入学要求 Requirement:
学术要求:A good honours degree (2.1 or above) typically in business or social science or cognate discipline and from a recognised university plus satisfactory references. Those with a lower second class degree (2.2) may be considered providing that they can show evidence of significant relevant (eg work) experience.
英语要求:•IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
•TOEFL Paper test: 580 (TWE 4.5)
•TOEFL Internet test: 92 (R20, L20, S20, W20)
学费 Tuition Fee:2011/2012 £12,650
课程特征 Course Features:
Suitable for anyone seeking a successful career in a multinational organisation or in a small enterprise operating internationally, this master’s degree will also appeal to anyone interested in undertaking research in either an academic or commercial setting.
In addition to providing a thorough understanding of the principal business and management functions, this degree explores the particular issues faced by organisations operating in an international context as well as the processes of globalisation in the twenty-first century and their implications.
课程内容 Course Content :
The MSc in International Business is an excellent programme for those wanting to work in multinational corporations, non-governmental organisations, multilateral international organisations, or international law firms. Graduates of this course will be particularly attractive as recruits for companies and other organisations seeking to expand their international activities.
Core Modules
International Business Economics
By the end of this module you will have gained fundamental knowledge of business economics and be able to critically assess the main structures and activities in today’s economic market.
Organisational Behaviour
This module explores the main theories and key functions of leadership and management and their application, and you will be able to critique these as well as appreciate the contemporary issues facing leaders and managers.
International Business Strategy
During this module you will explore the sources of competitive advantage and comparative advantage when firms operate in international markets.
International Management
You will gain a systematic understanding of the theories and concepts pertaining to the management of organisations operating in the international arena and their challenges: legal, cultural, economic, political, technological and ethical.
Understanding Business and Management Research
This module provides students with a balanced view of social science and business research methods enabling a critical understanding of research information.
Dissertation
A research-based dissertation is an integral element of the programme to which considerable importance is attached. It offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their academic competence and professional potential. There are few constraints on the research topic other than it must be directly relevant, amenable to enquiry and of appropriate intellectual depth. The dissertation involves the full cycle of proposal development, literature review, methodology, evaluation, and final reporting.
Elective Modules (one from)
Global Diversity Management
This module provides an insight into Global Diversity Management by examining how organizations plan, coordinate and implement a set of management strategies, policies, initiatives such as training and development activities that seek to accommodate diverse sets of social and individual backgrounds, interests, beliefs, values and ways of work in organizations with international, multinational, global and transnational workforces and operations.
International Business Ethics, Sustainability and Corporate Governance
This module provides students with the chance to consider business ethics, corporate social responsibility and corporate governance in the international context.
Knowledge Management, Social Networks and Innovation
This module explores the intersection between knowledge, social network technologies and innovation.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment:
Taught modules are assessed either wholly by coursework or by coursework and formal examination. Examinations normally feature in second term modules only. Dissertation research typically involves original research into an international business problem or issue of the student’s choice.