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International Business at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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Course summary

This Master’s degree explores essential areas of international trade such as accounting and finance, brand communication and strategic management, all viewed through the lens of the growing global marketplace. In addition, you investigate how cultural nuances shape consumer behaviour and trade strategies. With its focus on real-world application and career-based personal development, you graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to thrive within the dynamic realm of international business. Facilities and specialist equipment

  • Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace
  • Access to learning resources from Harvard Business Publishing, providing immersive simulations in advanced areas
  • Reuters trading room offering live ‘stock-market’ data for a realistic investment experience
  • Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites, designed to simulate a professional office environment
Your student experience Block delivery, year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications help you fit study around your other commitments. Our business and management courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community and course organisation. Study with a team of highly qualified academics, actively involved in cutting-edge consultancy and research. Solve real-life business problems with the University’s Research and Innovation Service (RIS), where you can assist businesses, from start-ups to established corporations, to up-skill and innovate. Our faculty’s on-going industry interaction shapes course delivery and ensures you keep up to date with the latest trends and developments. Engage in our Global Guest Speaker series, which draws in high-profile experts and business leaders from organisations such as TUI, the European Commission and the Association of Project Management (APM). Take part in field visits to subject-relevant sites and exhibitions. Benefit from a practice-led curriculum, that utilises case studies, projects and industry collaboration to prepare you to tackle real-world business challenges. Develop key vocational skills such as strategic and analytic thinking; effective communication; self-management; and leadership.

Modules

• Accounting And Finance (AAF044-6) Compulsory • Brand Communication And Reputation Management (MAR036-6) Compulsory • Business Dissertation (MAR042-6) Compulsory • Intercultural Business Competencies (MAR038-6) Compulsory • Performance Achievement Planning (BSS072-6) Compulsory • Strategic Management (BSS050-6) Compulsory Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.

Assessment method

A number of different assessment methods will contribute to your development and will enhance your employability. We consider it essential that comprehensive feedback is provided in due time so it is integrated in your learning process. When group work is required, the marks given will be individual following the University of Bedfordshire's regulatory scheme. In some cases, different kinds of assessment may be used in combination, making sure however that there are no hidden tasks. The intensive character of this Course's delivery as it is outlined in its Teaching and Learning philosophy is consistent with the needs of todays world for graduates who accumulate knowledge fast and are able to express the outcome of this process in a way that is meaningful and comprehensive. After Induction, a week of intensive direct contact time followed by your own contribution through individual learning, which will take you to your first assessment point. At the end of your six-week block, your final assessment will be due. The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship, and a true measure of your own ability and understanding. This will be a demanding but very rewarding experience. The overall underpinning assessment strategy on this course tests the intended learning outcomes through exposing students to a range of assessment types. The aim is to develop both knowledge and skills to support students' entry to employment as confident managers .The units on this course therefore use varied combination of types of assessments for both formative and summative purposes to enrich the learning experience. The range of assessments used for this course includes:

  • Written Examination or Class Test: Questions in these exams always promote critical thinking and help you gradually develop your ability to apply, analyse, synthesize and evaluate.
  • Individual Written Report or Essays: Your knowledge and skills are developed when you undertake the task of writing an individual report and the whole process contributes to your improvement when it comes to conducting postgraduate level research and developing your enterprise. The ability to perform literature informed research, to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyse and evaluate the relevant concepts is being assessed.
  • Case Study Examination: You will apply your knowledge in the context of a specific case Oral Presentation: A number of transferable skills will be developed including the ability to present your findings in a professional, clear and concise manner.
- Reflective Report: Evaluating your own contribution to a team is essential in the context of this course but in the workplace as well - Dissertation / Professional Practice / Live Project: Regardless of which masters capstone experience you opt for, you will have to produce an individual, independent piece of work. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation, review the relevant literature, and develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem, proceed with the analysis, discuss your findings and make recommendations. It is the capstone of this course and builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in all Units. It will be one of the most challenging but yet enjoyable and rewarding experiences you will encounter.


Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.


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

For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Sponsorship information

For information on postgraduate funding, please visit: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/postgraduatestudy/postgraduate-fees-and-funding

International Business at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS