MSc Global Business

Programme code: N1Q3

Programme description

This programme is designed to provide insight into the theory, policies and practices in the broad field of global business. The programme will:

  • introduce you to the process of globalisation and the implications of globalisation for business firms and their managers;
  • explain how and why the world’s countries differ;
  • present a review of the economies and policies of global trade and investment;
  • examine different strategies that business can adopt to complete in the global marketplace and enter specific foreign markets.

Particularly successful graduates will be able to use the qualification as an entry into PhD research.

Programme outline

The core modules for this programme are:

The compulsory modules for this programme are:

A CORE module but be taken and passed.  A COMPULSORY module must be taken.

You will also select two optional*modules from the following:

* The range of optional modules may vary from year to year. The School reserves the right to withdraw one or more of the optional modules if there is insufficient student interest.

Assessment

Assessment takes a number of different forms including coursework essays, assignments and presentations, and examinations that take place in May or early June. Students must achieve an overall pass in the taught element in order to progress to their dissertation which must also be passed for a degree to be awarded.