International Business Management (Top-Up)BSc (Hons)

Leading Innovation

By the end of this final-year core module “Leading Innovation”, you will have studied, and applied in practice:
• a range of leadership theories and techniques to critically evaluate and develop your own personal leadership style
• a range of leadership theories and techniques to critically evaluate contemporary innovation practice in organisations in a range of companies and industries engaged with innovation
• a range of innovation theories and techniques to critically evaluate contemporary innovation processes in organisations in a range of industries that innovate
• the synergies between leadership and innovation in a range of business contexts

The Module will be based around two themes:
(i) Theme 1: Leadership, where students will study, reflect on, and use leadership theories and techniques to assess and develop their own personal leadership style. By doing this, students will be closely engaging with and evaluating classic and contemporary theories, and directly applying the ideas from these theories to their own experience and ambitions.

(ii) Theme 2: Innovation, where students will study, analyse, and evaluate the innovation processes of selected organisations and industries (by critiquing, for example, Case Studies), and how innovation is achieved and operates within the contemporary economy (by critiquing, for example, classic and contemporary examples).

In addition, students will study the synergies between leadership and innovation, an emerging area in academic research and in practice. By doing this, students will be closely engaging with and evaluating innovation practice and performance, informed by leadership theories and techniques, covered in Theme 1.

Each theme will conclude with a task / assignment: Theme 1 will conclude with a team-based Seminar Task, and Theme 2 will conclude with a pairs-based summative assignment.

Once complete, this Module aims to enable students to understand a long-term timeline.
• Firstly, students will ‘look back’ and be exposed to classic and contemporary leadership texts, so they can critically evaluate and develop their own personal leadership style.
• Secondly, they will ‘look forward’ and critically evaluate how innovation can further emerge in the economy and society, and how contemporary and future organisations and industries can ensure sustainability through enhanced innovation, blended with enhanced organisational leadership.

In addition, this Module has been designed following University guidelines and policies on:

- Artificial Intelligence:
https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/your-studies/student-administration/guidance-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence/#
- Education for Social Justice Framework (ESJF):
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/centre-for-equity-and-inclusion/a-fair-outcomes-approach-to-teaching-and-learning/the-degree-awarding-gap/education-for-social-justice-framework/
Sustainability:
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/sustainability/

Organising and Managing Across Cultures

This module critically explores the complexities of managing and working across diverse social and cultural contexts in an increasingly interconnected world. It draws on interdisciplinary insights from organisational behaviour, cross-cultural psychology, social anthropology, and international management to examine how cultural assumptions, values, and communication styles influence organisational practices.

Students will develop a deeper awareness of their own cultural frameworks and those of others, enhancing their ability to engage sensitively and effectively in intercultural contexts. Key topics include leadership across cultures, team dynamics, global mobility, intercultural negotiation, and the ethical challenges of working in multicultural environments.

Learning is structured around weekly lectures and interactive seminars designed to foster critical dialogue and peer learning. Students will work in diverse teams to deliver a group presentation, simulating real-world cross-cultural collaboration. This formative experience supports the development of key interpersonal and analytical skills and feeds forward into the second summative assessment which is an individual report requiring applied critical analysis of cross-cultural management theories and concepts covered during the classes.

The content and design of the module underpin the broader objectives of the courses of which it is part. The content will substantially contribute to developing students’ understanding of management theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles, and in particular implications for the management of people in international or cross-cultural contexts. The design and assessment frameworks reflect a student-centred learning approach, where students learn with and from each other, and where students progressively learn to discuss, debate and evaluate key organisational issues.

This module embraces the rich cultural diversity of our learning community with over 140 nationalities represented at London Metropolitan University, and supports students in becoming more reflective, inclusive, and globally minded practitioners.

The Practice of International Business

This module builds upon the critical appraisal of the current global context in which businesses move operations and resources across the world. A critical review of recent trends in the world in which national borders are becoming tighter. Issues emerging from the growing economic interdependence worldwide – including long-term competitiveness and sustainable growth – which impact on business organisations are then examined focusing on the strategic and operational viewpoint. The assessment will consist of a consultancy simulation where students will work together on researching and presenting concrete examples of challenges faced by managers operating internationally. The research will focus on industries evolving and expanding into the world’s emerging markets. Students will be encouraged as much as it is possible to draw on knowledge and experience from their international peers to reflect on their learning experience and enhance employability.

The Practice of Management

By the end of this final-year core module “The Practice of Management”, you will have:

- studied and applied a range of management theories and techniques to critically evaluating your personal development and management style

- studied and applied a range of management theories and techniques to critically analyse large PLCs, plus wider global issues (such as the UN’s SDGs)

The Module will be based around two themes:
(i) Theme 1: Personal and Academic Development, where students will study, reflect on, and use management theories and techniques to assess their own creative qualities and career ambitions. Alongside this theoretical work, you will take part in practical activities that mirror real recruitment processes, such as developing a professional CV, crafting a personal statement, and practising interview techniques. By doing this, students will be closely and creatively engaging with and evaluating classic and contemporary theorists, and directly applying the ideas from these theorists to their own experience.

(ii) Theme 2: Professional Development, where students will study, analyse, and evaluate the management and performance of large corporations, and, looking ahead, consider these corporations in light of the UN’s Global Sustainability Goals 2030, justifying ways in which their selected PLCs will need to be strategically re-aligned and managed internally in order to contribute to these long-term external goals. By doing this, students will be closely engaging with and evaluating management and business strategy and performance, and creatively re-designing corporate strategy to contribute to wider social, political, and cultural objectives.

Each theme will conclude with an assignment: Theme 1 will conclude with a team-based formative Seminar Task, and Theme 2 will conclude with a pairs-based summative assignment. The summative assignments will include demonstrating how graduate recruiters can assess candidate’s management approaches and personal self-reflection on how to demonstrate leadership in professional job applications.

Once complete, this Module aims to enable students to understand a long-term time line.
- Firstly, students will ‘look back’ and be exposed to classic and contemporary texts, theories, and techniques, which they will apply to their personal and professional development.
- Secondly, they will ‘look forward’ and evaluate how contemporary PLCs can contribute to future wider global socio-political objectives, namely the UN’s Global Sustainability Goals 2030, which will strengthen their professional development.

In addition, this Module has been designed following University guidelines and policies on:

• Artificial Intelligence:
https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/your-studies/student-administration/guidance-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence/#

• Education for Social Justice Framework (ESJF):
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/centre-for-equity-and-inclusion/a-fair-outcomes-approach-to-teaching-and-learning/the-degree-awarding-gap/education-for-social-justice-framework/

Sustainability:
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/sustainability/

Consultancy Project

The Professional Consultancy / Project module serves as a capstone experience, requiring students to undertake a business-focused project designed to enhance their employability and support ongoing professional development.
As part of this module, you will complete and document an individual project that not only consolidates your learning throughout the programme but also allows you to apply your knowledge in a real-world context. It provides a valuable opportunity to demonstrate the professional competencies you’ve developed over the course of your studies.
If you are currently employed, you may choose to base your project on a work-related consultancy initiative, subject to your employer’s approval. Alternatively, you may opt for a research-based project.
You will present your project through an online presentation. This module offers a platform to showcase your professional credibility while applying your academic, business, and technical skills in a practical setting

The Professional Consultancy Project aims to:
1 , Demonstrate the ability to utilise and contextualise knowledge by applying analytical skills to a business situation or problem
2 , Demonstrate the ability to assemble a coherent and sustained piece of writing that evaluates a business/project problem/solution
3 , Create an opportunity to continue the development of a range of skills associated with research, including analysis, interpretation, written expression, formal report writing, and self-managed study
4 , Engage students in a complex, integrated activity that will consolidate and integrate previous skills and learning
5 , Provide students with a ‘showcase’ opportunity that allows them to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to a significant and specialised task

Those studying on a Student Visa will only be able to complete work-based project option of this module if it meets UKVI monitoring requirements including: approval of the placement dates and hours by a Placement Officer prior to starting the placement, submission of weekly timesheets for the hours undertaken, signed by their contact at the business and continued engagement with the Placement Officer as well as the International Student Support and Compliance Team.

