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MSc International Marketing Management

Year 1

(Award available for year: Master of Science)

Learning outcomes

Our students will:

i. Be able to critically appraise concepts, models and theories from the relevant literature and analyse and evaluate the implications for marketing and international marketing (PA 1)
ii. Be able to develop, present, and defend reasoned and logical arguments, reflecting the current concepts and thinking in the field (PA 1)
iii. Be able to develop innovative solutions and alternatives, demonstrating creativity in marketing and international marketing (PA 2)
iv. Be able to analyse, interpret and evaluate information from a wide range of relevant sources and identify critical issues (PA 3)
v. Be able to produce professional quality written assignments and reports relevant to marketing and international marketing (PA 4)
vi. Be able to prepare and deliver professional quality oral presentations (PA 4)
vii. Be able to practice marketing and international marketing ethically and in accordance with ethical codes (PA 5)
viii. Be able to critically evaluate differences in marketing and international marketing across nations and cultures and to propose appropriate solutions to problems arising thereof (PA 6)
ix. Be able to plan, organise and execute group tasks from a given brief and within an agreed time frame (PA 7)
x. Be able to apply principles, theories and skills learned in marketing and international marketing to a variety of practical and professional settings and contexts (PA 8)

Transferable (key) skills

Graduates of this programme will be able to evidence learning of the following transferable skills and attributes, as defined in the programme aims and programme learning outcomes:
-Cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis
-Effective problem solving and decision-making
-Effective communication, oral and in writing
-Numeracy and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and
extrapolation
-Effective use of communication and information technology for business applications
-Effective performance, within a team environment
-Ability to conduct research into business and management issues
-Self reflection and criticality including openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people, cultures, business and management issues.
-Ethical awareness

Assessment

Achievement for the degree of Master (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:

- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the discipline;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area;
- drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study;
- evaluating and criticising received opinion;
- making reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.

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