MBA International
This International MBA is a postgraduate business and management course for people seeking to develop their understanding of organisations operating across international markets. It covers leadership, international finance, operations, marketing, supply chain management and cross-cultural people management. It may suit graduates and experienced professionals looking to build broader strategic management skills.
About this course
This MBA develops an international perspective on business management, combining strategic decision-making with practical areas such as finance, operations, marketing, human resource management and supply chains.
You will consider how organisations operate across different markets and cultures, including the leadership and people-management issues involved in international business. The course also addresses change management, problem-solving, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Research methods and ethics support the final integrative project, where you can bring together learning from across the course to examine a business issue in depth. The MBA is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years.
What you will study
Core areas include:
• Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics • International Finance and Operations • Principles of International Marketing • Cross-Cultural Leadership and Human Capital Management • Global Supply Chain Management • Postgraduate Integrative Project
You will also explore international business, strategic decision-making, change management, problem-solving, innovation, entrepreneurship and human resource management.
Modules
- Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics
- International Finance and Operations
- Principles of International Marketing
- Cross-Cultural Leadership and Human Capital Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Postgraduate Integrative Project
Assessment
Assessment may include written coursework, oral presentations, examinations, online quizzes, in-class tests, practical projects and reflective work. You will also complete a final major project or dissertation.
Entry requirements
Applicants typically need the equivalent of a UK first degree at 2:2 or above, together with relevant experience.
International applicants typically need a UK honours degree with lower second-class honours (2:2), or a relevant qualification from their home country that meets the applicable country-specific entry requirements.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent non-UK qualification, who do not meet the usual grade requirement may still be considered where they can demonstrate suitable life or work skills.
English language requirements
Applicants must have previously studied in English and demonstrate sufficient English language ability for postgraduate study, or hold IELTS (or an accepted equivalent) at 6.5 or above.
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