International Business Management, MSc

​​Welcome to the CCCU postgraduate International Business Management course.

We look forward to working with you over the coming year to help you realise your academic and professional ambitions on this programme.

CCCU is a caring and supportive community, as your Course Director, I will welcome you in person during welcome week and your module tutors will guide you through the detail of your learning from the very first session.

You will have the opportunity to build lasting professional friendships, as we create plenty of space for you to connect with fellow students across the cohort.

Each student on the MSc International Business Management programme is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor.

Your PAT is your first point of contact for academic guidance and personal support throughout the programme. They will meet with you at key points during the year and are available to support you in making the most of your studies.​ 

Your Course​​

During your first trimester (September - January), you will study the following modules:

​International Business Management: Principles and Practice.

This module introduces the core concepts of international business, exploring the intersection of globalisation, sustainability and digitalisation. You will develop your strategic thinking, cross-cultural leadership skills, and understanding of ethical business practice. Teaching combines weekly lectures and interactive seminars with reflective activities and practical exercises.

​Global Economics and International Finance

This module develops your understanding of the global economic environment, international financial systems and global business decision-making. You will build a rigorous understanding of how macroeconomic forces, from GDP and inflation to fiscal and monetary policy, shape the environment in which international businesses operate.

Teaching

​Teaching on this programme is delivered through a blend of interactive seminar workshops and practical activities. You will be expected to prepare for sessions in advance and to engage actively with learning materials, audio visual information and group discussions. Many modules use a problem-based and active learning approach where you will apply theory directly to real-world international business scenarios.

​This course integrates the use of digital and emerging technologies for research, analysis, and presentation throughout the curriculum. You will develop the practical skills to use these tools and the critical evaluation skills to assess their outputs responsibly. Guidance on appropriate academic use of GenAI will be provided within each module.

​All written work at CCCU follows the Harvard referencing system. Please make yourself familiar with Cite Them Right before your studies begin, it is an invaluable resource throughout your programme.

Blackboard

​All your modules will be supported via Blackboard, CCCU’s virtual learning environment. This is where you will find your reading lists, assignment briefs, learning resources and submission portals. Please make sure you are logged in and familiar with the platform, your welcome week induction will walk you through this.

To help you prepare

​Before your Start, begin to follow business news daily, the Financial Times (to which you will have a free subscription as a CCCU student) is an excellent starting point.

​Dip into the pre-reading list below to get a head start on core concepts.

​Log into Blackboard  (you will need to have created your Computing account in order to access Blackboard) and explore the Learning Skills Hub, the academic resources which will support your transition into postgraduate study.

​​​​Spend five minutes each day understanding global business news, through BBC Business News, Bloomberg or Wall Street Journal. Once you arrive, take advantage of your free Financial Times subscription via CCCU.

​Study Skills

​Davies, M. (2022) Study Skills for International Postgraduates, Bloomsbury Academic — highly recommended to support your transition into postgraduate study.

​Explore the Learning Skills Hub for academic writing, critical thinking, and referencing guidance.

​​Introductory Reading

​Griffin, R.W. and Pustay, M.W. (2020) International Business: A Managerial Perspective, 9th Edn., Pearson Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G. and Riesenberger, J. (2020) International Business: The New Realities, 5th Edn., Pearson

​Lynch. R. L., Barish, O., Chau, V. S., Thornton, C. and Warner, K. S.R. (2024) Strategic Management (10th Edn.) Sage