Programme Specification
MSc International Management
Academic Year: 2018/19
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | Jointly owned and delivered by Loughborough University London and the School of Business and Economics |
Owning school/department | Loughborough University in London |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MSc |
Programme title | International Management |
Programme code | LLPT30 / LLPT31 |
Length of programme | Full-time: 1 yr; Part-time: typically 2 yrs but up to 4 years. |
UCAS code | |
Admissions criteria | MSc Full time: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/LLPT30 MSc Part time: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/LLPT31 |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:40:48 GMT |
1. Programme Aims
This course aims to:
- provide a broad, analytical and integrative study of business and international management.
- provide students with the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex issues in the field of international management, both systematically and creatively, to improve business and management practice in international context.
- prepare graduates for a valued career in a wide range of management situations including those requiring cross-national competence by developing relevant knowledge and skills.
- To provide students with the skills of advanced networking and team working in order to compete in a rapidly changing international business environment.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
The QAA benchmark statement for Master’s awards in business and management - The Framework for Higher Education.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and systematic understanding of:
K1: aspects of, and inter-relationships among, organisations, their management and the environments within which they operate.
K2: wider societal and environmental implications of doing business in a global economy.
K3: key elements of the philosophy and methodologies underlying a social science approach to the study of international management, emphasising their strengths and limitations.
K4: the main subject areas of international management, namely: comparative management, international business, and international business strategy.
K5: other specialist subject areas taken as options, namely: corporate governance and financial development, international HRM, accounting and financial management, information systems.
K6: the ways in which study of a complementary subject deepens knowledge and understanding of the influence, operation and governance of international management.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
C1: identify, analyse, synthesise, critically evaluate, and generalize knowledge about international management.
C2: create and assess a range of options about international management, including the capacity to apply ideas and knowledge to a range of situations and integrate knowledge gained from different subject areas of management to resolve internationalisation issues.
C3: detect false logic or reasoning and identify implicit values to do with international management.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
P1: effectively identify, formulate and solve problems, and make decisions, in the general context of international management, using appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative skills.
P2: effectively present arguments and thoughts orally in the context of international management.
P3: effectively communicate arguments and thoughts in various written forms (essays, reports, etc.).
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
T1: select and use appropriate investigative and research skills.
T2: critically evaluate a range of academic and industry sources and effectively summarise these in a range of written formats.
T3: work flexibly and creatively in a team whilst recognising the contribution of oneself and others with a range of diverse skills through self-reflection.
T4: communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences.
T5: independent research methods and ethical consideration in undertaking such research.
4. Programme structure
In semester one, students will take 45 core credits (three core modules), and 15 optional credits (one module) from either IM optional modules, or the second subject list.
In semester two, students will take 45 core credits (three core modules), and 15 optional credits (one module) from IM optional modules.
In semester two, students will also take the 60 credit dissertation module.
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
C/O |
LLP008 |
Collaborative Project |
15 |
1 |
C |
LLP701 |
Management in a Diverse World |
15 |
1 |
C |
LLP702 |
Management and Governance in Emerging Markets |
15 |
1 |
C |
BSP293 |
Global Strategy |
15 |
2 |
C |
BSP294 |
Accounting and Financial Management |
15 |
2 |
C |
BSP291 |
International Marketing |
15 |
2 |
C |
|
Second subject module |
15 |
1 |
O |
LLP705 |
Corporate Governance and Financial Development |
15 |
1 |
O |
BSP290 |
Political Risk in Emerging Markets |
15 |
1 |
O |
BSP292 |
Information Systems |
15 |
2 |
O |
LLP704 |
Corporate Political Activity and CSR |
15 |
2 |
O |
LLP703 |
International HRM |
15 |
2 |
O |
LLP501 |
Dissertation |
60 |
2 |
C |
Students have the option to choose a second subject module from the list of nominated second subject modules (below) offered by the other LU LDN Institutes in the first semester:
Second Subject Modules:
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
Semester |
C/O |
LLP002 |
Design Thinking |
15 |
1 |
O |
LLP112 |
Intro to Digital Technologies |
15 |
1 |
O |
LLP207 |
Principles of Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
15 |
1 |
O |
LLP225 |
International Business and Trade |
15 |
1 |
O |
LLP306 |
Organisational Behaviour in the Sport Industry |
15 |
1 |
O |
LLP415 |
The Key Topics in Media and Creative Industries |
15 |
1 |
O |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of regulation XXI.
All modules available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specified in the Module Specification.