International Business Degrees Online

On Campus Programme
Department

Department of Financial & Management Studies (DeFiMS)

Convenors: Helen Macnaughtan

May be combined with

Duration:
One calendar year (full-time) Two calendar years (part-time)

Programme Specification: Learning Outcomes (pdf; 35kb)
Description
This programme focuses on management and its environment in Japan and includes high-level courses in international management and finance disciplines. It draws upon Japan experts and management specialists within the University and from positions within London-based commerce, finance and government. The core modules enable you to study the principles and applications of international management and the interplay between global and local factors influencing management in Japan. You can use the elective modules to focus on either management skills that can be applied worldwide or specialise in understanding the Japanese business environment. For those who choose to, our programme also offers unique opportunities to improve existing skills in Japanese. No knowledge of Japanese is required to complete the MSc programme successfully, since English language materials are available. Those students who already have Japanese language skills will have every opportunity to use them in studying data and source materials.

The degree is taught in collaboration with the Department of Mangement, Clore Management Centre, Birkbeck College, a sister college in the University of London.

Department

Department of Financial & Management Studies (DeFiMS)

Convenors: Laixiang Sun

May be combined with

Duration:
One calendar year full-time; two calendar years part-time

Programme Specification: Learning Outcomes (pdf; 36kb)
Description

This programme focuses on management and its environment in China and includes high-level courses in international management and finance disciplines. It draws upon China experts and management specialists within the University and from positions within commerce, finance and government. The core modules enable you to study the principles and applications of international management and the interplay between global and local factors influencing management in China. You can use the elective modules to focus on either management skills that can be applied worldwide or specialise in understanding the Chinese business environment. The programme combines the study of China with close attention to the business worlds of Hong Kong and Taiwan. For those who choose to, this programme also offers the opportunity to learn Chinese - either at an introductory level or at an advanced level for business purposes. No knowledge of Chinese is required to complete the MSc programme successfully, since English language materials are used.

Course summary

Subject area: English Language Studies (non-native speakers only
Location of study: Cambridge
Length of study: 3 years
UCAS code: QN31 C BA/IBE
Entry requirements: 180-200 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. 180-200 Tariff points from an A Level qualification (or equivalent). GCSE(s) Required: Mathematics grade C (or Equivalent (IELTS 5.5)).

Course overview
This course enables you to prepare for a career in business or commerce by combining the study of a foreign language and its culture with a thorough grounding in Business Studies and an understanding of the mechanism of international business and trade. You may, in addition, begin European Language, Chinese, Japanese or Russian. The foundation programme you follow in Business Studies assumes no prior knowledge of the subject.

International Business English students have the opportunity to participate in up-to-date computing and multimedia facilities, work placement and international exchange arrangements offered by the Ashchroft International Business School and join the extra-curricular activities organised by, for example, the European Business Society.
Year one core modules:
The Business Environment
Managing People
Finance and Marketing.
Year two core modules:
International Business
Market Research
Marketing Communication
Advanced Financial Accounting
Business Psychology.
Year three core modules
Strategic Management
Dissertation (in a subject of your choice related to business).
Methods of teaching and learning
The Language Centre provides audio/video facilities with access to satellite broadcasts from various Eurpoean countries. The Language Centre also has an important social function as it enables you to meet students from other countries by arranging conversation exchanges with them.

Our tape-based laboratories have been replaced with three state-of-the-art Thandberg Divace computer suites. These multimedia rooms function as standard laboratories, but also provide access to the Internet with is a rich source of authentic English material. You have access to email facilities and to standard software, as well as a range of multilingual tools and computer-aided language learning material.
Associated careers

A degree in International Business English will be an advantage in all careers involving working in the international business world. You will be able to interact in multinational companies in and intercultural environment with a sound foundation of knowlege about business and the ability to communicate in Enaglish.

