MSc International Business and Enterprise
The MSc International Business and Enterprise course bring together the internationalization of business and the importance of enterprise to examine the theory and practice of international business. You will also develop your enterprise skills and understanding of entrepreneurship within a global environment.
Through a diverse range of modules, you will be exposed to all areas of business. You will explore the effects of culture and climate, and develop an understanding of the market environment that will aid the creation of business ventures. You will examine local-global interactions in a range of areas, including the local embedding of multinational corporations and global supply chains. You will also study the nature of the global environment, the complex and unpredictable variables that exist and how these can be analyzed
What you will study
You will study 180 credits from the modules listed below:
Modules:
- Economics, Markets, and Decision Making in International Contexts
Develop the ability to solve problems that relate to management decision-making in the context of changing economic and market conditions. - Innovation Management
Gain an understanding of the theory and practice of managing innovation in organizations. You will learn about the frameworks used by organizations to manage innovation and sources of innovation inside and outside the organization. - Globalization of Logistics and Supply Chain
Delve into the activities of global and international logistics and supply networks – identifying trends and key drivers for the globalization of industry and its impact on the development and management of the logistics and supply chain. - Research Methods
Conduct a proper scientific investigation and present it in a written format. This will develop your understanding and research skills in a management and/or professional development context. - Issues in International Management
Gain a critical awareness of the complex interrelationships between developing issues in international and transnational management. - Entrepreneur in a Global Environment
You will be introduced to the various principles and structures of the current environment of global business and how it can be analyzed. You will also learn about how the internationalization of businesses can occur. - Dissertation project
Careers
Employability is at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to ensure that our students are innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial. Whether you are interested in working for a multinational corporation, a small business or even starting your own company, this course will give you the knowledge and skills for a successful career. The focus on cultural fluency will help you feel comfortable when working in different cultural environments.
This challenging and dynamic course is designed for those looking to take their career to the next level. It will help you develop the knowledge and skills to be a successful strategic business leader and equip you with an insight into the business practices you will need for a future in an ever-changing global environment.
Developed in close consultation with a range of employers who have contributed significantly to making our graduates more effective in the workplace.
The University is also host to a vibrant, multicultural environment that provides an excellent opportunity for you to gain an international perspective to business, and different cultures and practices.
Our Careers and Employability Service
As a USW student, you will have access to advise from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate.
This includes one-to-one appointments from faculty based Career Advisers, in person, over the phone, or even on Skype and through email via the "Ask a Question" service. We also have extensive online resources for help with considering your career options and presenting yourself well to employers. Resources include psychometric tests, career assessments, a CV builder, interview simulator, and application help. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.
Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability program called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship
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