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MSc International Business Management Programmes Programme Booklet 2013-2014 School of Management and Languages

School of Management and Languages MSc International Business Management Programmes Programme Booklet 2013-14 MSC INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES: PROGRAMME BOOKLET... 1 1 WELCOME FROM YOUR PROGRAMME DIRECTOR... 2 2 ACADEMIC STAFF AND OFFICE LOCATIONS... 3 3 PROGRAMME INFORMATION... 5 4 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW AND DELIVERY... 6 5 TIMETABLING AND LOCATION OF LECTURES... 13 6 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES... 14 7 KEY SML STAFF CONTACTS... 16 The information contained within this Booklet is correct as of 9 th September 2013. Students are advised to check the Postgraduate section of the School website for revised editions in order to ensure they are familiar with the most up-to-date details of their programme: http://www.sml.hw.ac.uk/postgraduate/2013-2014/programme/index.html

MSc International Business Management Programmes: Programme Booklet Within this Programme Booklet you will find key information for your International Business Management Programme, including Programme Director, Academic Staff and resources. Please refer to the online Catalogue for further information about the academic content of your core and optional courses. Please refer to the SML Postgraduate Student Handbook to find more information about the School, including important dates, examinations, our academic staff, key administrative staff, assessments, progression. You will also find further details about Heriot-Watt University's rules and regulations, as well as links to useful services such as the Students' Union, the International Student Advisors' Office and the Library. You can find the Catalogue, full Programme Structures, Postgraduate Student Handbook and more on the SML Postgraduate Portal here: http://www.sml.hw.ac.uk/postgraduate/2013-2014/programme/index.html [1]

1 Welcome from your Programme Director Welcome to the MSc in International Business Management. The contemporary international business environment demands high calibre postgraduates who are able to understand and respond to rapid changes in the world economy. We have an exciting programme of courses to provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to meet this growing need. Guest speakers and social events add to your learning experience, combining serious study with a lot of fun. This challenging programme demands your commitment and dedication and the reward will be the satisfaction of a high quality qualification that will provide a stepping stone for your future career. My colleagues and I join in wishing you every success over the coming year. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your aims and invite you to participate in all that the School and the University has to offer. Dr. Chris Dodd Programme Director MSc International Business Management Programmes [2]

2 Academic staff and office locations 2.1 Programme Director for MSc International Business Management Programmes Programme Director Office Location Dr Chris Dodd Room EF 22 (Esmée Fairbairn Building) Telephone +44(0) 131 451 3851 E-mail Deputy Programme Director Office Location Chris.Dodd@hw.ac.uk Dr James Richards Room MB G.42 (Mary Burton Building) Telephone +44(0) 131 451 3043 E-mail J.Richards@hw.ac.uk 2.2 Teaching Staff for MSc International Business Management Programmes Teaching Staff Geraldine Bell Dr Iain Black Dr Nigel Caldwell Dr Ramandeep Chhina Prof. Mike Danson Dr Chris Dodd (Programme Director) Dr Shumei Gao Location & Contact Details MB 1.37 0131 451 3858 Geraldine.Bell@hw.ac.uk EF 30 0131 451 3803 I.R.Black@hw.ac.uk EF 23 0131 451 3880 N.D.Caldwell@hw.ac.uk MB G.09 0131 451 3551 R.Chhina@hw.ac.uk MB 1.09 0131 451 3840 M.Danson@hw.ac.uk EF 22 0131 451 3851 Chris.Dodd@hw.ac.uk MB 1.03 0131 451 3480 S.Gao@hw.ac.uk Areas of Teaching International Marketing Corporate Responsibility Sustainable Marketing Operations Management International Trade Law Business Research Methods Marketing Dissertation Busines Economics [3]

