International Management (Japan)

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This programme focuses on management and its environment in Japan and includes high-level courses in international management and finance disciplines. It draws upon Japan experts and management specialists within the University and from positions within London-based commerce, finance and government. The core modules enable you to study the principles and applications of international management and the interplay between global and local factors influencing management in Japan.

You can use the elective modules to focus on either management skills that can be applied worldwide or specialise in understanding the Japanese business environment. For those who choose to, our programme also offers unique opportunities to improve existing skills in Japanese. No knowledge of Japanese is required to complete the MSc programme successfully, since English language materials are available. Those students who already have Japanese language skills will have every opportunity to use them in studying data and source materials.

The MSc International Management for Japan has three components:

* Four core courses
* Two elective courses
* Dissertation of 10,000 words on an approved topic

Electives are divided into the Japanese Managerial Environment and General Management courses. Students are encouraged to take a mixture of both in order to build an understanding of the local business and cultural environment.

The 10,000-word dissertation is worth 25% of your final mark. During term 2 you will submit your dissertation proposal and select an academic supervisor. Over the ensuing months you should meet with your supervisor at least three times before the end of term 3 for guidance. The bulk of your dissertation will be written over the summer to meet the September 15th deadline (or the Monday immediately following if this date falls on a weekend).

Not all optional courses are offered every year; please check your preferences with the Programme Convenor

Part-time Study

Part-time students are required to complete three of the core courses during their first year, then one core and two elective courses plus the dissertation during the second year.

Those enrolled on the three-year programme are required to complete three of the core courses during their first year, one core and two elective courses in the second year, and the dissertation in the third year.

Core Modules

* International management - 15PFMC072 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
* Management in Japan I - 15PFMC018 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
* Management in Japan II - 15PFMC077 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
* Research methods in management - 15PFMC062 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2

Regional Elective Modules

* Advanced Japanese for business and management - 15PFMC064 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
* The Japanese financial system - 15PFMC073 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
* Basic Japanese 1 (Postgraduate) - 15PJKC008 (1 Unit) - Full Year
* Basic Japanese 2 (Postgraduate) - 15PJKC009 (1 Unit) - Full Year
* Intermediate Japanese 1 (Postgraduate) - 15PJKC010 (1 Unit) - Full Year
* Intermediate Japanese 2 (Postgraduate) - 15PJKC011 (1 Unit) - Full Year
* Intermediate Japanese 3 (Postgraduate) - 15PJKC012 (1 Unit) - Full Year
* Advanced Practical Japanese (Masters) - 15PEAC021 (1 Unit) - Full Year

General Elective Modules

* Corporate finance - 15PFMC070 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
* Corporate governance - 15PFMC069 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
* Cross-cultural management - 15PFMC076 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
* International Business Strategy - 15PFMC082 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
* International human resource management - 15PFMC078 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
* International Marketing - 15PFMC080 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
* Risk management - 15PFMC071 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1

Dissertation

Minimum first degree with good grades in any subject equivalent to a UK upper second class honours.English language requirementsIn order to ensure that SOAS students have a sufficient standard of English to study effectively, we require overseas students to submit evidence, during the application process, of their current level of proficiency.Score for Unconditional Entry * IELTS: Overall 7+ with at least 7 in all sub scores * TOEFL: iBT105+ with at least 25 in all sub scores * Pearson Test of English - Academic: Score of 75 or above with at least 70 in all sub scores English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL iBT® test: 105 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Scholarships and Bursaries

There are some scholarships and bursaries available for postgraduate students. These are very competitive and early application is advised.

· The Ahmad Mustafa Abu-Hakima Bursary (programme must include studying the history of the modern Arab world)

· AKS Postgraduate Bursary (in Korean Studies)

· Bernard Buckman Scholarship (MA Chinese Studies, for UK/EU fee paying students)

· The Canon Collins Scholarships at SOAS. There are two scholarships available available in 2013-14 for study at SOAS. These scholarships are for Masters study in any subject field. Open a national of and resident in one of the following countries:
Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe. The application process normally opens in December and closes in February, for study commencing in September the following year. Please go to the Canon Collins website and click "Apply for A Scholarship" and then "Canon Collins Scholarship for Masters Study in the UK" for further information on how to apply.

· Commonwealth Shared Scholarship (for students from African Commonwealth countries)

· D.G.Hall Scholarship (Taught Masters programmes at SOAS, for applicants holding a Burma/Myanmar passport)

· Felix Scholarships (for Indian students)

· Ferguson Scholarships (for African nationals from an African Country)

· HSBC SOAS Scholarships (MA Sinology & MA Chinese Literature, for UK/EU fee paying students)

· Kamran Djam Scholarships (MA Iranian Studies)

· Professor Stuart Wilson Scholarship (MA South East Asian Studies)

· Standard Chartered Scholarships (for a range of full-time Taught Masters programmes. The programmes relate to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East/NorthAfrica)

· Tibawi Trust Awards (for Palestinian students currently enrolled in a programme at SOAS)

· SOAS Master's Scholarships - Faculty of Arts & Humanities - (for any full-time taught masters programme in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities)

· SOAS Master's Scholarships - Faculty of Language & Cultures (for the full-time MA Gender Studies, MA Postcolonial Studies, MA Linguistics, MA Applied Linguistics & Language Pedagogy, MA Language, Documentation and Description, MA Translation Theory and Practice (Asian and African Languages)

· SOAS Master's Scholarships- Faculty of Law and Social Sciences (for any full-time master's programmes in the Department of Development Studies, Economics, Law, Politics & International Studies and Financial & Management Studies)

· Tallow Chandlers and M. W Beer scholarship (MA) (MA Anthropology of Food, for UK/EU fee paying students)

· William Ross Murray Scholarship (LLM, for students from a developing country)