MSc International Management (Operations)

Course overview:

This programme provides clear links between theory and international business practice and places discussion of relevant management techniques and themes in the context of the international stage.

It focuses on areas such as global decision-making within operations and finance, global economics and cultural issues within management in an international environment.

This course also provides clear links between theory and international business practice and places discussion of relevant management techniques and themes in the context of the international stage. You develop your understanding of strategic and change management alongside cross-cultural and international aspects of business. You reflect on the main functional areas of international business and integrate theoretical knowledge with practical enterprise skills in a global context, as well as allowing developing strategic thinking in business operations.

How you learn:

This programme enables you to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of international management and broad business operations themes as well as a range of practical, professional and key transferable skills.

• Interactive classroom sessions deliver the relevant subject knowledge and allow you to explore and apply theory to real examples.
• You engage in group work, class debate, employer projects, case studies analysis and research.
• The dissertation requires the use of a range of cognitive and intellectual skills and you need to demonstrate the ability to produce a substantial piece of self-directed work.

How you are assessed:

The assessment strategy has been designed to assess your subject-specific knowledge, cognitive and intellectual skills and transferable skills applicable to the workplace. The strategy ensures that you are provided with opportunities for feedback to assess your learning and guide you with the final assessments for each module.

The assessments include assignments, business reports, case studies, presentations, a research proposal and literature review, and the production of a dissertation. The assessments may include individual or group essays or reports.

Career opportunities:

Successful completion of this programme opens opportunities in international business and business operations.