International Business Management MSc - 2021/2
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc International Business Management
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | International Business Management |
| PGCert | International Business Management |
Professional recognition
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PKA61006 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Business and Management (Master)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School
Programme Leader
ABOUTALEBI Reza (SBS)
Date of production/revision of spec
09/09/2022
Educational aims of the programme
- This Masters program features the latest thinking and developments in international strategy, as well as emerging issues in international business such as the rise of emerging market multinationals and global innovation.
- It also includes modules that develop essential skills and knowledge for understanding and analyzing international business.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Being able to apply critical evaluation of globalization and its drivers | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Gaining competence in analysing and formulating suitable strategies for global firms | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrating capability in developing human resource management strategies for global firms | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Gaining core knowledge regarding key marketing strategies | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrating familiarity with the principles of accounting and finance | K | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Acquiring the necessary capabilities in analysing international trade in terms of export, import, licensing, supply chain, trade policies, and economic blocs | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Being able to interpret business and finance related materials on globalization | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrating an ability and skills to collect secondary qualitative and quantitative data | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Developing dynamic and multiple perspectives in understanding business strategies, and their consequences on stakeholders | C | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Being able to collect, analyse and apply secondary data | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Demonstrating written communication skills in preparing reports and individual assignments | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Applying team-work and group efforts in the business-related context | P | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Acquiring the capability to learn by self-reflection and self-testing of theoretical knowledge | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc | |
| Being able to manage the time and complete an individual project independently | T | PGCert, PGDip, MSc |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ Level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ Level 6.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
OCTOBER START
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM009 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANM016 - MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MANM017 - MARKETING
MANM397 - GLOBAL STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study three compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM297 - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR BUSINESS
MANM013 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MANM407 - GLOBAL STRATEGY
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules (15 credits each) to study:
MANM115 - INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
MANM010 - INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
POLM019 - INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Summer period you will study three compulsory modules (15 credits each aside from MANM372 which is 30 credits):
MANM372 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROJECT
MANM381 - E-BUSINESS STRATEGY
MANM373 - BUSINESS REPORTING TECHNIQUES
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
FEBRUARY START
First semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study three compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM297 - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR BUSINESS
MANM013 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MANM407 - GLOBAL STRATEGY
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules (15 credits each) to study:
MANM115 - INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
MANM010 - INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
POLM019- INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Summer period you will study three compulsory modules (15 credits each aside from MANM372 which is 30 credits):
MANM372 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROJECT
MANM381 - E-BUSINESS STRATEGY
MANM373 - BUSINESS REPORTING TECHNIQUES
Second semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM009 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANM016 - MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MANM017 - MARKETING
MANM397 - GLOBAL STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Other information
In this programme, the following three modules will be run over the summer period:
Business Reporting Techniques (MANM373)
E-Business Strategy (MANM381)
International Business Project (MANM372)
Quality assurance
The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2021/2 academic year.