Teaching Staff Robert Graham Kate Hughes Dr Bill Jackson Dr Nicolina Kamenou- Aigbekaen Prof.James Mair (School of Life Sciences) Dr John-Paul Marney Dr Maja Piecyk Dr James Richards (Deputy Director) Dr Christine Rutherford Dr John Sanders Dr Colin Turner Location & Contact Details MB 1.37 0131 451 3848 R.Graham@hw.ac.uk EF13 0131 451 3487 Kate.Hughes@hw.ac.uk MB 1.69 0131 451 3737 W.Jackson@hw.ac.uk MB 1.41 0131 451 3849 N.Kamenou- Aigbekaen@hw.ac.uk WP 3.09 0131 451 3314 J.M.Mair@hw.ac.uk MB G.52 0131 451 3859 J.Marney@hw.ac.uk EF 30 0131 451 3305 M.Piecyk@hw.ac.uk MB G.42 0131 451 3043 J.Richards@hw.ac.uk EF29 0131 451 3883 C.Rutherford@hw.ac.uk MB G.39 0131 451 3857 J.W.Sanders@hw.ac.uk MB 1.39 0131 451 8060 C.Turner@hw.ac.uk Areas of Teaching Work, Organisations and Culture Strategy for Supply Chains Financial Analysis Managing Diversity in Business Climate Change: Casues and Impacts Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation Finance Green Logistics Human Resource Management Dissertation Design of Logistical Systems Competitive Strategy International Business Context Additional teaching staff to be confirmed. Please be aware that locations of academic offices may be subject to change. You can find the office of SML member of staff, by using Heriot-Watt's People Finder: http://www.hw.ac.uk/people-finder/ [4]

3 Programme Information Heriot-Watt University reserves the right to update materials from time to time and will ensure that advance notification concerning changes to materials is provided to students on the relevant section of the University website. It is the responsibility of students to check the website, particularly if they are returning to studies after a period during which their studies have been in abeyance. 3.1 Programme Aims and Objectives The aims of the International Business Management programme are to provide able students already holding a good first degree from an appropriate discipline with the skills, knowledge and experience within the field. The aims of the programme are to provide students with: A broad-based introduction to general business and management; Appreciation of international aspects of business and management; Appreciation of the key business organisation functions; Awareness of the inter-relationship between management, the business environment and the student s specialist area; Insights into future trends in management thought; An appreciation of the need for synthesis and a cross-functional approach to management; Comprehension of self-assessment and reflective learning. After successfully completing the programme students will be able to: make and evaluate strategic and tactical decisions; employ a range of analytical techniques to solve business problems; communicate theory, concepts and practice effectively; understand how to add value within an organization; interact with managers of related business functions; understand the relationship between business and the environment. 3.2 Programme Pathways There are five pathways for the International Business Management Programme, students will study one of these. They are: International Business Management with Finance International Business Management with Human Resource Management (HRM) International Business Management with Logistics International Business Management with Marketing International Business Management with Sustainability Management [5]

4 Programme Overview and Delivery 4.1 Programme s Each undergraduate and postgraduate programme at the University is allocated a unique code. The code for the International Business Management Programmes are: Master of Science in International Business Management with Finance (Programme C1G7-FIN) Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management with Finance (Programme C1G5-FIN) Master of Science in International Business Management with Human Resource Management (Programme C187-HRM) Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management with Human Resource Management (Programme C185-HRM) Master of Science in International Business Management with Logistics (Programme C167-IBL) Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management with Logistics (Programme C165-IBL) Master of Science in International Business Management with Marketing (Programme C1E7-MKG) Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management with Marketing (Programme C1E5-MKG) Master of Science in International Business Management with Sustainability Management (Programme C1F7-IBS) Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management with Sustainability Management (Programme C1F5-IBS) [6]

4.2 Programme Structure The overview of the programme structures and assessment for the MSc International Business Management pathways is shown on the following page. The full-length documents are also available online at: http://www.sml.hw.ac.uk/postgraduate/2013-2014/programme/index.html Please note that these documents may subject to change over the course of the academic year. You will be notified of any such changes as appropriate. [7]

