International Business Management Masters - MSc/PgD/PgC

Students on the generic MSc International Business Management programme will complete the following 120 credits of compulsory taught modules.

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

• The Global Economy: International Trade and Finance 

• International Business in the Digital Society

• Contemporary Political Issues in International Business

• International Business Strategies

• Global Corporate Sustainability

• Professional Development, Practice and Performance

Select ONE optional taught module (20 credits each)

• In Search of Creativity, Innovation & Difference 

• Global Strategic Direction and Change Management

• Managing Global Challenges

• International Business Across Cultures

• Public Sector Reform and Management

Select ONE final project module (40 credits each)​

• International Research Project

• Consultancy Project

• Business Plan

Public Management pathway

Students on the MSc International Business Management (Public Management) pathway programme will complete the following 140 credits of compulsory taught modules and one of the 40 credit final project modules.

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

• Managing Global Challenges

• The Global Economy: International Trade and Finance

• Professional Development, Practice and Performance

• Public Sector Reform and Management

• Contemporary Political Issues in International Business

• International Business Strategies

• Global Corporate Sustainability

Select ONE final project module (40 credits each)

• International Research Project
• Consultancy Project

Extra curricula features include:

• A series of postgraduate skills workshops focusing upon academic, digital, employability and entrepreneurial skills

• A fully integrated Personal and Professional Development Programme.

• Enhancement weeks offer opportunities to provide students with a dedicated programme of extra-curricular events.

• A teaching programme that is fully supported with on and offline resources, including the Moodle virtual learning environment.

• Guest lectures by academic and business experts. Experts will be used to enhance learning and provide specialist knowledge and experience.

• A full system of student support and guidance from dedicated student support staff. An outward-bound activity induction programme.
  

The MSc is based around a workshop based delivery approach, which encourages interaction and team working. The programme is designed to leave days free to enable students to successfully undertake independent study.

The programme of study is based around a highly creative Moodle learning environment, which is used extensively in both teaching and learning delivery, and assessment. Students will receive a regular Podmag – podcast style MSc magazine, which is produced by staff, and keeps students up-to-date with the latest things going on within the Business School, and wider academic issues.

Students will also be given the opportunity to produce their own! A wide range of trips and activities will be offered over the year, many of which are fully integrated into the programme and the modules studied.

Assessment on the programme is all via coursework, and will take a variety of formats including essay, reflective evaluations, case study analysis, marketing plans and presentations.

This Masters programme offers students a wide variety of business and management career opportunities, both in domestic and international markets. Businesses are increasingly looking for international business knowledge and skills, the focus of this programme.

Past students have found employment as management consultants, project managers, and entered on to a variety of graduate employment schemes within many top firms both in the UK and overseas.

All students should hold a first degree or equivalent, with a minimum UK 2:2 classification. Although management experience is not essential it is desirable. Students who do not hold such qualifications will be assessed as to their suitability through interview and where necessary the taking of references.

International Applicants
Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the website.

Selection Procedure:
Selection for this course is through an application form and where necessary an interview.

How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made direct to the university via our self-service facility.

Two full references to be uploaded with your application.

For further information please visit our How to Apply pages www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply.

If you are interested in using credit from another institution, or have obtained qualifications and/or experience to study for a course at Cardiff Met, you can find further information on this as well as information on how to apply on the RPL page.​

For general enquiries please contact the Admissions Team on 029 2041 6044 or email directapplications@cardiffmet.ac.uk

For course specific enquiries, please contact the programme leader, Dr Jun Zhang:
Email: JZhang@cardiffmet.ac.uk