MSc International Business and Management (Management) MSc International Business and Management (Research) Original Thinking Applied

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1 MSc International Business and Management (Management) MSc International Business and Management (Research) Original Thinking Applied

2 02 03 An introduction to the course The course opens a variety of career prospects, focusing on current issues in our increasingly global and interconnected world. We believe strongly in guiding students, and recently updated the course structure with two defined pathways to reflect this. The course enables you to thrive as you are able to design your own professional profile and international career. This is achieved through state-of-the-art teaching, company visits and interaction with those working in industry. You gain unique skills and specialist knowledge by interacting with renowned researchers in the fields of international management, multinational strategy, corporate social responsibility, inclusive value chains, technology transfer and sustainable development. These skills are highly valued by employers. Axèle Giroud, Course Director Course at a glance Course duration Applications Age range Number of vs class size nationalities 12 mths Start month September 118 About Alliance Manchester Business School FT Global MBA Rankings 2016 in the UK Note: These figures vary each year - please contact us for further information Staff and students of different nationalities Rated in the UK for research power (REF 2014) Two Pathways The MSc International Business and Management course has two distinct pathways which follow as similar structures. Both options equip you with the relevant skills and knowledge suited to your career ambitions. Management If you are interested in a career in multinational enterprises (MNEs) or small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with an international orientation, this is the pathway for you. You can also apply for an international exchange to broaden your horizons and enhance your employability in the global job market find out more on page 13. Research If you are looking to pursue a career in research or as a business analyst, this pathway provides a great platform. in Europe globally Triple accredited Number one most targeted UK university by leading graduate employers (The High Fliers Report 2016) Part of 1% of business schools worldwide to achieve this

3 Why choose this course? Research informed learning: Comparative and International Business group (CIB) The CIB group comprises experts dedicated to the understanding of how business strategies, capabilities and structures vary and change within and across different countries and institutional contexts. Academics research focuses on two core themes: Institutional regimes, business models and development of organisational capabilities in different societies International Business, economic development and emerging markets. You benefit from the CIB group by interacting with researchers, and when possible, by getting involved in some of the ongoing projects. Our academic expertise extends across Europe including Eastern Europe, to China, Japan, other parts of East and South East Asia, Latin America, Australasia, South Africa and the USA. We collaborate with leading researchers across the world. Regular guest speakers We regularly invite guest speakers to share their insights from companies such as Nokia, Jaguar Landrover, Syngenta, Towers Watson and Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. This gives you an insight into the issues and challenges faced by real businesses. I love to share my professional experience with the future management leaders of tomorrow. I introduce current management issues and obtain insightful and fresh perspectives from the students on the course. Thomas P. Hiebaum, Corporate Vice President at HELLA KGaA Hueck & Co Country Manager simulator During the Marketing Issues in International Business unit you practice your skills using the Country Manager simulator. It provides a strategic international market entry and expansion simulation that puts you in the role of a category manager for a major consumer products company. This gives you hands-on experience of dealing with challenges of a matured domestic market and an international growth agenda. Brathay team building residential At the start of the course you have the opportunity to take part in a residential session at Brathay in the beautiful Lake District National Park. You take part in outdoor challenges while getting to know your new classmates. The Perspectivity Game simulation You take part in a behavioural simulation called The Perspectivity Game as part of the Fundamentals of International Business unit. It requires you to manage a country s economic growth through an era of rapid change. In less than an hour, you design and implement a game plan, negotiate economic and environmental crises and face conflict with neighbouring countries. It prepares you for a work environment that is increasingly volatile and unpredictable. Professional exemptions Graduates of the Management pathway gain partial exemption from membership to the Institute of Export, with the potential for further exemption depending on the choice of options and research focus of the dissertation. Company visits By visiting companies you build understanding of the real-world relevance and application of the subjects you study. In the past, students on the course have visited the Jaguar Landrover plant near Liverpool to learn about the business and its processes. International exchange The optional exchange programme allows those on the Management pathway to spend a semester at a partner university overseas. This experience enhances your global business and management learning and development. For more details, including our exchange partners, see page 13.

