Master Global Business Management in a Live Business Simulation
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This International Business Management MSc programme is ideal for anyone seeking a career involving becoming a manager, business owner, or entrepreneur.
As part of this Masters degree, you’ll develop your skills as a professional so that you can excel in international business environments. You’ll learn key business management theories, technical skills, and training that will enable you to compete in the globalised job market.
Through a mix of lectures, workshops, and tutorials you’ll develop your skills in:
The workplace is brought straight into the classroom on this Masters degree with the unique element of a live business simulation, where you will run a global business as part of a management team to gain experience in managerial decision-making.
You will also utilise case studies and research topical issues to develop your consultancy skills and will be offered Interpersonal Skills Coaching.
You will study a range of modules including:
The main aim of this Masters degree is to give you a strong overview of the international, interconnected business world that we live in, and ensure you have the confidence and critical ability to explore and capitalise on business opportunities and to solve problems as managers or entrepreneurs without boundaries.
You will have lectures, workshops and tutorials totalling nine hours per week. You are also expected to complete independent study totalling 31 hours per week.
The MSc International Business Management will be assessed through a mix of formative and summative assessments including:
What are the benefits of blended learning?
At London Metropolitan University, we aim to equip you with the key skills needed to enhance your employability and prepare you for success in your career. Flexible working is now a permanent feature for many businesses and the experience gained by studying through a blended learning model will help prepare you for this, increasing your confidence and readiness for success in the digital workplace.
We’re focused on a digital future and your Masters degree in business plays an important part in preparing for this, helping you achieve your career goals and life ambitions.
The number of live contact hours that you have with your lecturers remains the same:
Our blended approach offers the best of both live, online, and on-campus learning opportunities, and your blended timetables will typically follow one of the below:
Daytime Masters students – you will typically have two days of tuition per week and your sessions will be on campus for one of those days. The other day will take place live online.
Evening and weekend Masters students – your blended timetables will typically follow one of the below patterns each week:
Please note that the blended timetable pattern will be decided by the scheduling team.
Find out more about blended learning.
As part of this Masters in International Business Management, one of our study options includes evening and weekend study. This study option offers the same levels of study support with the flexibility to balance your full-time studies with personal commitments.
All modules are core and worth 20 credits unless otherwise specified.
This module will introduce you to operations and technology management and explore how businesses create value through their operations.
You will develop an understanding of the links between technology and operations, which is crucial knowledge for anyone aspiring to be a business manager, owner, or entrepreneur.
On this module, you will also carry out analysis through process mapping and problem-solving using both case studies and other active learning exercises.
This module aims to enhance your understanding of business purpose, strategy, and strategy development, focusing on how this applies in global organisational contexts for both small and large businesses.
You will be introduced to the importance of stakeholders, resources and capabilities, and develop the skills to analyse the current and future business environment.
A key element of this module will be participation in the business simulation, where you will compete against other students within a simulated global marketplace.
Find out more about the business simulation element of this module in our blog: Learn the complexities of global business management in a live business simulation.
This module will prepare you to lead and develop people in a complex international environment, build high-performance teams, and create a productive work environment/culture.
You will learn from research, theories, and examples of business practice whilst examining the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders.
The encouragement of continuous learning and reflection will be a main focus during this module as this encouragement is critical in order to be effective in a changing world.
This module will introduce you to digital and social media marketing techniques, where you will critically explore relevant theoretical frameworks and models and understand the role of digital and social media marketing as a component of marketing.
You will consider the ethical issues involved in the design and implementation of digital & social media marketing campaigns and develop a deeper understanding of the technical and commercial factors involved.
This module aims to enhance your transferable digital practical skills and applied decision-making skills which are essential for a successful career in social media marketing.
This module will explore the current and future challenges faced by businesses around becoming more sustainable and cover the growing influence of the sustainability agenda on industry.
The need to create more sustainable organisations and businesses is fundamental to current and future organisational development strategies, and this module will enable you to learn how to tackle this challenge of creating sustainable forms of business that operate within ecological and socio-economic limits.
You will discover the importance of sustainability reporting and reporting standards, and explore how business practices will need to evolve to reflect the realities of operating within a globalised trading system that is striving to apply sustainability principles.
This module will enable you to understand the actual processes of the exchange of goods and services between partners in global trade and enable you to understand the nature of logistics studies.
