International Marketing MSc - 2022/3
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc International Marketing
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | International Marketing |
| PGCert | International Marketing |
Professional recognition
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PKA61127 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Surrey Business School
Programme Leader
ANNINOU Joanna (SBS)
Date of production/revision of spec
14/09/2023
Educational aims of the programme
- The programme aims to provide a high quality, vocational education which is intellectually rigorous and up-to-date, as well as relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and other professionals in international marketing management.
- In addition to subject-specific knowledge, the programme aims to develop generic management skills necessary to be effective in today's challenging business environment.
- The programme has a business management orientation related to international marketing management and draws upon a range of cognate areas of study to explain and analyse this business function.
- It takes an integrated approach so as to provide a coherent exploration of the inter-relationships between the various components.
- The programme is international in scope and coverage, and lecturers draw upon the most recent research to inform their teaching.
- The programmes aim to develop students as independent and reflective learners, able to continue their learning once in their chosen profession.
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| A systematic, in-depth understanding of the development, issues and influences relevant to international marketing management. | K | ||
| A high level of theoretical and applied knowledge of the management, operation, organisation and provision of business sector education. | K | ||
| An understanding of the research process. | K | ||
| An ability to independently critically evaluate approaches and techniques relevant to international marketing management. | C | ||
| An ability to evaluate outcomes and accurately assess/report on own/others' work with justification and relate them to existing knowledge structures and methodologies | C | ||
| An ability to demonstrate high level learning and problem solving abilities in the range of modules studied. | C | ||
| An ability to conduct research and produce a high quality Dissertation: this includes the ability to select, define and focus upon an issue at an appropriate level; to develop and apply relevant and sound methodologies; to analyse the issue; to develop recommendations and logical conclusions; to be aware of the limitations of the research work. | P | ||
| An ability to identify modifications to existing knowledge structures and theoretical frameworks and therefore to propose new areas for investigation, new problems, new or alternative applications or methodological approaches. | P | ||
| A range of generic skills relevant to the needs of existing and future managers, executives and professionals, irrespective of their sector of operation. These will include analysis and synthesis, oral and written communication, computing/IT literacy, critical reasoning, data analysis, organisation and planning, problem solving, independent and group working and research. | T |
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)
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 these three compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM009 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANM017 - MARKETING
MANM011 - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT
MANM019 - APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCH
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study these three compulsory modules (15 credits aside from MANM388 which has 60 credits):
MANM388 - DISSERTATION IN MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT
MANM390 - INTERNATIONAL FASHION MARKETING AND LUXURY BRANDING
MANM139 - INTERNATIONAL RETAILING
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM013 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MANM047 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM317 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING ANALYTICS
MANM018 - INTEGRATED AND DIGITAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MANM407 - GLOBAL STRATEGY
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 aside from MANM388 which has 60 credits):
MANM388 - DISSERTATION IN MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT
MANM390 - INTERNATIONAL FASHION MARKETING AND LUXURY BRANDING
MANM139 - INTERNATIONAL RETAILING
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM013 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE
MANM047 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM317 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING ANALYTICS
MANM018 - INTEGRATED AND DIGITAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MANM407 - GLOBAL STRATEGY
Summer period you will study these this compulsory module (15 credits each):
MANM019 - APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCH
Second semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these three compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM009 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MANM017 - MARKETING
MANM011 - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT
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 | N | |
| 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 |
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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 2022/3 academic year.