4.3 Programme and Assessment Overview: IBM with Finance Students study four taught courses in Semester 1, four taught courses in Semester 2 and Masters students also study the research dissertation in Semester 3 (summer). Each taught course is worth 15 credits and the dissertation is worth 60 credits. For progression to the dissertation, students must satisfactorily complete all 8 taught courses. CW= work Exam= Exam MANDATORY s Name Semester Assessment C31FN Financial Analysis 1 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) C11CS Competitive Strategy 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11IB International Business Context 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C21BE Business Economics 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11BU Business Research Methods 2 CW (100%) C31FC Finance 2 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) For Masters Students Only Name Semester Assessment C11BM Dissertation 3 CW (100%) OPTIONAL s Choose one of the following in Semester One Name Semester Assessment C11OH Work, Culture and Organisations 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11MG Marketing 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11SY Corporate Social Responsibility 1 CW (100%) Choose one of the following in Semester Two Name Semester Assessment C11OE Operations Management 2 CW (40%) / Exam (60%) C11TL International Trade Law 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11DB Managing Diversity in Business 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11SK Sustainable Marketing 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) [8]

Programme and Assessment Overview: IBM with Logistics Students study four taught courses in Semester 1, four taught courses in Semester 2 and Masters students also study the research dissertation in Semester 3 (summer). Each taught course is worth 15 credits and the dissertation is worth 60 credits. For progression to the dissertation, students must satisfactorily complete all 8 taught courses. CW= work Exam= Exam MANDATORY s Name Semester Assessment C31FN Financial Analysis 1 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) C11IB International Business Context 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11LS Strategy for Supply Chains 1 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) C21BE Business Economics 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11BU Business Research Methods 2 CW (100%) C11DO Design of Logistical Systems 2 CW (100%) For Masters Students Only Name Semester Assessment C11BM Dissertation 3 CW (100%) OPTIONAL s Choose one of the following in Semester One Name Semester Assessment C11OH Work, Culture and Organisations 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11MG Marketing 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11SY Corporate Social Responsibility 1 CW (100%) Choose one of the following in Semester Two Name Semester Assessment C11OE Operations Management 2 CW (40%) / Exam (60%) C11TL International Trade Law 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11GL Green Logistics 2 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) C11DB Managing Diversity in Business 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11SK Sustainable Marketing 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) [9]

Programme and Assessment Overview: IBM with Human Resource Management Students study four taught courses in Semester 1, four taught courses in Semester 2 and Masters students also study the research dissertation in Semester 3 (summer). Each taught course is worth 15 credits and the dissertation is worth 60 credits. For progression to the dissertation, students must satisfactorily complete all 8 taught courses. CW= work Exam= Exam MANDATORY s Name Semester Assessment C11IB International Business Context 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11CS Competitive Strategy 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11OH Work, Culture and Organisations 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C21BE Business Economics 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11BU Business Research Methods 2 CW (100%) C11HR Human Resource Management 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) For Masters Students Only Name Semester Assessment C11BM Dissertation 3 CW (100%) OPTIONAL s Choose one of the following in Semester One Name Semester Assessment C31FN Financial Analysis 1 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) C11MG Marketing 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11SY Corporate Social Responsibility 1 CW (100%) Choose one of the following in Semester Two Name Semester Assessment C11OE Operations Management 2 CW (40%) / Exam (60%) C11TL International Trade Law 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11DB Managing Diversity in Business 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11SK Sustainable Marketing 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) [10]

Programme and Assessment Overview: IBM with Marketing Students study four taught courses in Semester 1, four taught courses in Semester 2 and Masters students also study the research dissertation in Semester 3 (summer). Each taught course is worth 15 credits and the dissertation is worth 60 credits. For progression to the dissertation, students must satisfactorily complete all 8 taught courses. CW= work Exam= Exam MANDATORY s Name Semester Assessment C11MG Marketing 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11CS Competitive Strategy 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11IB International Business Context 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C21BE Business Economics 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11BU Business Research Methods 2 CW (100%) C11IM International Marketing 2 CW (50%). Exam (50%) For Masters Students Only Name Semester Assessment C11BM Dissertation 3 CW (100%) OPTIONAL s Choose one of the following in Semester One Name Semester Assessment C11OH Work, Culture and Organisations 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11MG Marketing 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C31FN Financial Analysis 1 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) C11SY Corporate Social Responsibility 1 CW (100%) Choose one of the following in Semester Two Name Semester Assessment C11OE Operations Management 2 CW (40%) / Exam (60%) C11TL International Trade Law 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11DB Managing Diversity in Business 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11SK Sustainable Marketing 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) [11]

