MSc Global Corporations and Policy

Program Overview

The MSc Global Corporations and Policy (Online) program at SOAS University of London provides a comprehensive understanding of the role and dynamics of multinational corporations in the global economy and international affairs. This multi-disciplinary program offers a flexible online format, allowing students to integrate studies into their working life. Graduates develop in-depth knowledge and transferable skills in policy analysis, project management, and strategic communication, preparing them for careers in the public, corporate, or non-profit sectors.

Program Outline

MSc Global Corporations and Policy (Online) at SOAS University of London

Degree Overview:

Key Program Objectives:

• Develop a deep understanding of the development and activities of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and their regulation from economic and legal perspectives.
• Acquire knowledge of economic, legal, and public policy approaches to researching MNE organization, impact, and regulation in the global economy.
• Hone critical analysis and design solutions to regulatory and public policy challenges related to MNE activities across the globe.
• Cultivate practical skills in policy analysis, project management, advocacy, negotiation, and strategic communication.

Program Highlights:

• Designed for professionals seeking careers in the public, corporate, or non-profit sectors related to the political and economic management and regulation of multinational corporations.
• Flexible online format allows students to integrate studies into their working life without a career break.
• Multi-disciplinary faculty with expertise in international politics, law, economics, area studies, and languages.
• Opportunity to gain a dual master's degree with Johns Hopkins SAIS.

Outline:

Structure:

• 1 core module (30 credits)
• 3 elective modules (30 credits each)
• 4 research mini-modules (Dissertation element)
• 1 dissertation (60 credits)

Core Module:

• Multinational Enterprises in a Globalising World

Elective Modules (examples):

• Cultural Diplomacy
• Diplomatic Systems
• Finance Sustainability and Climate Change
• Foundations of International Law
• Global Citizenship and Advocacy
• Global Challenges: Science Diplomacy
• Global Economic Policy Debates and Analysis
• Global Energy and Climate Change
• Global International Organisations: United Nations in the World
• Human and Critical Security Studies
• International Economics
• Sport and Diplomacy
• Strategic Studies
• Trade Diplomacy

Dissertation:

• Research training integrated throughout the program.
• 15,000-word dissertation on a chosen topic.

Assessment:

• Each module assessed by five written online assessments ("e-tivities") comprising 30% of the final mark.
• Remaining 70% of the mark comes from a 5,000-word essay.
• Research proposal (1,500 words) accounts for 15% of the dissertation module mark.

Teaching:

• 100% online delivery through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
• Access to learning materials and course resources anytime.
• Dedicated Associate Tutor for each module.
• Two study sessions per year: 16-week subject modules followed by 8-week research mini-modules.

Careers:

• Graduates develop an in-depth understanding of international affairs, contemporary diplomatic practice, and policy-making.
• Transferable skills acquired include critical analysis, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication.
• Recent graduates have been hired by organizations such as:
• Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Ernst & Young
• European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights
• Government of India
• International Rescue Committee
• Medical Aid for Palestinians
• NHS
• The Commonwealth
• UK National Commission for UNESCO
• UNHCR
• United Nations
• World Food Programme
• Pay as you learn option available.
• Dual masters degree with Johns Hopkins SAIS possible.