International Management MSc

This International Management programme enables you to analyse and understand the theory and practice of today’s global business environment.

The course focuses on international management, cross-national differences and global issues in international business.

The course begins with a group of three core modules – Marketing Management, Organisational Leadership & Management and Financial Management – designed to cover key concepts in the critical areas of management decision-making. In the second semester, you will study a core module in International Business Strategy, plus two specialist modules from a choice of International Human Resource Management, International Marketing and International Financial Management. In addition, you will follow a module in Research Methods, designed to prepare you for your Dissertation.

You will also gain key transferable skills through this course, including:
Project management and problem solving skills
Planning, analysis, organisation and implementation skills
Teamwork, leadership and personal efficiency
Communication skills
Practical experience of relevant commercial software
Development of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship

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How to Apply

For all taught postgraduate and PG Cert programmes, please apply directly to University of Worcester. You can download an application form, or can contact the Admissions office on 01905 855111 / pg-admissions@worc.ac.uk

Please post your completed application form to:
Admissions Office
University Of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ

Alternatively you can apply online for postgraduate programmes at University of Worcester via the Prospects online directory of postgraduate programmes. There is no fee for using the online application service.

When we receive your application form, your details will be passed to the Masters Programme Leader who will contact you to arrange an informal interview. You may include additional material, such as references, in support of your application or bring them with you to interview.

You can apply for postgraduate taught courses and PG Certs at any time, but preferably as early as possible before the start of the academic year, which begins in September.

Study options

Ypu can begin this course in either September or January. The International Management MSc is a 15-month full-time Masters Degree.

It is possible to study towards a Masters award (nine modules) or either of the interim awards:

Postgraduate Certificate
To gain a Postgraduate Certificate students must successfully complete three modules, which may be all taught or a combination of taught and individual study modules.

Postgraduate Diploma
After completing the Postgraduate Certificate, it is possible to complete a further three modules to achieve the award of Postgraduate Diploma.

Get in touch

John Gardener
Business School Admissions Tutor
01905 855357
j.gardener@worc.ac.uk

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

Either a first or second-class Honours Degree or equivalent.

If English is not your first language, you will be expected to have reached a sufficient standard on admission to the course (e.g. IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)

Modules

Marketing Management
Organisational Leadership & Change Management
Finance for Managers
Emerging Themes in International Business
Research Methods
Dissertation
Two options from
International Human Resource Management
or
International Financial Management
or
Emerging Themes in Marketing

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Assessment

Typically lectures in Worcester Business School are two or three hours long. During this time, you will experience a range of learning activities intended to stimulate you and enable you to learn effectively.

Lectures usually begin with a classroom lesson that lasts around 45 minutes, introducing the underpinning concepts of a topic. You will be expected to participate here – by offering your opinion, by using an Electronic Voting System or by interrupting when you wish to challenge what the lecturer is suggesting.

After the introductory lecture you will often be split into small seminar groups during which you will work individually or with two or three other students on case studies which will enable you to explore the subject in greater depth. We believe that collaborative learning with your fellow students is very important.

Between lectures you will carry out further study - we adopt an ‘open door’ policy and you will be encouraged to seek the help of lecturers. Most class materials will uploaded to Blackboard (our VLE) before sessions and these materials can be downloaded at University or from anywhere with an internet connection. Many modules have set up on-line discussion facilities to enable you to collaborate with other students between sessions.

Academic department

Worcester Business School

“We champion an imaginative ethos that combines sound business principles with instinctive commercial drive. Our students ranked us in the top 5% of universities for ‘personal development’.”
Mark Richardson, Head of Worcester Business School

Employability

Graduates from the programme will be able to pursue a wide range of business management, consultancy, financial and management education careers in global corporations and trans-European companies.

An MSc from Worcester Business School prepares you for a career in today’s demanding world of business and management. Our MSc courses have the benefit of giving you a vocational award which is recognised by employers and will significantly improve your chances of getting a career even in the most popular sectors. Worcester Business School courses may also inspire you to start up your own business.

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