Course summary

Subject area: Business and Management International
Location of study: Cambridge
Length of study: 4 years
UCAS code: QN31
Entry requirements: 200 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. 3 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English, 200 points from two subjects at GCE/VCE A Level or VCE double award. Equivalent qualifications considered on an individual basis

Course overview
The main aims of this dual award degree are to:
furnish you with the theoretical background and practical skills necessary to succeed in an international business environment
allow you to spend two semesters studying at our partner institution in the Netherlands - Hogesschool Zuyd, Maastricht
give you the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement.
Core modules will provide you with a solid foundation in a number of key business disciplines including IT, finance, marketing, law, economics and human resource management. The opportunity to combine this with a period of study abroad and a work experience placement will add an extra dimension to your degree, not only in terms of the language skills you gain but also to your whole learning experience.

When you graduate you will be able to:
demonstrate a critical awareness of the global environment within which business operates
analyse strategic corporate behaviour within an international context
show a real awareness and understanding of contemporary global business issues.
On a more practical level, you will be able to:
apply business theory to a range of contemporary business challenges
employ appropriate IT applications to support research and reporting requirements and to enhance presentation of results
plan and execute research projects
effectively communicate results both orally and in written form in a foreign language.
Module guide
Year one core modules (at Anglia Ruskin University):
Analysis of Business
Business Environment
Introduction to Business Law
Managing People, Finance and Marketing
Relevant language module (either English, French or German)
Year two (at overseas partner institution):
Two semesters at the Hogesschool Zuyd, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Year three (Placement Year):
48 weeks of supervised work experience
Year four core modules (at Anglia Ruskin University):
Undergraduate Major Project
Strategic Management
Ethics and Governance
Cross Cultural Issues in International Business
Managing the Economy
Associated careers

This course provides excellent preparation for an international career in a range of fields including financial services, business management, consultancy, marketing and human resources.
Assessment

Assessment is via a mix of examination, coursework, essays, individual and group reports and consultancy projects.

Course summary

Subject area: Business and Management International
Location of study: Cambridge
Length of study: 4 years
UCAS code: NR12
Entry requirements: 200 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. 3 GCSE’s at grade C or above, including Maths and English, 200 points from two subjects at GCE/VCE A Level or VCE double award, including A Level German. Equivalent qualifications considered on an individual basis.

Course overview
The main aims of this dual award degree are to:
furnish you with the theoretical background and practical skills necessary to succeed in an international business environment
allow you to spend two semesters studying at our partner institution in Germany - the Fachhochschule Landshut
give you the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement.
Core modules will provide you with a solid foundation in a number of key business disciplines including IT, finance, marketing, law, economics and human resource management. The opportunity to combine this with a period of study abroad and a work experience placement will add an extra dimension to your degree, not only in terms of the language skills you gain but also to your whole learning experience.

When you graduate you will be able to:
demonstrate a critical awareness of the global environment within which business operates
analyse strategic corporate behaviour within an international context
show a real awareness and understanding of contemporary global business issues.
On a more practical level, you will be able to:
apply business theory to a range of contemporary business challenges
employ appropriate IT applications to support research and reporting requirements and to enhance presentation of results
plan and execute research projects
effectively communicate results both orally and in written form in a foreign language.
Module guide
Year one core modules (at Anglia Ruskin University):
Analysis of Business
Business Environment
Introduction to Business Law
Managing People, Finance and Marketing
Relevant language module (English, French, Spanish or German)
Year two (at overseas partner institution):
Two semesters of study at the Fachhochschule Landshut, Germany
Year three (Placement Year):
48 weeks of supervised work experience
Year four core modules (at Anglia Ruskin)
Undergraduate Major Project
Strategic Management
Ethics and Governance
Managing the Economy
Associated careers

This course provides excellent preparation for an international career in a range of fields including financial services, business management, consultancy, marketing and human resources.
Assessment

Assessment is via a mix of examination, coursework, essays, individual and group reports and consultancy projects.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who wants a thorough grounding in business practice and theory, with the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of business. This course will also help you develop vital industry contacts and experience through work placements.
What will I gain from this programme?

