Course summary
International Business and Entrepreneurship programme at DMU offers in-depth knowledge of major functions, and key topics within business and entrepreneurship. The programme equips students with academically relevant knowledge and practical skills that are necessary to succeed in the uncertain, increasingly globalised world of international business and enhance employability. Throughout this course, you will learn how to critically examine international businesses, analyse why and how firms go international, as well as create successful international expansion plans for a variety of organisations. You will also get the opportunity to consider social responsibility of managers and alternative perspectives on management. These include the critical application of classical and contemporary theory to the advancement of management practice and how organizations can manage people internationally. Key features
- You’ll have the opportunity to gain international and volunteering experience, which could add an extra dimension to your studies and enhance your employability, through our DMU Local and DMU Global programmes.
- Take advantage of access to the Innovation Centre and its free informative events, business surgeries and networking sessions for all entrepreneurial students interested in innovation or wanting to start their own business.
- The diverse nature of the staff and student cohort means you will experience and benefit from a truly international learning environment allowing you to identify new opportunities in a range of contexts.
- Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified ‘block learning’ timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.
Assessment method
The learning and teaching methods on this programme embrace a broad range of approaches that have demonstrated effectiveness in postgraduate marketing education. These will include a mixture of workshops, tutorials, practical learning sessions, online resources and formative assessments to ensure all learning styles are acknowledged. For assessment, we will use a series of portfolio tasks in most modules, including a broad range of assessments, such as essays, reports, exams, MCQs, presentations. Alongside summative feedback, students will be given feedback throughout the programme to develop and improve their knowledge, skills and understanding.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. Applicants who have achieved an average of 50% in credit bearing modules on DMU's Graduate Certificate in International Business (GCIB) are guaranteed a place on the MSc International Business and Management programme. For applicants who have an average of 40 - 49%, entry to the programme is subject to a satisfactory interview with the Programme Leader.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10450 | Year 1 |
| International | £17950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH