Management and International Business Birmingham City University

Overview

What's covered in the course?

Initially in the first stage, you will examine the key challenges faced by global businesses to fully appreciate the complexity and dynamics of leadership and management practice. This will see you broaden your skills in organisation, communication and working with others, particularly within an increasingly diverse cultural context.The Management and International Business - MSc is provided by Birmingham City University.

During the second stage of your course, you will begin to explore the complexity of international operations management integrated with corporate social responsibility, sustainability and the role of innovation.You’ll be taught international strategy while also developing your research skills in preparation for your major project.

The final core Major Project module is tailored to your career aspirations. The module provides three project options;

• A work-based study route enabling you to relate the project to a current employer;
• A ‘consultancy project’ option where you find a client who has an international business problem that you feel you can solve;

• A traditional dissertation involving an in-depth exploration of both the theory and practice of international business using primary research.

Why Choose Us?

• You will develop fundamental skills in business management while having the opportunity to gain enhanced and specialist expertise to help you enter the complex and challenging field of international business operations.
• On graduating you will receive an industry recognised professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
• You will work alongside a diverse range of international students giving a real experience of what it is like to work and collaborate with your peers from a range of diverse cultures from Europe, Nigeria, India, China, Vietnam and North America .
• You will have the opportunity to visit a leading service or manufacturing company to gain insight into the complexity of real world global operations, such as Jaguar Land Rover.
• You will be supported with Business English language diagnostics and tutor support to help improve you in the international language of business.

• You’ll be taught by highly qualified module tutors with significant professional practice experience of a range of management and international business roles.

Enhancing employability skills

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Take part in a funded company visit to a leading company, such as Jaguar Land Rover, one of the most successful and lucrative businesses in the world.
• Choose to deliver a work-based study project or consultancy project in the final stage of the course using a current employer or a client you find yourself.
• Seek support and engage with events and activities provided by Birmingham City University’s careers service.
• Take part in Birmingham City University’s Graduate Plus scheme.
• Receive employment advice and support via your Personal Tutor.