital Customer Journey: Data, Profiling and CRM (Optional)
NBS Masters Consultancy Project (Optional)
The Newcastle Business School Masters Dissertation (Optional)
DISCLAIMER: Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. The University continues to monitor guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure compliance with government requirements and to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.
Ways to Study 1 Year Full Time Based at City Campus in Newcastle City Centre. 2 Years Full Time with Advanced Practice First year based at City Campus in Newcastle City Centre. Advanced practice in second year – chosen by student. 2 Years Full Time with Study Abroad First year based at City Campus in Newcastle City Centre. Study abroad in second year* – chosen by student. *Subject to availability and government guidance during Covid-19.
Advanced Practice - Two Year Study Options Advanced Practice with investigative consultancy project routes are similar to many of our 1-Year MSc with consultancy project routes. The 2-year Advanced practice courses spend more dedicated time in the Business Clinic, reflected in the total assessment input for the two 60 credit modules. Students on the two year pathway will choose two modules from: Applied Management Work Investigation Masters’ Study abroad* Business Clinic PG Group Consultancy Project The Newcastle Business School Masters Dissertation Masters’ Internship *Subject to availability and government guidance during Covid-19.
Teaching and Assessment Teaching The course is split into modules worth 20 credits, with dissertation or final project worth 60 credits. You will study 180 credits in total. Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. As this is a master’s course there is a major element of independent learning and self-motivated reflection. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that helps ensure a successful learning journey. We make sure that extensive feedback, from both tutors and peers, is built into the course. You will be taught through lectures, seminars and interactive workshops. DISCLAIMER: Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. The University continues to monitor guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure compliance with government requirements and to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.
Teaching and Assessment Assessment Our assessment strategy is based on our understanding that everyone has different needs, strengths and enthusiasms. Assessment methods include assignments, presentations, exams. You’ll also be required to submit a 15,000 word, subject-specific dissertation, applying research skills and methodologies. You will have the option to undertake a Masters’ consultancy project within the Business Clinic as an alternative to the dissertation. You can have anywhere between one and three assignments per module and this will be a combination of written reports, exams, portfolios, infographics, group presentations and a unique business simulation.
Our Staff
 Our staff are actively pushing at the frontiers of knowledge and generating new concepts and insights.  The results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) demonstrated that over 40% of our publication outputs and 60% of our impact case studies have been assessed as internationally excellent or world leading. Emily Buchnea (International Business Networks) Eustathios Sainidis (Innovation and SMEs) Roseline Wanjiru (Emerging Market MNEs) Obiora Okechukwu (Entrepreneurship and Investment in Africa)
Research Rich Business School NBS is a vibrant and research rich Business School with a history of applied research demonstrating strong engagement with the local economy, public and voluntary sectors. Current Research Projects include: NESTA Innovation growth Lab Programme. Co-investigators on NEMOG project, funded by the EPSRC (£1.2 million) which investigates the potential of digital games for economies and societies (www.nemog.org). Wind Farms: saving the planet while ruining the landscape? Commissioned by the Institute of Local Governance.
Change Direction You probably chose your undergraduate degree when you were 17 years old. Have you changed since then? Have your career aspirations changed too? The hard work you put into your first degree has helped you develop a vast range of valuable skills. By combining them with a Masters in a completely new subject, you can open the door to a career that suits who you are today. The first semester of this course offers a broad overview of the contexts and complexities of International Business Management, tailored to the appropriate level of study.
Entry Requirements Applicants should normally have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. However, applicants without a degree will be considered. International qualifications - if you have studied a non-UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in from our country pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry. English language requirements - International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). * The university accepts many UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find more details at www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications.
YOUR CAMPUS
Our Facilities Northumbria are 11th in the UK for Facilities.* Major campus investment in recent years – Sport Central, Student Central, Digital Commons, Architecture Studios, Computer and Information Sciences Building. One of the best academic libraries in the UK, held Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2010, and with 24/7 access.*** Our IT, library and course resources are all ahead of sector for satisfaction.** *Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018 *** National Student Survey 2019 *** Digital library is currently 24/7, access to library learning spaces reviewed in line with Covid-19 guidance.
Business Facilities Taught in City Campus East 1, a multiple award-winning building which is home to Business and Law. Based in Newcastle City Centre. 4th floor of City Campus East contains our dedicated postgraduate suite with teaching rooms, IT labs and a comfortable lounge area where you can work in groups or independently. The Business Clinic enables our students to participate in a ‘consultancy firm’ to provide advice for our region’s businesses.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
On-course Experience You can expect scheduled time with your Programme Leader, Module Tutors and Personal Tutors. Be part of virtual collaborations with multinational organisations. Work on exciting projects with support and guidance from a team of experts from various business backgrounds. DISCLAIMER: Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. The University continues to monitor guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure compliance with government requirements and to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.
YOUR FUTURE
Career Success at Northumbria Boost your earning potential: according to the Department for Education’s Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2017, postgraduates earn on average £6,000 a year more than their undergraduate counterparts. Which? University Student Survey 2018 ranked us as one of the top rated universities for ‘job readiness’ in the UK. Northumbria is ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate start-ups based on turnover, according to the HEBCIS Survey 2018/19. Graduate Futures - our Careers and Employment service will help at every stage, from finding part-time jobs that fit alongside your studies and volunteering opportunities, through to finding your first full-time job after graduation.
Where do our Graduates Go? Our graduates typically go into graduate positions with multinational companies or smaller businesses with operations and supply chains in several countries. The ‘Leadership and Management Development’ module has a specific focus on self-development. It includes formal sessions with our Graduate Futures Service which offers a range of workshops, one-to-one advice, and networking opportunities. Students will develop a strong knowledge base, complemented by a broadening of their transferable skillset, which will make them attractive candidates in any number of careers. Graduates can move into roles within multinational corporations, the public sector, or could continue research as a doctoral candidate.
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DISCLAIMER: Please
note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. The University continues to monitor guidance in relation to Covid-19 to ensure compliance with government requirements and to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.