Masters Degree: MLitt in International Business
Today, the global nature of economic activities is self-evident. The progressive integration of disparate cultures and nations calls for a detailed knowledge of business systems and institutions in regions across the world. All businesses are directly affected by international commercial developments and this programme offers an in-depth analysis and appreciation of the processes involved. It will equip you, as an International Business specialist, to make the informed decisions needed in the global market place.
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Why study at St Andrews?
The aim is to educate you as an International Business specialist, and maintain and improve the quality of international management as a profession. Managing the complexity and volatility of organisations and relationships in the global economy calls for a sound, in-depth awareness of the forces at work world-wide.
Accreditation
Chartered Management Institute accredited: leading to Member Status
Course aims
The aim is to educate you as an International Business specialist, and maintain and improve the quality of international management as a profession. Managing the complexity and volatility of organisations and relationships in the global economy calls for a sound, in-depth awareness of the forces at work world-wide.
Course structure
2011/2012
Semester One
Core Modules
MN5001 Contemporary Global Issues in Management
MN5423 Global Business Strategy
Option Modules (one choice from the following indicative list)
MN5401 International Marketing
MN5421 Managing People in Global Markets
MN5510 Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship
MN5607 International Financial Management
MN5608 Risk Management
Semester Two
Core Modules
MN5002 Contemporary Conceptual Issues in Management
MN5425 Master Classes in International Business
Option Modules (one choice from the following indicative list)
MN5501 Scenario Thinking and Strategy
MN5511 Leadership in Organisations
MN5554 Marketing and Society
MN5603 Responsibility, Sustainability and Accountability in Organisations
MN5604 Financial Systems
MN5611 Alternative Investments: Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Socially Responsible Investment, Islamic Finance, Carbon Finance
Semesters One - Three
Core Module
MN5499 Individual Dissertation or
MN5498 Group Dissertation
Masters Extra (MX) Programme
In addition to the scheduled classes above, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Masters Extra (MX) Programme, which includes guest lectures from eminent academics and business executives, specific sessions to enhance your career development opportunities and a range of corporate visits.
Entry requirements
Entry Criteria
For students with an English speaking background we are looking for a good undergraduate degree equivalent to a 2.1 or better in a business related programme. There is some flexibility with regard to acceptable degrees and we will tend to accept people who have majored in a subject not normally associated with Business but who have carried a business or organisational subjects as a minor. In addition to this we will take into account work experience so if a student has a good degree meeting the above broad criteria but not in a business related field and has two or more years' organisational experience we will seriously consider their application.
Qualification Level
Business experience will carry weight in the evaluation of applications. Applications should include references for the business related experience. We would normally expect the first degree to be at 2.1 honours or better. Acceptable grades according to the US system would be B+ or better. We do not require you to take a GMAT or GRE test. We do not require you to have studied any additional languages.
Term details
The programme begins in September and is a 12 month full-time degree.
University of St Andrews Orientation Week: Orientation Week.
How to apply
Apply Online for September 2013.
Student testimonial
Jonas - Germany
"After studying Languages and Business Studies for my undergraduate degree in France, Germany and the UK I decided to do a Masters degree to combine my previous international experiences with a deeper knowledge in business structures. The University of St Andrews MLitt in International Business allowed me to study international business strategies in a truly international environment with people from all around the world. Thanks to a wide range of optional modules I also got the chance to specialise in my main field of interest which is marketing. I made many friends and had a brilliant time in St Andrews. It is a beautiful little town with many interesting traditions and events that made my time worthwhile."
Fees
2013 entry
Overseas £17,500
Home/EU £8,900
To accept your offer, you will need to pay a deposit of £1500 within 4 weeks of the issue of your offer letter. The deposit will be put toward your tuition fees. In general, this pre-payment is non-refundable; for information on the circumstances where a refund will be made and for full conditions please see http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/youroffer.
Pay online by credit card.
VISA or MASTERCARD (Not VISA ELECTRON)
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Contact
Programme Director:
Julie Brooks
Taught Postgrad Enquiries: pgmanagement@st-andrews.ac.uk