2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc International Business
Programme code: | MSC-BS/IB | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Panos G. Piperopoulos | Contact address: | P.Piperopoulos@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
- A good quality bachelors degree or equivalent qualification.
- Applicants without these qualifications but with significant work experience may be admitted at the discretion of the University.
- Whilst an interest in International Business is expected, prior experience or qualifications in this area are not required.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Leeds University Business School
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Leeds University Business School
Programme specification:
Our graduates will:
1. Demonstrate critical understanding of international organisations, their management, their cultures and the environment in which they operate.
2. Have critical understanding and knowledge of international business theories and frameworks and their practical application.
3. Be independent, critical thinkers, capable of generating insights and making judgements and decisions in an international business setting.
4. Demonstrate the independent research skills and advanced analytical abilities needed to approach complex issues in international business management.
5. Have the interpersonal and reflective skills required to operate effectively in a multicultural business environment and support and manage continued professional development within international business and management roles.
6. Have an understanding of the ethical and environmental issues that have emerged as a result of globalisation.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
LUBS5199M | International Business Dissertation | 30 credits | 1 Feb to 30 Sep | |
LUBS5214M | Foreign Market Entry Strategy | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5224M | Economics for Business 1 | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5232M | International Strategic Management | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5233M | Debates and Controversies in International Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5261M | Cross Cultural Management | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS5267M | International Business Theory | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5901M | Quantitative Methods for International Business | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5903M | Professional Skills for International Business | 10 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
LUBS5906M | Research Methods for International Business | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits of optional modules (15 credits in Semester 1 and 15 credits in Semester 2) to total 180 credits taken in all for the programme:
LUBS5217M | Globalization of Innovation | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5255M | Business Ethics | 15 credits | Not running in 201516 | |
LUBS5260M | Managing and Exploiting Intellectual Capital | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5263M | The Emerging Markets | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5268M | European Business | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5270M | Chinese Business | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5275M | The Economics of China | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5526M | Global Perspectives on Enterprise | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Last updated: 03/12/2015
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