International Business Management MSc

This module aims to illustrate and explore the role of HRM in the global context and develop students’ awareness of current and emerging HR issues with particular reference to multinational corporations, thus enhancing their employability in the global workplace. The module examines the impacts of politics, culture, socio-economics and technology on HRM in multinational corporations, HRM practice in different regions, and IHRM policies in multinational corporations.

This module aims to provide a critical overview of international trade theories, with a particular focus on the role and impact of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in global markets. You will evaluate the empirical validity of trade theories and assess their implication for economic policies, global trade patterns, and corporate strategies. Through the examination of real-world trade dynamics and multinational firm operations, the module equips you with the knowledge to understand and critically engage with contemporary trade issues, policy decisions and the strategic behaviour of MNEs in an interconnected global economy.

This module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of international business strategy in a globalised economy. You will explore how businesses develop and implement strategies to expand internationally while navigating diverse cultural, economic, and institutional environments. The module emphasises the importance of CSR in aligning corporate objectives with ethical practices and societal expectations. By analysing market entry strategies, global competitive dynamics, corporate and business level strategies and sustainable business practices, you will gain the skills to formulate responsible strategies that create value for businesses, stakeholders, and society in an interconnected, ever-changing international business landscape.

This module aims to develop your critical awareness of the complexities involved in managing a contemporary workforce, with a focus on the underlying psychological processes. You will critically examine how factors such as workforce diversity, evolving work structures, and socio-economic changes create new challenges for managers. Through engagement with research, case studies, and self-reflective exercises, the module encourages a re-evaluation of traditional management theories and practices, fostering the exploration of innovative and adaptive approaches to contemporary management issues.

This module develops students' skills in business analytics and evidence-based decision-making within management contexts. You will learn to apply analytical methods to solve complex business problems, with an emphasis on practical implementation using industry-standard tools. Through engagement with global business scenarios, you will develop competencies in data analysis, interpretation, and strategic communication, while building critical awareness of ethical implications and emerging trends in business analytics.

The module aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to utilise a wide variety of digital tools to develop and grow your business. It also aims to give you an understanding of factors from within the digital environment that influence the outcomes of various decisions relating to the development and growth of small business.

This module will equip you with a practical, integrated, and cross-functional understanding of operations and supply chain management as drivers of efficiency, strategic advantage, and organisational success in a competitive global business environment. You will gain insights into best practices for designing, implementing, and managing efficient and effective global operations and supply chains while addressing contemporary risks, challenges and opportunities in real-world business challenges.

This module will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of developing international ventures, enabling you to confidently identify and capitalize on global business opportunities. You will explore international venture opportunities, assess target markets, and evaluate product and service solutions. Additionally, you will critically analyse implementation strategies to ensure effective market entry and sustainable growth in a global business environment.

The module aims to develop a critical understanding of the financial decision-making in a global business context, exploring both conventional financial principles and contemporary issues.  You will examine the role of financial instruments, risk management strategies, and cross-border financial operations in multinational enterprises. By the end of the module, you will be able to analyse and evaluate international financial decisions, assessing their impact on organisational performance.

This module gives you the chance to bring together everything you’ve learned during your MSc and apply it to a substantial research project that reflects your personal interests and career goals.

You’ll explore a real-world business challenge, using the theories, tools and techniques from your programme to investigate the issue and propose practical solutions. As part of the process, you’ll carry out independent research on a current topic and write a detailed project report that demonstrates your ability to analyse problems, apply research methods, and think critically. The module will help you strengthen key skills such as academic research, problem-solving and professional report writing, giving you a strong foundation for your future career in business or management.

This module aims to provide you with an immersive experiential learning opportunity that also replaces the traditional dissertation. The module focuses on utilising a business simulation to enhance your understanding of business and management concepts and their practical application in a simulated, practical, dynamic, competitive and complex business environment. By engaging in the business simulation, you will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while gaining valuable hands-on experience in strategic and tactical decision-making, developing autonomy, enhancing your agility to navigate changing business environments to critique and solve complex problems, thus preparing you for future business challenges and successful careers in the business world. 

You'll attend workshops, seminars, lectures and talks by guest speakers, and further your understanding through online class discussions and work on case studies.

In your own time, you'll use online learning resources and do your own research, directed reading and independent study. There will be some sessions on research methods.

Some coursework and research will be done in groups and you will work on your own International Business Management Project.

The course is delivered by our academics in person and via digital platforms. Our learning activities include lectures, presentations, webinars, one-to-one tutorials and group projects.

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience.

Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study.

We aim to make timetables available to students at least 2 weeks before the start of term. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions.

You will be studying at our north London campus in Hendon

In a typical year, you’ll spend about 1200 hours on your course.

Outside of teaching hours, you’ll learn independently through reading articles and books, working on projects, undertaking research, and preparing for assessments including coursework and presentations.

Typical weekly breakdown

A typical week looks like this:

Approximate hours on placement

• Full-time students: 1,680 (12 months)

FT: Full-time

PT: Part-time

On-campus: This includes tutor-led sessions such as seminars, lab sessions and demonstrations as well as student-led sessions for work in small groups.

Online learning: This is teaching that is delivered online using tools like Zoom or MS Teams, as well as work that you do yourself using online teaching resources.

Independent study: This is the work you do in your own time including reading and research.

You can also study this course part-time, you can find out more detail about this in the course specification document.

We have a strong support network online and on campus to help you develop your academic skills. We offer one-to-one and group sessions to develop your learning skills together with academic support from our library, IT teams and learning experts.

You will be assessed through your International Business Management Project, and through through a range of activities, including simulations business proposals, consultancy projects, presentations, written assignments, and the research and writing undertaken for your dissertation.

To help you achieve the best results, we will provide regular feedback.

You'll evaluate your work, skills and knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Sometimes you'll work in groups and assess each other's progress.