Development and International Business MSc

Queen Mary University of London

Explore the changing relationship between states and markets. In recent years, interest in the relationship between international business and global development has increased. On this programme exploring business and global development, you will study the politics of development, foreign direct investment and international institutions of global political-economic governance.A joint programme, taught in partnership with the School of Business and Management Gain an advanced theoretical grounding in the core aspects of business and international development, considering its history and politics and its growing internationalisationGain insight into global working lives, economic restructuring, migrant labour, multinational companies, work, geo-politics, industrialisation and international developmentEnhance your practical skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation through an independent research project with the expert supervision of a specialist in your fieldWhat you'll studyDevelop an advanced and critical understanding of the development of international business from various intellectual perspectives. Examine many approaches, from neo-liberal and mainstream business studies, through to more critical views which engage with questions of power and resistance.You will consider issues concerning world economy and development, and will examine new theories around development futures. You will gain formal training in research design and methods.AssessmentModule assessment is through coursework assignments, including extended essays and reviewsYou will complete a 12,000-word dissertation. An academic supervisor from the School of Geography or the School of Business and Management will provide guidance