The programme combines vocational and academic activity to give you valuable skills prized by employers. Depending on which modules you take, you may be eligible for exemptions from national professional bodies (e.g. Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). These exemptions provide accelerated access to an internationally recognised, professional qualification.

Graduates are also entitled to Associate Member status of the Chartered Management Institute and you can use the letters ACMI after your name.
How we will support you

By 2009, the school expects to be housed in a new Business School building, containing state of the art classrooms and dynamic social spaces. The building will complement our modern approach to teaching and learning. Full support will be provided to help you get the most from your learning experience. You will be assigned a personal tutor and there is a range of alternative support available. Extensive use is made of information technology to support classroom activities.
What will I study?

All undergraduate business students follow the same course in the first year. This will provide you with a thorough grounding in a range of business functions and introduce you to the environment in which organisations operate.

In Year 1 you will study core modules which will give you a foundation for years 2 and 3. These cover an introduction to management and organisations, accounting, law, economics and information systems. You will, as part of this, begin to build the knowledge and skills of your specialism. You will also be given opportunities to develop a range of personal skills.

Year 2 will enhance your core knowledge and develop your interest in International Business. The specialist modules will both broaden and deepen your understanding of International Business.

In the third year you will study strategic management. This looks at the way organisations make decisions and builds on your earlier study of business functions. You will also have further opportunity to follow your specialist interests. Additionally, in Year 3 you will undertake a dissertation in an area relating to International Business.

A critical part of the degree is the development of skills. Organisations are looking for more than just subject knowledge when they recruit. We will help develop you as a communicator and team worker and leader to complement your knowledge growth. You will also be helped to gain practical experience of the workplace so that you leave us with an enhanced cv. Work-related learning and graduate enterprise are particular features of the programme and are integrated within the course in years 2 and 3. You can also choose to spend a year in industry on a work placement before starting your third year.
How will I study?

As well as preparing for and attending lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops, you will spend time reading and completing coursework, including written assignments, portfolios, presentations and poster and video production. Working with business is a strong theme of the programme and the workplace will be brought into your study as well as you having the opportunity to go out into the workplace.
Placement

The course provides a range of placement opportunities to aid employability. In the second year there is a short organisational study module which will require that you undertake a short project-type activity. Alternatively students can undertake a Graduate Enterprise project. Between years 2 and 3, you may also follow a sandwich option and want for a year in a supervised placement. This is becoming increasingly popular and for many students is a way into full-time employment.
Who will be teaching me?

All our staff are passionate about student learning and development. The degree is delivered by specialists in Accountancy, Marketing, Human Resource Management, E-Commerce and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, among others. The team includes active researchers who publish in academic journals, and academically and professionally qualified staff. All team members are people with an energy and enthusiasm for their subject areas.
How will I be assessed?

Throughout the programme, there is a combination of different forms of assessment to test intellectual development, vocational capability, and critical thinking. Coursework often involves both individual and group-based working. Case studies and problem solving exercises are used. Examinations take a variety of forms, using both seen and unseen questions.
What are my career prospects?

A degree in Business and Management (International Business) equips you for a range of career opportunities in both general management and specialist functions. Typical graduate careers include accountancy, administration, banking, education, finance, human resource management, marketing, public and private sector management, retailing and enterprise.

There is also the opportunity for further study of either a PGCE in Business Education or an MA in Management.

As a member of Edge Hill Business School, you will be encouraged to help contribute to its success during your time of study and beyond. We regard our students as ambassadors for the Business School throughout their career progression.
Professional Accreditation

Chartered Management Institute
Related Programmes

Specialist routes leading to named awards exist in a range of subjects:
BSc Business and Management (Accounting)
BSc Business and Management (Human Resource Management)
BSc Business and Management (Marketing)
A Great Study Environment

Edge Hill Business School has a stunning, lakeside setting in the Western Campus area of the main University site in Ormskirk. Its attractiveness outside is matched by the facilities on offer inside. The latest, state-of-the-art IT equipment and learning spaces are complemented by supportive, approachable and understanding staff. As a member of Edge Hill Business School you will be encouraged to take an active part in the success of the Business School within the business community, throughout your programme of study and beyond.
How do I apply?

