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MSc - Master of Science
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
In today's global economy, the ability to think and work across geographic and political boundaries is imperative to not only conduct business in an international context but also to survive in such a competitive, globalised environment. This MSc is designed to give you the essential skills for professional and practical development, covering topics such as competitive marketing strategy, global supply chain management, leadership and management and international business environment. We are happy to welcome students from a broad range of undergraduate disciplines. We want to work with you if you are keen to place your discipline knowledge into an international business context or if you are a professional wanting to expand your experience and enter the world of multi-national enterprises.This programme will be underpinned by a firm practical orientation.Each module will reflect current practice and apply theories outlined to real world problems and scenarios.The programme will have its own dedicated seminar series delivered by executives from local, national and international companies.MSc International Business offers an optional placement for 36 weeks (for students starting in September). A placement gives you opportunity to take what you’ve learned in the classroom out into the wider world, build your network and gain valuable experience in a business environment.This programme is available at MSc, PgDip and PgCert level.No prior background in international business is required.You have the option to start the course in September or January.
The module provides students with the opportunity to undertake a significant piece of independent research in which they demonstrate the acquisition of the knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities appropriate to the awards.
This module provides students with a broad overview of the environment in which the modern business manager will operate. It introduces available data sources and methods of analysis that can be applied to any specified industry and part of the world. In addition, the module aims to provide a foundation knowledge and understanding of the principles of accounting; examining published accounting information from a user's perspective.
This module focuses on the organisational structures and strategies appropriate to successful business management in a variety of different sectors and countries. It provides student with the opportunity to compare and contrast the practice of international strategic management in different business sectors, and within different cultural and economic contexts. The focus is on the managerial implications of a changing global business environment, the opportunities and threats of emerging economies and the impact this is having on dominant business management paradigms, structures and strategies.
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