4 Careers support The Postgraduate Careers Service offers you dedicated support from the moment you join us. It helps you to develop your personal and professional skills, impress potential employers and improve your overall employability. Our team designs and delivers a wide range of career-related services specifically for Alliance MBS Masters students, giving you a competitive edge over other postgraduates. Presentations covering: CVs Cover letters Application forms LinkedIn and other social media Interview preparation Tailored workshops: practice your skills and receive valuable feedback One-to-one support: meet with a careers consultant to discuss your plans and applications Guest speakers: practical advice for your career We are the number one most targeted UK university by leading graduate employers according to The High Fliers Report Online careers portal: keep in close contact with the Postgraduate Careers team and receive events information. The Alliance MBS Postgraduate Careers Service works closely with The University of Manchester Careers Service, meaning that you can access the large number of organisations that attend events on campus to present their job opportunities, both in the UK and internationally. For further information visit: Recent recruiters include: Accenture Bloomberg C.H. Robinson Codethink Ltd Cummins Inc Deloitte Diageo Germany GMBH Ernst & Young Hewlett Packard HSBC KPMG Mercedes Benz Pilkington Porsche AG Royal Bank of Scotland Shell Telefonica Tesco plc

5 Who will be teaching me? Course structure You have access to world-leading academics in international business and management. Our experts will share their original thinking and help you nurture your own. For me, Alliance MBS is the perfect place to contribute high quality state-of-the-art research, while interacting with practitioners and engaging in knowledge transfer activities in the field of international business. I adopt an interactive style of teaching. I love to share my own expertise and research, but I expect participants to contribute actively. I also invite external speakers to demonstrate the link between theory and practice. Axèle Giroud, Course Director, MSc International Business and Management Together, we embark on a colourful and exciting journey to explore international business and management in all its facets. The course offers you a balanced blend of academic excellence, empirical research rigour and practical relevance. You are part of a truly international and diverse student community, working with a team of truly international academics. Stefan Zagelmeyer, Head of the Centre for Comparative and International Business Research I like to experiment with new ways of problem-based learning in my classroom. For me, there is nothing more important than to challenge my students to think outside the box and to develop skills and capabilities that will help them stand their ground in a rapidly changing professional environment, as well as making a positive contribution to society. Noemi Sinkovics, Lecturer in International Business and Management Both pathways Semester 1 Comparative Business and Management Fundamentals of International Business and Management Research Methods and Data Analysis Theories in International Business Management pathway Semester 2 February - May International Business Strategy Choose one elective unit from Set A A1 Marketing Issues in International Business A2 Managing Across Cultures A3 Multinational Business Finance Choose two additional elective units (either one from SET A plus one from SET B or SET C; or two elective units from SET B and/or SET C) B1 Institutions and Firms Internationalisation Strategies B2 Institutions and Knowledge Management in MNEs B3 International Business and Emerging Markets B4 International Trade: Theory, Policy and Practice B5 Multinationals and Technology Transfer in Economic Development B6 Responsible Business in a Global Environment C1 International Business Negotiations C2 International Entrepreneurship In semester 2, you have the opportunity to study at a partner institution abroad. Semester 3 June - September Research pathway Semester 2 September - January February - May International Business Strategy Research Methods and Data Analysis II Topics in International Business Research One elective unit from: Institutions and Firms Internationalisation Strategies Institutions and Knowledge Management in MNEs International Business and Emerging Markets International Trade: Theory, Policy and Practice Marketing Issues in International Business Managing Across Cultures Multinational Business Finance Multinationals and Technology Transfer in Economic Development Responsible Business in a Global Environment Semester 3 June - September Dissertation Dissertation

