About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: N14512
- Applications: University
- Level: Postgraduate
- Department: Bristol Business School
- Campus: Frenchay
- Duration: 12 months full-time
- Delivery: Full-time;
Two start dates - January and September
- Study Abroad: No
- Programme leader: Dr Jianxiang Bi
Introduction
All organisations need effective leadership, and managers who can demonstrate an awareness of global business issues will always be sought after by employers. This one year, full-time course will give you the expertise and knowledge as well as the analytical and research skills needed to perform a managerial role in an international organisation. There is also a comprehensive personal development programme within this degree to enable you to develop a range of self management skills. It is a course that attracts talented students from around the world, and the chance to work and learn in such a strong multicultural environment is ideal preparation for working in international organisations.
Develop advanced business skills
This programme will enable you to:
- Acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to work in an international environment
- Learn alongside people from different nations, cultures, and academic backgrounds
- Extend your personal and interpersonal skills - essential for managerial roles
- Develop your problem-solving abilities
- Distinguish yourself from candidates who have only an undergraduate degree
A preliminary English Language programme is available to enable non-native English speakers to improve their communication and study skills prior to entry. Please contact us for details.
Find out more about studying International Management at UWE.
Student's view
"The course has made me grow as a person, helped me to gain broader insights into the world of international business and has given me more confidence."
Mirjam, MSc International Management
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Structure
Content
The Postgraduate Certificate is made up of four of the seven core modules detailed below.
Core modules:
- People and Organisations in an International Context - explores the challenges, tensions and issues involved in the complex relationships between people and organisations
- Strategic Analysis - will allow you to become familiar with economics and strategy terminology and develop an understanding of strategic analysis and practice.
- Delivering Customer Requirements - introduces you to marketing and operations management knowledge in the context of understanding customers and fulfilling those requirements in ways that give greatest value to both customers and the organisation
- Managing Finance - to develop understanding of the principles and techniques of information management and managing finance to support decision-making in a global context.
- International Management - focuses on the management challenges associated with developing strategies and managing the operations of companies whose activities stretch across national boundaries
- Globalisation - focuses on the concepts, structures and dynamics of globalisation and problems and perspectives of global capitalism
The Postgraduate Diploma is made up of the remaining core module and two additional option modules.
Option modules:*
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Asian Management
- Global Marketing
*the availability of option modules is subject to demand
Masters
Dissertation:
- Management Research - provides you with the research training sufficient to plan, undertake and manage effectively a dissertation.
In addition to these modules, your dissertation gives you the chance to research an area of international management which is of particular interest to you and of relevance to your career or company. Alternatively it can relate to your placement experience, if you choose to take one up.
Previous dissertation topics include:
- Theories and Determinants of Capital Structure. Evidence from UK Panel Data
- A critical analysis of the perceptions of employees from Kenya, Tanzania and Ghana on Corporate Social Responsibility
- Website Quality- An Assessment Tool Proposal
Teaching and learning
You will begin by learning core information gathering and presentation skills, including library research and use of web-based resources. You will use in-depth business case studies to learn about the problems of decision-making in international organisations and the challenges of working in teams.
You'll learn though formal classes and seminar sessions, as well as through group work and independent study. The work will include assignments, exercises, case studies and presentations with an emphasis on independent learning to develop your problem-solving skills.
Full-time attendance
If you opt for the full-time course, you'll attend the Business School for one year.
Assessment
Assessment is through supervised mini-projects, presentations, time-constrained assignments and examinations.
Special Features
Study facilities
Meet leaders of industry
As a student at Bristol Business School, you will have the unique opportunity to hear about the challenges, issues and decisions being made at the highest level of strategic leadership. Our inspirational line up of speakers has included Dr Mike Kinski, Operational Managing Director of Terra Firma who spoke on 'Management of Change in Business'. For more information, visit the Business School website.
Personal Development Programme
Events and workshops are available throughout your study to develop personal and management skills which engage fully with your career development. Whether this is a career change or career enhancement, it will allow you analyse yourself, your skills and ambitions in order to manage your future.
Careers/further study
There are many specialist areas in which graduates can find in international management. This degree opens up a number of job opportunities in management not just nationally but on a global scale. You could work in roles such as: international project manager, international sales manager, service manager, communications manager, product manager, retail programme manager, business development manager.
Entry
Entry requirements
You'll need:
- A good honours degree (minimum 2.2) from a recognised Higher Education institution or equivalent from a recognised overseas institution.
If English is not your first language, you will be required to meet the UK Border Agency and Universities minimum English Language requirements, such as:
- the International English Language Test (IELTS) 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all components
Further details of our English Language requirements can be found here.
Fees
Information on fees is available on the Business School website.
How to apply
You can apply for this course online or download an application by clicking on the link in the 'next steps' red box which is on the top right hand corner of this page.
Deadline for application:
The deadline for applying for this course is three weeks before the start date.
For further information
Page last updated 14 December 2011