Postgraduate Programme Specification
MSc International Business
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | MSc International Business | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | IBU-MSC-S | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100080 - International business - 100 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Queen's Business School |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Business and Management (2015) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
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Programme Specific Regulations The MSc International Business is based on the University wide modular framework. The class of degree awarded to the student (Fail, Pass, Commendation and Distinction) is based on his or her performance in eight modules plus (depending on the route chosen by the student for semester three) (i) a dissertation or (ii) a consultancy project or (iii) an academic research project. |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
Within the context of striving towards the University’s mission statement the MSc International Business aims to:
•foster a stimulating and supportive learning environment which promotes intellectual, professional and personal development
•encourage critical thinking, independent enquiry, and an international outlook
•develop the skills necessary to undertake independent research and continuing professional development
•develop students' skills base, leadership capacity and connections with practice in ways which will enhance their ability to make valuable contributions to the economy and society
•promote engagement with issues of ethics, responsibility and sustainability, and maintain respect for social and cultural differences and openness, fairness, and equality of opportunity in relation to selection, learning, assessment, and support
•provide students with the opportunity to pursue appropriately demanding programmes of study focused on international business strategy, Human Resource Management (HRM), the multinational enterprise, accounting in international environment, international marketing, sustainable supply chains and networks, global innovation management, and research methods
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Problem solve |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across the modules within the degree programme. Students develop skills in problem solving and logical reasoning. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements within the programme. Self assessment, peer review and reflection are developed within the group work assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of homework, oral presentations, project work, case study analysis, data interpretation and class tests. |
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Reason logically |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across the modules within the degree programme. Students develop skills in problem solving and logical reasoning. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements within the programme. Self assessment, peer review and reflection are developed within the group work assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of homework, oral presentations, project work, case study analysis, data interpretation and class tests. |
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Conduct independent enquiry |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across the modules within the degree programme. Students develop skills in problem solving and logical reasoning. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements within the programme. Self assessment, peer review and reflection are developed within the group work assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of homework, oral presentations, project work, case study analysis, data interpretation and class tests. |
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Critically evaluate and interpret |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across the modules within the degree programme. Students develop skills in problem solving and logical reasoning. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements within the programme. Self assessment, peer review and reflection are developed within the group work assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of homework, oral presentations, project work, case study analysis, data interpretation and class tests. |
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Self-assess and reflect |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed across the modules within the degree programme. Students develop skills in problem solving and logical reasoning. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements within the programme. Self assessment, peer review and reflection are developed within the group work assignments. Methods of Assessment Assessment of cognitive skills occurs in the form of homework, oral presentations, project work, case study analysis, data interpretation and class tests. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Organise and manage their time |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development will permeate the teaching and learning on the degree programme. Successful completion of coursework requires students to gather information from a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. Methods of Assessment Assessment of coursework requires students to use a range of media (e.g. essays, PowerPoint, Excel and other data presentation packages, presentations, project work) to demonstrate their learning. Completion of the dissertation or consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
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Synthesise and evaluate information/data from a variety of sources including from databases, books, journal articles and the internet |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development will permeate the teaching and learning on the degree programme. Successful completion of coursework requires students to gather information from a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. Methods of Assessment Assessment of coursework requires students to use a range of media (e.g. essays, PowerPoint, Excel and other data presentation packages, presentations, project work) to demonstrate their learning. Completion of the dissertation or consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
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Work both independently and in groups |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development will permeate the teaching and learning on the degree programme. Successful completion of coursework requires students to gather information from a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. Methods of Assessment Assessment of coursework requires students to use a range of media (e.g. essays, PowerPoint, Excel and other data presentation packages, presentations, project work) to demonstrate their learning. Completion of the dissertation or consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
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Make effective use of information technology including relevant subject-specific packages |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development will permeate the teaching and learning on the degree programme. Successful completion of coursework requires students to gather information from a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. Methods of Assessment Assessment of coursework requires students to use a range of media (e.g. essays, PowerPoint, Excel and other data presentation packages, presentations, project work) to demonstrate their learning. Completion of the dissertation or consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
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Communicate ideas in both written and presentational forms |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development will permeate the teaching and learning on the degree programme. Successful completion of coursework requires students to gather information from a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. Methods of Assessment Assessment of coursework requires students to use a range of media (e.g. essays, PowerPoint, Excel and other data presentation packages, presentations, project work) to demonstrate their learning. Completion of the dissertation or consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