Programme and Assessment Overview: IBM with Sustainability Management Students study four taught courses in Semester 1, four taught courses in Semester 2 and Masters students also study the research dissertation in Semester 3 (summer). Each taught course is worth 15 credits and the dissertation is worth 60 credits. For progression to the dissertation, students must satisfactorily complete all 8 taught courses. CW= work Exam= Exam MANDATORY s Name Semester Assessment A11CC Climate Change: Causes and Impacts 1 CW (40%) / Exam (60%) C11IB International Business Context 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11CS Competitive Strategy 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) A11AM Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation Measures 2 CW (40%) / Exam (60%) C11BU Business Research Methods 2 CW (100%) C21BE Business Economics 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) For Masters Students Only Name Semester Assessment C11BM Dissertation 3 CW (100%) OPTIONAL s Choose one of the following in Semester One Name Semester Assessment C11OH Work, Culture and Organisations 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11MG Marketing 1 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C31FN Financial Analysis 1 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) C11SY Corporate Social Responsibility 1 CW (100%) Choose one of the following in Semester Two Name Semester Assessment C11GL Green Logistics 2 CW (30%) / Exam (70%) C11TL International Trade Law 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11OE Operations Management 2 CW (40%) / Exam (60%) C11DB Managing Diversity in Business 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) C11SK Sustainable Marketing 2 CW (50%) / Exam (50%) [12]

4.4 Catalogue, Structures and Outlines After reviewing your appropriate Programme Overview, Postgraduate Students should then visit the SML Postgraduate Catalogue to find out more information about specific courses. The Catalogue contains information on all courses, including aims, assessment methods and topics covered. Students should refer to the Catalogue to prepare for their programme and, where appropriate, to select their optional courses. The SML Postgraduate Catalogue is published on the Portal here: http://www.sml.hw.ac.uk/postgraduate/2013-2014/course/index.html The Catalogue includes the full Structures. More detailed information such as an introduction to the course subject, course objectives, teaching methods, assessment, reading lists and a lecture synopsis will be available on VISION before the first lecture. This is known as the Outline. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that any optional courses are permitted within their specific programme of study and that they have the correct pre-requisites where necessary. No guarantee can be given that all the courses listed in the catalogue will be running each academic year. 5 Timetabling and location of lectures Timetables are available at the beginning of each semester on the Postgraduate noticeboard in the Esmée Fairbairn building and online here: http://www.hw.ac.uk/timetable/web-timetables-edinburgh.htm Students will also be advised of any guest lectures and site visits as they are arranged. Attendance at these is compulsory and their content is examinable. [13]

6 Additional Resources 6.1 Guest Speakers There will be a number of guest speakers over the course of the year who will discuss a diverse range of issues relating to International Business Management and associated areas. The lectures are considered part of the programme and content may be examinable, therefore attendance is compulsory. The guest speakers will give students an insight into current approaches, practices and techniques being applied within International Business Management. We are still finalising dates with guest speakers and will provide further details in due course. 6.2 Library The Library holds a huge range of study resources for all our students, including books, e-book, journals (paper and electronic), theses and newspapers. Many of these resources are available for long or short loan. The Library also has several study rooms available for private or group use, some of which can be booked in advance. There are areas dedicated for silent study and other areas where quiet discussion is permitted. Wi-Fi access covers the whole Library and Dewey's, the Library's small café is a great place to go when you need to take a short break from your work, or for group discussions. The Library also runs a comprehensive workshop programme to help students improve their study skills, including sessions on referencing, critical thinking, presentation skills and even how to manage exam stress. Opening hours vary during the year, with 24-hour access usually available before during exam diets to support our students during these intensive study periods. For further information on the Library's resources, facilities, workshops and opening hours, please visit the website here: http://www.hw.ac.uk/is/. [14]

6.3 Relevant Journals held at Heriot-Watt University The Heriot-Watt University Library has a large collection of specialist journals in the field of International Business Managament and related business management subjects. Most journals are now purchased electronically and students can download articles from these databases. To see a full list of the journals available both in electronic and printed format, visit the Library s website at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/is/find-resources.htm For additional recommended reading for your programme, please also vist the IBM Programme guides on the PG Portal for the Advance Reading lists. http://www.sml.hw.ac.uk/postgraduate/2013-2014/programme/index.html [15]

7 Key SML Staff Contacts Senior SML Academic Staff and Directors Head of School Professor Robert MacIntosh Deputy Head of School Professor Ursula Böser Director of Learning and Teaching Dr Bill Jackson Director of Postgraduate Programmes Dr Yvonne McLaren-Hankin Director of Research Director of Undergraduate Teaching Programmes Head of Department: Accountancy, Economics and Finance Head of Department: Business Management Head of Department: Languages and Intercultural Studies Director of Administration and School Registrar Financial Controller / Director of Administration (Resources) Professor Graham Turner Ms Josephine Bisacre Professor Andrew Adams Professor Kevin O' Gorman Professor Isabelle A Perez Mr Campbell Powrie Ms Sylvia Stevenson Key SML Support Staff Postgraduate Secretary (Postgraduate Office) Miss Donna Gall EF 11 pgenquiries@sml.hw.ac.uk School Administrative Officer (Postgraduate) Mrs Stephanie Ashby EF 12 S.A.Ashby@hw.ac.uk Assessment & Progression Administrator Mrs Jessica Forbes MB 1.28 J.Forbes@hw.ac.uk [16]

7.1 Key Office Locations All postgraduate queries should initially be directed to the Postgraduate Office in the Esmée Fairbairn Building SML Postgraduate Office Esmée Fairbairn Building: Room 11 School of Management and Languages Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, EH14 4AS Tel: 0131 451 3284 Fax: 0131 451 8336 Email: pgenquiries@sml.hw.ac.uk 7.2 Key Dates in Academic Year 2013-2014 Postgraduate Enrolment Monday 9 th September 2013 (begins) Semester 1 teaching starts Monday 16 th September 2013 Semester 1 teaching finishes Friday 6 th December 2013 Semester 1 assessment Monday 9 th December 2013 Friday 20 th December 2013 Semester 1 break (Christmas) Monday 23 rd December 2013 Friday 10 th January 2014 Semester 2 teaching starts Monday 13 th January 2014 Semester 2 teaching finishes Thursday 4 th April 2014 Semester 2 break Monday 7 th April Friday 25 th April 2014 Easter Holiday (Good) Friday 18 th April (Easter) Monday 21 st April 2014* Semester 2 assessment Monday 28th April 2014 Friday 23 rd May 2014 Graduation ceremonies Tuesday 24 th June Friday 27 th June 2014 Thursday 20 th November Friday 21 st November 2014 Students are required to attend for the entirety of Semester 1 and Semester 2 teaching periods and be present for the full examination and resit diets. Students must not book holidays during these periods. There will also be a Postgraduate resit diet in the summer of 2014. Further details of the Postgraduate resit diet will be provided to students in Semester 2. For more information on reassessment and progression, please read Section 6.2 of the SML Postgraduate Student Handbook. * The University buildings - except for student halls of residences - will be closed for the Easter break. Other buildings closed days for the 2013-2014 academic year will be confirmed. The Academic Calendar can also be viewed online here: http://www.hw.ac.uk/student-life/how-to-apply/academic-calendar.htm [17]