Apply online through UCAS for the full-time programme. For flexible study apply directly to Edge Hill.

Fees and Finance

The Edge Hill tuition fee for full-time undergraduate degree students is £3,225pa for 2009/10. However, you will not have to pay this fee while you are studying. Instead you will be able to take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost, which is not repayable until you have completed your course and are earning at least £15,000 pa.

For more information about grants, loans, bursaries and scholarships, see our Fees and Bursaries pages. Please note, the above information is for UK and EU students only.
Not got the entry requirements?

Students returning to education may present their previous experience in work (paid or unpaid) to support an application. Those students without formal qualifications may apply to join the Fastrack programme. Successful completion of this leads to the first year of the undergraduate programme.

Direct entry to Year Two of the programme is available to students who have obtained an HND in Business Studies with overall merit.
Where can I find out more?

If you would like to receive a copy of our prospectus, or be kept updated about forthcoming events, then complete our course enquiry form or contact the Course Enquiries Unit on freephone 0800 195 5063.

You can also register to attend one of the open days and evenings we run throughout the year. These are held at our main campus and at other venues across the region. You’ll also find University staff at many national careers fairs and UCAS events.

About the course
The course offers students the opportunity to follow a course of study which leads both to successful professional development in the practice of international relations (with an emphasis on international institutions, work in non-governmental organisations and global political economy/global business) and to research at a higher level. The course includes core modules in contemporary issues in International Relations (IR) theory and practice, and specialisms in contemporary theory in IR, Asia Pacific studies, negotiation, international institutions, global political economy and the politics and culture of globalisation.

The course is taught by an enthusiastic team with a strong commitment to teaching and to individual attention to graduate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The course is flexible enough to allow students to pursue their own particular interests, but structured enough to enable students to achieve the highest standards in their work.

In the past, students from our MA courses have gone on to work in the diplomatic and trade ministries of a number of countries, in security and intelligence work, in non-governmental organisations, in business and the voluntary sector, and in international banking, as well as moving on to further academic study. Four of our former graduates who went on to take PhDs now teach in ‘5′ rated departments in the UK, but we also have former students who teach in universities from Hong Kong to Santiago de Chile, including universities in Ireland, the US and Trinidad.

Assessment
Assessment on the course involves course work, report writing, presentations and group work. There are also class tests and critical reviews and critical bibliographies to prepare. The course is structured with no formal examinations. All candidates for the MA write a 15,000 word dissertation, and prepare work on research methods including an assessed dissertation proposal as part of the research training element of the degree. The option modules include assessment of ‘professional elements’ such as the drafting of negotiation briefs and preparatory documentation for negotiations. This varied pattern of assessment reflects the main aim of the course in preparing students for work either in academic, research, analysis or practical policy management fields.

Resources and facilities
The department has a well resourced library with a good journal stock and excellent on-line facilities. Students will have access to training for the use of library and computing resources, and where appropriate to other kinds of training to enable them to complete the course successfully. Nottingham Trent University has a strong reputation in the teaching of IR, which has been a major subject in the university for about 30 years. As a result, we have built up a considerable stock of resources and expertise in the subject. Students will have access to a sophisticated and innovative data bank of questions for self-assessment on-line. All students will have a personal tutor and regular personal contact with key members of staff.

Study routes
MA full-time: 12 months
MA part-time: 24 months
PgDip full-time: 12 months
PgDip part-time: 24 months
PgCert full-time: nine months

Special benefits
The particular strengths of this course include:
the high standard of teaching and learning, and the strong experienced team of committed staff working on the teaching of the course;
the opportunity for academic development within the course and afterwards;
the excellence of the teaching as recognised by external bodies (Nottingham Trent IR staff were graded “excellent” in a recent quality assessment);
the opportunity for professional development within the option modules on the course;
the opportunity to live and work in a strong research culture in the school and university as a whole, in a well resourced and intellectually challenging context, and in a thriving and lively city.

