Course Details
About
Get the expertise to drive success on an international scale.
By studying MSc International Business you will gain a business and management qualification with a global perspective, equipping you for roles involving international engagement, supply chain management, and global client interactions.
- Develop the cultural insights and practical skills needed to excel in a global business context, including leadership, management, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Learn about the role of business in contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), preparing you to lead in a responsible manner.
- Enhance your teamwork, pitching, presentation, and communication skills, and become an independent thinker through research-led projects.
- Acquire a knowledge and understanding of the political, social and cultural aspects of different trade blocs, particularly the European Union, Asia and the USA.
- Analyse core management techniques from varying perspectives to understand their application on an international scale.
- Studying and interacting with students and academic staff in an international setting, creating a network of contacts and links to local knowledge on an international stage.
Career Opportunities
Covering in demand and relevant topics for todays global business context, you will be equipped for employment in a wide range of international roles within the public and private sectors.
A sample of graduate employers from this degree include:
- Marriott Hotel Group
- PWC
- KPMG (Germany)
- Deloitte
- Laterooms.com
- Halfords
- Smile Communications
- The European Space Agency
- NI Civil Service
- ONeills International Sports Ltd
- First Derivatives PLC
Course Duration and Delivery Format
The course will start in w/c 23rd September 2024.
This full-time Masters degree will be taught over one year in three semesters with all modules delivered in a six-week block format.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The course will be taught face-to-face on Derry~Londonderry campus and is assessed via 100% coursework.
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
Further information
Email: engage@ulster.ac.uk
Module details
Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.
Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand.
International Finance
The module aims to provide students with an overview of financial theory and techniques required within the context of entrepreneurship and managerial decision-making in the international business environment.
Global Business in Context
Businesses now operate in a globalised, highly connected multi-layered business environment that presents many challenges, and is typified by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity to the firm. As the leaders/managers and decision makers of the future, this module will help students understand key concepts and current trends in Global Business, prepare for work in multi-layered environments, and to understand the need for flexibility and adaptability, both in the domestic, regional and global contexts.
International Business Research Skills
This module provides students with an adequate knowledge of international business research skills. It will equip students with an in depth understanding and ability to critique and appreciate the qualitative and quantitative techniques that are relevant for international business research projects.
Global Strategy Development and Implementation
This module focuses primarily on the strategic management of SME's engaged in international business and marketing. Different perspectives, such as core competencies and country-based sources are analysed to assess competitive positions and then to formulate strategies. Key international theories are presented and applied through case study analysis and discussions.
International Entrepreneurship
This module provides students with an appreciation of the growing importance of international entrepreneurship, and rapid internationalisation by small firms. It develops appropriate enterprise knowledge and skills among students to foster international entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviour. A variety of teaching methods are used including, formal lectures/tutorials, group and individual work, guest lectures, and so on. This module will assist students to develop their personal international entrepreneurial effectiveness and to think creatively with regard to problem solving and possible future scenarios, as well as assist them on their global citizenship journey.
Global Marketing and Sales Development
This module explores the complexity of forces that underpin international marketing decisions made by organisations. In particular, it aims to understand the impact of these forces on the marketing and sales activities of organisations, and the nature of the decisions that organisations must take if they are to survive and prosper in a dynamic international marketing environment. The module will focus on the regional, national and global contexts and provide students with practical and academic knowledge where they will have an opportunity to showcase their ability to interpret, synthesise, apply and evaluate knowledge and understanding on a developing and contemporary business phenomenon. In addition, this module will allow students to become critical thinkers in this contemporary and growing business discipline and better understand the complexities, challenges and opportunities that need to be addressed, embraced and capitalised upon to support successful international marketing choices, decisions and development.
The Digital Landscape
This module is optional.
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of e-business and its practical application in a range of different contexts. On successful completion of this module students will have an in-depth knowledge of e-business; will be able to evaluate current practice on creating and managing an e-business; understand the implications of e-business for international business and analyse how an organisation can apply e-business technologies to support its competitive strategy in an international business context.
Internship & Professional Development Project
This module is optional.
This optional module is designed to further enhance the employability and professional development of postgraduate students who are undertaking identified MSc programmes, by giving them internship experience normally of 12 weeks duration. During this internship, students undertake an organisational project and complete a reflective professional development report, which allow them to apply the theoretical concepts encountered on their course to a "live" management issue.
