You will study the following core modules in order to develop your knowledge and skills relating to International Business:
- Business Economics
- International Accounting
- International Business Environment
- International Business Strategy
- Essentials of International Marketing
- Research Methods
Students must choose an optional module each semester. A number of restricted pairs in the following subject areas create depth and understanding in an important international business issue. Alternatively, students may choose a first semester module from one of the sets and one of the unrestricted second semester options:
Group One: Chinese and Business Society
Semester One
- Contemporary Chinese Culture and Society
Semester Two
One from:
- Managing International Business in China
- Overseas Project
Group Two: Tourism
Semester One
- Tourism Marketing and Communication
Semester Two
- Managing Tourism and Sustainability
Group Three: Corporate Social Responsibility
Semester One
Semester Two
- Managing for Sustainability
Group Four: Organisational Behaviour/Human Resource Management
Semester One
Semester Two
- Strategic Human Resource Management
Group Five: Entrepreneurship/Innovation
Semester One
Semester Two
Optional Modules
Semester 1
- Tourism Marketing and Communication
- Business Ethics
- Managaing Organisations
- Contemporary Chinese Culture and Society
Semester 2
- E-Business
- Introduction to Japanese for International Business
- Introduction to Mandarin for International Business
- Introduction to Spanish for International Business
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Managing for Sustainability
- Overseas Project
- Managing Internationla Business in China
During the summer, students write a 20,000 word dissertation on a topic directly related to international business that links the core disciplines with detailed empirical research. By the end of the programme, you will be familiar with most aspects of the world of international business.
The MSc International Business is taught on a full-time basis over one year
During this time, you must accumulate 180 credits to qualify for the award of MSc
120 credits come from modules taught and examined during two 15-week semesters.
Each taught module typically consists of 10, two or three hour sessions. Assessment is by a combination of individual essay or group project and written examination.
The remaining 60 credits of this course are allocated to an independent Management Project or dissertation, which is completed over the summer period for submission in September.