MBA International Business

MBA International Business graduates are expected to develop critical analytical skills in assessing the global environment for business; identify new international business opportunities and analysing international markets and industries; deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, and communicate clearly to a range of audiences. This programme will provide those without a first degree in business with a good grounding in business management, followed by specialised international business modules, specialist project and guided internship. A particular feature of the programme is commercial relevance and employability, designed to enhance knowledge and skills particularly sought by global employers.

The aims of the programme are:

• To consolidate, in a practical context, advanced knowledge and management of organisations competing internationally
• To challenge to question preconceptions and to remove boundaries to handle complex situations holistically
• To build interpersonal skills and leadership potential so as to be able to interact effectively with a range of specialists and to implement agreed solutions effectively and efficiently
• To provide students with a conceptual approach and transferable skills that can be applied when operating in other markets and cultures, thereby enhancing student's employability.

What you'll study:

Year 1

• Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.
• Financial and Management Accounting (15 credits)
• E-Logistics and International Supply Chain Management (15credits) (15 credits)
• Global Strategy: Analysis and Practice (15 credits)
• Pathway Specialisation Project (30 credits)
• Global Business and Sustainability (30 credits)
• Global Networks and Innovation (30 credits)
• Foundations of Scholarship and Research (15 credits)
• Business English for Academic Purposes - Level 4
• Managing and Leading People Across Cultural Borders (15 credits)
• International Marketing (15 credits)

Year 2 Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

• Pathway Specialisation Project (30 credits)
• Professional Practice (60 credits)