Program Overview

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The Extended MSc International Business with Human Resource Management with Advanced Practice integrates the Graduate Certificate programme to allow entry for students with equivalent to a standard degree (third class, pass or ordinary) onto the MSc International Business with Human Resource Management (HRM) with Advanced Practice which incorporates a compulsory work internship or an applied consulting project.

The Graduate Certificate is a preparatory course that will provide students with a solid foundation in the skills needed for progression onto the MSc International Business with HRM stage.

Students, who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate stage with a minimum overall average mark of 50%, will be in a position to progress directly to the MSc International Business with HRM stage.

Successful completion of the eight taught modules of the MSc International Business with HRM will allow you to acquire mastery of both the macro and micro contexts of international business with a keener focus on a human resource management context.

Your final piece of work, either the Dissertation or Research Project, offers you the opportunity to investigate an area of human resource management relevant to international business. The Masters’ Dissertation option provides the opportunity to conceive, design and satisfactorily implement a substantial research project within the broad subject area of international business and HRM. The Applied Research Project option enables students to apply the theoretical concepts encountered on the MSc International Business with HRM programme and the practical experience gained from the Advanced Practice stage to a contemporary management issue.

Advanced Practice

The compulsory Advanced Practice element of this programme takes place after the taught modules at the Masters’ stage

undertake a 15-week long internship, or applied consulting project, working with a real organisation on a live business problem

gain experience of the workplace environment and/or practical experience of the “real-world” issues faced by those currently engaged in international business

put learning into practice and hence, enhance your employability

gain enhanced knowledge of the workplace which will facilitate the completion of your Dissertation or the Applied Research Project.

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

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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
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

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Teaching methods

You will be taught using a wide variety of teaching methods across the modules including lectures and seminars. Typically, you will have

12-14 hours of contact time per week

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In addition to your time in class, you will also be expected to engage in approximately

38 hours of self-study time per week.

You will have

access to Blackboard

, our online learning environment, where you can access module resources and reading lists that will assist your preparation for classes and self-study.

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Assessment

Each module is assessed by coursework only (may include class tests).

Response to Covid-19:

Our focus is on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students. More information about our

response to Covid-19 and FAQs are available here

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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.

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Careers and postgraduate opportunities

Student and employer needs are reflected in the development of this programme and evidenced in the career destinations and further development of our graduates. The nature of the provision is such that it equips individuals for employment in a wide range of international roles within the public and private sectors and a number of graduates are successful in gaining promotion in their chosen fields or alter their career paths on successful completion of the MSc International Business with HRM. Students taking this course would have particular insight on managing and leading teams as well as applying HRM theories and concepts in an international context.

A number of graduates from the MSc International Business programme have progressed to undertake doctoral studies.

Related reading

International Business reading:

Choosing to Study MSc International Business

Modern Careers for Modern Students

Study Business at our London and Birmingham Branch Campuses

Masters study:

Studying a Masters Degree In London

Postgraduate Loans: Changes for UK and EU Students Studying in the UK

Advanced Practice study:

Introducing Masters with Advanced Practice