Dual Award in Advanced International Business and Management
About the degree
The Dual Award (MA/MSc) in Advanced International Business and Management is a highly unique degree programme, delivered by two academically renowned European Universities– Newcastle University Business School and the University of Groningen.
This collaborative approach provides students with the opportunity to:
- study a distinctive and internationally focused curriculum in business and management.
- study at two highly respected and traditionally focused Universities
- gain a postgraduate dual award (MA and MSc) degree enabling participants to prepare for and/or further develop a successful career in international business and management
- live in two of Europe’s most exciting and friendly cities
Programme Overview
The Dual Award in Advanced International Business and Management aims to provide participants the opportunity to engage with the issues experienced by internationally orientated organisations. Within this context, attention is paid to the comparative analyses of countries, institutions, cultures and the strategic decision making of companies operating within this environment. More specifically, the programme aims to provide candidates with:
- An ability to apply their knowledge and understanding of international business management to complex issues, both systematically and creatively
- An understanding of how to improve the quality of management, leadership and business practice within international organisations
- An opportunity to engage in the advanced study of organisations, their management and the cultural context (s) in which they operate.
- An ability to critically evaluate these issues within the context of the activities of businesses, government and non-governmental organisations
Who is the programme for?
The degree has been designed for individuals who aspire to a career in international business management and will practically prepare students for a range of positions in international, multinational or transnational companies.
The programme will also provide participants with the expertise appropriate to a management career in the not for profit sector.
The programme is closely related to the Dual Award in Advanced International Business Management and Marketing, however, is more suitable for those who may have no previous management experience or qualifications.
On a practical level, you will develop an understanding of and applied skills in:
- multi-stakeholder perspectives in respect of the strategic management challenges bought about by increased globalisation including: the implications of international organisation (merger/acquisitions and alliances); relationships between Headquarters and subsidiaries and international aspects of corporate governance
- The international aspects of financial management and the associated financial risks of international business
- The implications of leadership and top management team composition for managing within, and across national borders
- Critical analysis in the context of the activities of business, government and non-government organisations
Programme structure
The programme is modular in structure, comprising 180 credits which are studied on a full time basis over a period of 17 months. Students will undertake Semester one at Newcastle University Business School and Semester two at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Groningen. Supervision for the dissertation is managed jointly across the institutions, but participants will be given the choice as to which University to undertake their dissertation. You will be allocated a supervisor from each University (regardless of which institution you choose), and you will also be supported by workshops run jointly by both Universities during this period.
Semester One – Undertaken at Newcastle University Business School
Module title |
International Business Environment |
Foundations of Business Strategy |
Strategic Perspectives of Human Resource Management at Work |
Managing Across Cultures |
Marketing |
Financial Theory and Corporate Policy |
Semester Two – Undertaken at the University of Groningen
Module title |
Advanced International Economics and Business |
Advanced International Business |
Advanced International Management |
Advanced International Financial Management |
Research Methodology for International Business and Management |
Semester Three – Provided jointly by Newcastle University Business School and the University of Groningen
Module title |
International Business Management/Marketing - Dissertation |
Teaching and Learning
We pride ourselves on ensuring that students get a high level of personalised attention. Similarly, learning is seen as a three way partnership between yourself, your fellow participants and the academic staff within the schools, bringing a truly international dimension to the student experience. Participants learning will also be enriched by the culturally and academically diverse experience of living and studying at two Universities and in two different countries.
The programme is practically orientated, with participants being taught via a mixture of seminars, traditional lectures, group work and skills based exercises. Case studies are used extensively, providing participants with examples of ‘real’ work based situations.
Assessment is managed through a combination of coursework, examinations, presentations and business focused projects.
The programme is taught in English at both institutions.
Entry Criteria
Candidates should normally hold an upper-second class honours degree (2:1 classification or above), or international equivalent in a related subject area. No prior work experience is required or assumed.
Candidates whose native language is not English also require an IELTS score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0.
Newcastle University provides pre-sessional and foundation courses in English Language and successful completion of one of these may be a condition of entry.
For further information about this programme, please email nubs@ncl.ac.uk
