International Management

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If you are a recent graduate, most likely from overseas, and are looking for a masters-level programme which combines general management with a strong international dimension, then this programme could be just what you are looking for.

The programme gives you both a theoretical and a practical grounding in general management but also has a strong emphasis on international business and globalisation. As it is anticipated that a significant number of students will be from the EU or overseas, this broad mix of backgrounds, experience and cultures will enrich the learning process.

What you study
The programme develops your understanding of strategic and change management alongside cross-cultural and internationalisation aspects of business. It reflects the main functional areas of international business and integrates theoretical knowledge with practical enterprise skills in a global context.

How you learn
You learn through a variety of methods both in the classroom and also in workshops. The lectures/workshops are designed to enable you to apply the theoretical approaches you have learned into live and practical situations relevant to industry's needs today.
In addition to the taught elements of the course, undertaking independent research is a key element in each of the modules studied.
Outside the classroom you are supported by tutors in your particular subject areas.

How you are assessed
Assessment methods vary according to the module studied and include essays, report writing, presentations, formal examinations and course work.

Career opportunities
Successful completion of this programme will open up opportunities in international business and management.

Core modules
* Business Management Research
* Dissertation
* Issues in the Global Economy
* Management and Strategy: Theory and Practice
* Managing Across Cultures
* Managing Marketing
* Managing Operations and Finance
* Managing People in Organisations

Modules offered may vary.

The normal entry requirement is one of the following: * an honours degree (at least a 2:2) in any discipline * a post-experience or professional qualification * equivalent qualifications (including international qualifications).For EU and international students, an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 6. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 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.

Postgraduate funding support
From September 2013 benefit from a 10% fees discount towards your postgraduate taught course (part-time or full-time) if you:

* are a continuing Teesside University student progressing from an undergraduate to postgraduate course or
* have graduated from an undergraduate course at Teesside University within the last two years (2011-12) or
* graduated with first-class honours from an undergraduate course at any other university within the last two years (2011-12)

Accreditation

Professional accreditation
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be guaranteed the offer of Associate Member (ACMI) status or, with three years managerial experience, full Member (MCMI) status from the Chartered Management Institute. Successful graduates should apply directly to the Institute to gain membership after completion of their studies.