International Business, MA

University of Greenwich

This module is for students to consolidate grammatical accuracy and knowledge of vocational and academic lexis in written and spoken English; to further develop critical awareness of features of written and spoken texts such as discourse, register and appropriateness of style; to broaden their range of writing skills to a higher level of fluency and refine usage and command of style and register; gain a better understanding of the need to use clear and consistent systems of referencing and an ability to put such systems into practice.

This course provides students with the opportunity to examine the principles of sound financial management and to explore the practical application of these through case studies. Students are given the skills and knowledge to take a leading role in understanding and promoting both effective and ethical practice in the financial management of an organisation.

The module aims to provide students with a skill set that will support them through the process of studying for a Master?s degree as well as in professional life after University. It will also equip learners with the knowledge and understanding of research design and practical application of relevant business research methods.

The aims of this module are: to provide an appreciation of key factors on which international business decisions are based; to develop an understanding and appreciation of similarities and differences in the international business environment; to distinguish the imperatives underpinning international trade and foreign direct investment; and to provide an understanding of the principles of the internationalisation process and draw implications for business management.

The aims of this module are: to provide students with the analytical tools needed for the evaluation and comprehension of the extent to which firms achieve strategic success in comparison with their strategic objectives; to help managers and potential managers add value to their organisations through the acquisition of management competencies; to provide participants with knowledge of the tools of strategy formulation; to provide participants with the analytical skills required in order to choose strategic directions from a range of options; and to provide participants with the opportunity to think critically and argue cogently about strategy implementation.

The aim of this module is to equip students with a Financial Management toolkit, to engage in Business Finance matters which postgraduates in International Business should be able to address. The goal is to analyse how small, medium and large firms finance their economic activities in the global economy. The LOs addressed are considered central to managerial jobs in a 21st century fast changing economy.

The aims of this module are: to study independently and take responsibility for going through the successive steps of the research process, with a view to meet a deadline; to apply theoretical perspectives to a real-world economic, business or policy question; to gain in-depth knowledge of the economics and/or business literature in the area chosen, with awareness of the state of the art; identify and use appropriate data and evidence.

The module aims to examine how international business operations can have an influence on the international entrepreneurship firm. The module will highlight how entrepreneurs can conduct business in foreign markets.

The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of leading, managing, and developing people across national cultures. The module content is analysed at the individual, group, and organizational levels of organisations and examines the main theoretical frameworks and models that address motivation, communication, negotiation, leadership, multicultural teamwork and diversity in cross-cultural contexts. At the same time, students are encouraged to engage in weekly reflection and reading empirical research to develop competences and practical skills for effectively leading, managing, and developing people across cultures and borders.