MSc International Business Management - LM507

MSc International Business Management - LM507 1. Objectives The aim of the Programme is to provide participants with knowledge in the field of International Business that will be both academically rigorous and vocationally relevant. The core modules of the Programme provide a comprehensive grounding in theoretical and empirical aspects of international business, while the elective modules will allow students to explore issues in the functional areas of international firms. An innovative aspect of this degree Programme is the foreign language-based module in German, Spanish, Portuguese or Mandarin. Upon successful completion of the Programme, students would have acquired the necessary skills to: think analytically and critically, aptitudes which are of crucial importance in today s continuously changing and turbulent global business environment; work at managerial level within an international/multinational organisation; work effectively in more than one country; recognise and analyse complex management problems in multinational and international firms that deal extensively with foreign firms and to implement the solutions in the context of internationally operating organisations; and handle a foreign language, which should provide them with an added edge within the international business sectors. The Programme is of relevance to those interested in a professional career in: (ii) (iii) international business consultancy; the international business management of international/multinational companies, or government, public institutions or non-governmental organisations where an in-depth understanding of various aspects of international business, management and strategy is essential. 2. General Entry Requirements Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with at least a Second Class or 50%, whichever is applicable or a GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. OR alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius. 3. Programme Requirements Preference will be given to holders of a degree in Management, Finance, Economics or Law. 4. General and Programme Requirements Special Cases The following may be deemed to have satisfied the General and Programme requirements for admission: Applicants who do not satisfy any of the requirements as per Regulations 2 and 3 above but who submit satisfactory evidence of having passed examinations which are deemed by the Senate to be equivalent to any of those listed. (ii) Applicants who do not satisfy any of the requirements as per Regulations 2 and 3 above but who in the opinion of Senate submit satisfactory evidence of the capacity and attainments requisite to enable them to pursue the programme proposed. (iii) Applicants who hold a full practising professional qualification obtained by examination. 1

5. Programme Duration The duration of the Graduate Programme should normally not exceed 4 years (8 Semesters). Normal Maximum Master s Degree (PT): 2 Years 4 Years Postgraduate Diploma: 2 Years 4 Years 6. Credits per Year: Minimum 6 credits, Maximum 21 credits subject to Regulation 5. 7. Minimum Credits required for Awards For the award of MSc International Business Management degree, the student must obtain at least 36 credits. This should include all the core and elective modules and 6 credits from the dissertation. Master s Degree: 36 Postgraduate Diploma: 30 Breakdown as follows: Credits from Core Taught Modules Dissertation Electives TOTAL Master s Degree: 24 6 6 36 Postgraduate Diploma: 24-6 30 8. Assessment Each module will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows (unless otherwise specified): Assessment will be based on a written examination of 3 hour duration and continuous assessment carrying 40% of total marks. Continuous assessment will be based on at least two of the following: assignments, and/or seminar presentations. For a student to pass a module an overall total of 40% for combined continuous assessment and written examination components would be required without minimum threshold within the individual continuous assessment and written examination. I. Research Methodology for Managers The module MGT6015Y Research Methodology for Managers will be assessed as follows: Continuous assessment is 50% broken down as follows: Literature review: 10% Statistical Analysis: 15% Research proposal: 25% (ii) Final written examination: 50% II. Residential Seminar During Year 2 of the programme, a Residential Seminar will be organised by the Faculty. Students should compulsorily attend and actively participate in the Residential Seminar whenever organised and: a. Students will be required to submit a report of not less than 1200 words to their Programme Coordinator after attendance and participation; b. Seminar attendance and the report shall be assessed by the Programme Coordinator; c. Attendance at all sessions of the Seminar is compulsory and failure to do so would entail nonaward of the MSc degree and d. Grade S assigned upon satisfactory performance as well as attendance at all sessions of the Seminar, in order to be eligible for award of the degree. 2

III. Business Language Workshop The business language workshop shall be compulsory. It will be non-examinable and run over 30 hours. As part of the assessment, students will be required to submit assignments and/or perform oral presentations. Students will be assigned Grade S upon satisfactory attendance and performance in the workshop in order to be eligible for the award of the degree. 9. Dissertation Dissertation will carry 6 credits and it is crucial that students attend all lectures on Research Methodology for Managers Module to be properly equipped to produce good dissertations. Assessment will also include performance at viva-voce. Submission Deadlines for Dissertation: First Draft: End of July in the Final Year. Final Copy: Last working day of August in the Final Year. 10. Important Note The rules as stipulated in the Programme Structure and Outline Syllabus will replace all other rules & regulations. 11. List of Modules. CORE MODULES Code Module Name Hrs/Wk Credits MGT5219 International Business Environment 3 3 MGT6117 International Business Strategy 3 3 MGT5222 Intercultural Management 3 3 MGT6035 Global Marketing Management 3 3 MGT6015 Research Methodology for Managers 3 3 MGT5220 Multinational Corporations and Emerging Markets 3 3 MGT 6118 Governance and Corporate Ethics 3 3 MGT5221 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3 3 MGT6000Y Dissertation 6 MGT6100 Residential Seminar - S ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose at least two) MGT6119 International Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 3 ACF 6009 International Business Finance 3 3 MGT6120 Project Management 3 3 ACF 6008 International Accounting 3 3 LAWS6607 International Business Law 3 3 BUSINESS LANGUAGE WORKSHOP MGT6042 Business Language workshop - S NOTE: (ii) (iii) All exams will be held at the end of semester. The above list of elective modules is not exhaustive. The University may not offer any of the elective modules if a critical mass of students is not attained. 3

12. Programme Plan - MSc International Business Management YEAR 1 Code Module Name Hrs/Wk Credits CORE MGT5219 International Business Environment 3 3 MGT5220 Multinational Corporations and Emerging Markets 3 3 MGT5222 Intercultural Management 3 3 MGT6117 International Business Strategy 3 3 MGT5221 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3 3 MGT6015 Research Methodology for Managers 3 3 YEAR 2 Code Module Name Hrs/Wk Credits CORE MGT6035 Global Marketing Management 3 3 MGT6118 Governance and Corporate Ethics 3 3 MGT 6000Y Dissertation - 6 MGT6042 Business Language Workshop - S MGT6100 Residential Seminar S ELECTIVES CHOOSE AT LEAST TWO MGT6119 International Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 3 ACF 6009 International Business Finance 3 3 MGT6120 Project Management 3 3 ACF 6008 International Accounting 3 3 LAWS6607 International Business Law 3 3 * These are 3-credit modules, which will be run and examined at the end of the first semester. **These are 3-credit modules, which will be run and examined at the end of the second semester The business language workshop will be run over Semester 1 of Year 2 One elective in semester 1 and one elective in semester 2 13. Outline Syllabus MGT 5219 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT The realities: Globalisation or Internationalisation?, The global economy, The Global business environment (Technological Forces: The revolutions- computing, communication & the new industries, Social and Cultural Forces, Economic Forces, Political Forces and the role of the States in International Business), International Trade, National Competitiveness, Public Policy Players & Possibilities: Liberalise, privatise, regulate, deregulate, re-regulate, Entry Modes to foreign market, global trends, Roles of International Institutions (WTO,UNCTAD and World Bank), Emerging Markets, small nations in the global economy, Regional Trade Blocs (NAFTA, EU, SADC and ASEAN), Case studies. MGT 5220- MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS AND EMERGING MARKETS Introduction to FDI, Patterns and Theories of FDI, Nature of MNEs, Historical overview of the emergence of MNEs, Impacts on MNEs activities, Entry and expansion strategies of MNEs, Theories of International trade, Theories of International Production: Motives for foreign Production, Alliance Capitalism, The Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and LDCs, The Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and Transfer of Technology, Newly Industrialised Economies (NICs), Emerging markets, MNEs activities in BRICS countries, The World Trade Organisation (WTO), Regional Integration and LDCs. Case Studies 4

MGT5222- INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT The Global Mindset and global management skills; strategy, structure, culture and people issues in Globalisation; cross-cultural management; organisational culture; national culture dimensions; international Human Resource Management (IHRM); Global Staffing issues; The International HRM function - balancing local needs and headquarters norms; managing expatriates: recruitment, retention and development for international assignments; self-initiated expatriates; expatriate adjustment; expatriate failure and premature return; career choices, repatriation and career success in international business; motivating across cultures; cross- cultural communication; managing multicultural teams; concepts of international and comparative management; the management of Diversity MGT 5221 - LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Introduction to Logistics, Role in the Economy and Organisation, Strategic View of the Supply Chain, Value Chain Analysis, Managing the Supply Chain, Future Trends in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Integration- Opportunities for Competitive Advantage. Order Processing and Information Systems, Managing Supply chain performance and Financial Analysis, Materials Flow Management & Transportation Decision, Managing supply chain information, Inventory Decision Making, Warehousing and Material Handling, Supply Chain and IT, Global Logistics Strategies, Organising for Effective Logistics, Strategic Logistics Management, Logistics Performance Measurement, Strategic Logistics Plan and Formulating Logistics Strategy, Green Logistics, Reverse Logistics, New Directions in Logistics. MGT 6015 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR MANAGERS Nature of Research - research process, choosing research topics, developing hypothesis and variables. Selecting research methods, literature review and secondary sources, observation and diaries, focus groups, content analysis. Quantitative research: surveys and sampling- descriptive and inferential statistics, questionnaire design, coding and attitude measurement, data analysis and presentation using SPSS, communicating, presenting and writing the research. Introduction to Multivariate Analysis: Multiple Regression, Discriminant Analysis, MANOVA, Factor Analysis, Cluster Analysis, Managerial Applications MGT6119- INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION Distinguishing between Business culture and Entrepreneurial culture, Dimensions of entrepreneurial Culture, Entrepreneurial propensity and national cultures, Importance of education, financial environment, legal/fiscal environment, government policy, Regional variations in Entrepreneurial behaviour, Developing a National entrepreneurial culture, Intercultural management and communications in a global economy, Interrelationships between entrepreneurial culture, knowledge management and competitive advantage of Nations, Entrepreneurial culture and poverty in vulnerable Economies, Western Europe as a multicultural space economy, Culture, entrepreneurship and development in Africa, SME and Family business vulnerability within globalisation, UNESCO-ILO twenty first century entrepreneurial culture-an integrative approach. MGT 6118- GOVERNANCE AND CORPORATE ETHICS Ethical Perceptions and International Business Investing Ethically Triple Bottom Line Concept Cultural Relativism: a Framework for Global Ethics Universal Ethics CSR and Sustainability in a Global Context Ethical Issues around the Globe Attitudes toward Gift Giving/Bribery Building Successful Stakeholder Relationships CSR and Environmental Responsibility. Historical Perspective of Global Governance; Civil Society and Governance; International Organizations; Governance and the Environment; Theoretical Approaches: Stakeholder Theory; Political and Environmental Theory; Governing Development; Political Governance; Role of Global Governance Bodies. MGT6117- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGY Fundamentals of Strategic Management, The Analysis of Industry and Competition. The Analysis of Competitive Advantage. Industry Evolution and Innovation. Internalisation and International Competition. Diversification and Multi-business Firm. Transformation and Innovation. Information Economy and Electronic Commerce, Case Studies 5

