Business Communication for International Leadership University of Portsmouth

Overview

You'll develop your verbal and written business communication style, and build leadership skills that will enable you to adapt effectively to different cultural contexts, ready for an international career in any area of business you aspire to. 

When you graduate this Master's degree in Business Communication for International Leadership from the University of Portsmouth , you'll be equipped to work internationally in managerial and leadership positions, in fields such as marketing, international banking, human resource management, public relations, sustainability management, stakeholder management, logistics, and distribution management.

Highlights

• Develop skills in areas vital for business success, including change management, stakeholder management, reputation management, employee relations, sustainability, strategy, and managing diversity

• Learn to engage effectively with international stakeholders

• Develop your language, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills so you can engage effectively in dialogue and negotiations across international boundaries

• Cover key leadership theories and management principles and learn how to apply them in practice in an international context

• Learn how to understand and address cross-cultural differences, so you can lead a diverse, international workforce effectively

• Immerse yourself in current industry practice by engaging with experts during your studies, through guest lectures, interviews and discussion forums with industry personnel and practitioners

Transferable skills you'll develop include:

• Critical thinking

• Decision-making

• Problem-solving

• Negotiation techniques

• Presentation skills

Career opportunities

This Master's degree will give you the communication skills and international perspective to take your place among the next generation of global-minded business leaders. 

You'll graduate with an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification and the global outlook you need to tackle organisational challenges across a wide range of issues, such as reputation management, ethical business practices and sustainability. You could also continue your studies at PhD level.

Graduates of this course can work towards roles such as:

• Senior leader of corporate marketing

• Public relations specialist

• Sales director

• Management consultant

• HR manager

• Director of public engagement

• Global sustainability manager

Accreditation

Dually accredited by the CMI.