Programme Specification for the 2019/0 academic year
MSc International Business
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc International Business | Programme code | PTS1SBESBE38 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MSc in International Business prepares you to discover your career in international business. The aim of the programme is to equip you with the key skill sets required to solve and implement international business strategy. As part of your learning journey you will attend specialist workshops taught by leading international academics on issues pertinent to international business, globalization and sustainability. You will draw from cross-disciplinary scholars in the fields of Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, Leadership, and Economics, where you will explore International Business Issues from a variety of stakeholder perspectives.
The programme is student focused, which means that you will be personally mentored during your time at the University of Exeter. In addition to core skill-based modules, you will have the opportunity to tailor your programme through a series of elective choices that enable you to customise your learning and programme experience. The culmination of the programme will offer a business plan experience where you will apply cross-disciplinary insights into a business plan project. This capstone business plan course will allow you to incorporate the learning you have gained throughout the year and incorporate it into a business plan analysis. The business plan experience will help you to build your own personal portfolio that you can showcase to potential employers. The University of Exeter provides an ideal setting for you to understand cross-cultural issues that will uniquely equip you to compete in today’s global marketplace.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
- To develop student competence in areas pertinent to globalisation, sustainability and international business.
- To train students as evidence-based problem solvers that analyse relevant data, opinions and market context, when making strategic decisions in international contexts.
- To provide insights into the inter-relationship that exists between political, legal, technological, socio-cultural, and economic factors with businesses competing in international environments.
- To stimulate and encourage in students to question strategic trade-offs in relation to developing a successful global business portfolio.
- To act as inclusive learners that can work effectively in cross-cultural environments.
- To develop leadership skills and a student’s awareness of their own inner strengths and values through a process of self-reflection.
- To provide opportunities for learning that is enriched by exposure to people of diverse cultural backgrounds and fields of study.
4. Programme Structure
The MSc International Business programme is a twelve-month programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of credits. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
Interim Awards
A Postgraduate Diploma is awarded when a student gains at least 120 credits, including at least 90 at Level M on a
designated programme.
A Postgraduate Certificate is awarded when a student gains at least 60 credits including at least 45 at Level M on a
designated programme.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/study/masters/modules/
This programme is available for study 12 months full-time over three terms and is University-based throughout this time. The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, leaving the third term and most of the summer to research, write and submit your International Business Plan assessment.
During the programme you will study modules (including the dissertation) totalling 180 credits. Please note that all options are available timetable permitting and may change.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEMM383 | Current Issues in International Business | 30 | No |
| BEMM384 | International Business Plan | 30 | No |
| BEMM116 | Principles of International Business | 15 | No |
| BEMM388 | People Management | 15 | No |
| BEAM045 | Accounting for International Managers | 15 | No |
| BEAM042 | International Financial Management | 15 | No |
| BEMM059 | International Human Resource Management OR | 15 | No |
| BEMM148 | Marketing Strategy | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEMM070 | Service Innovation and Marketing | 15 | No |
| BEMM108 | Entrepreneurship: New Venture Development | 15 | No |
| BEMM114 | Managing Operations | 15 | No |
| BEMM118 | Strategic Innovation Management | 15 | No |
| BEAM036 | Domestic and International Portfolio Management | 15 | No |
| BEAM052 | Corporate Governance and Finance | 15 | No |
| BEEM108 | International Trade and Regional Integration | 15 | No |
| BEMM069 | Marketing and New Product Innovation | 15 | No |
| BEMM128 | Brand Design | 15 | No |
| BEMM129 | Digital Business Models | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Gain a comprehension of theories and practices relevant to international business strategy. | BEMM383 Current Issues in International Business: The seminars are specifically designed to train students to look at global business problems from a variety of different perspectives that ultimately inform organisational decision-making and global strategy (ILOs 1-3). BEMM384 International Business Plan: This module will take a case study approach to understanding the challenges organisations face when competing in global environments and from multi-stakeholder perspectives (ILOs 1-3). BEMM388 People Management: Provides students with an understanding of behavioural theories in the context of global organisations and multi-stakeholder perspectives. BEMM116 International Business: This module focuses on how companies conduct business across borders and explores various economic systems, cultural differences in different economies, and discusses issues from around the world to give students a global awareness (ILOs 1-3). BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Provides students with an appreciation of the impact of an international context on accounting information and decisions (ILOs 1-3). | Subject-specific skills (ILOs 1-3) will be assessed through assignments, written examinations and a business plan project. BEM383 Current Issues in International Business: Self-Reflexive learning log and individual essay (ILOs 1-3). BEMM384 International Business Plan: Individually written business plan (ILOs 1-3). BEMM388: People Management: Individually assessed, written group project (ILOs 1-3). BEMM116 International Business: Presentation; Online Test; Case Study Assignment (ILOs 1-3). BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Examination and MCQ test (ILOs 1-3).
