Master of Science in International Business
Introduction
The Master of Science (MSc) in International Business programme explores the complexity and diversity of business in an increasingly interconnected world and is designed to reflect the increased emphasis on the multidisciplinary and international perspective arising from today’s market developments as well as an employers’ expectation to integrate the theoretical knowledge and applied skills in training modern working force.The University of Chichester, UK
The University of Chichester, a public university located in West Sussex, has been providing quality tertiary education since its founding in 1839. It has 14 departments and is member of the United Kingdom Cathedrals Group of universities. ERCI runs its classes on a lecture-tutorial system. The average teacher-student ratio for lectures and tutorials are as follows:- Lectures – 100 Students to 1 Lecturer
- Tutorials – 35 Students to 1 Tutor
This programme is available in full and part time modes, and will take 12 months to complete. Students will attend 3 semesters of academic study, and are expected to complete between 30 credits to 45 credits each semester. Full-time students will attend classes 5 days a week on weekdays, while part-time students will attend classes 2-3 times a week on weekdays/weekends.
Course Structure: Master of Science in International Business
Modules with effect from February 2025 cohort
Module Descriptions
Business in Action
This module will explore challenges and opportunities in a business context with practical experiences and theory.
Corporate Finance
The module aims to introduce students to areas of key financial decision making and related underlying theory.
Economic Behaviour in a Global World
The aims of this module to allow students to develop an understanding of the relevance of behavioural economics to managers within the context of resilience of sustainability on a global platform.
Global Marketing
This module will equip learners with problem solving and decision-making skills for an understanding of the impact of digital technology on global marketing.
Organisational Behaviour and Development
This module aims to provide students of various backgrounds and experiences with a robust knowledge of various issues associated with organisational behaviour and the development of both organisations and individuals.
Professional and Academic Practice
This module aims to provide students with the skills necessary to manage the development of different study, employability and research skills.
Management Project
The aim of the module is to provide students with an opportunity to develop their interests in a particular area and to demonstrate their ability to undertake individual research.
Teach-Out Modules (by March 2028)
Module Descriptions
Accounting and Finance
Principles underlying financial accounting and management accounting and investment.
Global Economics
Managerial economics with a focus on markets and companies, international macroeconomics issues and global sustainability.
Organisational Behaviour
Organisational behaviour including personal and inter-personal skills involved in management issues.
Research Study Skills
This module develops a variety of skills to enable progression through the course. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies are explored along with literature development, referencing and criticality.
International Marketing
Practices of international marketing with a focus on multinational companies.
International Business
Exploration of economic, financial, psychological, sociological, logistical and management issues at an international scale.
Research Methods
Approaches, methods and data collection for research in international business including market research strategies.
Strategic Management
Concepts of strategic management in multi-national corporations and smaller businesses.
Course Availability
Intakes for the programme are available 3 times a year. All applications should be submitted to ERCI no later than 1 month before the commencement date.
Assessment Framework
Courses are assessed by a combination of coursework, practical assignments and examinations. Formative assessments will also be included, as well as self- and peer-assessment and a research project.
Entry Requirements
- A UK Bachelors degree with honours at 2:2 or above or;
- A GPA of 2.75/4.0 or 3.4/5.0 from degree qualification
*Other qualifications and working experience will be assessed by the University on a case by case basis.
Language Proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (with none of the four components lower than 5.5) or equivalent
Remarks
- Applicants should be at least 20 years of age at the time of registration.
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete, or be credited with, at least 180 credits within the stipulated period of study as set by the University, either via module exemptions or completion of requisite modules.
Course Fees
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