Program Overview

MSc Intercultural Business Communication

Overview

Develop an in-depth understanding of Culture and Communication in an international business context.

Mode of Study:

Full-time

Duration:

1 years

Start date:

Sep

Course details

You’ll critically examine issues related to cross-cultural business behaviour, cultural dimensions, the key role of language, critical cultural awareness, and training for intercultural competence.

Modules

• Advertising as Cultural Discourse (IBC11104)
• Business Skills for Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (TSM11121)
• Case Studies in International Tourism (TSM11105)
• Developing Intercultural Competence in the Workplace (IBC11102)
• Global Marketing (MKT11104)
• Intercultural Business Communication (IBC11101)
• Marketing Communications (MKT11101)
• Organisational Change and Management (HRM11118)
• Principles and Practice of Marketing (MKT11108)
• Research Methods (SOE11131)
• Research Skills (TBS11109)
• Skills for Success (TBS11108)
• Understanding Language in the Global Workplace (IBC11103)

Entry requirements

• Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above
• Relevant work experience may be considered for entry

English language

• If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test
• Minimum English language requirements will apply

International students

• We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications
• Entry requirements by country

Admissions policies

• We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study
• Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures

Fees & funding

• Tuition fees for 2024/25:
  • Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £8,715
  • Overseas and EU: £18,800
• The University offers a 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni

Careers

• The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is a vital skill
• This course provides a strong understanding of intercultural business communication
• Career opportunities:
  • International Customer Relations Manager
  • Managing international accounts
  • Coordinating international teams
  • Global market research
  • Developing cross-border relationships

Disclaimer

• Study modules mentioned above are indicative only
• Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study
• Full information is available in our disclaimer.