The MSc in Strategy and International Business provides a rigorous and comprehensive coverage of strategy and international business issues in both developed and developing countries and in private and public sectors.
The strategy component of the degree aims to give students the knowledge and skills required to analyse companies’ strategic situations and to solve complex strategic problems. The international business component of the degree aims to develop the knowledge and skills required for assessing and developing internationalisation strategies and operations as well as skills entailed in international and cross-cultural management.
Modules
Compulsory Modules
Research Methods Module (Choose)
Elective Modules (Choose four)
One of the following:
As well as:
For International Students:
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An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date
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Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements with one of the following:
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A TOEFL score of 100 with a minimum score of 23 in writing and speaking and 20 in reading and listening (internet based)
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An overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading)
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A PEARSON score of 61 overall with a minimum score of 61 in writing and speaking and 53 in reading and listening
Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.
The 10 taught modules are assessed through a mixture of examinations and coursework. The taught element of the programme is complemented by a substantial piece of research leading to the completion of a dissertation.
The unique combination of strategy and international business in this programme provides a solid foundation for a career in international management, or as a consultant in either the private or public sector. It would also provide an excellent foundation for a doctoral degree in either strategy or international business.
Students are expected to gain employment in the following areas:
- Management positions in the private and public sector, UK and internationally
- Consulting companies, UK and internationally
- Government bodies, as part of the Government Economic Services (e.g. Treasury, Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, Regulatory bodies, etc.)
- Pursue a PhD degree in Strategy or International Business.
Students will acquire skills in the following areas: giving presentations; team working; report writing; negotiation and IT skills.
Aston Business School's outstanding student facilities include:
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A purpose-built suite which is accessible exclusively to Masters students
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24 hours access
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Free Wi-Fi connection
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Modern lecture/tutorial rooms
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Computer labs
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Lounge area
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IT equipment and packages and use of Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Dr Efstathios Tapinos
PhD
Dr E. Tapinos is a Lecturer in Strategic Management, teaching Strategy related modules at the UG and PG programme. His research focuses on the Strategy Development Process and the use of Strategy Tools. He specialises in Performance Measurement/Management (-Balanced Scorecard) and Strategic Foresight (-Scenario Planning).
Professor Nigel Driffield
BA, MA, PhD
I have interests in the economics of FDI, as well as industrial economics, and issues relating to labour markets more generally. Typically I work on a variety of issues related to international business, and the impacts of globalisation and international capital flows on both host and source countries. This includes work with Jim Love, concerned with linking the impacts of FDI on the host country to the motivation for companies to undertake foreign investment.
Professor Jim Love
BA, PhD
Within the general fields of applied microeconomics and industrial organisation, my research interests have three main themes: Knowledge Co-ordination, Innovation and Business Performance; Foreign Direct Investment: Motives and Effects; Theory of the Firm/Economic Organisation.
Dr Jun Du
BA, MSc, PhD
My main research interests focus on: Applied microeconometric analysis; Firm-Level Industrial Dynamics; Finance and Growth in China; Knowledge sourcing and innovation; Applied microeconometric analysis; Firm behavior and Industrial Dynamics.
Miss Banu Bozkurt
BA, MSc
My main research topics are mostly related with the developing countries especially as a home or host of FDI, their innovation background and competitiveness of countries.
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