2019/20 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: | Ziko Konwar | Contact address: | Z.Konwar@lubs.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]
Candidates are eligible for the award if they pass the 150 credits of modules (including compulsory to pass modules) and achieve an overall average mark of 50 or above, calculated across the 180 credits of modules studied.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
LUBS5217M | Globalization of Innovation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5232M | International Strategic Management | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5233M | Debates and Controversies in International Business | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5261M | Cross Cultural Management | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan 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 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5911M | Dissertation for International Business | 45 credits | 1 Feb to 30 Sep | |
LUBS5913M | International Trade Environment | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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:
LUBS5006M | International Business Finance | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5140M | Global Economic Coordination and Governance | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5214M | Foreign Market Entry Strategy | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
LUBS5231M | Managing Global Logistics and Supply Chains | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
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) | |
LUBS5526M | Global Perspectives on Enterprise | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS5909M | China and India in the Global Context | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Last updated: 22/08/2019
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