Dissertation

This module aims to enable students to complete a research focused dissertation on a chosen topic or issue appropriate to their undergraduate degree. Students are required to reflect on relevant research questions, theoretical concepts/hypotheses, prior literature, ethical approaches, research methodologies and data analyses in an independent and disciplined manner. Students are expected to develop an in-depth understanding of their chosen research topics, research methods/approaches and the ability to appropriately seek out data samples required for research in a selected topic. The module aims to develop analytical, critical thinking, referencing and time management skills in independently undertaking and reporting on a research project.

Communication Theory

In this module you will consider the theories of the main authorities in the field of communication. The module will consider what is meant by “communication” and why a study of the subject is especially important for communication professionals.

The aim of the module is for you to engage in critical and evaluative considerations of communication using key theories, concepts; this will be through consideration and engaging with the language and discourse related to the subject area. You will be introduced to the problems inherent in defining communication, and the different approaches to the topic. You will also develop further the practical communication skills addressed in earlier modules. Current affairs will be a key feature in the module to illustrate the application of various theories and concepts

The module aims to assist in the building of the following specific skills:
• Critical thinking and writing
• Academic reading & academic writing and literacy
• Researching
• Analysing data & problem solving
• Commercial Awareness

Development Economics

This is a core module on all Economics undergraduate courses. It enables students to acquire a systematic knowledge and understanding of the main theories, issues, policy debates, and empirical evidence in economic development with particular focus on emerging economies.

It will equip students with the analytical tools to critically evaluate the economic challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries and assess policies designed to address issues such as poverty, inequality, education, health, trade and climate change.

It develops students’ ability to examines different perspectives on economic development and apply economic principles and analysis in a variety of contexts in policy formulation.

It encourages students to reflect and draw on their diverse socio-cultural backgrounds.

The aims of this module are:

1. You will acquire deep knowledge and understanding of the main theories, issues and policies in economic development such as poverty, inequality, education, health, trade and climate change.

2. You will be equipped with the ability to interpret and critically assess empirical evidence in economic development and policy debates in a range of areas such as poverty, inequality, education, health, trade and climate change.

3. You will develop a global awareness of the economic, social, political, cultural, ethical and gender dimensions of sustainable development goals and challenges. issues.

4. You will be able to critically examine comparative economic development in selected emerging economies such as India, China and Russia.

Global Marketing and Sales in the Digital Age

Marketing is an essential component of any organisation regardless of size and has application globally, helping an organisation to retain and recruit news customers and increase the scale of a business.

Marketing is focused on the customer and the value of the product offering to stimulate demand, while sales activities are designed to encourage customer purchase. Both functions need to be integrated within an organisation to improve business performance.

Global marketing helps an organisation to find and develop new market opportunities while maintaining its domestic market(s.)

This module is intended to allow students to focus and explore the key components and nature of marketing and sales in a global market.

The global events of 2019 demonstrate the key linkages and interdependence of markets and demonstrate the importance of designing, distribution and selling products/ services in markets around the world, while maintaining a home market.

The module aims to:

• Provide an understanding of the role and importance of marketing and sales in a global setting.
• Explore a range of strategic choices available to organisations when seeking to expand globally.
• Provide an overview of marketing management in the ‘digital age’
• Explore the relationship and interdependence of marketing and sales
• Examine the impact of communication including digital applications to support product/service delivery in a global market.

