MSc (T) International Business
Academic Year 2017/18
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programme Title |
MSc (T) International Business |
Final Award |
Master of Science |
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Programme Code |
IBU-MSC-S |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
N120 (DESCR) 100 |
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Criteria for Admissions Candidates will normally be expected to have an undergraduate honours degree, the equivalent of a UK honours degree upper second class, in Business or Management, from a suitable quality assured university. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines may also be considered, provided business or management modules form a substantial component of their UG degree. |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
180 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Queen's Management School |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
Business and Management (2015) |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
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 the dissertation or consultancy based report. |
Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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:
provide effective systems of learning, academic guidance and pastoral support to encourage the academic, intellectual and personal development of our students;
provide students with the opportunity to pursue appropriately demanding programmes of study focused on international business strategy, Human Resource Management (HRM),work in the global context, the multinational enterprise, management control in international business, business in the world economy, global supply chains and logistics, international management in practice, and research methods;
develop students’ knowledge and skills base in ways which inter alia will enhance their employment opportunities;
maintain a supportive working environment in which there is respect for social and cultural differences and openness, fairness, and equality of opportunity in relation to selection, learning assessment and support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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problem solving |
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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logical reasoning |
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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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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critical evaluation and interpretation |
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 assessment and reflection |
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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the ability to 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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the preparation and communication of 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 consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
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the ability to 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 consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
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organisation and time management |
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 consultancy based report develops skills in independent research enquiry, data analysis and presentation. |
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problem solving and critical analysis |
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 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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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 statistical and simulation techniques 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 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 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 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 continuous assessment in the form of class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Fundamentals of International Business Strategy |
MGT7100 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
50% |
50% |
0% |
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Human Resource Management and Work in the Global Context |
MGT7101 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
11 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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The Multinational Enterprise |
MGT7102 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Management Control in International Business |
MGT7103 |
7 |
10 |
YES |
6 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Global Supply Chains and Logistics |
MGT7105 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
60% |
40% |
0% |
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Dissertation - MSc International Business |
MGT7107 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Marketing in the World Economy |
MGT7108 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
60% |
0% |
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Research Methods for Business |
MGT7158 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
11 weeks |
N |
YES |
50% |
50% |
0% |
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Consultancy Based Report |
MGT9202 |
7 |
60 |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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NotesStudents must pass modules worth 100 CAT points, including MGT7158 before they can begin their dissertation MGT7107 or Consultancy Project MGT9202. |
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