6 10 11 Semester 1 core units Semester 2 core units Semester 2 elective units Comparative Business and Management Use analytical frameworks to analyse cross-country variations in management policies and practices both locally and internationally Explore and analyse the causes of these variations with a specific focus on culture and institutions Draw practical conclusions for managing companies in an international environment. Fundamentals of International Business and Management Explore the backgrounds and key issues in international business and management Look at the lifecycle of organisations with a focus on foundation and growth Learn about stakeholders and the societal impact of organisations. Research Methods and Data Analysis I Learn the qualitative and quantitative methods used in international business and management research Discover how to approach your own research projects and how to write up your research Work on up-to-date practical research examples and combine theoretical issues with real-world applications. Theories in International Business Study fundamental theories in the domain of international business Explore theories of the MNEs, core concepts explaining how firms bring national dispersed value-adding activities under common ownership, theories of internationalisation and theoretical bases such as transaction cost economics and the resource based view Identify practical applications of theoretical concepts. International Business Strategy Study the strategic aspects of managing an MNE in an international context Understand and analyse issues faced in operating in international markets and supply chains Learn about the development of international business strategy Apply theory to practical cases of major international companies. Research Methods and Data Analysis II (Research Pathway) Learn qualitative and quantitative research methods at intermediary and advanced levels Methodologies carefully chosen to meet your specific project writing targets Builds on the semester 1 unit and uses a mix of methodological readings and discussion with state-of-the-art computer software. You learn to design specific research projects and implement the research drawing on existing data. Topics in International Business Research (Research Pathway) Introduces research issues at the forefront of international business research Explore, analyse and discuss conceptual and empirical work around international business topics, and extend towards political economy perspectives, economic development, global value chain and global production networks Develop research questions that can be practically examined in the dissertation. In addition to your core units, you pick elective units to tailor the course to your specific interests. On the Management pathway you pick three elective units and on the Research pathway you pick one. Although a variety of elective units are offered, Alliance MBS reserves the right to withdraw some depending on staff availability. Institutions and Firms Internationalisation Strategies Learn how firms, alliances and markets are organised differently around the world Examine the development of distinctive capabilities in firms in different parts of the world Analyse ways in which firms from different countries internationalise Assess how multinational companies manage various activities around the world. Institutions and Knowledge Management in Multinational Enterprises Study the practices that MNEs use to develop firm-level and sectoral-level capabilities across dominant economies Learn about practices such as managing MNEs, knowledge creation and sharing, networks and embeddedness Learn about systems of innovation and how these shape MNEs knowledge management for innovation. International Business and Emerging Markets Look at the opportunities and challenges of conducting business in emerging economies Explore, analyse and discuss uniqueness in the socio-political, economic and business environments Study competitiveness and the patterns of internationalisation of multinationals in and from emerging markets. International Business Negotiations (Management Pathway) Study the analytical tools, techniques, models and practical aspects of international business negotiations Be aware of essential business negotiations skills Understand the management of cultural differences vis-à-vis international business deals. International Entrepreneurship (Management Pathway) Develop the vision essential to international entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprise internationalisation Increase awareness of the challenges central to international expansion strategy Gain the insights, tools, frameworks, and skills necessary to overcome the obstacles for international entrepreneurship Learn how to prepare a plan for successful internationalisation from an international entrepreneurship perspective.

7 12 13 Semester 2 elective units Exchange stream for the Management pathway Summer research period International Trade: Theory, Policy and Practice Study essential trade theories and aspects of political economy Develop the skills to investigate, analyse and interpret economic data relating to current world trade events and understand how these affect export and import firms Learn how firms minimise trading costs by managing risk. Managing Across Cultures Study international organisational behaviour and the complexities of human behaviour Analyse cross-country variation in management policies and practice in relation to cross-cultural diversity Learn practical skills for use in both domestic and multinational companies operating in a culturally-diverse environment. Marketing Issues in International Business Learn the strategic aspects of marketing issues in international business, from market entry to implementation Explore managerial issues using an interactive computer simulation called Country Manager, where you work in groups to design and test international marketing strategies Develop a marketing plan for a company of your choice. Multinational Business Finance Build understanding of the main theoretical concepts of multinational business finance Gain an overview of the evolution and growth of global financial markets, present-day investment and regulatory environment, functioning of global financial institutions and newer financial models Study capital market movements, currency volatility and foreign exchange Consider financial risks and formulate appropriate mitigation strategies. Multinationals and Technology Transfer in Economic Development Analyse the role of MNEs in technology transfer with a focus on emerging countries Gain knowledge on how large MNEs operate globally, and examine how technology transfer may or may not occur Consider the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) in technological development and the challenges of upgrading in the face of global competition. Responsible Business in a Global Environment Study key responsible business concepts in a domestic and international context Build understanding of responsible mentalities and develop strategic and critical thinking in relation to responsible management Study the management challenges associated with developing domestic and international strategies and handling the operations of firms whose activities challenge the status quo. In semester 2 you have the opportunity to study at a partner institution abroad. There are a limited number of exchange places available and you can apply for a place once you are registered on the course. For more information visit: international-exchange International exchange partners include: Copenhagen Business School EM Lyon Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo Helsinki School of Economics Louvain School of Management National Taiwan University Norwegian School of Economics Rotterdam School of Management Stockholm School of Economics Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi Universität St. Gallen University of Florida University of Kiel University of Melbourne University of New South Wales Universität zu Köln Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Research dissertation Apply what you have learned in the taught part of the course Topics reflect the expertise of lecturers and you may be asked to select from a list of options Normally consists of a literature review followed by a piece of work based on qualitative or quantitative research. Recent dissertation topics include: A systematic review of international joint venture studies in East and Southeast Asia A comparison of Generation-Y s value perceptions on luxury goods between China and the UK The reshoring trend of US manufacturing: exploring the key motivations and the role of the financial crisis Obstacles encountered by female entrepreneurs when negotiating internationally: a cross-cultural comparison of societies of different levels of male domination - Poland versus Iceland Please note that the list of modules is indicative and not all electives run every year.

