International Business and Entrepreneurship MSc MSc

About the course

This course is for both recent graduates and those with work experience wishing to start their own business or develop enterprising skills for larger organisations.

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Key facts

UCAS course code:

Duration: One year full-time

Institution code: D26

Entry and admission criteria

You should hold a good honours degree or overseas equivalent, in any subject. Professional qualifications of equivalent standing will also be considered on an individual basis.

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required. English language tuition is available both before and during the course if required.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is delivered through a mix of formal lectures, more informal seminars, tutorials, workshops, discussions and e-learning packages. A number of modules use in-course situations to encourage deeper learning and develop on-the-job skills of future managers and entrepreneurs. Assessment is usually through a combination of individual and group work, presentations, elevator pitches, essays, reports and exams.

Course modules

Designed to produce master’s graduates who are conversant with international business and entrepreneurship, through both practical application and relevant leading-edge theory. You will study these core compulsory modules which are designed to underpin key business principles and develop knowledge and skills relevant to an entrepreneur within an international environment:

• Critical Perspectives in Global Management
• Accounting for Managers
• Organisational Context and Analysis
• International Strategic Management, Markets and Resources
• Research Methodology

The core entrepreneurship modules allow you to develop business ideas and convert them into business plans; develop networking and negotiating skills and unlock your entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial abilities.

• Creative Action in International Organisations
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

You will also choose one optional module which may include:

• Strategic and Financial Decision Making
• Managing e-Business in a Global Economy
• Managing Advertising and Communications
• Corporate Governance

The final stage of the course is the dissertation, a detailed piece of written research with an international business and entrepreneurship focus on a topic of your choice. The topics of the dissertation are chosen in line with your interests and preferences, but mainly look at application of management theory to small firms.

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Academic expertise

Our £35 million Hugh Aston Building offers state-of-the-art teaching and computer lab facilities.

Graduate careers

This innovative one year MSc will help graduates wishing to start their own business develop entrepreneurial skills for large businesses or pursue a career in management or SME development within an international business environment. After completing the course you will be able to take on a management role in an international business setting and bring enterprising skills into the organisation.

Fees and funding

Home/EU Students: For 2012/13 entry the tuition fees for this course are £6,500.
Overseas Students: For 2012/13 entry the tuition fees for this course are £11,200
A range of scholarships and early payment discounts are also available for eligible students. For the latest information on UK funding, please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfunding and for international fee information please visit dmu.ac.uk/fees