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Confidently engage with the world of practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development will permeate the teaching and learning on the degree programme. Successful completion of coursework requires students to gather information from a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. Methods of Assessment Assessment of coursework requires students to use a range of media (e.g. essays, PowerPoint, Excel and other data presentation packages, presentations, project work) to demonstrate their learning. Completion of the dissertation or consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Appreciate diversity and be capable of placing issues within their local and international contexts |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The MSc in International Business follows a structured curriculum based upon modules which focus on the fundamentals of International Business Strategy, human resource management in a global context, managing global supply chains and understanding the international market place. Understanding the multinational enterprise and its global environment are integral in all of the teaching and learning opportunities. Methods of Assessment Class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations are used to assess student learning. |
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Engage with issues around ethics, responsibility and sustainability |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The MSc in International Business follows a structured curriculum based upon modules which focus on the fundamentals of International Business Strategy, human resource management in a global context, managing global supply chains and understanding the international market place. Understanding the multinational enterprise and its global environment are integral in all of the teaching and learning opportunities. Methods of Assessment Class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations are used to assess student learning. |
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The nature of multinational enterprises - encompasses the various processes, procedures and practices for effective management of multi-national enterprises. It includes theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles of managing organisations across borders |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The MSc in International Business follows a structured curriculum based upon modules which focus on the fundamentals of International Business Strategy, human resource management in a global context, managing global supply chains and understanding the international market place. Understanding the multinational enterprise and its global environment are integral in all of the teaching and learning opportunities. Methods of Assessment Class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations are used to assess student learning. |
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The management of functional elements of the multinational firm -encompassing the different internal functions of multinational organisations, and how these functions interact with the firm and its external environment |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The MSc in International Business follows a structured curriculum based upon modules which focus on the fundamentals of International Business Strategy, human resource management in a global context, managing global supply chains and understanding the international market place. Understanding the multinational enterprise and its global environment are integral in all of the teaching and learning opportunities. Methods of Assessment Class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations are used to assess student learning. |
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External environment –the interactions between firms, governments and society within an international context. This encompasses a wide range of factors, including economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political, sociological and technological, together with the effects of multinational enterprises at local, national and international levels |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The MSc in International Business follows a structured curriculum based upon modules which focus on the fundamentals of International Business Strategy, human resource management in a global context, managing global supply chains and understanding the international market place. Understanding the multinational enterprise and its global environment are integral in all of the teaching and learning opportunities. Methods of Assessment Class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations are used to assess student learning. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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The ability to use decision support tools to analyse international business problems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies International Business requires a range of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. These are provided through the delivery of modules that recognise both the skills the students wish to develop and those that they have acquired previously. Subject specific skills can provide a thorough basic grounding in areas that all international business professionals should know. Methods of Assessment The assessment method is summative, involving end-of-semester class tests and continuous assessment in the form of class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations. |
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The ability to apply contemporary management tools and techniques to address international business issues |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies International Business requires a range of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. These are provided through the delivery of modules that recognise both the skills the students wish to develop and those that they have acquired previously. Subject specific skills can provide a thorough basic grounding in areas that all international business professionals should know. Methods of Assessment The assessment method is summative, involving end-of-semester class tests and continuous assessment in the form of class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations. |
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The ability to gain a practical understanding of international business problems |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies International Business requires a range of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. These are provided through the delivery of modules that recognise both the skills the students wish to develop and those that they have acquired previously. Subject specific skills can provide a thorough basic grounding in areas that all international business professionals should know. Methods of Assessment The assessment method is summative, involving end-of-semester class tests and continuous assessment in the form of class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations. |
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The ability to critically evaluate key international business issues and propose feasible solutions |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies International Business requires a range of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. These are provided through the delivery of modules that recognise both the skills the students wish to develop and those that they have acquired previously. Subject specific skills can provide a thorough basic grounding in areas that all international business professionals should know. Methods of Assessment The assessment method is summative, involving end-of-semester class tests and continuous assessment in the form of class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Research Methods and Techniques | MGT7158 | 7 | 15 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Consultancy Based Report | MGT9202 | 7 | 60 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Global Innovation Management | MGT7174 | 7 | 15 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Academic Research Project | MGT9203 | 7 | 60 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| International Marketing | MGT7108 | 7 | 15 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Dissertation - MSc International Business | MGT7107 | 7 | 60 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Global HRM | MGT7101 | 7 | 15 | -- | YES | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| The Multinational Enterprise | MGT7102 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Accounting in an International Environment | MGT7103 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Sustainable supply chains and networks | MGT7105 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| International Business Strategy | MGT7100 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 15 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
Students must normally have successfully completed all taught modules of at least 105 CATS which must include MGT7158 before progressing to the academic research project or dissertation or consultancy based report option stage of the programme.