You will be introduced to the different theories, methodologies, and data sources, which will provide you with an understanding of the logistical strategies developed by major global producers and consumer goods intermediaries.
This module will cover the economic imperatives that have influenced the development of global supply chain management, the micro-economic dynamics affecting the transport and logistics sector, and the disruptive trends which are transforming the industry.
You will also explore increasingly relevant concerns such as ethics and sustainability in global supply chains and the importance of understanding risk, especially in developing markets.
This module will provide you with the opportunity to work on a specific real-world business/management issue that organisations are facing and explore it in more depth.
You will analyse and evaluate your findings to produce a full business research report and management summary on your appropriate topic of choice. This will start with problem identification and conclude with solution-related recommendations.
This project aims to enhance your employability by having you use the knowledge and skills learnt from other modules to create actionable conclusions of value to business managers, owners, and entrepreneurs to achieve the status of a trusted business advisor.
This module will enable you to undertake a detailed investigation on a specific research question related to your course and produce a 10,000-word dissertation.
You will critically investigate issues related to your topic and make proposals/recommendations for the future, using appropriate investigative techniques, data collection, and analysis.
The dissertation will enable you to demonstrate your ability to undertake independent study, carry out your own research, evaluate complex ideas, and critically reflect. The skills used to produce your dissertation will be highly transferable and enhance your academic career.
The course information displayed on this page is correct for the academic year 2024/25. We aim to run the course as advertised; however, changes may be necessary due to updates to the curriculum (due to academic or industry developments), student demand, or UK compliance reasons.
To study this programme, you will need to meet the following entry requirements:
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Your tuition fee will depend on your chosen study location and is detailed below:
Your tuition fees cover the cost of teaching, access to resources, registration costs, and Student Support Services. They do not include the cost of course books, stationery and photocopying/printing costs, accommodation, living costs, travel, hobbies, sports or other leisure activities.
In addition to the tuition fees, you should be prepared to buy some of the course texts which are around £30 each. This would average around £200 per annum.
Access to a laptop/PC with a microphone, speakers, webcam and a reliable internet connection is required for accessing your live online sessions and completing your assessments.
Master’s Loan
If you are a UK/Home fee status student, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the UK Government. This can be used to help with course fees and living costs while you study. You can find out more about the Master’s Loan, including eligibility requirements and repayment information on the UK Government website.
Paying your fees
Once you accept an offer to study on this course, you will be asked to pay a deposit to secure your place. This amount will be deducted from your total course fee and is detailed below:
View more information about paying your fees.
If you have studied your undergraduate degree with London Metropolitan University Centres, QA Higher Education, or one of their university partners, you may be eligible for an alumni discount on your tuition fees. Our team will assess your application and, if you are eligible, this will be shown on your offer letter.
You will be able to pay your tuition fees by an instalment plan to help spread the cost throughout your studies. Instalment plans will be created when you enrol, and payment dates will be set in line with the payment dates set by Student Finance England (SFE).
For those paying their tuition fees using the Master’s Loan, you should receive 3 equal instalments over the course of your studies. These are usually paid at the start of each term.
We will split your total fee into 3 payment instalments which mirror the SFE payment dates.
As a London Metropolitan University Centres student, you will be offered employability-related opportunities, such as participation in a competitive Simulation Game, and practical tools from real business people via in-class invited talks and seminars on topics such as strategy and marketing.
The course is also closely linked to QA Higher Education’s Career and Employability services that will help you improve your CV, cover letter, and your job-seeking process, including the identification of volunteering job opportunities. Regular events are organised by London Metropolitan University and course-specific training events can be organised, depending on student demands.
Potential career routes after this course include but are not limited to:
You can apply online to study this programme through the application links on this page.
As part of your application, you are required to provide some supporting documents (examples below):
Next application deadline: View Important Dates
Select your chosen intake, location and study timetable and apply online using the links below to the QA Higher Education application portal.
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Birmingham
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London: £9,500Birmingham: £8,250Manchester: £8,250
Postgraduate
1 year
November
April
August
2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent)
IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.
Full-time Blended learning: Daytime, Evening and Weekend delivery
Coursework including presentations, business report writing, and a final consultancy project/report portfolio.
London
Birmingham
Manchester