International Business

The aims of this module are:

• to introduce students to issues relating to managing people at work in an international context;
• to develop students' expertise in evaluating the challenges and opportunities of HRM in a rapidly changing global context;
• to develop students' understanding of cultural differences, and their cross cultural competence.

The aims of this module are:

• to explore the broad economic, social, political and technological changes that affect the international business community;
• to analyse the kinds of risks facing international firms;
  to investigate the reasons for foreign trade and investment and categorise different forms of international diversification;
• and to critically assess the main supra-national international business institutions.

The module aims to equip students with an in depth knowledge of the innovation process, its importance to the economy and an understanding of the factors affecting its success. We will also study the academic theories of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial behaviour and how these relate to the innovation process.

This module introduces students to the concepts of responsible business using a variety of different business models looking at the way in which they tackle complex societal problems. Students will analyse real-life case studies from different parts of the world, learn about the challenges of balancing responsible, sustainable and social objectives along with financial goals and identify different approaches to generating social and environmental impact. The module also helps students develop a better understanding of how responsible business and CSR can work in tandem.

The aims of this module are to:

• encourage students to take ownership of their personal learning and development;
• improve student's capabilities in the area of literature searching, referencing , academic writing and critical analysis for academic research;
• develop student's understanding of the needs of organisations in the international business environment including the methods of recruitment used by global organisations and how to develop their own body of evidence of their demonstration of management competencies.

The aims of this module are to:

• encourage students to take ownership of their personal learning and development;
• improve student's capabilities in the area of literature searching, referencing , academic writing and critical analysis for academic research;
• develop student's understanding of the needs of organisations in the international business environment including the methods of recruitment used by global organisations and how to develop their own body of evidence of their demonstration of management competencies.

The aim of this module is:

• to develop an appreciation of how organisations act strategically at the corporate and business levels;
• to develop those skills which will allow the student to analyse a given industry and market;
• to develop skills in the area of strategic analysis, the development of strategic options and the implementation of strategy.

The aims of this module are:

• to build on prior International Business knowledge;
• to create an understanding of the science and complexity of international business negotiations;
• to investigate the role of strategy, cultural dynamics, emotions and power asymmetries in negotiated outcomes;
• to gain knowledge of conceptual tools in international negotiations theory and apply them to effectively engage in solving international business negotiation problems.

The aims of this module are:

• to provide students with an understanding of the role and importance of information systems in organisations;
• to develop the ability to work independently;
• to integrate the various core components of the MSc programme and reinforce the concept of management as an integrated multi-disciplinary activity;
• to develop relevant transferable skills.

The aims of this module are:

• to present a range of issues affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
• to develop both written and oral communication skills;
• to encourage enthusiasm and self-motivation.

The aims of this module are:

• to give a comprehensive understanding of digital and social media marketing techniques applicable to marketing theory, practice and research;
• to equip students with an in-depth knowledge of the principles and drivers of digital marketing, social media platforms and applications;
• to provide an understanding of current research in digital and social media, evaluating the effectiveness of different digital tools and technologies in contemporary marketing;
• to be able to measure and make recommendations for digital and social media marketing campaigns.

The aims of this module are:

• to develop students understanding of theories of entrepreneurship in the context of global migration and displacement;
• to create an understanding of opportunities and challenges encountered by migrant and refugee entrepreneurs;
• to cultivate students ability to identify, research and propose initiatives that address challenges encountered by migrant and refugee entrepreneurs;
• to enable students to engage empathically with local contexts, promoting a better understanding of other places.

The aims of this module are:

• to provide an introduction to core issues in corporate finance suitable for a non-specialist audience;
• to provide an understanding of how corporate finance relates to, and integrates with, other corporate managerial activities;
• to develop relevant transferable and practical skills.

This module is an opportunity to tackle a real organisational problem in a specific discipline, as prescribed by a 'client' company, working in a group. The aims are:

• to apply discipline-specific knowledge, covered in the postgraduate programme, in addition to knowledge gained from previous studies (if relevant) to a real-world problem/situation;
• to undertake business consultancy across the entire lifecycle of a project from inception to delivery;
• to develop consulting skills, including those related to academic research, such as effective communication with the company, choosing appropriate theories/frameworks and effectively collecting and using data as needed;
• to effectively work in a group;
• to deliver a range of agreed outputs to a deadline.