Core Modules 

Business Environment in Emerging Economy explores the complexities of doing business in emerging economies. You will examine the differences between emerging and developed economies and the particularities of the internationalisation of emerging market multinationals.

International Business Management (IBM) provides you with the skills for managing a diverse range of international businesses. It also aims to provide insights into the effects of formal and informal institutions inherent in managing businesses across borders.

Global Business Strategy and Analysis explores the theories and practice of business management in the existing global environment. You will examine the drivers behind globalisation, the global expansion of corporations, and management in organisations that operate across borders.

Leadership in a Global Context will help students acquire the skills, understanding, and mindset crucial for becoming leaders in global business and international, multicultural organizations. Students will develop the skills needed to operate in diverse geographical contexts, groups of individuals, and institutions, mobilising people and resources toward common objectives within a global business context. The module also seeks to develop a deeper understanding of leadership roles in NGOs, businesses, and international corporations. It also aims to equip students with cutting-edge leadership knowledge and research.

Advanced Data, Digital and Global Business Analytics seeks to equip students with practical digital and business analytics skills crucial for organising, managing, and transforming global businesses. These skills are also essential for cultivating and embedding data-driven decision-making and culture. The module will introduce students to a diverse range of tools crucial for analysing and interpreting large amounts of data to inform cross-border business decisions.

Global Marketing Management offers an in-depth introduction to strategic management, marketing planning, and professional marketing practice. You will explore how to develop a professional strategic marketing plan successfully.

Global Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility strives to equip students with up-to-date knowledge on contemporary environmental issues such as resource depletion, carbon footprint, and the roles of a diverse range of stakeholders in driving changes and addressing these issues. This module provides an overview of the contemporary economic, legislative, and political challenges in combating environmental issues and minimising the environmental footprint of businesses.

Research Methods and Dissertation gives you the opportunity to conduct an in-depth investigation into an issue relevant to your degree. You will gain an understanding of the key principles of research design and methodology in business and management and develop your skills in conducting and communicating research at an advanced level. The module will also give you the opportunity to undertake research abroad at a partner university. You can choose to undertake a business project in place of the traditional dissertation format, working with a host organisation or carry out an issue-led investigation across a range of organisations on a specific management issue.

Examples of optional modules:

You also choose a number of optional modules which have previously included:

• International Entrepreneurship
• International Business Finance and Technology (IB-Fintech)
• International Human Resource Management
• Digital Innovation and New Media in International Business
• East Asian Business and Management
• International field study
• International Study Tour
• A language module such as those offered by the university’s Centre for Foreign Language Study.

Learning 

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions. Lectures provide the base knowledge on key course subjects and from time to time are delivered by guest speakers who share with you their experiences in the business world.
Seminars take a small-group format, providing the physical and mental space to engage in debate and discussion as a follow-up to the lecture topics, and practical sessions take place in medium-sized groups, when you will practise working with computer software using the topics explored in lectures and seminars.

You will be expected to carry out significant independent study outside the timetabled contact hours to prepare for seminars, to follow up on lectures and for assessments.

Teaching staff are available to provide support on a one-to-one basis through weekly consultation hours, and you will also have individual guidance meetings with your dissertation supervisor.