The Research for Business module will be of benefit to those international and home students whose research skills need to be enhanced and/or evidenced before progressing onto Masters level education.

• Develop valuable teamworking, visual/verbal presentation and reflective writing skills to research the key external factors that influence businesses and organisations
• Gain an understanding of researching a specific business or organisation using appropriate research models.
• Explore the factors used in the environmental scanning component of strategic management.

Academic skills differ due to cultural and language differences in teaching and assessment practices. This module is designed to support students’ transition in the use academic writing conventions, critical thinking and effective presentation skills.

• Develop the ability to communicate in an academic context
• Gain the skills in analysing and using source material in assignments
• Apply academic English to a higher level of study

This is a dynamic module designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop your capabilities assessing the potential success of a small business described in a provided case study.

• Explore elements of enterprise development including marketing, sales, human resources, finance and operations
• Learn to assess the immediate environment and factors that may hinder or facilitate the potential success a new enterprise.
• Understand the consequences of decision making in all aspects of the early stages of an enterprise and demonstrate an understanding of such topics as human resource management, supply chain & logistics, marketing, sales, finance and operations.

Gain a fundamental introduction to skills and frameworks specific to postgraduate study, to help you make the most of your postgraduate degree.

• Assess and develop your academic writing skills
• Practise through weekly tasks and receive regular feedback for your improvement
• Become confident in the skills you will need to succeed in written assignments

Gain insight into the current uncertain and complex global context and the many challenges faced by businesses today.

• Understand what it takes to become the leaders and decision-makers of tomorrow
• Study key concepts and current trends in global business
• Get ready for a career in a multi-layered and international environment
• Develop flexibility and adaptability skills, and understand their importance both in the domestic, and regional and global contexts

Become an expert in key business theories and skills within an international business context.

• Gain an introduction to financial theory
• Explore techniques for entrepreneurship and managerial decision-making
• Develop skills for planning, control and funding throughout the business cycle

Global markets and export-led growth are expanding, while regional markets shrink – what does this mean from a marketing and sales perspective?

• Develop the knowledge, skills and expertise needed for international marketing
• Explore the marketing needs of SMEs and MNEs
• Understand the complexities of marketing internationally
• Learn how to make informed decisions to lead market development and growth through global sales development

Develop an understanding of e-business and its practical application in a range of different contexts.

• Critically evaluate the current practice on creating and managing an e-business
• Understand the implications of e-business for international business, and analyse how an organisation can apply e-business technologies
• Apply knowledge in competitive strategy in an international business context

Gain the knowledge and practical skills for applying business intelligence in an international business content.

• Develop quantitative analysis and data visualisation skills to derive valuable insight from data in various business situations
• Use data analytics to support management decision making in an international business context

With 78% of small business owners saying their businesses are profitable (Guidant Financial, 2021) understanding the strategic management of an SME within an international market will bring you closer to achieving your career ambitions.

• Understand the importance of analysing structure, country-based sources of advantage and unique qualities for achieving a competitive position in international markets
• Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the many organisational processes used to get to a competitive position
• Explore how to use these insights to translate strategy into organisational action

Research is imperative in making successful business decisions and is a key transferrable skill, sought by employers.

• Become confident in your research skills, even if you don’t have much research experience
• Gain fundamental knowledge, understanding and practical skills relevant to the international business research environment
• Boost your employability by developing highly desirable skills

The value was a record breaking 7.7 trillion US dollars in Q1 2022 (UNCTAD’s Global Trade Update, 2022). This makes international entrepreneurship and globalisation of small firms increasingly important.

• Explore enterprise knowledge and skills to develop an international entrepreneurial attitude
• Develop your personal international entrepreneurial skills and understand what it takes to succeed
• Learn to think creatively and problem-solve possible future scenarios
• Receive teaching through a variety of methods including lectures/tutorials, group and individual work and guest speakers, and learn to become a global citizen

This module will help you enhance your employability after completing your Master’s modules, while also giving you experience of a workplace environment.

• Produce reflective reports to boost skills such as research, communication and writing
• Complete an internship project to apply the theory learned on the course to a ‘live’ management issue

Apply all the relevant theories studied in your Master’s modules to a practical and employability-focused consultancy projects for real-life case study clients.

• Apply theory to ‘real’ international business contexts
• Deliver valuable project outcomes for client companies
• Enhance your development of a global citizenship perspective while gaining company and industry-specific insights

Carry out research on a chosen topic within the field of international business, using all the skills and knowledge developed on this course.

• Receive advice and guidance by your academic supervisor throughout the process
• After successfully completing your 15,000-word dissertation, you will be awarded your MSc in International Business with Human Resource Management

Apply the theories and concepts explored on this programme to a real-life management issue.

• Choose and justify appropriate research methodologies, gather data and make conclusions and recommendations to an organisation
• After successfully completing your project, you will be awarded your MSc in International Business with Human Resource Management