Introduction

The MSc International Business and Management is designed for new or recent graduates and those with management experience. This programme goes beyond just providing students with a thorough grounding in vital business and management practices and the contexts in which they operate. The course philosophy focuses upon the role of modern business and management and the varied and sometimes complex mixture of knowledge and skills that drive the revenue streams of those modern entities. Modern businesses have become more diverse. The balance of power has shifted significantly in favour of the customer, who now has more control of the relationship than ever before, and technology has brought in new media channels and cultural norms.

Why The University of Suffolk MScIBM?

12-months duration that covers all management topics
‍This course delivers the core essentials for a career in business and management by allowing students to rehearse the necessary skills and techniques required in the profession, and doing so at the intellectual and deep level of a Masters programme. Students taking this course will be able to significantly enhance their career and promotion prospects

Course is designed for new or recent graduates of any discipline
‍Designed for new or recent graduates, graduates of any discipline can become well-versed in business and management-related matters and competent to work (and lead) in a challenging business environment. It gives a broad perspective on the nature of business and management offers an innovative and dynamic programme that critically considers development of International Business and Management in a globalised world.

Practice-based learning taught by lecturers who are practitioners
‍Students will be involved in live management issues through various projects and assessments, developing leadership and management skills, and undertaking both group-based and individual work. Students are also invited to guest lectures by practising managers, each of whom has extensive experience in their particular field. 100% coursework-based assessments.

Business-entrepreneurial centric and employability philosophy
‍The course is delivered in Hanbridge Institute in Singapore, taught under the School of Business, based on business-entrepreneurial centric philosophy coupled with University of Suffolk’s powerful and rigorous curriculum. Students’ employability and career progressions and options are our key concerns.

Class Duration:

Full-time: 12 Months
Part-time: 12 Months

Class hours:

*Excluding Public Holidays
Full-time: Monday to Friday weekday (9 am to 12 noon,1 pm to 4 pm, 4 pm to 7 pm)
Part-time: 3 weekday nights (7 pm to 10 pm) and 1 weekend day (9 am to 4 pm)

Teacher-Student ratio:

Maximum 1:25

Admission Requirements:

Minimum age: 20 year old
Hold a degree with a 2:2 minimum classification or equivalent from undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
or; a professional qualification of graduate status
or; a Higher National Certificate (UK) or Higher National Diploma (UK) or equivalent at least 30 years of age with minimum 8 years of working experience (including three years management experience)
or; at least 30 years of age with minimum 8 years of working experience (including 5 years of significant management experience)

English Language Proficiency:

Minimum C6 in English Language at Singapore GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent
IELTS (Academic or UKVI): 6.5 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): CEFR C1 Level
University of Suffolk Password Skills Test: 6.5/7.0 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

*Note: Non-native speakers of English will be given an English Proficiency test. Those who do not meet the required English standard will need to enrol for Hanbridge Institute’s Certificate in Standard English Course. Applicants whose English language level does not meet the minimum requirement can sit for an English Proficiency assessment to determine their English Language proficiency level.

Graduation Requirements:

Student must complete all 8 modules to graduate with an award and classification. Early Exit Awards are available but classification is not available. Refer to Framework and Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Awards (uos.ac.uk) for more details.

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About University of Suffolk Business School

The Suffolk Business School is a new and innovative community impact Business School. Based at the heart of one of the UK’s fastest city economies in Ipswich we are committed to developing the talent and entrepreneurial effectiveness of all learners across the University of Suffolk. At the heart of the Suffolk Business School is the Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre (IWIC), a dedicated space to bring together students, academics and businesses to drive forward change and innovation. Our connections with the world of business provides real, exciting and challenging learning opportunities for our students - developing their talent and supporting the business community to grow and innovate. Students enrolled within the Suffolk Business School benefit from a personalised learning experience which is designed to make you ‘career ready’. Our courses prepare you for the future you want. We nurture and demand the skills and capabilities that will build your confidence and will help you to navigate an ever-changing world of work.

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Course Structure and Synopsis

The course is designed to maximise students’ exposure to the real business world. Our excellent industry connections allow our students to have the opportunity to experience a range of additional workshops, and industry trips and visit. Students will have opportunities to participate in regional business and entrepreneurship competitions and visited local organisations. You will regularly hear from guest speakers who offer their insight and experience to add value to your classes. We also make use of these connections to help in assessments and you will work on live case studies and projects throughout your study.

