International Business MSc
University of Bedfordshire
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About the courseThis Masters degree explores essential areas of international trade such as accounting and finance, brand communication and strategic management, all viewed through the lens of the growing global marketplace. In addition, you investigate how cultural nuances shape consumer behaviour and trade strategies. With its focus on real-world application and career-based personal development, you graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to thrive within the dynamic realm ...Read more

About the course

This Masters degree explores essential areas of international trade such as accounting and finance, brand communication and strategic management, all viewed through the lens of the growing global marketplace. In addition, you investigate how cultural nuances shape consumer behaviour and trade strategies. With its focus on real-world application and career-based personal development, you graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to thrive within the dynamic realm of international business.

How will you be assessed?

A number of different assessment methods will contribute to your development and will enhance your employability. We consider it essential that comprehensive feedback is provided in due time so it is integrated in your learning process. When group work is required the marks given will be individual following the University of Bedfordshire's regulatory scheme. In some cases different kinds of assessment may be used in combination making sure however that there are no hidden tasks.

The intensive character of this Course's delivery as it is outlined in its Teaching and Learning philosophy is consistent with the needs of todays world for graduates who accumulate knowledge fast and are able to express the outcome of this process in a way that is meaningful and comprehensive. After Induction a week of intensive direct contact time followed by your own contribution through individual learning which will take you to your first assessment point. At the end of your six-week block your final assessment will be due. The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship and a true measure of your own ability and understanding. This will be a demanding but very rewarding experience.

The overall underpinning assessment strategy on this course tests the intended learning outcomes through exposing students to a range of assessment types. The aim is to develop both knowledge and skills to support students' entry to employment as confident managers .The units on this course therefore use varied combination of types of assessments for both formative and summative purposes to enrich the learning experience.

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The successful completion of your MSc provides a strong foundation for your professional development equipping you to join an organisation in a variety of roles. For those already in employment it can give you the opportunity for fast-track career progression or a move into a leadership position.

Your knowledge and skills can open the way to a career as a trading executive product manager business development manager or buyer to name a few.

This course is also an appropriate foundation for further academic study either at MPhil or PhD level.

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Students need 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

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£10,000 per year

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£16,900 per year

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Accommodation Bedford Polhill Park (Classic en-suite room) for 42 weeks - 116 (per week)

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