Course summary
In recent years interest in the relationship between international business and (especially international) development has increased. This new degree offers a framework for exploring the changing relationship between states and markets, politics of development, foreign direct investment, international institutions of global political-economic governance, global working lives, economic restructuring, migrant labour, multinational companies, work, geo-politics, industrialization and development.
Modules
Structure The programme is made up of 180 credits. For full details on our modules please go to the online module directory. Core module: Dissertation of 15,000 words (60 credits) Compulsory modules: Re-theorising Development Futures (30 credits) Research Design and Methods (15 credits) World Economy and Development (15 credits) Option modules (15 credits each): Economics of Development Global Governance and International Organisations Global Supply Chain Management Global Working Lives International Business Strategy Migration and Mobilities Multinationals and Global Business New Product Development & Business Ecosystems Organisational Behaviour Social and Political Marketing Strategic Management Graduate Professional and Academic Skills (non-credit bearing)
Assessment method
Learning and teaching As a student at Queen Mary, you will play an active part in your acquisition of skills and knowledge. Teaching is by a mixture of formal lectures and small group seminars. The seminars are designed to generate informed discussion around set topics, and may involve student presentations, group exercises and role-plays as well as open discussion. We take pride in the close and friendly working relationship we have with our students. You are assigned an Academic Adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your time at Queen Mary. Independent study For every hour spent in formal classes you will be expected to complete further hours of independent study. Your individual study time could be spent preparing for, or following up on formal study sessions; reading; producing written work and completing projects. The direction of your individual study will be guided by the formal study sessions you attend, along with your reading lists and assignments. However, we expect you to demonstrate an active role in your own learning by reading widely and expanding your own knowledge, understanding and critical ability. Independent study will foster in you the ability to identify your own learning requirements and determine which areas you need to focus on to become proficient in your subject area. This is an important transferable skill and will help to prepare you for the transition to working life. Assessment Assessment on each of the modules is through a variety of coursework assignments ranging from extended essays to reviews. Dissertation You will also complete a 15,000-word dissertation (equivalent to 60 credits) on a topic of your choice relating to the programme. You will be assigned an academic supervisor from the School of Geography who will provide guidance and advice on your dissertation research. You will meet your supervisor at least six times from January through to June in order to ensure that work is on track for completion.
Entry requirements
An upper second class honours degree or higher in a relevant subject from a UK university (or an equivalent international qualification), together with one supportive academic reference is usually required. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account and non-academic references can be considered in specific circumstances. Candidates are expected to have good English language ability and to meet our minimum English Language requirements: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/. If you do not meet language or scholarly requirements it might be possible for you to undertake foundation or pre-sessional programmes that will prepare you for the masters programme. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office on +44 (0)20 7882 5533 or email [email protected]. It is not necessary to have a first degree in geography and we welcome applicants from different backgrounds in the arts, humanities and social sciences. For detailed country-specific entry requirements please visit the international section of our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/international-students/.
English language requirements
All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Students enrolling on a postgraduate degree programme are charged tuition fees each year by Queen Mary. The rate you will be charged depends on whether you are assessed as a Home/EU or Overseas student.
You can find tuition fees for each course on the course finder pages on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/
Further details about postgraduate taught tuition fees can also be found on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/
Provider information
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