International Business Economics MSc

This course will provide you with the chance to examine in depth critical issues in international business economics, together with the complexities and challenges of contemporary global markets.

You’ll have opportunities to:

• Focus on practical economic analysis, policy formulation and market efficiency in a real-world context.
• Get up-to-speed on the challenges modern businesses face through a range of learning environments.
• Develop quantitative skills to evaluate outcomes of economic policies and interventions and make evidence-based decisions. 

Why You Should Study This Course:

• In-demand skills: This course will give you the opportunity to understand and apply advanced economics theories and quantitative skills to global, national, and firm-level decision-making. These skills are highly in demand in various industries, including consulting, banking, multinational corporations and in government.
• Career Opportunities: Completing this course opens you up to a range of opportunities. You could work as an economist, financial analyst, consultant, or manager in global firms, international organisations, and government agencies. In addition, you can apply for a ‘professional experience’ opportunity, designed to develop your skills and knowledge further to maximise your employability prospects (see modules for more information).
• Global Perspective: The course prepares you for a global perspective in an international business environment. You will study how economic, political, and cultural variables affect international trade and investment. You also learn cross-cultural communication skills for working with people from different backgrounds.
• Specialisations: This course offers international trade, development economics, and global finance. You will face real-life scenarios that reflect modern economic changes, learn how to apply managerial economics techniques to solve real economic problems and investigate the linkages between economic theory, management practice, international business, and finance. These specialisations enable you to tailor your courses to your interests and job aspirations, making you more employable.
• Accreditation: The Chartered Management Institute accredits this course, which includes a module that allows you to earn a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management.

What You'll Study:

• The course is built around the study of economics both micro and macro, because economics plays a critical role in business and strategic management within developed and emerging markets. It provides a framework for decision-marking, risk management, and identifying competitive advantages, which are essentials for long-term success.
• Example topics to be explored are:
• The effects of changes in the international economic environment on the growth and prosperity of specific nations.The recommendation and justification for the price of a new product launch.Corporate and international finance, which introduces pricing, investment and financing, together with relevant legislation and regulation.
   
• Modules
• International Macroeconomics for Business - 15 credits
• Economics of Strategic Management - 15 credits
• Corporate Finance - 15 credits
• Quantitative Methods - 15 credits
• Economics of Emerging Markets - 15 credits
• Business Economics and the European Union - 15 credits
• Governance, Accountability & Ethics - 15 credits
• International Financial Markets - 15 credits
• Entrepreneurial Practice - 10 credits
• Dissertation/Consultancy Project - 50 credits

Entry Requirements:

• Applicants should hold an honours degree 2:2 or above in a relevant academic discipline, such as business, finance, accounting or economics. Applications from candidates with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
• We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.