Research opportunities
The course helps to develop students understanding and skills towards research work, and in the past many of our MA students have gone on to undertake research for PhD and comparable awards successfully.

The methods and methodology elements of the course provide specific training in research which facilitates students who wish to go on to higher study.

The course builds on the research and publishing strengths of the staff teaching on it, and the main areas of the MA degree are also the main areas in which we supervise PhD students (contemporary theory; political economy; Asia-Pacific; institutions; development and development policies; IR in the EU; IR in South Asia; contemporary theories of conflict and war). About 40 PhD students have successfully completed their theses with us in the last 8 years, and we have a strong record of success in research learning and teaching.

Professional recognition
The course has been designed to conform to ESRC requirements for taught courses in international relations, and does so in all respects. We are currently waiting to apply for ESRC recognition for 2005.

Professional development
We encourage our MA students to work on their course with the minimum of distraction. However all students have the opportunity to take part in research seminars, day schools and to hear and meet visiting specialists. MA students do not contribute to teaching.

The award of MSc International Business Economics requires successful completion of six taught modules (five core and one option) and a dissertation. Those wishing to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma require passes in five core and one option module.

Students are encouraged to commence dissertation work towards the end of the first trimester, although most of this work is generally undertaken during the summer term (July and August). The core modules represent the essential skills and knowledge required to understand and be able to operate in an international business context. Core topics include:

• Economics of Globalisation

• Trade and Exchange Rates

• Money and Finance in Developing Countries

• Financial Services Sector

• International and Global Marketing

Students will also select one from the following optional topics:

• Modelling the Supply Chain

• International Banking

MSc

Students will also complete an MSc dissertation in international business economics.

The MSC in International Business from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School focuses on both theoretical developments and practise in the international business field.
Programme structure

The MSc in International Business is a one-year, full-time programme. You will be required to complete both the core modules, as well as two option modules, and attend a summer school.
Curriculum

The core modules are designed to give you an advanced understanding of current theory and concepts in international business. They include:
International Business Management
Global Competitive Strategies
Global Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Competitive Advantage Through People

The option modules cover more specialised, applied topics. You should choose the options that best suit your learning aspirations and career plans. Options may include:
Financial Management
Managing the Negotiating Process
Business Planning and Project Management
Management of Entrepreneurial and Small Business Organisations
Summer School

During the third semester, you will take part in our summer school. This will focus on more generic international content and you will use learning strategies that will help you deepen your specialist knowledge of the international business field. We offer four modules in the summer school, one of which is project-based.

Features

Programme highlights
Summer School Opportunities

As part of the programme, you have the opportunity to take part in a summer school, which covers the following topics:
Cross Cultural Management
Doing Business in Europe
Organisational Consequences of Internationalism
Interdisciplinary Project
International focus

The course has a strong international focus, which enhances the learning experience and is designed to be compatible with European and worldwide universities.

Curriculum

The MSC in International Business from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School focuses on both theoretical developments and practise in the international business field.
Programme structure

The MSc in International Business is a one-year, full-time programme. You will be required to complete both the core modules, as well as two option modules, and attend a summer school.
Curriculum

The core modules are designed to give you an advanced understanding of current theory and concepts in international business. They include:
International Business Management
Global Competitive Strategies
Global Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Competitive Advantage Through People

The option modules cover more specialised, applied topics. You should choose the options that best suit your learning aspirations and career plans. Options may include:
Financial Management
Managing the Negotiating Process
Business Planning and Project Management
Management of Entrepreneurial and Small Business Organisations
Summer School

During the third semester, you will take part in our summer school. This will focus on more generic international content and you will use learning strategies that will help you deepen your specialist knowledge of the international business field. We offer four modules in the summer school, one of which is project-based.