MSc International Business

University of Salford

This module will focus on developing your cross-cultural leadership skills. You will begin by examining different approaches to describing and understanding cross-cultural similarities and differences between and within nations, organisations and associated varieties of capitalism. You will then develop a critical and practical understanding of cultural intelligence as a core capability to interact and lead effectively across cultures. You will then explore how cultural intelligence can be applied in key areas of cross-cultural leadership (communication, negotiation, motivation, leadership, team working).

Upon successful completion of the first 120 credits, you will progress onto the final 60 credits of the course. You can choose to study one of the three below pathways: - International Business Placement - International Business Internship - International Consultancy Project

You will develop a critical awareness of what it means for a business to demonstrate responsible leadership and responsible corporate citizenship in global, regional and local situations. You will begin by developing an understanding of the increasing expectations placed on business to respond to a range of global challenges, as expressed through frameworks such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. You will then learn about the purpose-led organisation and how - through enabling the simultaneous enhancement of a firm’s competitiveness and improvement of societal, economic and environmental conditions – globally responsible leadership and citizenship may be achievable

This module will provide you with the foundation for the remainder of the course. Within the wider context of globalisation you will learn about the reasons why firms engage in international business. You will then consider how country and regional-level factors may influence international business decisions and activities. You will then be introduced to some of the key theories of international business and how these contrast with more recent ideas, before seeing how the context and theory of international business connect to emerging issues and trends in the fields of practice and research.

You will begin by considering the impact of digitization on globalisation and the emergence and growth of international digital business, followed by an exploration of the potential implications of the emerging fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, for international business. The role of digital technologies and platforms in creating innovative international business models will then be considered. The module will conclude by exploring the issues of risk mitigation and sustainability in the Global Digital Economy and how firms can strategically respond to the challenges and opportunities that may arise.

You will begin by examining key dimensions of international financial management and their significance for companies. The tools that financial managers can use in order to achieve their international market targets will then be explored. Consideration will then be given to the different risks managers face in international financial markets and the methods and instruments that can be used to help mitigate these risks. The module will conclude by appraising ethical issues and dilemmas in international financial markets and the implications of these for companies.

This module will focus on key issues in international marketing - the interface between firms and their customers around the globe. You will be introduced to the topic through consideration of key international marketing concepts, models and theories. You will then examine cultural diversity and ethical issues and their implications for firms engaged in international marketing before going on to explore the various strategic decisions firms must make in order to successfully engage with different markets. The module will conclude by evaluating the use and impact of digital tools in international marketing.

On this module you will begin by examining key international supply chain concepts and practices and the contribution of international supply chains to an organisation’s competitive advantage. You will also develop an appreciation of the ethical challenges firms face in managing their international supply chains. You will examine and evaluate different international supply chain strategies such as outsourcing, offshoring and reshoring and the socio-economic and environmental impacts such strategies may have. Finally, you will appraise the challenges firms increasingly face in managing vulnerability within - and building resilience into - their international supply chains.