International Business

Challenging and stimulating intensive course in management, with an international perspective.

You can, if you wish, to attend the overseas residential (study trip - with costs covered by the Business School).

You can study the whole block 2 (February-June) at Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing at no extra cost.  Taught and assessed in English with all teaching being contextualised to the Chinese environment.

 

Share and reflect upon your experiences alongside those of others in your multi-cultural 'Learning Team'.

Business skills of leadership communication, teamwork and decision-making are the key focus of the compulsory one-week residential (off-campus study trip) - costs are covered by us.

You can register to apply for a 48-week paid industrial placement.  We cannot guarantee placements as it is a highly competitive process and employers have the final say.

If you are considering entering a management career, then our MSc International Business course is suitable for you.  Those wishing to explore in person international companies' processes and the views of their managers can attend the overseas residential (study trip - with costs covered by the Business School) instead of one of the other international Management specialisms such as international marketing or international finance.

A very special optional feature of this award is the study abroad opportunity.  You can study the whole of block 2 (February-June) at Beijing Foreign Studies University, at no extra cost.  You would be taught and assessed in English with all teaching being contextualised to the Chinese environment.  This includes aspects of Chinese culture and business etiquette and the development of a business in China.

You will experience a challenging and stimulating intensive course in management, with an international perspective, to enhance your personal and career development.  To facilitate this you will use, share and reflect upon your experiences alongside those of others in your Learning Team.  You will be allocated to your small multi-cultural  'Learning Team' during induction.  A few Learning Teams are combined to form tutorial groups, with each having their own personal tutor.

The MSc International Business aims to provide you with a thorough grounding in International Business Management via integrating the main functional areas through the application of strategic management.  Additionally business skills of leadership, communication, teamwork and decision-making are the key focus of the compulsory UK one-week residential (off-campus study trip) - costs are covered by us.  Your academic development is supported too in your 'Professional and Academic Support Skills' module

Our free career development one-day conference 'Your Future is Yours' supports your placement and career ambitions.

Modules studied

Block 1:

Professional and Academic Support Skills, Managing Change and Leadership, Managing Through Information, Economics and Marketing, Business Research Methods

Block 2 (Route A, UK):

Managing Strategy, Managing Risk, Operations Management, 1 International specialism of your choice

Block 2 (Route B, Beijing):

Strategic Management in China, The Changing Chinese Business Environment, Developing a Business in China, Chinese Culture and Business Etiquette

Dissertation

 

As this programme addresses the complex issues that face managers in the 21st Century, successful students follow careers in a wide range of management positions in both public and private sectors using their ability to analyse and evaluate a rapidly changing international business environment, to plan accordingly and to implement relevant solutions.

MSc International Marketing

Qualification:	MSc
Faculty/School:	Business School
Location:	Stoke Campus
Course Start:	September or January (Route B and International study tour option September start only)
Course Length:	12-16 months
Attendance:	Full Time
Entry Requirements:	At least 2.2 UK Hons degree or equivalent in any discipline Provide evidence of satisfactory English language skills for candidates where English is not their first language, such as IELTS 6.0 or above (which should include a minimum score of 5.5 for the writing and listening modules). Applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of experience and their potential to benefit from the course.
Application:	Apply directly to Staffordshire University
Fees and Bursaries:	International Students £10470.00 UK/EU Students £6970

For more information about International Business please contact:

Business Admissions
Staffordshire University
Business Student Recruitment
Room C117
Cadman Building
College Road
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 2DE
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
f: +44 (0)1782 295928
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk