Business and Management

MSc in International Business

Aims of the Programme

The program is aimed at developing and enhancing business competencies so that students are in a position to meet the challenges that confront organisations participating in the increasingly competitive international marketplace. Students learn and acquire practical and grounded business knowledge and innovation skills that are sensitive to inter-countries cultures. Analytical and problem solving abilities are developed and enhanced through learning activities at individual and team level.

Key Features of the Programme

• The program provides an opportunity to study the global economy and prepare for a career in this fast-moving dynamic world.
• The program provides an opportunity for students from a variety of backgrounds to learn and understand the business opportunities afforded in an integrated yet diverse global society
• Students achieve a comprehensive grounding in theoretical and empirical knowledge and skills required to thrive in international business
• Students have the added value of studying with students from a variety of nationalities and backgrounds, adding a truly international flavour to an international course
• Lecturers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, specialising in their various fields of interest and expertise. Many have worked abroad in countries as varied as Australia, Japan, Europe and North America
• The program has been designed in line with current market demand to ensure that graduates possess sought-after skills and abilities on graduation.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of 60 taught credits at Part 1 and a 30 credit dissertation at Part 2. Delivery of the programme is structured over a 12 month calendar. Semester 1 is a 12 week term where students will study four core modules (International Strategic Management, Project Management, International Marketing, and International Human Resource Management) each carrying 15 credits. Semester 2 also lasts 12 weeks and students study two core modules (Research Methods and International Financial Management) for 15 credits each. In semester 2 students choose two out of four optional modules each carrying 15 credits.

Under the scheme of study, candidates who complete Part I and accumulate 60 credits, but do not complete Part II, can exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business. A Postgraduate Certificate in International Business is also available to students who pass at least 30 credits but less than 60 credits in Part I.

Assessment Methods

A variety of assessment methods are used throughout the programme including projects, case studies, presentation and end of semester examinations Project work is ongoing throughout the semester for all modules.

Entry Requirements

• To be considered for admission, applicants must hold a primary honours degree award of at least pass level in a non-cognate discipline from a recognised third level institution or equivalent qualification 
• An IELTS score of a minimum 6.5 or equivalent, where previous full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English. 
• A non-graduate may also be admitted to candidature provided that he/she has held, for a minimum of two years, a responsible position which is relevant to the area of international business.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion students are equipped to work in international organisations or national organisations with an international focus. They can hold a diversity of positions in many sectors worldwide: human relations management, marketing, general management, consulting, etc. Graduates of the programme have gone on to work in a wide variety of industries including computing, retailing, manufacturing and distribution.

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