Program Overview

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Extended MSc International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice

Course Overview

Level of study: Pre-Masters
Tuition Fees: Fees and Finances
Entry requirements: A third class, pass or ordinary degree, or equivalent
English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent
Mode of study: Full-time
Duration: 24 months
Assessment method: Coursework (may include class tests)
Student finance: Available
Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester
Start dates: January, May, September
Application deadline: Next application deadline

About this course

Become an expert in the macro and micro contexts of international business, developing highly employable skills such as management, leadership, business development and more. With a report showing that the Human Resources Provision industry in the UK has grown 2.1% per year on average between 2018 and 2023 (IBIS World, 2023), now is the time to pursue the career of your dreams.

With this programme, you will learn about international business and human resources and how to put theory into practice for the best possible outcomes. You will develop all the crucial skills needed to succeed.

• Learn from expert lecturers with practical business-related experience
• Develop skills in financial theory, decision-making and strategy development
• Boost your employability by exploring global marketing, entrepreneurship and international human resources management
• Choose between a Dissertation or Applied Research Project option
• Make the most of technology through Blackboard, our online learning environment, allowing you to access module materials and reading lists

Extended route and Advanced Practice

The Extended MSc International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice integrates the Graduate Certificate programme with our standard MSc International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice programme, allowing you entry with qualifications equivalent to a standard degree (third class, pass or ordinary).

With the Advanced Practice option, after completing your postgraduate modules, you will undertake a 15-week long internship, or applied consulting project, working with a real organisation on a live business problem.

• Build a solid foundation in the skills needed for postgraduate studies
• Progress straight into the MSc International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice after passing the Graduate Certificate stage with a minimum pass mark of 50% in each module
• Gain experience of a workplace environment and ‘real world’ issues
• Get career-ready by putting your learning into practice

Please note if you undertake an internship this may be paid or unpaid.

Course Duration

On successful completion of each stage of this programme of study, the duration will be 24 months, according to the following specific intake schedule:

| Sept-Jan | Jan-May | May-Sept | Sept-Jan | Jan-May | May-Sept | Sept-Jan | Jan-May
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Sept Start | Year 1 – Semester 1 Graduate Certificate stage | Year 1 – Semester 2 Masters stage | Year 2- Semester 3 Masters stage | Year 2 – Autumn break | Year 2 – Semester 4 Advanced Practice stage | Year 2 – Semester 5 Masters stage | |
Jan Start | | Year 1 – Semester 1 Graduate Certificate stage | Year 1 – Semester 2 Masters stage | Year 2- Semester 3 Masters stage | Year 2 – Spring break | Year 2 – Semester 4 Advanced Practice stage | Year 2 – Semester 5 Masters stage |
May Start | | | Year 1 – Semester 1 Graduate Certificate stage | Year 1 – Semester 2 Masters stage | Year 2- Semester 3 Masters stage | Year 2 – Summer break | Year 2 – Semester 4 Advanced Practice stage | Year 2 – Semester 5 Masters stage

Progressing on to MSc International Business

The pass mark for the Graduate Certificate modules is 40% in each module. Upon successfully completing the Graduate Certificate with an overall minimum average mark of 50% across all modules studied and passed, you will be guaranteed progression onto the MSc International Business.

Teaching and Assessment

• Lectures and seminars: 12-14 hours per week
• Independent study: 38 hours per week
• Assessment: Coursework (may include in-class tests)

Careers and postgraduate opportunities

Businesses are increasingly conducted on a global scale, making this future-focused course ideal if you wish to progress in a business or HRM career and achieve your ambitions.

• Leadership
• Sales
• Problem-solving
• Project Management
• Planning
• Marketing

Competitive job roles this programme might open up for you:

• Business Development Manager
• Project Manager
• Human Resources Officer
• Marketing Director
• Business Analyst
• Account Manager
• Sales Manager
• Management Consultant
• Marketing Executive

Modules

All modules are core and 15 credits unless specified.

Graduate Certificate

• Research for Business
• Academic Skills for Business
• Entrepreneurial Business

MSc International Business with Human Resource Management

• Level 7 MSc Workshop (0 credits)
• Global Business in Context
• International Finance
• Global Marketing & Sales Development
• Managing and Leading People in International Organisations
• International HRM
• Global Strategy Development & Implementation
• International Business Research Skills
• International Entrepreneurship

For students undertaking an internship

• Internship & Professional Development Project (60 credits)

For students not doing an internship

• Applied Consulting Project (60 credits)

And one of the following modules

• Dissertation (60 credits)
• Applied Research Project (60 credits)

Academic requirements

• A third class or pass in a bachelors degree in any discipline, or equivalent; or
• A pass in a non-honours degree with any classification in any discipline, or equivalent; or
• 3-year Diploma (DAZhuan) or equivalent (China only)

For country-specific entry requirements, please visit the entry requirements page

If you are unsure whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements, please contact us and one of our team will contact you to discuss your options.

English language requirements

Applicants must satisfy our general entry requirements as well as meeting specific requirements.

• You will need to provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade 4 – previously grade C – or equivalent).

The general entry requirements are any of the following:

• IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent
• HKDSE English Language – Grade 4 overall with no less than 3 in any of the 4 sub-skills
• Indian Standard XII English – Minimum of 70% (in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate in Secondary Education (ICSE) only)
• WAEC – C6

Tuition fees for 2024/25

• UK/Home: £11,600
• International students:
  • London: £24,550
  • Birmingham: £22,700
  • Manchester: £22,700

Tuition fees for 2025/26

• UK/Home: £11,600
• International students:
  • London: £25,050
  • Birmingham: £23,200
  • Manchester: £23,200

Included in your tuition fees

• Academic Support, including the Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) Team
• Careers and Employability Service
• Class hours (lectures, seminars and tutorials)
• Facilities (computers, on-campus wi-fi, printers, vending machines)
• Library resources, including a large online catalogue of books, journals and more
• Online resources
• Social spaces (quiet study spaces, multi-faith rooms and spaces to socialise)
• Student Support (Welfare Team, Finance Team and more)
• Students Activities Association (SAA) who organise events, trips and societies

Tuition fees do not cover the cost of subject books, stationery, printing and photocopying costs, accommodation, living expenses, travel, hobbies, sports or any other extracurricular activities.

Please note: UK/Home students financing their studies through a postgraduate loan are required to pay a deposit. This deposit will be deducted from the total tuition fee.

Alumni progressing directly from one of our undergraduate programmes are eligible for a reduced deposit rate. Deposits cannot be paid using student finance.

Scholarships and discounts

For self-funding students, we offer a range of scholarships and early payment fee discounts, you can find out more here.