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.
Dissertation
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