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MSc International Management and Leadership

Being a successful business leader in our fast-changing , global economy demands a particular range of skills . On this flexible course ( available part- or full-time ) you will learn key management principles and refine your critical insight .
You ’ ll learn how to take a business idea from first proposal to real-world profit . You ’ ll gain practical business experience and develop skills that will give you an employability edge . The course is specifically designed for anyone who may be looking to complement their non-business degree and has little or no previous business background , and may also interest those who have completed a business degree to ordinary level and are aiming to enhance their qualifications .
What gives the best managers their unique vision ? How can you lead a team to deliver ? How do organisations engage with and shape the world around them ? How does that change as you move from a local context to national and international relationships ? We ’ ll prepare you to answer these real-world questions and more – so that your international management career gets off to the best possible start .
On this course you ’ ll focus on best practice in international management and leadership , preparing you for a wide range of careers . You will study a range of modules covering all the core functions of management including the commercial business , community , and voluntary or social enterprise sectors .
In order to obtain the MSc , students will chose a capstone option from the following :
• Business Consultancy in Practice : This is a hands-on practical project where students work with real clients as a consultant within an external organisation to develop project management skills and reflect on their learning experiences .
• The Business Incubation Programme : Students will develop a new business or social enterprise start-up of their choice . They will work with mentors , QMU ’ s Business Innovation Zone ( BIZ ) and Business Gateway .
• Dissertation : This offers the opportunity to conduct a substantial academic research project around a topic of choice .
The course content reflects our desire to ensure that Queen Margaret graduates are fully aware of the wider societal impact of business , and of the responsibility of managers and leaders toward business and global sustainability .
The course is also flexible : you can study full-time or part-time and you do not have to have come from a business background .
Structure
To obtain a specific postgraduate award at QMU you must complete a number of credit-bearing modules . You can opt to study for the full MSc , a PgDip or a PgCert . You can also register as an associate student to complete a single module for Continuing Professional Development ( CPD ). On completion of a single module , you may wish to complete further modules and progress your studies toward a named award .
Teaching , learning and assessment
Apart from the traditional classroom format , our small class sizes provide the opportunity for unique learning experiences from real-world organisations . The course offers students a flexible bespoke pathway depending upon their future aspirations .
Assessment methods will take the form of presentations , essays , exams , reports , business plans and interviews .
The variety of distinctive teaching , learning and assessment methods will give you the opportunity to hone your skills , readying you to make a full and valuable contribution even immediately when you start your first job after graduation .
Teaching hours and attendance
If you are studying full-time , teaching normally takes place over three days mid-week . As mentioned previously , this will consist of both classroom-based learning and industry learning . At postgraduate level you will also be required to carry out independent learning as this directly supports your formal teaching . Your specific timetable will depend on whether you are studying full-time , part-time or an individual module . Learning time varies across modules . Timetables are normally available approximately one month before you commence your studies .
Industry links , accreditation and professional registration
The course has been designed in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants ( CIMA ), therefore some of the modules are accredited by the CIMA . The QMU Business School is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools and the Chartered Management Institute .
We work with a wide range of business organisations and public services , as well as the third sector , individual business leaders and industry experts to develop
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