Course overview
The MSc International Business consists of eight taught modules: Global Business in Context, International Finance, International Marketing, The Digital Landscape, International HRM, Global Strategy, Applied Research Methods, and International Entrepreneurship, and either a Dissertation or an Applied Research Project.
The Master’s Dissertation option, provides the opportunity to conceive, design and satisfactorily implement a substantial research project within the broad subject area of international business, whilst the Applied Research Project option enables students to apply the theoretical concepts encountered on the MSc International Business program.
What you'll learn
- Acquire mastery of both the macro and micro contexts of international business
- Specifically the ability to acquire, develop, and integrate international business theory
- Develop the skills to apply such theories in terms of international business practice
Study method
- In-class
- Blended
- Online
Locations
- England
- Birmingham
- London
Duration study load
- 1 year
Entry requirements
- A 2:2 (second class) honours degree or equivalent
Assessment
Each module is assessed by coursework only (may include class tests).
Delivery
You will be taught using a wide variety of teaching methods across the modules including lectures and seminars. In addition to your time in class, you will also be expected to engage in approximately 30 hours of self-study time per week.
Subjects
- Understand key concepts and current trends in Global Business, prepare for work in multi-layered environments
- Understand the need for flexibility and adaptability, both in the domestic and regional and global contexts
- Introduction to financial theory and techniques for entrepreneurship and managerial decision-making within an international business context
- This module explores the complexity of forces that underpin the international marketing decisions made by organisations
- Understand the impact of these forces on the activities of organizations, and the nature of the decisions that organizations must take if they are to survive and prosper in a dynamic international marketing environment
- The module will focus on the regional, national and global contexts
- This module aims to provide students with an understanding of e-business and its practical application in a range of different contexts
- The module explores issues relating to multinational companies in their approach to people management, such as comparative employee relations, compensation, performance management and managing diversity
- This module focuses primarily on the strategic management of enterprises engaged in international business
About Ulster University London and Birmingham branch campuses
Ulster University has strong links with industry and professional bodies to ensure that the University’s courses meet market needs and that graduates are fully equipped for successful, rewarding careers.
In addition to its 4 campuses in Northern Ireland, the University has a further 2 branch campuses in London and Birmingham. These branch campuses are run in partnership with QA Higher Education offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in professional and modern study facilities.
The courses at the branch campuses are validated by Ulster University and taught by QA Higher Education staff.
