Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience) MA
University of Portsmouth
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OverviewAre you looking to build real business work experience, and improve your leadership and cross-cultural communication skills, while also earning a Masters degree?This two year MA Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience) degree course will help you achieve all three.Youll spend your first year at university, developing your business communication and leadership skills with international markets in mind, including how to negotiate and positively ...Read more

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

  • Get invaluable first-hand business experience on an 8-10 month professional experience module or work placement in a field related to your chosen career, such as banking, marketing, healthcare or logistics
  • Work alongside expert business people to apply your learning and improve your employability
  • Develop your verbal and written business communication and interpersonal skills, so you can engage effectively in dialogue and negotiations across international boundaries
  • Learn how to understand and address cross-cultural differences, so you can lead an international workforce effectively
  • Immerse yourself in current business practice by engaging with experts during your studies, through guest lectures, interviews and discussion forums with industry personnel and practitioners
  • Explore strategies for sustainable leadership, managing diversity, change management and negotiation

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:

  • corporate communication
  • marketing
  • public relations
  • social enterprise
  • management consultancy
  • human resources
  • banking
  • logistics and distribution

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CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
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49th
What students say
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08 Nov 23

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Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.

Tuition fees

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£10,400 per year

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Students from Domestic

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plus £1,800 for the work-based module/placement

Students from Other UK

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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

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Students from EU

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plus £1,800 for the work-based module/placement

£17,900 per year

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Students from International

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plus £2,875 for the work-based module/placement

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