Applied Consulting Project
This module is optional.
This applied module enhances the practical and employability skills of students by requiring them to undertake consultancy projects for real-life case study clients. The module requires students to draw on relevant theories from previously studied MSc International Business, MBA , MSc Marketing or MSc Management modules, and to apply these in international business contexts, to deliver valuable project outcomes for client companies. The core elements of the module are company and industry specific, however, the international context of the projects will enhance students' development of a global citizenship perspective.
Data Analytics for International Business
This module is optional.
This module provides students with the knowledge and practical skills for applying business intelligence and data analytics principles to support management decision making in an international business context. The module also help develop students' quantitative analysis and data visualisation skills to derive valuable insights from the data in a business context. The module will help students to design, develop and deploy a performance dashboard as part of their performance management system case organisation.
Managing & Leading People in International Organisations
This module is optional.
Good managers are not only effective in their use of economic and technical resources, but also in their management of people. This module aims to enable students to acquire knowledge and an understanding of the core areas of Human Resource Management (HRM) and the factors which influence behaviour within organisations. This knowledge and understanding is essential for effective and efficient management practice, in particular, effectively managing, leading and developing people. Learning will be by teaching, discussion and independent study.
International HRM
This module is optional.
In the competitive global economy, human resources are arguably an organisation's main source of competitive advantage. This module introduces students to the concept of managing global talent, regarded as an important strategic area of business activity. Learning will be by teaching, discussion and independent study. Assessment is by coursework only.
Dissertation
This module is optional.
The Master's Dissertation enables students to carry out research on a chosen topic within the domain of international business. Academic supervisors are allocated who provide advice and guidance to students throughout this process. On successful completion of their 12,000 word dissertation students will be awarded their MSc in International Business.
International Business Project
This module is optional.
The International Business Project enables students to collaboratively apply the theoretical concepts encountered on the MSc International Business programme to a real-life global management issue. In doing so, they work collaboratively to choose and justify appropriate research methodologies, gather data and make conclusions and recommendations.
Course Entry requirements
This degree is open to students with a second class honors degree in any background – no prior business experience needed.
Applicants must:
(a) have gained
(i) a second class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body or from an institution or another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard, or
an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification;
and,
(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent); the minimum English language requirements for non-native English speakers, are IELTS 6.0 (with no contributing band at less than 5.5).
or, as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b):
(c) in exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.
Fee Funding Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland (ROI);
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK or ROI for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK or ROI.
- meet the course specific entry requirements as detailed above.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements
- this programme is not available to applicants with the following residency:
- GB and Islands
- EU excluding ROI qualifying residents
- International students
Terms and Conditions
- Fee funding is only available for the September 24/25 intake and cannot be deferred to future intakes.
- Fee funding is paid directly by the Department for the Economy to Ulster University.
- Students cannot redeem the funding for an alternative programme nor redeem the cash value.
- Students cannot redeem this funding in conjunction with any other course fee funding.
- Applications for both the course and the funding must be received before Wednesday 11th September 2024.
Apply now
Step one – apply for the course
- Apply for the Masters degree via our online application system via the Apply Now button.
- If you have never used this system before please click on First Time user account creation and create an account.
- Log into the system and click on New - create a new application
- Choose Postgrad UK&ROI as the Application Type
- Choose Admission Term Academic Year 2024-2025 and complete your details
- In the programme choice dropdown choose: International Business, MSc Full-time Derry~Londonderry
- Ensure you have submitted the application. This includes confirmation of the application and your consent to our Data Protection Statement. You must complete this step for your application to be sent to the Admissions team for consideration.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
- If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items. If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place. IMPORTANT: If we have requested additional items, you do not have a guaranteed place. You may lose your space if you do not provide any required information by the deadline supplied in the Request for documentation email.
Step two – apply to have your course fee funded by the Department for the Economy
- On receipt of your application, residence qualifying applicants will be invited to submit a form to apply for the funding. This will be sent to the same email address you supplied in the online application system. This must be submitted by Wednesday 11th September.
- Funding will be provided on a first come, first served basis on the following criteria:
- You have met all entry requirements
- You are eligible to have your fees funded per the eligibility conditions of the programme.
- The date of your initial course application
- Successful applicants will be informed that they have secured funding on Friday the 13th of September.