International Business (MA)

Overview

The MA in International Business develops specialist knowledge and skills in managing business internationally. Critical analysis of the complex and volatile economic, political, cultural and competitive environments is mapped to the intents and operations of business.

The international mix of students ensures that you will gain valuable exposure to the differences in expectations, interpretations and values, which are typical of management teams in global companies.

Research centres that support the course include the Centre for International Capital Markets, Transport Research and Consultancy, the Centre for Leisure and Tourism Studies, the Management Research Centre and the Centre for Equality Research in Business. The University's provision in Economics, Business and Management was rated 'Excellent' in recent subject reviews by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

London Metropolitan Business School

www.londonmet.ac.uk/lmbs/

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

You should have at least a lower second Honours degree (or equivalent) in business or a related area. Applicants whose degree is in science or humanities (law, languages, literature, etc) and who have business experience or interests are also welcome.

Course contents

• Cross-Cultural Management
• Economic and Political Environment of International Business
• International Business Strategy
• Research Methods

• Global Financial Markets
• International Business Finance and Investment
• International Financial Management
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• European Monetary Integration
• Competition Law in the International Market
• European Union: Law and Integration
• Legal Environment of International Business
• Perspectives in European Union Law
• International Business Law
• International Marketing Law
• International Business in Japan and South Asia
• International Hospitality and Tourism Environment
• Transnationalism, Globalism, and Political Economy of Tourism
• Tourism and Business Culture in Pacific Asia
• International Marketing
• Managing Diversity in a European Context
• International Personnel and Development
• Ethics and the International Economy

You also undertake a dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words. You will also have the opportunity to learn a language through the University's Open Language Programme.

Read more details about the modules

Assessment
The teaching team supports and favours assessment through a variety of methods such as group and individual presentation, coursework, group work and examination.

Careers

Completion of the course will enhance the promotion prospects of those working in international business, or those seeking a career in a multinational company. Recent graduates have begun work with Johnson and Johnson (logistics), Procter and Gamble, and other large companies. You may also apply to develop your dissertation topic into an MPhil/PhD course.

Student profiles

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