International Business Degrees Online

OBJECTIVES
The course objective intends To provide professional skills in International Business awareness in the context of globalisation.
DURATION
This course shall be of two years.
ELIGIBILITY
Graduation
FEE
Rs. 10,000 TOP

COURSE STRUCTURE

Previous Final

Economics for International Managers

Computer Aided Management

Accounting and Finance for Managers

International Trade

Foundation of Ethics in Management

International Marketing Management

International Financial Management

International HRM
Strategic Management

International Business Law

WTO

Research Methodology

Services Marketing

Customer Relationship Management

Research Project (equivalent to two paper)

This course is designed for mature students who wish to prepare for entry onto a degree or HND course in business accounting, business banking, human resource management, economics, finance, management, marketing or leisure and tourism. Successful completion of the course guarantees a place on a range of business-related HND or degree courses starting in September or February each year. We aim to provide you with the skills and confidence necessary to benefit from higher education.

Course structure

The course comprises two taught modules:
Communication and Study Skills- this develops your writing and research skills. You will have the opportunity to sit in on appropriate degree classes
and sample different types of assessment.
Numeracy and IT- this enables you to refresh your mathematical skills and
provides you with an introduction to the use of IT.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Lectures will be used to provide you with information, often using case studies and examples, which are explored further through seminars. In seminars you take part in discussions, teamwork and problem-solving exercises. You will also be given opportunity for wider reading and individual research. Assessment is based on in-course and time-constrained assignments, including a mini-project and a skills portfolio. Various types of assessment will be used, including individual, group and oral presentations.

Career opportunities

Most of our graduates go on to take an HND or a degree course in the business area.

This course is designed to prepare you for level 1 study on a degree or HND course in accounting, banking, business, human resource management, economics, finance, management, marketing, leisure and tourism. It has been designed for those students who have completed their study at A2/AVCE level, but who have not achieved the grades necessary for direct undergraduate entry. Successful completion of the course guarantees you a place on a range of HND and degree courses at London Metropolitan University (starting in September or February each year).

Course structure

The course comprises three modules:
Contemporary Issues in Business- this makes you aware of how topical issues in business can be researched through a variety of media.
Extensive use is made of case study material and topical articles from the press and other media. As well as making you familiar with debates in
the area of business, this module will help you appreciate the different
subject areas available for f urther study
Handling Numerical Data- this enables you to develop your skills in analysing numerical data, so that conclusions can be drawn and decisions made
Research and Study Skills- this develops your skills in research, critical assessment, and analysis of source material and communication of results to an academic audience in both written and oral form

Teaching, learning and assessment

Methods used include lectures, case studies and seminars, which involve discussions, teamwork and problem-solving exercises. You will also be given the opportunity for wider reading and individual research. Assessments are intended to enhance your understanding of the subject and prepare you for the range of assessments you can expect on future HND and degree courses. Methods include portfolios of coursework, reports, presentations, unseen examinations and projects.

Career opportunities

Successful students can continue with their studies on an HND or degree programme in business or related subjects.

Modules
Course Structure

There are currently three full and 15 half modules, plus up to eight modules of your choice, in addition to language and cultural study.
Core modules

Year One:
Business Planning - Integrative Project
Financial Management
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Management, Organisation and Society I
Management, Organisation and Society II
Markets, Marketing and Strategy
Operations Management
Quantitative Analysis for Management I

Year Two:
Foundations of Information Systems
Global Environment of Business
Global Integrative Project
Governance and the Social Environment of Business

Year Three:
International Business in Context
Year Abroad Portfolio

Year Four:
Business and Society in Contemporary Europe
Critical Issues in Management
Elective modules

Although the choice varies from year to year, the following is a sample of the options usually available:
Managing Organisations
Corporate Strategy
Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Improving Process Performance
International Financial Management
International and European Employment Relations
Investment Management
International Marketing
Marketing Communications
Operations Excellence
Managing Human Resources
Supply Chain Management

As a WBS student, you have access to a wide range of modules from other departments of the University of Warwick, subject to approval by the Course Director.

