MSc GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MSC GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
This MSc is for students with an undergraduate degree aspiring to work in multinational organisations, in varied cultural settings, with a sound understanding of what it takes to be a global business entrepreneur, leader, manager and an effective team player. A large number of modules are being made available so students aspiring towards a particular career path, be it in marketing, branding, HR, consulting, can study relevant content.
About
On this course you can design your own journey with a global perspective in mind. You’ll have the freedom and flexibility to follow your interests right from semester one. And if you aren’t sure what your interests are just yet, don’t worry, you’ll have lots of opportunities to discover them!
The course has:
- Career focus – it’s designed for ambitious graduates aspiring to pursue global business management careers involved with international trade, multinational operations, global supply networks, global marketing and branding, or global e-commerce and digital business.
- Progressive learning – it has a three-tier structure with learning and understanding developed across three semesters in a modular structure, with first semester (Autumn) focusing on “foundation knowledge and skills”, second semester (Spring) focusing on “core subject knowledge and skills” and third semester (Summer) focusing on “advanced and integrative knowledge and skills”.
- Intensive study – this is a genuine 12-month course delivered across three semesters building a deep understanding with knowledge and skills for successful future global business management careers.
- Flexibility – you'll have a wide choice of modules to tailor the course to suit future global business management career ambitions and interests.
- Teaching excellence – the course is delivered by outstanding academic team of business and management educators with global business management expertise in a TEF-Gold rated university focused on providing an outstanding student learning experience.
- Responsible business – our overarching aim is to educate graduates with the principles of responsible business in promoting global business success through ethical management practices and business performance that balances support for profit, people and place.
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Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.After the Course
Your chosen modules will have enabled you to adjust to any business setting, whether in your chosen field or any other business area. And you’ll be better able to understand and collaborate with different disciplines. You will graduate with a well-rounded, balanced set of business skills, and your own unique direction. You could go on to any number of business disciplines, or choose to combine them all by working in general or (eventually) senior management, by starting your own business, or by returning to your family business. A significant number of graduates from all our courses go on to win coveted places on the management training graduate schemes of large multinational corporations. There is a focus on employability on each module and on preparing you for your future career throughout the course. You’ll also be able to take part in our annual Employability Week. Here you’ll be able to hear from all sorts of industry experts, including NBS alumni, about how they built their careers.
Career destinations
A degree at UEA will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. We've been ranked 1st for Job Prospects by StudentCrowd in 2022.
Graduating from this course can take you anywhere that you want to go. A few examples of companies that our MSc graduates have gone to and prospered in are as follows:
- Unilever
- Virgin Atlantic
- Alibaba Group
- PWC
- Omnicon Group
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Assessment for Year 1
You’ll experience a variety of assessment methods, including exams, coursework, group work and presentations. You will be able to submit formative and summative work for assessment, and you’ll receive feedback to help you identify areas for improvement and areas of strength.
Assessment for Year 1
You’ll experience a variety of assessment methods, including exams, coursework, group work and presentations. You will be able to submit formative and summative work for assessment, and you’ll receive feedback to help you identify areas for improvement and areas of strength.
Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalentDegree subject
Any subject area - excluding Business-related degrees. Degrees in dance, drama, music, sport, art, and art and design will be considered on a case by case basis and are reviewed closely for their academic contentAdditional entry requirements
This MSc course is open to all students who meet the entry requirements but it is primarily aimed at students who have not previously studied a business-related degree, have limited business knowledge from their undergraduate degree, or have a general business degree and would like to now specialise. If you have a business degree, please check the course modules and content carefully to ensure the programme meets your needs and future career aspirations and requirements Alternatively, please consider one of our Professional courses which may be more suitable.
INTO University of East Anglia
If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study one of the International Graduate Diploma programmes offered by our partner INTO UEA. These programmes guarantee progression to selected master's degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details please click here:
Students for whom english is a foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
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IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in only two components with 6.0 in the others)
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PTE (Pearson): 64 (minimum 59 in only two components with 64 in the others)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university. The full list of accepted tests can be found here: Accepted English Language Tests
INTO UEA also run pre-sessional courses which can be taken prior to the start of your course. For further information and to see if you qualify please contact intopre-sessional@uea.ac.uk
Intakes
This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2023/24 are:
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UK Students: £12,300 (full time)
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International Students: £21,200 (full time)
We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
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How to Apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.
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