International Business

Program Overview

This CMI-accredited International Business program equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in global business management. Through a combination of compulsory and optional modules, students gain a strategic understanding of international organizations, cultures, and the impact on finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The program prepares graduates for senior executive and managerial roles in diverse international contexts.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

This program is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Students will graduate with a dual award of a Bangor University Masters and a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. The overall aim is to provide students with an international perspective on business and an understanding of the particular demands and restrictions of conducting and managing business globally. The program helps individuals develop:

• Advanced and specialized knowledge and skills
• Understanding of international organizations, their management, and the changing global environment
• A strategic overview of business and organizational issues
• Advanced theoretical knowledge of international business and management subjects
• Impact of different cultures on finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship

Outline:

January Intake:

Taught modules are undertaken from January to June and September to January, involving the study of 120 credits. The dissertation (or equivalent) is valued at 60 credits and undertaken from June to September.

September Intake:

Taught modules are undertaken from September to June, involving the study of 120 credits. The dissertation (or equivalent) is valued at 60 credits and undertaken from June to September.

Compulsory Modules:

• Marketing Strategy
• International Strategic Management
• Management Research
• Organisations and People
• Finance for Managers

Optional Modules (choose 3):

• Corporate Risk Management
• Contemporary Issues in Management
• Consumers in Global & Digital Context
• Management & Innovation of Gov & Non-Profit
• International Marketing Communication
• Global Brand Management

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods that emphasize written work such as essays and reports in addition to presentations, group projects, and case studies.

Teaching:

The program benefits from a diverse, experienced faculty within and beyond Bangor University. The faculty uses interactive teaching methods in workshops or seminars to encourage individual participation within a supportive learning community using group work and discussion. They also integrate real-world examples and case studies to enhance comprehension and critical thinking.

Careers:

This program aims to prepare individuals for various business management roles within international contexts by developing business skills, self-awareness, and personal development. Graduates can pursue opportunities in diverse sectors, including:

• Senior executive and managerial positions
• Entrepreneurship
• Corporate and organizational leadership in various international contexts

Other:

Modules for the current academic year are subject to change. Course content presented may be subject to further modifications.