International Management (MSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This programme will prepare you to pursue a career in management with multinational companies or companies engaged in international business; and to progress, if desired, to one of Birkbeck's research degree programmes.
It fosters the development of a broad-based knowledge and expertise in the following areas:
- the essentials of cross-border management theory and practice and the core principles and practice of business and organisations in an international context
- the design and implementation of strategy at different levels of the corporate organisation, particularly in an international dimension
- a range of optional subjects in international business and management as well as specific functional areas that will broaden the scope of learning in international management, and its interface with international business;
- the analysis of conceptual and practical issues in international management through the pursuit of the dissertation, thus fostering powers of critical analysis and independent judgment to frame solutions to complex managerial problems in international business organisations
- personal skills development and generic skills that are transferable to a wide range of research, teaching and work situations. This includes the skills of self-discipline, reflection, analysis, communication, leadership and life-long learning.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Distinct from other international management programmes because it promotes an interdisciplinary connection with the international business field, including strategy, and the opportunity to develop expertise in a range of functional areas of international management, such as human resource management, marketing, accounting and finance.
- Draws on the fine reputation of Birkbeck and the Department of Management within the School of Business, Economics and Informatics with an established track record of success in offering a range of postgraduate programmes in international business and related fields.
- Profits from the expertise of Birkbeck's International Business and Strategy Research Group, a leading centre for research, training and policy advice.
- Taught by a team with an international reputation in their respective areas.
- Watch our video about postgraduate management courses at Birkbeck.
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Course structure
You will complete eight modules and write a 15,000-word dissertation.
All students take the following six modules:
- Comparative Employment Relations
- International Business Strategy
- International Human Resources Management and Employment Relations
- International Marketing
- Principles of Organisation and Management
- Research Methods in Management I.
You then choose two option modules from the following:
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Business Environment: International and Comparative Perspectives
- European Management
- Globalisation: Forces, Players and Management
- International Business and Economic Development
- International Business Ethics
- International Business: Theories and Issues
- Strategic Management.
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Study resources
- We engage in significant collaborative work and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
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Further study opportunities
Many students go on to our MPhil/PhD programme after completing their course of study. Progress to a PhD will normally be dependent on gaining at least a merit grade in the Master’s programme. A member of the teaching staff will also need to agree to act as principal supervisor for your PhD research.
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Careers information
In past graduate destination surveys, our graduates told us they were applying their knowledge, skills and expertise by working for multinational companies such as Barclays, UBS, ESAB Holdings, as well as for international embassies based in London. In addition, our graduates worked for a range of consulting companies.
The acquired qualifications in international business and management provide graduates with general qualifications which are relevant and central in most business contexts in firms, business associations and government agencies. Personal careers advice is available via the University of London Careers Advisory Service.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- As early as possible, but no later than September.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews