MSc International Business Management
Sheffield, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 up to 15 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 17,725 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international/EU students or £18,705 with work experience for the course | home: £10,310 or £11,810 with work experience for the course
Introduction
International Business Management Further develops knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant and transferable to companies that have international aspects to their operations.
- Build knowledge and intellectual abilities through an academically rigorous course of study, informed by the latest developments.
- Develop skills, competencies, and personal attributes relevant to the international business manager.
- Strengthen independent learning, personal responsibility, and initiative and develop teamwork skills.
- Refine abilities in problem-solving, communication, and the application of information technology.
This course is open to students who have an interest in developing and furthering their knowledge of international business to meet their career aspirations. Students who apply for this course normally have a 2:1 bachelor's degree or suitable work experience.
Curriculum
All our courses are designed around key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You learn through
- work experience
- workshops
- traditional formal lectures
- supporting seminars
- problem-solving exercises
- case studies
- individual and group presentations
- directed learning activities
- direct engagement with the industry
This course is delivered mostly face to face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Applied learning
Work experience
The work experience part of the course includes business simulations, an international consultancy project, visits to companies and organizations, and guest speakers. These opportunities give you the chance to develop your practical skills in a real-world setting.
Live projects
The course features an international consultancy project opportunity, supported by Venture Matrix, where you carry out assessed projects based on real-world business solutions for local organizations.
The project aims to enhance your business awareness and improve your employment prospects. The opportunity to visit and communicate regularly with a company will be particularly beneficial to international students from the point of view of business engagement and real-life practical experience.
Networking opportunities
You will have access to postgraduate career development initiatives provided by SBS, for example, leadership programs, management skills workshops, CV writing, networking opportunities, and career management activities led by the SBS careers team.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Final Year
Compulsory modules
- Contemporary International Management Practice: 15 Credits
- Dissertation: 45 Credits
- Global Supply Chain Management: 15 Credits
- International Consultancy Project 2: 15 Credits
- International Entrepreneurship: 15 Credits
- International Financial Management: 15 Credits
- International Strategic Management: 15 Credits
- Principles Of International Business: 15 Credits
- Research Methods In International Business: 15 Credits
Elective modules
- Export Management SME's Perspective: 15 Credits
- Generic Research Specialism: 15 Credits
- Global Human Resource Management: 15 Credits
- Global Marketing: 15 Credits
- Managing Global Alliances: 15 Credits
Career Opportunities
This course prepares you for a career in
- business development
- marketing
- human resource management
- project management consultancy
- trade
- Some students return home to apply their expertise in family firms.
- A small number of the highest academic achievers may continue their education through PhD study.
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Phoenix Precision technology
- Taiwan
- QPC, Singapore
- UBIFrance
- Sika Ltd, China
- Sheffield Forgemasters International, UK
- ARGOS Logistics, Shanghai
- Nissan, UK
- Brunei Shell Petroleum, Brunei
- Pryas Consulting, India
- GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Netherlands
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