MSc Marketing and International Management

Full-time 12 months This Masters programme is designed for graduates with a first degree in any subject who are looking to develop their knowledge and abilities in these fields and to pursue a successful career in business. Marketing strategy underpins competitive advantage for most organisations, regardless of their size or the sector in which they operate. You will develop your knowledge of key theories, models and frameworks alongside an understanding of current and emerging business and marketing practices used by leading organisations worldwide. We welcome regular guest speakers from a wide range of business organisations to share their invaluable expertise and personal experiences. This real-world interaction forms a distinctive and highly rewarding part of the programme. A strong focus on student participation means you gain a real understanding of the strategies, challenges and opportunities facing business and marketing managers on an international scale. Student projects further allow you to apply your knowledge and abilities to real-world situations. Core modules Business to Business Marketing Contemporary Management Practice Ethics in International Management Financial Management Global Marketing Management International Strategic Management Marketing and International Management Business Project Market Research or Marketing and Consumer Society Principles of Marketing Study and Research Skills Your career This programme will prepare you to work internationally in a trainee management role spanning all areas of business, but specifically in marketing. Example graduate destinations include specialist marketing agencies and consultancies and large multinational organisations.

MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies

Duration Full-time 12 months Programme Content This Masters explores banking and finance in an international context, with an emphasis on emerging economies. You will develop a critical understanding of both the theories and empirical research that are key to understanding financial markets, assets and institutions and how they apply to countries in Eastern Europe and Asia. In addition, you will learn to to apply this knowledge within an institutional framework. Thiscourse is designed for graduates seeking a career in commercial and investment banks, financial development corporations, multilateral and bilateral development agencies and non-governmental organisations that work with transitional and emerging markets.

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Microeconomic Policy Macroeconomic Policy Research Methodology Quantitative Research Methods Financial Development in Emerging Economies Banking in Transition Economies Economic Development in Emerging Markets Emerging Economies and Policy Interdisciplinary seminar on recent developments in Euro-Asia Either Applied Research Project or Dissertation

Optional modules You will also select up to 20 credits of optional modules, spanning areas including international managemnt and business culture, development, issues in globalisation and international business, small business economics and strategy.

MSc Banking and Financial Systems in the Global Economy

Duration Full-time 12 months Programme Content This Masters course provides you with an understanding of the various components of, and financial services provided by, those institutions, assets and markets which constitute the global financial system. You will explore key issues in a global context and develop a detailed understanding of the economic foundations of banking and financial markets. In addition, you will learn how to apply the theories related to financial systems to real world situations. This course will prepare you for a wide range of roles within public and private sector organisations worldwide. Particularly roles in both the traditional banking and investment banking sectors but also in government agencies, central banks and international financial NGOs. Core modules

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Microeconomic Policy Macroeconomic Policy Research Methodology Quantitative Research Methods Microeconomics of Banking Economics of Financial Markets Economics of Financial Regulation International Money and Finance Banking & the Macroeconomy Either Applied Research Project or Dissertation

Optional modules You will also select up to 20 credits of optional modules, spanning areas including international management and business culture, development, issues in globalisation and international business, small business economics and strategy.

MSc Business Information Management

Full-time 12 months Part-time 36 months Entry date October and January The programme aims to provide students with a skill set that allows them to bridge the two disciplines of business and information management. Many businesses recognise that information glues various parts of organisations and operations together, and that an effective management and use of information is essential to give them a competitive edge. In this programme, students will develop an understanding of information management and the role of information systems in business applications and processes. At the same time, they will acquire essential and transferrable skills in business communications. Graduates are well equipped to become competent information specialists, consultants or managers in the fields of business and management, information systems, business intelligence and knowledge management. This programme is suitable for those who wish to pursue further careers as business or systems analysts. Programme content A student is required to complete six taught modules, comprising four mandatory and two optional modules, followed by a dissertation project. The mandatory modules cover the theory and practice of informatics, business domain and requirements analysis, organisational design, information management, and research methods. Optional modules include IT project management, business intelligence and data mining, business communication and negotiation, and enterprise resource planning systems. The dissertation is normally relevant to a practical problem in business and management. The programme is delivered in a flexible and modular framework and built with three exit points: a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) and an MSc.

MA Business and Management in Emerging Markets

Duration Full-time 12 months This Masters provides you with an opportunity to engage with the particular problems encountered in political systems, economies and business organisations in transitional countries. Utilising both emerging theories and empirical research, you will examine the key issues in an international context, with a focus on emerging markets. You will develop a practical understanding of the application of this knowledge within an organisational framework. This course will prepare you for roles in emerging economies contexts, such as corporate manager, policymaker and consultant, where it is useful to understand the key economic principles that underlie the business environment and corporate decision-making. Core modules

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Microeconomic Policy Research Methodology Quantitative Research Methods Economic Development in Emerging Markets Business and Management in Asia/Pacific Region Business and Management in Emerging Markets Interdisciplinary seminar on recent developments in Euro-Asia Either Applied Research Project or Dissertation.

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Optional modules You will select up to 30 credits of optional modules, spanning areas including international management and business culture, development, issues in globalisation and international business, small business economics and strategy.