Programme Aim and Title Intermediate Awards Available Teaching Institution(s) Alternative Teaching Institutions (for local arrangements see final section of this specification) UEL Academic School UCAS Code Professional Body Accreditation Relevant QAA Benchmark Statements Additional Versions of this Programme MSc International Business Management Post graduate Diploma in International Business Management; Post graduate Certificate in International Business Management University of East London Royal Docks School of Business and Law Master s degrees in Business and Management Date Specification Last Updated 13 April 2017 Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes If you are a graduate looking for your first managerial position, then the MSc in International Business and Management is the stepping stone you need. It will give you a thorough grounding in all the most important management disciplines, and is targeted specifically at people who have limited work experience and who might not have studied business before. However, it is goes beyond the business fundamentals, to look at cutting edge research in areas like innovation, entrepreneurship, corporate sustainability, supply chain management, leadership, change management and strategy. You will gain a deep understanding of current issues in the international business environment, and their impact on companies and their strategies. The MSc IBM is ideal, not just for aspiring managers, but also if you want to go on to a research degree in business or management. This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to: Develop the skills and desire to confront the challenges confronting businesses in today s international business environment Acquire the theories, concepts and knowledge needed to analyse these challenges Develop the critical mindset needed to challenge received wisdom relating to the theory and practice of international business management. Page 1 of 6
What will you learn? By the end of this programme you will be able to: Knowledge Debate the implications of the major developments and trends in the international business environment Critically discuss the role of markets and institutions in international business and the role of corporations in the international environment Discuss current theories in the main disciplines of international business management, the relationship between them and their applicability in different contexts Thinking skills Select the appropriate theories, conceptual frameworks and analytical tools to apply to a business problem Recognise and respond to management dilemmas, in particular those relating to issues of ethics, corporate social responsibility and the fostering of innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in relation to international environments Make sense of complex, incomplete and ambiguous information. Subject-Based Practical skills Appraise the situations of organisations and industries Undertake research into major business problems or issues and provide effective recommendations for change Contribute to the formation of strategies, at functional and organisational levels, within an international context Skills for life and work (general skills) Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with both expert and non-expert audiences Reflect critically upon the state of theory and practice and challenge preconceptions that do not apply. Work to exacting deadlines. Learning and Teaching The Royal Docks Business School has invested heavily in facilities such as a suite of Bloomberg terminals. There are three main forums for learning and study: Lectures which set the context for learning, introduce themes, and structure regular reading. The aim is an interactive experience in which programme participants can draw on and challenge module tutors. Seminars which offer scope for exploring case studies, group work in preparing and delivering presentations, role plays, simulations and exploring the literature. Page 2 of 6
Self-directed learning based on a framework provided for each module, involving structured reading and problem-solving, much of it web-based. Each class will have a field trip at the beginning of its second semester where it will see how the theory applies in practice, and in the context of the dilemmas experienced by active managers. Assessment Each module is assessed separately typically, there are two pieces of assessment for each taught module, so that you will have four assessments to complete in each semester. One will be an examination, one a group project, and two will be individual essays or reports. In addition, you will have, depending upon which option you choose, two major research reports or one dissertation to complete. All assessments count towards your Masters award. Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Programme Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the Work or Study Placements Programme Structure All programmes are credit-rated to help you to understand the amount and level of study that is needed. One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you do e.g. lecture, seminar and private study). Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels: 3 Equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to prepare students for year one of an undergraduate degree 4 Equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree 5 Equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree 6 Equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree 7 Equivalent in standard to a Masters degree. Page 3 of 6
Programmes are made up of modules that are each credit weighted. The module structure of this programme: Level Module Code Module Title Credit Weighting Core/Option Available by Distance Learning? Y/N 7 FN7226 Managing Resources in the International Business Environment 30 Core N 7 SG7236 Managing innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable international supply chains 30 Core N 7 HR7224 Strategy, leadership and change management in international businesses 30 Core N 7 MK7239 International marketing and business research 30 Core N 7 MK7227 Postgraduate Dissertation 60 Core N Please note: Optional modules might not run every year, the programme team will decide on an annual basis which options will be running, based on student demand and academic factors, in order to create the best learning experience. Additional detail about the programme module structure: The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length. A typical student registered in a full-time attendance mode will study two 30 credit modules per semester and a typical student registered in a part-time attendance mode will study one or two modules per semester. The advanced independent research modules may occur during the summer period. Page 4 of 6
A core module for a programme is a module which a student must have passed (i.e. been awarded credit) in order to achieve the relevant named award. An optional module for a programme is a module selected from a range of modules available on the The overall credit-rating of this programme is 180 credits. If for some reason you are unable to achieve this credit you may be entitled to an intermediate award, the level of the award will depend on the amount of credit you have accumulated. You can read the University Student Policies and Regulations on the UEL website. Programme Specific Regulations Typical Duration The duration of this programme is one calendar year full-time if enrolment is in September, and two calendar years part-time. For February enrolment, the duration becomes 15 months full time, and 27 months part-time. The time limit for completion of a programme is six years after first enrolment on the It is possible to move from full-time to part-time study and vice-versa to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period. Further Information More information about this programme is available from: The UEL web site (www.uel.ac.uk) The programme handbook Module study guides UEL Manual of General Regulations (available on the UEL website) UEL Quality Manual (available on the UEL website) School web pages All UEL programmes are subject to thorough programme approval procedures before we allow them to commence. We also constantly monitor, review and enhance our programmes by listening to student and employer views and the views of external examiners and advisors. Alternative Locations of Delivery Page 5 of 6
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