International Business Management MSc

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information**<br/><br/><br/>- Build knowledge and intellectual abilities through an academically rigorous course of study, informed by the latest developments.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop skills, competencies and personal attributes relevant to the international business manager.<br/><br/><br/>- Strengthen independent learning, personal responsibility and initiative and develop team working skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Refine abilities in problem solving, communication and the application of information technology.<br/><br/><br/>This course is open to students who have an interest in developing and furthering their knowledge on international business to meet their career aspirations. Students who apply for this course normally have a 2:1 bachelors degree or suitable work experience.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>You learn through<br/><br/>workshops<br/>traditional formal lectures<br/>supporting seminars<br/>problem solving exercises<br/>case studies<br/>individual and group presentations<br/>directed learning activities<br/>direct engagement with industry<br/>This course is delivered mostly face to face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.<br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/>You will have the opportunity for practical learning on this course. This may include engaging in business simulations, an international consultancy project, guest speakers and visits to companies and other organisations. These opportunities will give you the chance to develop your practical skills in a real-world setting<br/><br/>Live projects<br/><br/>The course features an international consultancy project opportunity, supported by Venture Matrix, where you carry out assessed projects based on real-world business solutions for local organisations.<br/><br/>The project aims to enhance your business awareness and improve your employment prospects. The opportunity to visit and communicate regularly with a company will be particularly beneficial to international students from the point of view of business engagement and real-life practical experience.<br/><br/>Networking opportunities<br/><br/>You will have access to postgraduate career development initiatives provided by SBS, which may include, leadership programmes, management skills workshops, CV writing, networking opportunities and career management activities led by the SBS careers team.<br/><br/>**Future careers**<br/>This course prepares you for a career in<br/><br/>business development<br/>marketing<br/>human resource management<br/>project management consultancy<br/>trade<br/>Some students return home to apply their expertise in family firms.<br/>A small number of the highest academic achievers may continue their education through PhD study.<br/>Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for<br/><br/>Phoenix Precision technology<br/>Taiwan<br/>QPC, Singapore<br/>UBIFrance<br/>Sika Ltd, China<br/>Sheffield Forgemasters International, UK<br/>ARGOS logistics, Shanghai<br/>Nissan, UK<br/>Brunei Shell petroleum, Brunei<br/>Pryas Consulting, India<br/>GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Netherlands