You will focus on the comparative analyses of countries, institutions and cultures. This is in context with the strategic decision-making of companies in an international environment.
You will develop crucial interpersonal skills and learn how to:

• improve the quality of organisational management, leadership and practice
• develop your capacity for enquiry, problem solving, critical thinking and analysis
• communicate and cooperate with people from different cultural backgrounds
• develop skills for operations management within international, multinational or transnational enterprises

On completion of this course, you will be able to demonstrate:

• knowledge of how to improve the quality of management, leadership and practice in international organisations
• improved capacity for enquiry, problem solving, critical thinking and analysis
• the ability to communicate and cooperate with individuals from different cultural backgrounds

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
• Association of MBAs (AMBA)

Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown and we are one of only 20 to have these accreditations in the UK.

Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.

View profiles of the compulsory module leaders at Newcastle for this course:

• Dr Karen Elliot (Degree Programme Director)
• Dr Shirley Coleman
• Dr Saurabh Bhattacharya
• Dr David Lain
• Dr Peter Edward
• Dr Harsh Jha
• Professor Tom McGovern

Semester one is taught at Newcastle University Business School. Semester two is taught at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Groningen. Both universities teach the course in English, so you do not need knowledge of the Dutch language.

You will also complete a dissertation on a topic that you have studied during the course. You can choose whether to study at Newcastle or Groningen during this process. You will receive joint support and guidance, with a supervisor from each institution.

There are many opportunities to engage with organisations through guest lectures and live case studies. We also encourage you to engage with organisations through your dissertation research.

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University, with over 3,100 students representing over 80 nationalities. The School's new location and modern design allows it to:

• unite world-class research, teaching, enterprise and innovative activities under one roof
• develop and strengthen relationships between staff and students
• facilitate collaborative links between the School and the business community

Our facilities provide:

• a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city
• Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing approximately 120 PCs
• four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms, providing comfortable teaching and group study space
• a dedicated Hub, Base, and Lounge providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
• a contemporary café

View some of the Business School facilities.

Semester one is undertaken at Newcastle University Business School where you will study the following compulsory modules:

• NBS8268 Quantitative Methods for Business Research (10 credits, 5 ECTS)
• NBS8515 Marketing Research for Dual Award (Semester 1) (10 credits, 5 ECTS)
• NBS8926 Managing Organisations and People (10 credits, 5 ECTS)
• NBS8945 The International Business Environment (10 credits, 5 ECTS)
• NBS8961 Managing Across Cultures (10 credits, 5 ECTS)
• NBS8978 Strategy for Managers (10 credits, 5 ECTS)

Semester two undertaken at the University of Groningen where you will study the following compulsory modules:

• GRN8709 International Business Strategy (10 credits, 5 ECTS)
• GRN8710 Research Seminar for MSc IB&M (10 credits, 5 ECTS)
• GRN8711 Comparative Environmental Analysis (10 credits, 5 ECTS)
• GRN8713 Managing Cultural Difference (10 credits, 5 ECTS)

You must also study one of the following modules:

• GRN8821 Multinationals and CSR
• GRN8700 Corporate Social Responsibility and the Global Value Chain

Whilst in Groningen candidates will select two 10‐credit elective modules (5 ECTS each) from a list to be provided annually by the Degree Programme Director.

The compulsory dissertation will be taken over semester three of year one and semester one of year two, and will be jointly supervised and delivered by Newcastle and Groningen.

• NBS8199 Dissertation (Dual Award) (50 credits, 25 ECTS)