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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Postgraduate Diploma 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.

Acquisition of knowledge and understanding is through structured exposition based on lectures, directed reading of academic journals which are particularly applied to student presentations and group projects, computer-based laboratory work, group work, and private study.

Methods of Assessment

Class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations are used to assess student learning.

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 Postgraduate Diploma 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.

Acquisition of knowledge and understanding is through structured exposition based on lectures, directed reading of academic journals which are particularly applied to student presentations and group projects, computer-based laboratory work, group work, and private study.

Methods of Assessment

Class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations are used to assess student learning.

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 Postgraduate Diploma 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.

Acquisition of knowledge and understanding is through structured exposition based on lectures, directed reading of academic journals which are particularly applied to student presentations and group projects, computer-based laboratory work, group work, and private study.

Methods of Assessment

Class tests, individual and group projects, individual and group oral presentations and case study investigations are used to assess student learning.

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.

Teaching is provided through lectures, directed reading, group work and computer-based laboratory work.

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.

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.

Teaching is provided through lectures, directed reading, group work and computer-based laboratory work.

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.

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.

Teaching is provided through lectures, directed reading, group work and computer-based laboratory work.

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.

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.

Teaching is provided through lectures, directed reading, group work and computer-based laboratory work.

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.