International Business and Management MSc

Focusing on the international context, this module aims to provide for the development of a theoretical and practical understanding of the main concepts, approaches, tools, and mechanisms of strategic decision making, at a corporate and business level.

While taking this module, students will develop a critical understanding of the value of strategic management, of the effect of organisational challenges and competition dynamics, of sustainable advantage achievement, of change management, improvement and turnaround, in the framework of internationalised enterprises at all levels of strategy.

You'll use real-world business cases and evaluate current and emerging academic literature, separating virtue signalling from true progress.

This module builds strategic skills to direct cross-functional change and contribute to an ethical, resilient future.

You’ll apply academic concepts to analyse modern workplace dynamics, cross-cultural teams and ethical dilemmas – tailoring management approaches with emotional intelligence.

Via faculty coaching and access to campus career services, you’ll strengthen essential soft skills that demonstrate excellence across written communication, visual presentations and people leadership. This module provides a supportive framework to integrate theoretical and experiential learning for professional and life success.

Working in a multi-cultural learning environment, you'll develop effective communication skills and become a team player through well-designed learning activities.

Teaching and assessment will develop students to be self-motivated and adaptable to work in a range of environments for their future careers. The assessments develop your critical evaluation skills and application of theory to real business problems.

Explore accounting and financial management fundamentals. By analysing statements, budgets and sources of funding, you’ll boost your skills in numeracy, interpretation and analysis.

You'll use real company cases to cement your knowledge as you learn to monitor performance, control costs and enable sustainable growth.

Become an informed advisor ready to contribute to strategic and operational leadership. You'll finish this module equipped to evaluate options and optimise the financial health of organisations.

The module also explores the human resource management practices that managers undertake within an organisation.

The module uses lectures to explore the theories with seminars adopting a more practical aspect to apply the theories.

This module allows students to apply research skills within the framework of a business and management project.

Students will be supported in small tutor groups. The module builds on research skills developed in the previously taught research methods module.

It enables organisations from different industries and sectors to develop sustainable competitive advantage through the development of new products, services or processes.

Innovation requires both intra-organisational and inter-organisational practices. In this module you will take a critical look at key aspects and theories of innovation such as new product development, new service development, process innovation, intellectual property and strategic alliances.

In this module, you’ll advance international marketing knowledge - from drivers of borderless consumer behaviour to tailoring integrated strategies across priority regions.

With critical thinking, you’ll recommend localised adaptations or standardised platforms informed by economic, technological and social forces that shape demand.

Evaluating real-world cases, you’ll develop sharp analytical abilities to unlock opportunities worldwide, avoid disconnects and maintain brand essence amidst complexity, preparing you to lead in our interconnected marketplace.

The students will learn about different approaches to management research including an awareness of the ethical principles surrounding research. Students will produce an ordered research proposal.

Blending these specialisms to allow a surface understanding of each while developing a deeper knowledge of how they are interlinked by using business practice based approaches such as presentation, briefing, memo and report requirements will encourage both a deeper learning of the material but also experience in the tools of business in this area.

You’ll explore the human dynamics that shape strategic outcomes and learn how different internal and external stakeholders influence organisational direction.

You’ll apply organisational behaviour theories to interpret individual, group and generational behaviour, helping you strengthen culture and develop confident leadership practice.
You’ll also build a clear, critical understanding of both established and emerging approaches to human resource management, and how they support organisational capability and competitive advantage in modern contexts.

Using these insights, you’ll design evidence‑based strategies that integrate people management, cultural development and sustainable innovation. Through active, blended learning such as case analysis, real‑world problem solving and applied practice, you’ll connect theory directly to the challenges you’ll face in your organisation.

You’ll explore the foundations of international trade and examine how trade policy shapes national and regional outcomes. You’ll analyse the structure of the global financial system, including foreign exchange markets, capital flows and the role of international financial institutions in supporting stability and growth.

You’ll assess the risks and opportunities linked to global trade and finance, considering political instability, currency volatility and systemic shocks. Using data‑driven and scenario‑based approaches, you’ll develop informed policy recommendations that address current challenges such as protectionism, geopolitical tension and sustainability.

Through case studies, real‑world data analysis and collaborative discussion, you’ll build the confidence and insight needed to navigate and influence the evolving global economic landscape.

You’ll examine how complex, multi‑tier supply chains are designed and managed, and analyse the flow of products, information and resources to improve performance.
You’ll explore the strategic role of global supply chains and evaluate how organisations respond to key challenges such as risk, resilience, sustainability and digital transformation.

You’ll develop the confidence to design innovative, technology‑enabled strategies and governance approaches that enhance efficiency, responsiveness and long‑term competitiveness. Learning is active and applied, combining expert‑led sessions, case studies, simulations and collaborative projects.

By the end of the module, you’ll be ready to develop and implement robust global supply chain strategies that drive performance, innovation and sustainable value creation.

You’ll explore how organisations create long‑term value, with a strong focus on sustainability and responsible decision making. You’ll critically examine different types of corporate strategy and assess how effective they are under competitive pressure.

You’ll analyse internal, micro and macro environments using established strategic tools, building confidence in evidence‑based corporate and business‑level decisions. A key focus is on designing integrated corporate, business, functional and operational strategies that support growth, turnaround and effective execution.

You’ll also explore how sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals can be embedded into strategic choices. Through real‑world case studies, collaborative problem solving and strategic simulations, you’ll connect theory to practice and develop robust strategies that enhance performance and long‑term stakeholder value.

Across 45 hours of workshops, you’ll explore each stage of the project process. This includes defining your focus, understanding stakeholders, planning your approach, designing research, analysing data, and addressing ethical and sustainability considerations. You’ll also learn how to communicate your outcomes with clarity and impact.

With an additional 5 hours of one-to-one academic supervision, you’ll apply appropriate research and technology to produce meaningful results, recommendations, or creative work.

You’ll reflect on your progress throughout, helping you connect your learning to your professional development. By the end, you’ll show your ability to think critically, work independently, and make evidence-based decisions in real-world contexts. This module will give you essential transferrable skills and will enhance your employability.