8 What do our students say? Entry requirements How to apply Natalia Prada, Colombia Class of 2016 Why did you choose to study this Masters course at Alliance MBS? I chose to study here because of its multidisciplinary approach. The course helps to improve my skills and to develop my own point of view of the global perspectives of business and to understand the different national and cultural aspects that affect a firms operation. How much time do you spend in classes and in private study? I spend 12 hours of the week in classes and around 15 to 20 hours on group work and individual study. How would you describe your student experience so far? Fun and challenging. Having the opportunity to work with with people from different cultures gives you the opportunity to get to know people with different interests and backgrounds, to plan and manage tasks and to develop problem-solving skills. What s the best thing about living in Manchester? Everything: easy connections with all the UK, restaurants, parties, people, friends, sports and music. What were your experiences of the residential session at Brathay in The Lake District? It s a great opportunity to meet new friends, work as a group and challenge yourself. Marc Wollermann, Germany Class of 2012 Why did you choose to study at Alliance MBS? First, the excellent reputation and truly international orientation of this school had impressed me. Second, Manchester offered me the opportunity to integrate one exchange semester into my studies. I decided to do this in Brazil at FGV São Paulo, one of the world s leading think tanks. What have you been doing since graduation? On graduation, I worked as a Management Trainee at Singapore Airlines. I now work in the Account Management department and have additionally taken over several complex projects. What has been your biggest career achievement since graduation? My biggest career achievement was definitely the acceptance to the the prestigious management Trainee Programme at Singapore Airlines. During my studies, I had always worked towards the goal of getting a demanding job at a global company upon graduation. I strongly believe that Alliance MBS and its reputation for excellence was a great advantage during my application process. But most importantly, the demanding Masters course has helped me to develop myself, both personally and professionally. What advice would you give to those considering studying at Alliance MBS? I can only give the following advice: if you have a strong desire to be excellent in what you do, if you have an international orientation and open mind, then doing a Masters at Alliance MBS will probably turn out as one of the best decisions in your life. Management pathway We normally look for a UK bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours, or the overseas equivalent in any discipline. Research pathway We normally look for a UK bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours, or the overseas equivalent in any discipline. It would be an advantage if you have studied a degree in business, management, psychology, economics or social sciences with undergraduate research methods training. When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class, references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. English language requirements If English is not your first language, you are required to take an English language test to prove your level of ability. Fees For up-to-date fees information check the course page on our website. Applications are processed from October onwards for entry the following September. Don t wait until you finish your studies to apply if you are in your final year, you can apply before you complete your undergraduate degree. Just make sure you submit your latest transcripts and a list of your final year modules with your online application, together with the other supporting documents. The application process Visit our website: Check the latest fees and admissions information, including English language requirements Complete and submit the online application form with any supporting documents: how-to-apply The final decision will be made by the Masters Admissions Office, who will contact you directly.

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