International Banking

The module aims to provide an in-depth understanding of theoretical and applied issues in relation to the activities of international banks. The module focuses on main theories of banking and provides an overview of the crucial operations in the context of international banking. It also seeks to provide students with a critical awareness of different approaches of assessing bank risk and performance and how they are used in practice by shareholders, investors and financial and banking experts.

International Trade and Finance

This module introduces students to the fundamental aspects of the theories of international trade and finance, policy analysis and the controversies that surround these activities. It will examine the costs and benefits of these two fundamental activities in the global economy and consider the extent to which government policies in these areas can improve economic outcomes. The module will draw on up-to-date analyses and empirical studies, and will examine theoretical and contemporary policy issues in this regard in the international economy.

The module also aims to develop a number of transferable skills of students, e.g. oral and written communication skills, research, quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English)

Please check the Open Language Centre for confirmation of language level.

Language Module (Arabic, French, Spanish or English)

Please check the Open Language Centre for confirmation of language level.

Personal Finance

This module has been nationally promoted by the UK financial regulator the Financial Services Authority (FSA), [now Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)], as a ‘unique idea’ in their ‘National Strategy for Financial Capability in Higher Education’ (2009), and disseminated to all universities as an exemplar for raising student interest, expertise and enthusiasm in personal finance. FSA refers to London Metropolitan University as one of only four universities awarded the FSA Curriculum Development Grant for “unique ideas” put forward for the creation of a financial capability module, the unique idea for this University being the innovative Competency Based Action Learning (CoBAL) curriculum which is the outcome of doctoral level research conducted in collaboration with real-world organisations such as the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE), the FSA, and the National Research and Development Centre for adult literacy and numeracy (NRDC).

The module underlines the role personal judgement plays in personal finance, and the many perspectives that inform personal judgement, enabling the student to formulate and employ Action Learning strategies for the development of knowledge, skill and attitudinal competencies in personal finance, and for increased ability and confidence in dealing with the complexities of making financial decisions in the five domains of financial capability identified by the FSA.

This is an option for all GSBL courses, and is also an Extension of Knowledge (EoK) module which any student on any course in the University is able to take as an option module subject to their course incorporating a relevant slot in their course structure. The module’s EOK status recognises the need for students of all subjects to have a good grasp of Personal Finance.

Practising Business Strategy (with simulation)

By the end of this final-year core module “Business Strategy”, you will have the ability to:

- Develop your knowledge and understanding to critically apply a range of practical strategic management tools for analysis, choice-making and implementation across public, private and not-for-profit organisations of all sizes across all sectors internationally;
- Translate your analysis of contemporary organisations and contexts into persuasive, creative and realistic proposals for an international organisation’s future strategic direction
- Apply structured insight into the realities of an international organisation’s internal and external context in order to develop implementation plans which help maximise achievement of their strategic objectives; and
- Enhance your employability by developing transferable skills such as research, analysis,
evaluation, decision-making, team-work, presenting, and influencing others, across different cultures

Strategy is a crucial subject, concerned with the development, success and failure of all
kinds of organisations, from multinational corporations (MNCs) to entrepreneurial start-ups, from international charities to global agencies, and many others. Accordingly, strategy constitutes a key element of all professional business and management qualifications:

- It equips aspiring managers and leaders with the knowledge, skills and techniques required to critically analyse contemporary organisations within changing environments nationally and globally; and
- to formulate, evaluate and defend realistic and creative proposals for future
strategic direction; and
- to plan for the effective implementation of the strategy selected.

NOTE: the deadlines for completion of the formative Seminar Task, plus the final summative Assignment, are deliberately early, in order to allow students to focus on their final projects and exams

In addition, this Module has been designed following University guidelines and policies on:

- Artificial Intelligence:
https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/your-studies/student-administration/guidance-on-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence/#

- Education for Social Justice Framework (ESJF):
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/centre-for-equity-and-inclusion/a-fair-outcomes-approach-to-teaching-and-learning/the-degree-awarding-gap/education-for-social-justice-framework/

Sustainability:
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/sustainability/