International Business (with Professional Placement/Project) MSc
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Course Summary
Our International Business course offers aspiring and developing managers the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, skills and understanding of International Business.
Understanding the principles and practices of business management enables an aspiring or developing manager to make better quality decisions, enabling improved personal and organisational performance. This course develops an in-depth understanding of the management tools, techniques and controls available, and the ability to apply this understanding in the workplace.
Our course will introduce you to management tools and techniques that will enhance your business management knowledge. We combine academic study with workplace application, so you will get many opportunities to understand how to manage and make management decisions.
Extensive use of case studies will give you the chance to develop valuable skills and understanding that will provide you with a strategic appreciation of the many facets of business management. Our tutors encourage discussion in class, so that you can gradually learn to form, express and defend your own opinions.
Professional Placement
Choosing a Professional Placement MSc is a win-win for your career, giving you the chance to get real experience, apply your cutting-edge skills in the workplace and stand out to future employers.
In the first year you will have help from the University to find a placement, whilst developing your expertise. You will then spend your second year out in industry on placement, getting the chance to work with industry professionals and grow your network of industry contacts. Bringing the latest business school insights to industry, you will get to make a difference to the workplace and make lasting links with your employer.
Students need to find and secure their own placement, supported by the University. A preparation module will also help you to get ready for your placement.
Professional Project
The Professional Project is your chance to get the experience you need to stand out to graduate employers and make a difference by solving real global business challenges and demonstrating practical application of your learning. Prepare for the future by reflecting on your experience and the enhanced skills that you have gained.
In the first year you will have help from the University to find a professional project whilst developing your expertise in the taught modules of your degree. You will then spend your second year working on a client-led project, getting the chance to work with industry professionals and building your contacts.
Students need to find and secure their own project, supported by the University. A preparation module will also help you to get ready for your project and develop your professional skills.
What you'll Study
Our modules focus on a number of aspects of management, including international business and international marketing strategy. The Management Research Project module will enable you to research in depth a practical topic of interest to you. The focus is very much on the practical application of your knowledge and understanding, which should help you to make a significant contribution to a future employer.
Modules
- Management Research Methods (Compulsory)
- Strategic Financial Management (Compulsory)
- Launching a Sustainable International Business (Compulsory)
- Understanding and Managing People (Compulsory)
- International Marketing Strategy (Compulsory)
- International Business (Compulsory)
In year two you will study a 20 credit module to help you prepare for the 100-credit Professional Placement/Project.
Advanced Professional Practice
(compulsory)
Students will research potential placement opportunities, prepare for interviews and competitive selection, as well as develop the core competencies they will need whilst out on placement. They will enhance their career and personal development through planning and gain core transferable skills in interviewing, applying and personal branding techniques.
Professional Placement
The Professional Placement is your chance to get the experience you need to stand out to graduate employers and
- Make a difference by applying your cutting-edge skills and latest business school insights.
- Prepare for the future by reflecting on your experience and the enhanced skills that you have gained whilst working.
- Grow your network by making lasting links with your employer and building your contacts.
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Professional Project
The Professional Project is your chance to get the experience you need to stand out to graduate employers and make a difference by solving real global business challenges and demonstrating practical application of your learning. Prepare for the future by reflecting on your experience and the enhanced skills you’ve gained.
Dr Farid Ullah
Programme Leader for International Business MSc; Associate Professor
Abdul Muqeem
Lecturer; Programme Leader for MSc International Business
Dr Muhammad Sanusi
Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance; Programme Leader for MSc Accounting (ACCA Pathway)
Sue Ollerhead
Senior Lecturer
Dr Andy McCarroll
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Cheryl Sørensen
Lecturer
You will learn by attending regular, scheduled sessions, which could be lectures, project work, presentations, discussions or case studies, as well as one-to-one sessions with your tutors. The course includes six taught modules plus the Management Research Project. Assessment of your learning could be through written assignments, in-class tests, examinations or presentations, as well as completion of an individual management report.
Entry Requirements
2:2 honours degree
Applicants will normally be expected to hold a degree with a minimum 2:2 honours, or equivalent. Applications are also welcome from those with non-standard entry qualifications. A typical applicant may be a new/recent graduate, who has attained an honours degree and wishes to augment that with further study to optimise their career opportunities.
2:2 honours degree
Applicants will normally be expected to hold a degree with a minimum 2:2 honours, or equivalent. Applications are also welcome from those with non-standard entry qualifications. A typical applicant may be a new/recent graduate, who has attained an honours degree and wishes to augment that with further study to optimise their career opportunities.
Please note, some programmes have special entry requirements.
English Language Requirements
For more information on our English Language requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.
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Fees and Funding
£11,115 for the full course (2024/25)
Guides to the fees for students who wish to commence postgraduate courses in the academic year 2024/25 are available to view on our Postgraduate Taught Programmes Fees page.
The professional placement / project year will cost an additional £2,650, due at the start of the second year of the course.
£17,400 for the full course (2024/25)
The tuition fees for international students studying Postgraduate programmes in 2024/25 are £17,400.
The professional placement / project year will cost an additional £2,650, due at the start of the second year of the course.
The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when your application is reviewed, and any award given will be stated on your offer letter.
For more information, go to our International Fees, Scholarship and Finance section.
Irish Nationals living in the UK or ROI are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes.
Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees.
If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.
The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.
Full details, as well as terms and conditions for all bursaries and scholarships can be found on the Fees & Finance section of our website.
Your future Career
Job prospects
The MSc International Business can open up global career opportunities in areas such as Retail, Manufacturing, Leisure and Local and National Government and the Not for Profit sector. Employers value the unique skills sets and global mindset that students acquire through this programme making them more attractive in the job market.
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs .