Program Overview

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Key Information

Start Date

September

Duration

2-years (Max. 3-years)

Start of Programme

October / January / April / June

Attendance Mode

Online learning (part-time)

Location

Distance Learning

Fees

• MSc: £10,920
• Single module: £1,820

Course Code

OLTF0018

Entry Requirements

• Recognised UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, in a social science discipline
• Qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits
• Previous education and experience, equivalent to a degree-level qualification, which includes suitable preliminary training
• All international applicants must be able to show that their English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete their course at SOAS

Course Overview

Our MSc International Business Administration programme provides you with an in-depth understanding of the fast-paced world of international business. The programme helps you gain high quality management skills, along with the specialist regional knowledge needed to succeed in business. On the programme, you will study the interplay between the global and local factors that influence management decisions in business.

Structure

You will study six modules: two core modules and four elective modules selected from the list below.

Core Modules

• Managing the Transnational Corporation - 30 credits
• International Business Strategy - 30 credits

Guided Options

• Human Resource Management and Development - 30 credits
• Corporate Finance - 30 credits
• Risk Management: Principles and Applications - 30 credits
• Finance in the Global Market - 30 credits
• Corporate Governance - 30 credits
• Research Methods - 30 credits
• Dissertation - 30 credits
• Introduction to Valuation - 30 credits
• Banking Strategy - 30 credits
• Project Appraisal - 30 credits
• Financial Reporting - 30 credits

Teaching and Learning

The MSc International Business Administration is made up of six modules. Each module lasts for 10 weeks. You can only take one module at a time, but each module is typically available in at least two of year's study sessions. This gives you the flexibility to how your studies throughout the year, allowing you to fit your studies around your professional, family and personal commitments.

Online Academic Tutor

You will be individually assigned an online academic tutor for the duration of each module with whom you can discuss academic queries at regular intervals during the study session. You will also have a named administrator providing you with help and advice throughout your studies.

Virtual Learning Environment

To make your experience as a online learning student more complete and rewarding, you will have access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which is a web-based learning environment. Via the VLE, you can communicate with your assigned academic tutor, administrators and other students on the module using discussion forums.

Exams

For each module, you will sit a 3-hour examination, held on a specified date in September/October, and complete two assignments during the module study session. Assignments are submitted and feedback given online. Examinations and assignments are weighted 70:30.

Fees and Funding

• MSc: £10,920
• Single module: £1,820

Fees are inclusive of all required resources. Whilst we incorporate all of the costs into your module fees, depending on your country of residence, you may incur local costs such as: fees paid to local examination centres for sitting your examinations.

Fees may increase each year, therefore may be higher in subsequent years of study.

Pay as You Learn

Our online learning programmes can be paid in full at the time of enrolment or on a pay as you learn basis. Pay as you learn means you only pay for the module you are enrolling on.

Postgraduate Loans

If you have been a resident in England for 3 years you may be eligible.

Employment

As a graduate of MSc International Business Administration you will be well prepared for senior positions in:

• Corporations
• Banks
• Financial services companies
• Business consultancies
• Regulatory authorities
• International organisations

Recent graduates have been hired by:

• Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
• Citi
• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• Euro Monitor International
• Financial Times
• HM Treasury
• Huaxia Bank, China
• International Rescue Committee
• Investec
• JP Morgan, Chase & Co
• KPMG
• Nomura
• Oxfam
• Publicis Media
• Santander
• UBS
• University of Oxford
• Western Securities Co. Ltd
• White & Case LLP
• World Food Programme

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