Academic City, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
AED 78,750 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission
** all tuition fees inclusive of VAT
Key Summary
Introduction
Overview
Our MSc International Business Management with Finance programme is aimed at graduates who have little or no business or management background in their first degree and who wish to gain a broad-based business qualification to enhance their future career prospects. It is also aimed at those looking to develop business management knowledge and skills to allow them to change or further their careers.
Admissions
Curriculum
International Business Management Pathways
Our MSc International Business Management with Finance is one of three specialist pathways we offer in International Business Management. The programmes cover key issues in international business management including the international business environment as well as the importance of strategy, finance, marketing, and organisational behaviour. You then focus on developing specific knowledge and skills in your chosen pathway subject in preparation for a career in that area.
The international focus of the programme attracts students from all around the world, giving a rich learning environment where international experience and practice is shared.
Students also have the opportunity to take part in team-building, leadership and networking events during the first few weeks of the programme.
Programme duration (September start)
- Full-time: 12 months
- Part-time: 24 months
Course content
International Business Context
Semester 1 (mandatory)
Explores the nature of a firm’s response to the challenges of internationalisation by examining the strategic basis, method and direction of international strategies. Examines both multi- and micro-nationals and utilises conventional strategic tools to study international strategies.
Competitive Strategy
Semester 1 (mandatory)
Examines how companies compete by developing and understanding the interactions and relationships between theoretical concepts; examining the individual components of strategic management models and considering how companies may achieve and sustain competitive advantage.
Financial Analysis
Semester 1 (mandatory)
Looks at how to analyse the financial performance of an organisation through the use of published financial information.
Business Economics
Semester 2 (mandatory)
Provides knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics and to be able to apply this knowledge and understanding in the analysis of a range of economic problems.
Research Philosophy and Practice
Semester 2 (mandatory)
Provides an understanding of the social science research process, as well as theory and approaches to research. Develops practical skills (i.e. quantitative and qualitative techniques) in data analysis to transform the raw data into information that guides marketing management valuations.
Finance
Semester 2 (mandatory)
To fully understand the role of corporate finance and the application of its techniques in the business organisation
Career Opportunities
Graduates have found employment in varied management and operational roles in:
- Accounting and Finance
- Marketing
- Operations and Programme Management