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Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. Develop insights into the types of approaches International Business practitioners use when solving issues surrounding economic, social, political, cultural and legal environments. | BEM383 Current Issues in International Business: Highlights speakers and topics in international business from cross disciplinary areas of research and business practice. A core objective of the model is a heightened sensitivity to ethical business practice (ILOs 4-7). BEMM384 International Business Plan: The Business Plan draws from practical case study data and requires environmental scanning and situational analysis in cross-cultural contexts with an aim to develop sustainable business practice (ILOs 4-7). BEMM388: People Management: The approach of this module is a practice-based approach to understanding the relationship between organisational behaviour and international business. This course highlights multi-stakeholder perspectives and sustainable organisational practice (ILOs 4-7). BEMM116 International Business: This module focuses on how companies conduct business across borders and explores various economic systems, cultural differences in different economies, and discusses issues from around the world to give students a global awareness and an understanding of sustainability (ILOs 4-7). BEAM045 Concepts and techniques are taught to reflect that it is the responsibility of all organisations to make ethical financial decisions and actions and to provide financial information so that stakeholders can make their own informed decisions (ILOs 4-7). | BEMM383 Current Issues in International Business: Self-Reflexive learning log and individual essay (ILOs 4-7). BEMM384 International Business Plan: Individually written business plan (ILOs 4-7). BEMM388: People Management: Individually assessed, written group project (ILOs 4-7). BEMM116 International Business: Presentation; Online Test; Case Study Assignment (ILOs 4-7). BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Examination and MCQ test (ILOs 4-7). |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
8. A Global Outlook: Our graduates are engaged and prepared for the demands of global business and society. | 8. A Global Outlook BEM383 Current Issues in International Business: The seminars are specifically designed to train students to look at global business problems from a variety of different perspectives that ultimately inform organisational decision-making and global strategy. BEMM384 International Business Plan: This module will take a case study approach to understanding the challenges organisations face when competing in global environments. BEMM388: People Management: Provides students with an understanding of behavioural theories in the context of global organisations. BEMM116 International Business: This module focuses on how companies conduct business across borders and explores various economic systems, cultural differences in different economies, and discusses issues from around the world to give students a global awareness. BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Provides students with an appreciation of the impact of an international context on accounting information and decisions.
9. A Critical Thinker BEM383 Current Issues in International Business: Students take a cross-disciplinary perspective on international business issues and integrate them into their own worldview. BEMM384 International Business Plan: Students critically analyse, discuss and apply theories relevant to international business and present managerial recommendations. BEMM388: People Management: This module challenges students to question basic assumptions associated with our understanding of organisational behaviour and explore new insights into OB in a theoretical and practical manner. BEMM116 International Business: This module develops student knowledge of where, why and how to conduct international business in order to gain an understanding of what determines the success and failure of firms conducting international business. BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Highlights how good managers need to be able to understand and interpret accounting results, but also know the limitations of the methods used, and incorporate other considerations.
10. A Collaborative Mindset BEM383 Current Issues in International Business: This module challenges students to show the inter-relationship between the different functional areas of business in creating cross-cultural solutions. BEMM384: People Management: Students work with application of the theories in groups and in a collaborative integrative case study. BEMM116 International Business: This module requires students to work in groups to present a case study which examines an aspect of the theory and how it is applied in a business context. BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Students are encouraged to share their knowledge of contexts, applications, and variations from their own and other countries.
11. An Ethical Ethos BEMM383 Current Issues in International Business: This module features contemporary issues in the field, which include business ethics and environmental sustainability. BEMM384 International Business Plan: Students write about business practice and prepare critiques of those practices using approaches in a manner that is consistent with ethical business practice and environmental sustainability. BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Concepts and techniques are taught to reflect that it is the responsibility of all organisations to make ethical financial decisions and actions and to provide financial information so that stakeholders can make their own informed decisions.
12. Technological and Digital Literacy BEMM384 International Business Plan: This module requires students to access data and research materials on line. BEMM388: People Management: Interactive tutorials are conducted online. |
8. A Global Outlook BEMM383 Current Issues in International Business: Self-Reflexive learning log and individual essay (ILOs 1-9, 11). BEMM384 International Business Plan: Individually written business plan (ILOs 1-9, 11). BEMM388: People Management: Individually assessed, written group project (ILOs 1-11). BEMM116 International Business: Presentation; Online Test; Case Study Assignment (ILOs 1-11). BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Examination and MCQ test (ILOs 1-9, 11).
9. A Critical Thinker BEMM383 Current Issues in International Business: Self-Reflexive learning log and individual essay (ILOs 1-9, 11). BEMM384 International Business Plan: Individually written business plan (ILOs 1-9, 11). BEMM388: People Management: Individually assessed, written group project (ILOs 1-11). BEMM116 International Business: Online Test; Case Study Assignment (ILOs 1-11). BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Examination and MCQ test (ILOs 1-9, 11).
10. A Collaborative Mindset BEMM383 Current Issues in International Business: BEMM: People Management: Individually assessed, written group project (ILO’s 1-11). BEMM116 International Business: Online Test; Case Study Assignment (ILOs 1-11). BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Examination and MCQ test (ILOs 1-9, 11).
11. An Ethical Ethos BEMM383 Current Issues in International Business: Self-Reflexive learning log and individual essay (ILOs 1-9, 11). BEMM384 International Business Plan: Individually written business plan (ILOs 1-9, 11). BEAM045 Accounting for Managers: Examination and MCQ test (ILOs 1-9, 11).
12. Technological and Digital Literacy BEMM384 International Business Plan: Individually written business plan (ILOs 1-9, 11). BEMM388: People Management: Individually assessed, written group project (ILOs 1-11). |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges review the quality and standard of teaching and learning in all taught programmes against a range of criteria through the procedures outlined in the Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) Manual Quality Review Framework.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
Not applicable to this programme.
18. Final Award
MSc International Business
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 15/04/2019 |
Date of last revision | 15/04/2019 |
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