BBA Curriculum & Courses
Required International Business Major Courses: 44 credits

ICMI 352 Legal Issues in International Business 4 (4-0-8)
ICMI 354 Cross-cultural Management 4 (4-0-8)
ICMI 357 Business Communication 4 (4-0-8)
ICMI 358 People and Organization in International Business 4 (4-0-8)
ICMF 375 Multinational Corporate Finance 4 (4-0-8)
ICMK 424 Global Marketing Strategy 4 (4-0-8)
ICBE 442 International Finance 4 (4-0-8)
ICBE 443 International Trade 4 (4-0-8)
ICMI 454 International Logistic Management 4 (4-0-8)
ICMI 456 Export-Import Management 4 (4-0-8)
ICIS 484 Management Information System 4 (4-0-8)
Elective International Business Major Courses: 20 credits

ICMB 491 Practical Business Training – On Campus* 8 (0-24-8)
ICMB 492 Practical Business Training – Off Campus* 12 (0-36-12)
ICMB 493 Directed Research* 8 (8-0-16)
ICMI 355 Business Alliance 4 (4-0-8)
ICMI 360 Leadership Development 4 (4-0-8)
ICBE 343 Intermediate Macroeconomics 4 (4-0-8)
ICBE 344 Econometrics I 4 (4-0-8)
ICBE 447 Corporate Governance and Business Ethics 4 (4-0-8)
ICMF 311 Intermediate Accounting I 4 (4-0-8)
ICMK 316 Consumer Behavior 4 (4-0-8)

Note: All BBA students are required to take either ICMB 491 or ICMB 492 or ICMB 493
Free Elective Courses: 8 credits

Students can take any courses (except for ICSS 114 Introduction to Economics) offered by MUIC as a free elective course with approval from the advisor.

The course takes three years to satisfy the requirements of the Université de Haute-Alsace (Licence d’Economie-Gestion). After successfully completing a further semester, students are awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Berufsakademie Lörrach and a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business Management from the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz.

The course of study follows a dual system. In parallel with their theoretical studies students undertake periods of practical work experience in international organisations (so-called Live Projects), which must total at least 48 weeks over the course. During these Live Projects students receive valuable insight into the activities of their organisation and are given the opportunity to get involved in challenging projects. A minimum of 12 weeks of this work experience must be undertaken in a country where the student’s native language is not spoken.
In each course, groups of ten students each from France, Germany and Switzerland form a single tri-national group. Lectures and practical exercises in small groups, together with individual supervision, provide a solid basis for success. The most modern teaching and learning methods, combined with multi-media learning materials, ensure an educational experience of the very highest level.

Semester courses are held on a rotating basis in Colmar, Lörrach and Basel. Courses are held in French, German and English.

Assessment consists of written and oral exams, as well as an end-of-course thesis on which students are examined orally.

Aim of the programme

The MSc in Marketing Management and Strategy is an innovative programme designed to provide candidates with a well rounded postgraduate academic experience with an emphasis on employability.

The values which underlie this course include:

Delivering advanced marketing management and marketing strategy theory in an innovative and creative way.
Enhancing students’ employability through integrating industry practice within the course structure.
Developing educational outcomes across all learning styles to equip students with the knowledge and expertise to succeed in an international environment.

The MSc Marketing Management and Strategy is an exciting new entrant to the Plymouth Business School’s existing suite of masters’ programmes. It is a one year full time course with one intake a year and we will recruit the first cohort for a September 2009 start.

Programme highlights

Three qualifications for the price, and time, of one:-
Master’s degree
Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing*
Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice from the Market Research Society*

* Subject to validation

Students also have the opportunity to take part in an internatinal fieldtrip to examine international marketing and culture.

To apply for the programme, please download and complete the postgraduate application form. (PDF Format 259 KB)

School
The Business School

Course Length
1 year full-time
Part-time also available

Number of Places
20

Entry Requirements
A good first degree, or equivalent, ie: postgraduate diploma, or a professional qualification (from a UK, EC or international institution).

Other qualifications and experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Introduction

This is a fantastic course designed to both develop and enhance your knowledge and understanding of international marketing, but also to develop and equip you with the necessary skills to thrive in a career in international marketing.

Although this course has been primarily designed for students who have already studied marketing or a related subject previously, it is equally applicable for motivated students who wish to develop cutting edge expertise in international marketing.

Whilst theoretically robust with an emphasis on applied critical thinking and analysis, this unique Master’s course is grounded in real world issues. Throughout the course, extensive use is made of real world international marketing problems. As such, the focus of this course is the development of the applied international marketing leaders of tomorrow.

Due to the innovative course structure, at the end of the first term you have the opportunity to specialise in any one of the named marketing routes below:
Marketing
Marketing Communications
Marketing and Advertising
International Marketing
Brand Development
Business Development
Social Marketing
Course Structure

This course has been designed to capture the essence of what is contemporary international marketing whilst giving flexibility in terms of your own subject interests.

