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Queen Mary, University of London

Masters Degree , Business

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Course Description

By exploring the extent and limitations as well as the benefits and risks of globalisation, this programme will enable you to develop a systematic understanding of the globalised environment in which modern businesses and economies must operate.

On this programme, you will develop applied knowledge and reasoning in relation to the economics of globalisation and the resulting challenges to business strategy and management. You will cover a broad range of topics, including the international economy, macroeconomic policy and finance, managerial economics, multinationals and global business – all the while maintaining a focus on the practice of effective research and analytical techniques.

This programme will:

  • Introduce you to the process of globalisation and the implications of globalisation for business firms and their managers
  • Explain how and why the world's economies differ
  • Present a review of the economies and policies of global trade and investment
  • Examine different strategies that business can adopt to complete in the global marketplace and enter specific foreign markets.

Course Content

The MSc in International Business is currently available for one year full-time study. You will take eight modules, six compulsories and two electives, spread over two semester 1 and 2, followed by a dissertation of 10,000 words in semester 3. In order to reflect the practical and applied side of this programme, the School organises a number of extra elective modules that aim to provide further practical training to students, whose subject matter changes from year to year.

Please note that your pattern of study will vary depending on your module choices. For full details on our modules please go to the online module directory.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules:

Each module is worth 15 credits

  • Quantitative Research Methods (BUSM014)
  • The Global Economy (BUSM022)
  • International Macroeconomics and Finance (BUSM041)
  • Managerial Economics (BUSM051)

Elective:

  • Graduate Professional and Academic Skills (BUSM178) - non credit bearing

Semester 2

Compulsory modules:

Each module is worth 15 credits

  • Multinationals and Global Business (BUSM028)
  • Applied Empirical Methods (BUSM112)

Electives (choose two):

Each module is worth 15 credits 

  • Corporate Governance(BUSM060)
  • Economics of Development (BUSM073)
  • International Business Strategy (BUSM089)
  • New Product Development and Business Ecosystems (BUSM084)
  • Behavioural Finance and Decision Making (BUSM085)
  • Complex Networks and Innovation (BUSM132)
  • Graduate Professional and Academic Skills (BUSM178) - non credit bearing

Semester 3

Core module:

  • Dissertation for International Business (BUSM103) (60 Credits)

(A core module must be taken and passed. A compulsory module must be taken.)

 

Entry Requirements

A good upper second class honours degree or equivalent in any subject. Quantitative skills and some prior knowledge of economics are required. IELTS 7.0 (with 6.0 in writing) or equivalent is required.

Candidates are expected to have good English language ability and to meet our minimum English language requirements. If you do not meet language or scholarly requirements, it might be possible for you to undertake foundation or pre-sessional programmes that will prepare you for the masters programme at Queen Mary's Mile End Campus in London.

Assessment Methods

Assessment takes a number of different forms including coursework essays, assignments and presentations, and examinations that take place in May or early June. You must achieve an overall pass in the taught element in order to progress to the dissertation, which must also be passed for a degree to be awarded.

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