International Business Economics
MSc
Intermediate award(s): PG Dip, PG CertCourse overview
This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of economics to a level that is beyond the scope of many postgraduate courses - with the aim of enhancing your career as either a professional business economist or within general business management. In an increasingly globalised economy, the explicitly international element should also prove particularly attractive to potential employers.A number of study trips to key financial institutions contribute a practical element to the course. You will have the opportunity to visit the London Metal Exchange, HM Treasury, Lloyd's of London and the Bank of England. These tours will help to strengthen your understanding of the workings of organisations that operate in the international arena, and provide a more practical and dynamic element to the course.
Crucially, this course also provides an opportunity to liaise with researchers and practitioners within the field of business and economics - helping to ensure that the course maintains a focus that is relevant to the requirements of the industry.
Additional course information
The teaching is delivered by means of lectures and tutorials. The course team organises various study visits to a number of financial institutions including the London Metal Exchange, HM Treasury, Lloyd's of London and the Bank of England. These tours strengthen understanding of the workings of the organisations which operate in the international arena and provide a more practical and dynamic element to the course.Core modules: Certificate
International Business Environment and Strategy
This module provides a broad based introduction to the environment in which the international business must operate, focusing on economic, legal, political, socio-cultural, ethical, ecological and technological factors influencing the decision making of the business or organisation.
International Management Decision Making
This module focuses on international management decision-making. It provides some of the conceptual and theoretical skills which prospective managers need in order to understand the competitive environment in which their business operates.
Research Methods for Managers in an International Context
This module provides course participants with the appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities they will need to effectively carry out a piece of small scale business/management research.
Core Modules: Diploma
Economics of Global Trade
This module will give students an understanding of modern international trade flows and trade policies, and allow them to appreciate and participate in the debates and discussions that constantly rage in this area.
International Macro Policy
The module seeks to develop an understanding of the context and constraints facing macroeconomic policy makers in the UK, US and Japan.
Core modules: MSc
Major Project
This module supports students in the preparation and submission of a masters stage project, dissertation.
Assessment
Knowledge, understanding and key skills are assessed either through a written assignment or portfolio, a presentation, an examination or any combination of these. These assessments can be completed either as part of a group or on an individual basis.Special features
This programme provides an opportunity for students to liaise with researchers and practitioners within the field of business and economics. Students are invited to share their experiences and culture with other Masters students in an informal, supportive environment.Associated careers
Students with an economics and business finance background can consider a career in many countries with a variety of business disciplines, eg economics, business analysis and consultancy.| Entry requirements: | Candidates will normally be expected to hold a degree in a relevant discipline. Usually this will be at a minimum of lower second-class honours. Holders of other awards, including those from non-UK universities, will be considered on the equivalence of their qualifications. Those candidates for whom English is not a first language will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Requests for admission via APEL will be managed via usual University procedures. We welcome applications from International and EU Candidates. |
How to apply
Faculty
Ashcroft International Business SchoolLocation
- Cambridge
Duration
2 yearsTeaching times
Stage 12 days on Mon, Tues or Wed (depends on module choice) 9.00-1.00pm
Stage 2
Tues and Wed 9.00-5.00pm
Teaching times for guidance only and subject to change.
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