LAWS6607 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW Origins and Sources of International Business Law; Growth of International Commercial Law and Emergence of Transactional Commercial Law; Essential Elements of Conflict of Laws. Law of Contract; Sales Contract; International Sales Contract Company Law; Essential Features with Focus on Formation of Domestic Companies and Duties of Directors and Meetings; Offshore Companies; Formation; Key Features; Use of Offshore Companies; Other Offshore Vehicles (Trusts, Sociétés, Banks,);Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR); Regulatory Framework of International Trade Treaties; GATT/WTO, SADC, COMESA, etc. Islamic Banking. FDI, Bills of exchange, letters of credit and charges MGT6120 PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Management Concepts, Project Selection, Project Estimating, Work Breakdown Structure, Critical Path Method, PERT Program Evaluation Review Technique, Project Quality, Project Risk Management, Project Monitoring & Control, Managing projects across cultures. ACF 6008 - INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING The Context of International Accounting. International Accounting Harmonisation. Multinational Corporations: External Reporting and Disclosure. Setting Accounting Standards - Accounting development and environmental factors, Diversity in accounting practices. Effects of diverse cross-country financial accounting practices. Synopses of financial accounting systems in industrialised countries and developing countries: France, Germany, Japan, UK, and USA. Accounting Development in Regional Integration. Classification Studies and the Impact of Culture on Accounting. Foreign Currency Translation. Specific Reporting issues: Analysing Foreign Financial Statements. Multinational Corporations: Managerial Accounting. Multinational Corporations: Budgeting, Product Costing and Foreign Exchange Risk Management. Multinational Corporations: International Transfer Pricing and Taxation: Variables impacting on transfer pricing strategies, Transfer Pricing Methodology, International Taxation. MGT 6035 - GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT The international environment; global markets and regional market characteristics; current issues in international marketing research; Global marketing strategy: sourcing, entry and expansion in different markets; planning, development and implementation of global marketing plans; the international marketing mix. ACF 6009 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE Domestic and International markets; Bonds - ratings, yields, risk/reward relationship; Foreign Exchange Rates Theory and Practice; Foreign Exchange Risk Management; Effect of Currency and Interest rate risk on Capital Market Instruments, Foreign Investment; Foreign Project Appraisal; Equity Finance and hybrids; International Asset Pricing and Cost of Capital; Political Risks and International Financing, financial and non financial risks. BUSINESS LANGUAGES MODULE It is believed that one major facilitating factor in the mobility of employees when carrying out international business assignments is the ability to master a foreign language. Such a module will contribute to giving our students a competitive edge in the job market and on the international scene. MGT 6042 - BUSINESS LANGUAGE WORKSHOP This workshop will be non-examinable and run over 30 hours. Grade S will be a war ded upon satisfactory attendance and performance in the workshop. Methods of assessment include full participation in-class assessment such as oral tests and presentations as well as attendance and participation in seminar activities from students. Availability of each language (German/Spanish/Portuguese or Mandarin) offered will be based on critical demand from students and availability of resources. MGT 6000Y - DISSERTATION The dissertation will allow the student to explore in depth an area or an issue related to particular interests. It will draw upon relevant concepts and techniques introduced during the taught part of the course and will seek to combine the theory and practice of management through the completion of a substantial and relevant indepth piece of work. Report of approximately 10,000 to 14,000 words. 6