Core modules:
Approaches to Strategic Marketing
Behavioural Analysis
Achieving Customer Engagement
Professional Practice
Applied Marketing, Intelligence and Insight
Research Methods

International Marketing modules:
International Marketing
International Trade Operations

The highlight of the course is the opportunity for you to study and research a topic area of your choice in the form of a dissertation. Previously students have based their dissertations on topics that will help with their careers choices or subjects they have enjoyed studying during the course.
Teaching and Assessment

The varied marketing topics are studied in a range of ways including seminars, tutorials and lectures, case studies etc. Different modules have different teaching and assessment strategies, so some modules are based on individual work and others on group work. All teaching and assessment is grounded in real life situations and, where possible, live projects are incorporated into the teaching and use is also made of guest speakers. The development of your professional marketing skills is also a priority

School
Applied Sciences

Course Length
1 year full-time (plus optional placement/internship)

Number of Places
15

Entry Requirements
Students are normally accepted on to the course based upon the following admissions criteria:
2:2 Honours degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
2:2 Honours degree in general business with relevant industrial experience.
An HND in Hospitality Management with a minimum of three years managerial work experience in the hospitality industry.
Professional qualifications in Hospitality Management with relevant work experience.
Candidates for whom English is not their native language will require a TOEFL score of 550/213 or IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent.
Exceptionally, the University�s standard Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning procedures may be applied for candidates who can provide appropriate evidence of prior experiential learning.
Introduction

This course is designed to produce graduates who have the skills, knowledge and competencies to carry out managerial roles within international hospitality companies. It aims to produce graduates with an in depth knowledge of the complexities of the international hospitality industry and its environment, who can use their knowledge to make judgements concerning the strategic and operational issues which confront the industry, and who can devise and implement strategies for resolving these issues.

The course is designed to appeal to hospitality graduates who wish to add an international dimension to their domestic based careers.

Key features of the course include:
An internationally recognised qualification.
A curriculum focusing entirely on global operations.
The opportunity to acquire transferable skills.
An optional internship.
Residential.
All lecturers have industry experience.
A range of industry speakers.
Course Structure
Global Strategies for Hospitality
Strategic Leisure Management
International Human Resource Management for the Hospitality Industry
Hospitality, Organisation and Services Management
Research Methods
International Hospitality Dissertation
International Tourism
Teaching and Assessment

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars with assessment completed through examination and coursework. In addition to this the MA involves a residential where you obtain specialised input from industry speakers and visiting lecturers.
Career Opportunities

The course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge required for entry into management positions in the international hospitality industry and related sectors. Alternatively you may wish to pursue a career in research, education or consultancy.
Special Features

A residential will be included on the course in the second term. Its aims to extend material taught on the course and to allow you to engage and interact with industrialists and academics from the international hospitality industry. It involves lectures on topical issues confronting international hospitality companies, workshops and seminars in which you will engage in discussions with industrialists and give presentations on your dissertation topic. Opportunities will be available for you to receive career counselling and to network with employers. The approximate cost of the residential is �250.
Other Information

Industrial Internship (Optional)
An industrial internship is offered on the course in order to allow you the opportunity to gain work experience after you graduate. The internship has been developed in partnership with a range of hospitality employers and will involve companies who operate in the international market-place and/or intend to develop in particular parts of the world. You will be interviewed for employment in the UK for a maximum period of 12 months. This will allow you exposure to the operating systems and practices of the company and may enhance your employment opportunities with the company in your home country. This is a non assessed part of the course and is optional.

International Business Management MSc

School
Huddersfield University Business School

Course Length
1 year full-time, commencing in January and September each year
2 years part-time.

Number of Places
40 full-time

Entry Requirements
You will need a good first degree in an area of business, management, marketing, accountancy or economics.
If you have appropriate professional qualifications or work experience you will be considered on an individual basis.
Introduction

This is a programme designed to meet the needs of students who have completed an undergraduate business related degree and wish to develop their subject specialism in international business management. It will allow you to develop critical insights, acquire an in depth understanding of this environment and the skills to identify the strategies available to firms operating at an international level.
Course Structure

The course has been designed to provide a core framework for studying international business whilst allowing you to choose the direction of your studies through the option choices.

Core modules:
International Business Environment
International Business Strategy
International Economics
Strategic Management
Research Methods and Techniques
Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
Dissertation

You may then select from a range of options (one option per term) including:
International Tourism
Asia Pacific Business
International Marketing
Transitions and Emerging Markets
International Human Resource Management
International Business Finance
Dissertation

The Research Methods and Techniques module provides you with comprehensive training in research skills. You will then have the opportunity to gain first hand experience of field research through the Dissertation module, an extended piece of research which allows you to pursue an area of interest in depth.
Key Features

The course will prepare you for a career in international business management and will facilitate the career development of students who are already in this position.