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MA - Master of Arts
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
JAN
2 years
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MA - Master of Arts
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
JAN
2 years
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Overview
Are you looking to build real business work experience, and improve your leadership and cross-cultural communication skills, while also earning a Master's degree?
This two year MA Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience) degree course will help you achieve all three.
You'll spend your first year at university, developing your business communication and leadership skills with international markets in mind, including how to negotiate and positively influence people. You'll sharpen your verbal and written communication style and multi-cultural interpersonal skills – crucial for becoming an effective international communicator.
During your second year, you'll put your learning into action on an 8-10 month work placement in business or by taking part in a professional experience programme tailored to your chosen career.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to take on managerial positions in multinational or international companies in fields such as corporate communication, marketing, public relations, social enterprise, management consultancy, human resource management, banking, logistics and distribution.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Careers this Master's prepares you for
The business world needs international leaders who can operate across cross-cultural organisational boundaries and make crucial decisions in an increasingly complex global environment.
This Master's degree will give you an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification, excellent communication skills and practical experience in the business world. With your global mindset, you'll be able to address challenges that organisations face in relation to a wide range of issues, such as reputation management, ethical business practices and sustainability.
Alternatively, you could continue your studies at PhD level or start your own business with help and support from the University.
Graduates of this course will be prepared to work in areas such as:
A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,400 per year
Students from Domestic
plus £1,800 for the work-based module/placement
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£10,400 per year
Students from EU
plus £1,800 for the work-based module/placement
£17,900 per year
Students from International
plus £2,875 for the work-based module/placement
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