International Business and Politics MSc

Program Overview

The International Business and Politics MSc at Queen Mary University of London is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program that explores the interplay between international business and political economy. It offers a comprehensive understanding of globalization, global business operations, and the role of various global actors. Graduates are equipped for careers in diverse sectors, including business analysis, consulting, international development, and public policy.

Program Outline

International Business and Politics MSc

Degree Overview

The International Business and Politics MSc is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program that aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between international business and political economy. It analyzes contemporary manifestations of globalization, including neo-liberalism, US hegemony, capital flows, global commodity chains, state-market relations, and the patterns of global inequality. This program offers a unique perspective by drawing on various intellectual viewpoints, from neo-liberal and mainstream business studies approaches to more critical approaches, which engage with questions of power and resistance. Furthermore, the program examines the ways in which global business operates in relation to various global actors, including national and international institutions, individuals, businesses, and non-governmental organizations. Additionally, it emphasizes the study of specific areas, such as finance, supply chains, development, environmental challenges, technological changes, and labor and migration.

Outline

Students can choose between full-time and part-time options. The program consists of four compulsory taught modules, four elective modules, one dissertation (thesis), and skill-development training.

Compulsory Modules

• World Economy and Development
• Approaches to Political Economy
• Dissertation

Elective Modules (select four)

• International Relations of the Middle East
• Strategic Management
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Economics of Development
• Globalisation and the International Political Economy of Development
• International Business Strategy
• International Organisations

Assessment

Students are assessed through a combination of coursework, written examinations, group projects, and the final dissertation. Specific assessment methods vary across modules.

Teaching

The program employs diverse teaching approaches, incorporating lectures led by internationally recognized academics, group discussions, guest speaker sessions, individual tutorials, active seminars, field visits, and research training.

Careers

Graduates of this program are equipped for careers in various roles across diverse sectors, including public and private organizations, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions.

• Admission to the International Business and Politics MSc requires a 2:1 or above at the undergraduate level in Politics or a related discipline.
Some exceptions may apply for individuals with proven professional experience.
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency through internationally recognized tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic.

Home: £11,950 Overseas: £24,000 Overseas: £12,000 EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.