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Regent's College

MA in International Business

Masters programmes at EBS London are derived from a central MA Management degree, students are able to specialise the programme with four unique pathways.

Overview of International Business Course

Successful business managers must possess both the theoretical and empirical tools to allow them to make the best management decisions, taking into account the cultural, financial, commercial, social and political factors which affect international business.

The MA in International Business examines the "macro" level of international business, dealing with institutional and human aspects, as well as the "micro" level, focusing on the internal workings of international organisations.

Programme Aims

This course aims to:

  • Introduce students to current debates, theories and practices in the field of International Business.
  • Analyse aspects of International Business on both a micro and macro level.
  • Allow students to study core MA modules along with specific International Business modules relevant to their own area of particular interest.

Programme Objectives

MA International Business graduates will be able to:

  • Use analytical tools to monitor the presence and impact of current issues affecting international business.
  • Make informed decisions about the latest topics in business research in an international context.
  • Become successful participants in the international business process, and establish successful careers in their chosen business field.

Programme Features

  • Small class sizes and close personal attention from the course tutors.
  • Two semesters of taught core and specialist modules, one elective module and a 15,000 word final dissertation.
  • A Dissertation which provides a major opportunity to extend the interest of the individual student by focusing on a specific business area, a business plan or consultancy project.
  • Practical field-based opportunities to put academic knowledge into practice.
  • An interdisciplinary opportunity to develop core management competencies whilst selecting from a range of specialist International Business modules.

Programme Outline

Core Modules

  • Business in its Linguistic and Cultural Environment
  • Strategy in Action
  • Business Research Methods (half module)

Specialist Modules

  • International Business and the Multinational Enterprise (double module)
  • International Marketing
  • International Business Economics
  • Finance for International Business Specialists (half module)

Off Campus Teaching

Students with long-term health conditions and disabilities, please be aware this course includes off-campus teaching elements.

Elective

Dissertation

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Page last updated 3/17/2010

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