MSc International Business (with Placement)

MSc International Business

(with Placement) Our new Master’s Programme includes a subject related work placement

About this Course

First Intake January 2018 (Duration: 22 months)

To succeed in the modern world, businesses need managers with the skills and knowledge of how to trade on the international stage. You will study the core business disciplines such as strategic management, accounting and finance, global brand communications and reputations and international business competencies.

As you develop your knowledge of business in an international context, you will gain the attributes to contribute to the global business strategy of organisations and resolve international business problems.

With help from your project supervisor, you will be given appropriate graduate level work experience or an internship which you will undertake as a part of your project, for a period of 32 weeks, for a minimum of 15 hours and up to 20 hours, per week.

Why Choose this Course?

• Gain advanced knowledge of organisations together with

the theory of international business and apply it to solve real business problems through our employability practice approach to teaching and learning

• Develop your knowledge of international business

operations, competencies and strategic management within an international context

• Benefit from a course that inspires teamwork and

engagement to contribute to ethical and innovative practice

• Gain the knowledge and skills required for a career as a

Trading Executive, Product Manager, Business Development Manager or Buyer or further your existing management career by achieving a leadership position in your current organisation

Unit Information - What will I Learn?

• Accounting and Finance • Brand Communication and Reputation Management • Intercultural Business Competencies • Strategic Management • Master’s Placement Project with work placement

How will this Course enhance my Career Prospects?

The Master’s Placement Unit Project will enable you to work as part of a team inside an organisation on a project provided by the company. The exact nature of the level of work, and nature of responsibility will depend upon the chosen organisation and will be subject to a learning agreement. However, there will be close discussion between the company and the Business School to provide a challenging organisation experience.

This unit will increase your personal and professional skills by giving you higher levels of practical experience and will enhance your work readiness.

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