Master of Business Administration (International Business)

MBA/Master of Arts in International Business

The increasing globalization of business and the notion of the “global village” emphasize the importance of understanding the international business environment. As economic links between individual national states and trading blocs become closer and international trade and business become ever more integrated, students planning to develop a business career will need to have a sound grasp of the principles and practices of conducting business on an international scale. This applies as much to those working in the domestic marketing as it does to those employed internationally, as virtually all companies these days are affected by competition from overseas.

• Foundations of Scholarship & Research (Part 1)

  Advanced Professional Development & Research (Part 2)

  Foundations of Scholarship & Research is a standard component of the Business School’s Masters’ programmes and is a pre-requisite for entering the final stage of the degree. It provides students with the skills of study, research and scholarship required as an enabling component of a Masters programme in business. The emphasis in the first semester will be on scholarship skills, while the second semester will focus on preparation for a substantial independent research project. As a key component in developing the student’s transferable skills, the course content will be closely integrated with other courses in the programme. This course will be delivered over a two-semester period.

  
  

• Global Strategy: Analysis and Practice

  The course will reflect the plurality of perspectives and approaches to strategic management wherever possible and appropriate, and will aim to introduce students to the core analytical tools of strategic appraisal of companies. Strategic management consists of the analyses, decisions and actions taken by members of organisations in order to create and sustain competitive advantage. This course will address the four key attributes of strategic management, as well as elements of the strategic management process.

  
  

• Competition and Business Risk

  This course will allow students to undergo a Business Simulation exercise designed to introduce students to the world of business reality. The student will be required to relate theory to practice, while exercising informed choices concerning models and conceptual tools required for analytical scrutiny of business decisions and reflective practice. Through this simulation exercise, students will adopt the position of senior management of a sports footwear company, and will be expected to address a number of strategic and operating issues facing the company. This course is designed to provide a general foundation and understanding of the managerial challenges of international business. The focal point of the course is the diverse international environment in which businesses have to operate in, and by examining the key distinction between international trade and direct investment, the complex organisational and managerial challenges this poses.

  
  

• Global Business

  This course is designed to provide a general foundation and understanding of the managerial challenges of international business. The focal point of the course is the diverse international environment in which businesses have to operate in, and by examining the key distinction between international trade and direct investment, the complex organisational and managerial challenges this poses.

  
  

• Global Enterprise and Innovation

  This course is designed to widen the student’s study of business management in the international and globalised market. The course will use tools associated with scenario planning to examine developments in the international business environment and international competition. One of the main issues in this process is the need for flexible management style by encouraging diversity and the ability to deal with complex and dynamic situations and environments.

  
  

• Financial and Management Accounting

  This course will allow students to appreciate how financial and management accounting can be used to enhance the management processes of a business. It is essential that managers understand the significant differences between financial and management accounting, and how they serve a number of different constituencies who are interested in the financial performance of a particular firm.

  
  

• Business Research Methods

  This course will provide students with the knowledge and understanding of research design and methods appropriate for Business Studies research. It is concerned with the formulation of research questions or hypotheses, the design of research process, the conduct of the investigation and analysis of the resulting data.

  
  

• Project

  Students will complete a research project on a business problem related to their pathway. The project will be an in-depth, practitioner-based study. The 10,000 words report should exhibit a high degree of synthesis, reflection and scholarship. The project will be thoroughly grounded in academic literature and embedded in the theoretical underpinnings and research pertaining to the chosen topic. It should be a significant piece of independent study, and should clearly demonstrate the student’s ability to reflect on existing knowledge, and apply that knowledge to the project report.

  
  

• Professional Practice

  The course will centre on reflection on a year’s period of managerial work related to the pathway of study undertaken during the course of the academic study. This course will require the student to critically reflect upon different technical, social and economic influences drawn from a local, national and/or international perspective, and use these influences to build upon their professional judgement, professional autonomy and bring about agents of change to their professional careers.

  
  

Specialisation Modules

• Regulatory Institutions of the World Economy

  International trade and financial flows have been two of the major drivers of the globalisation process. Therefore, international trade and finance have acquired unprecedented significance in terms of their effects on economic development at global and national levels. The study of international regulatory framework is made even more relevant by the fact that international regulation involves interaction between market forces, national governments and international institutions. This course aims to address these issues from a political economy perspective, which emphasises the significance of information, incentives, strategic interaction, credibility, and accountability.

  
  

• International Marketing & Operations Management

  The International Marketing and Operations Management module emphasises the key competencies that managers must display in managing operations and marketing in a global business environment. Additionally, the course highlights the key points of integration between marketing, operations and strategic planning for an organisation striving to be successful in the international business environment.

  
  

• Business Networks

  This course provides an overview of the network concept as applicable to business, drawing from the concepts of the value system, network economics, and social capital. It surveys network applications to strategic alliances, global commodity chains, and customer relationship management as well as the management of informal relationships within organisations.

  
  

Delivery Mode

This programme is available on both full-time & part-time mode. The course consists of 13 modules and can be completed in 18 months.

Availability

February / June / September

Assessment

Coursework and examinations will be used to access the learning outcomes of individual courses. The assessment strategy for a course is set out in the course specification.

Entry Requirements

Entry to the programme will be based on the school’s standardized entry qualification for postgraduate degree. Namely:

• A good UK first degree or overseas equivalent or a recognized professional qualification
• Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOFEL Computer based score of 250
• Two satisfactory references

Alternatively, entry can be granted via successful completion of;

• The Greenwich International Pre-Masters Programme; or
• The Chartered Management Institute's Diploma in Management

Course Fees

Local Students | International Students

Programme fees are not inclusive of textbooks.

All prices are subject to prevailing GST. All fees are payable to ‘ERC Institute Pte Ltd’ in Singapore Dollars.

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