📖Program Curriculum
A research-based prize is open to all students undertaking the dissertation or consultancy project and is awarded to the student who submits the best piece of work. The prize may be shared if more than one dissertation consultancy project achieves the highest mark.
Degree pathways
As part of our commitment to flexible learning this postgraduate course in International Business also offers two pathways. To graduate with one of these degrees students choose from a selection of core and option modules:
MSc International Business and Marketing
The MSc International Business and Marketing covers a comprehensive range of issues faced by marketing managers and provides a broad understanding of the operational areas of marketing and the functions within organisations. You will learn about consumer behaviour and be prepared to make an impact for an employer on graduation.
MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship
The MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship explores the theoretical and practical aspects of starting and developing businesses across borders and cultures. The creation of Start-Ups and new businesses will be explored along with the factors that enable successful businesses to launch and grow in an international setting. Throughout the course you will develop practical skills to prepare you to apply entrepreneurship in an existing company or launch your own venture.
Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2022). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
There are two options for this course:
Starting September full time (Stirling Campus)
Students must select the following from the options list to recieve the named award.
MSc International Business and Marketing award
MKTP012
plus
BUSP022 or IBUP021 or MANP005
plus
MKTP013 or MKTP011
MSc International Business and Entrepreneurship
IBUP021 and BUSP012 and IBUP012
MSc International Business
BUSP022 or IBUP021 or MANP005
plus
2 modules from
BUSP012 or MKTP012 or IBUP012
Year 1 Autumn semester
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Flying Start Leadership Programme (MANPFSL) 0 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Managing an International Organisation (IBUP002) 20 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Marketing Management (BUSP005) 10 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
International Accounting for Managers (IBUP015) 10 credits
Compulsory module
Module Credits
Global Perspectives on Human Resource Management and Leadership Communication (IBUP020) 20 credits
Year 1 Spring semester
