International Management Practice

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The MSc in International Management Practice is an innovative new course at Lord Ashcroft International Business School which will help to meet the growing demand in both international and corporate markets for a core degree in the practice of management, specialising in international contexts.

Our course supports the development of management practitioners and business graduates who through their academic studies, practice-based learning and experience, are able to gain both generic and context-specific skills, competencies and knowledge. This will support 'confident futures' in management within regional, national and international businesses.

Additional course information
This course will:

* enable you to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and critical analysis of the personal, managerial and organisational challenges of real-world management practices, with particular focus on international management practices
* develop your skills, as a business graduate, to be adept at both the theories and practice of management within both academic and organisational contexts through a practice-based approach to the study of management
* develop your analytical and reflective abilities as an independent learner and critically reflective management practitioner
* promote the development of your intellectual capability, personal, academic and commercial skills, and your creative thinking so that you can generate original solutions to management problems in an organisational context
* develop insights, critical thinking and management skills through exposure to the theory and practice of business and management widen your perspective beyond your immediate management role and/or organisation
* enhance your employability as an international management practitioner.

Module guide
Core modules: PG Cert

* Management Theory into Management Practice: Global Perspectives
* The Reflective Practitioner

Core modules: PG Dip

* Action Learning for Managers

Core modules: MSc

* Major Project OR Management Practice Portfolio

Optional modules

* Challenges of Management in Practice
* Doing Business in China
* The Economics of Global Trade
* Global Business Management
* Global Business Fitness
* Intercultural Management
* Managing the International SME
* International Business Management
* Globalisation: Theory, Politics and Culture
* International Leadership
* Independent Learning Module
* International Business Environment and Strategy

Collectively the optional modules will provide you with the opportunity to 'specialise' and/or focus on those aspects of international management practice that interest you or meet your requirements on your chosen career path.

Assessment
Assessment reflects management practice in the work environment and includes assignments, presentations, reflective portfolios and personal development plans, all related to management practice in real organisations. There are no formal examinations.
There will be two types of assessment, formative and summative. Summative assessments (which will contribute to the final degree) will include:

* assignments - individual and group, reports, essays, tests and presentations
* a portfolio including performative/patchwork text/artefacts and work-based/action
* learning tools
* group and individual presentations
* learning logbook.

The summative assessment for the compulsory modules will be adequately spaced out to allow you to plan your work. The aim is to maintain flexibility and to employ a wide range of methods.
Formative assessment will take place during the semester, but the requirements are more flexible and will be less time consuming.
Integration of learning across modules is achieved through integrative assessments such as portfolios. For those on the work-based and hybrid modes, the work-based learning methodologies/interventions will be drawn upon for completion of the assessment.
Teaching will include a wide range of approaches, including lecture, seminar, video and case studies.

Candidates will normally be expected to hold a first degree at a minimum of lower second-class honours. Holders of other awards, including those from non-UK universities will be considered on the equivalence of their qualifications. Those candidates for whom English is not a first language will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Candidates who do not possess any of these entry criteria, but can demonstrate appropriate relevant experience in a post of management or professional responsibility may be admitted if, in the opinion of the admissions tutor, they are capable of profiting from and contributing to the course. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100 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.