Modules

Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
Today's supply chains span across continents and involve many different organisations in the supply network. The management of supply chains is key to the operations of modern global organisations, providing the foundation for successful operations in a competitive global business environment. Logistics and its evolving role in business, for instance, has created dependency, sub-disciplines of study and opportunities to analyse the direct impact in various industries and sectors. Growth trends, combine the need for logistical efficiency, with environmental factors, strategic positioning, laws and policy adherence, and cost maintenance. Therefore, the need to be competitive, reach new markets, source new goods and raw materials globally, have all been key contributors to the imperative to development effective and efficient supply chains.
Business Research Methods
The purpose of this module is twofold: to examine the use of systematic research approaches to help build understanding of specific business contexts; and to prepare students for the extended project or dissertation as part of their level 7 studies. In this module, students will develop their investigative and analytical skills. They will learn about a range of methods and methodologies for collecting and analysing data and develop their own approach to a research project connected with an area of business or management.
Innovative Entrepreneurial Society: New Business Models
‍Society, since the advent of the 21st century, has increasingly sought to understand entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial activities in the wake of economic and social transformation. Thus, researchers, policy makers and practitioners have sought to gain insight on the implications of an innovative entrepreneurial society. This module aims to explore the entrepreneurial decision-making environment, taking into account stakeholder opportunities, as well as providing the student with the techniques and skills required to optimise their choices in a complex venturing, social and digital context. The module thus covers activities of both profit seeking and social enterprises.
International Business
‍International Business is designed to engage students with the key concepts, models, debates and problems in the study of international business. Students will learn about the workings of international business organisations, and how they interact with the business environment. The module also considers how international business organisations are managed, including the strategies used to guide them and the decisions involved in the role of manager or owner. It is helpful to view this initial course as an opportunity to develop a solid framework of knowledge and competence, as well as a critical academic human relation, technology in business, ethical behaviour, the environment, quality, products and services, functional management, and current issues and developments. This module will also provide students with the opportunity to develop skills of analysis and problem solving which they can use in their future careers.
Managing People Effectively in an International Context
‍This module aims to provide students with a broad introduction to managing people effectively across different country contexts through the introduction of key concepts, theories, and contemporary practices. It considers the global challenges of developing and implementing international human resource management strategy. Resourcing and developing talent will be assessed through the diffusion of HRM practices in multinational enterprises. This module also explores cross-cultural interactions from an organisational and leadership perspective and how to lead and manage effectively both across and within different cultures.
Strategic International Marketing
‍This module will provide students with a practical understanding of how companies design and implement international marketing strategies. Students will explore both the theoretical background of international marketing concepts as well as their application in today's fast-changing and rapidly growing digital marketing landscape to ensure that they gain an appreciation of international marketing in action. In this module students will assess how contemporary marketing practices in different organisations and sectors achieve marketing objectives and then apply this knowledge in real business settings. This module will provide them with an understanding of current digital marketing technology and consider its impact on contemporary international marketing practice.
Managerial Economics and Finance
‍The purpose of this module is twofold: to examine the use of agency relations between owners, managers and employees and the contribution of economics in strategic management and corporate governance; and to understand the empirical and theoretical aspects of capital budgeting, market efficiency, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, capital structure and dividend policy.
Dissertation
‍The dissertation demands a high level of individual application and commitment to research. It provides students with an opportunity to identify, reflect on and explore a topic in significant detail. That topic should fall under one or more of the following broader themes: organisation, management, work, business. Students' research may constitute either a traditional academic project or an applied management report.

Exemptions to modules:
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Candidates who possess relevant qualifications and work experience may be able to gain exemptions from modules subject to Academic Board approval in accordance with the University of Suffolk’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (RPL). The final decision of exemptions given by Academic Board on academic judgment is not appealable, however, we do allow appeals about RPL decisions on the basis of procedural irregularity or prejudice/bias. An exemption fees is payable upon applications. All students who attend the MBA in Singapore are students of the University of Suffolk, UK and will be accorded the same status as who study at the UK campus. Upon graduation, they will become an alumnus of the University of Suffolk. All certificates of awards and transcripts are issued by the University of Suffolk and are recognised globally.

Course Fees

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