Modules
Autumn

Financial Management analyses the techniques of financial appraisal in a series of decision-making contexts. You'll learn to analyse company performance by examining accounts, and study sources of finance and mechanisms for financial planning. (10 credits)

Managing People provides a comprehensive review of management theory, from turn-of-the-century Scientific Management Theory to contemporary schools of thought. You'll study organisational culture and the dynamics of power, gaining the tools to locate your analysis within social and critical contexts. (10 credits)

International Political Economy & Business introduces some of the mainstream, as well as critical, approaches to understanding the international context in which business operates. You'll study the impact of politics and political systems on business. (20 credits)

Contemporary Issues in Management and Corporate Social Responsibility introduces core theory and key practice relating to ethical decision-making. This module will add depth to your understanding of organisational behaviour and financial management. (20 credits)

Spring

You'll study the following core module:

Research Methods for International Business and Management Studies covers the practical, technical, and methodological skills you'll need to conduct independent research for your Masters dissertation. (20 credits)

And choose two of the following optional modules:

Continuity and Change in Organisations is a critical introduction to theories of change as applied to organisational behaviour, strategy and operations. You'll deconstruct the concept of change, developing deeper and more creative ways to analyse and understand processes and outcomes. (20 credits)

Case Studies in Strategic Management offers you the chance to develop your knowledge of theories and concepts by studying real life examples of strategic management in action. You'll integrate knowledge from previous learning and experience to identify and address the strategic concerns of firms. (20 credits)

Global Perspectives on Human Resources and Employment Relations considers the relationships between businesses and employees on an international stage. You'll critically reflect on the development of multinational corporations and their employment practices, evaluating and critiquing how they respond to diverse institutional pressures. (20 credits)

International Business Management & Emerging Markets examines the development of the international economy and the developing world from a critical and historical perspective. You'll develop an understanding of international development, and the business and management practices that may help or hinder economic development. (20 credits)

Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship combines theoretical study, practical activities and case studies to develop your ability to behave entrepreneurially. You'll gain skills that will help you develop new businesses and operate entrepreneurially within established organisations. (20 credits)

International Marketing Communications & Ethics explores marketing tools including advertising, public relations, promotion, sales and direct marketing. You'll consider the challenges and opportunities of global communications and develop an understanding of ethical and socially responsible marketing practices. (20 credits)

Ethics and Sustainability Reporting explores approaches to reporting on firms' environmental and social impact. Through a range of case studies, you'll critically evaluate why and how various methods of evaluation and reporting have emerged. (20 credits)

International Sales Management critically analyses the role of sales managers and the challenges they face. You'll investigate selling strategies, sales planning and forecasting, and evaluate approaches to managing a sales team. (20 credits)