Course summary
Explore the changing relationship between states and markets. In recent years, interest in the relationship between international business and global development has increased. On this programme exploring business and global development, you will study the politics of development, foreign direct investment and international institutions of global political-economic governance.
- A joint programme, taught in partnership with the School of Business and Management
- Gain an advanced theoretical grounding in the core aspects of business and international development, considering its history and politics and its growing internationalisation
- Gain insight into global working lives, economic restructuring, migrant labour, multinational companies, work, geo-politics, industrialisation and international development
- Enhance your practical skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation through an independent research project with the expert supervision of a specialist in your field
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.
How to apply
International applicants
Please see: www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students
Entry requirements
Degree requirements A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject. For international qualifications, please refer to our website for specific entry requirements. Other routes Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences. Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MA Development and International Business.
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
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
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 by clicking the apply link, or navigate here: 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/
Sponsorship information
To learn more about funding and scholarships, please visit our funding a masters webpage at: www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/funding_masters/
Provider information
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