Why QMU ?
This course provides the optimum balance of theoretical and practical learning . You will be working with real clients and professional mentors , which is a fantastic opportunity to put learning into practice and build skills that will last a lifetime .
The flexible capstone module provides bespoke practical and academic pathways , which develop management and leadership skills , making you highly employable and effective .
Along with developing your management and leadership skills , this course is designed to nurture your confidence and decision making abilities .
Where better to learn international management and leadership than in a cosmopolitan capital city that ’ s a hub for international business .
will hear from guest lecturers , potentially visit a range of organisations , and engage in a range of other networking opportunities with staff and industry experts . In recent years we have engaged with : Diageo , New Lanark Heritage Centre and Hotel , Nairns , Waldorf Astoria and others .
Modules
Critical Issues in International Management ( 20 credits )/ Accounting for Managers ( 20 credits )/ International Marketing ( 20 credits )/ Strategic Human Resource Management ( 20 credits )/ Strategy and Leadership ( 20 credits )/ elective module OR Research Methods ( dependent upon chosen capstone module ).
To obtain the MSc , you will choose to progress with one of the following capstone options : Business Consultancy in Practice ( 60 credits ) OR The Business Incubation Programme ( 60 credits ) OR Dissertation .
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( November 2021 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Careers
Previous graduates have entered into positions such as Brand Ambassador ( White and Mackay , Glasgow ), Growth Executive ( Skyskanner , Edinburgh ), Supply Chain Analyst ( Tesco , London ), Logistics Manager ( Kerry Foods , USA ), Growth Strategy Manager ( Ripplematch Recruitment , New York ), Event Production Management ( Tapass Group , Helsinki ), Wealth Analyst ( Barclays , London ), Training Relationship Manager ( King Abdullah Fund for Development , Jordan ).
Entry requirements
Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline , or relevant woirk experience at managerial level .
International : You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0 .
Some modules may require individuals to be working in the specific area of practice and have the support of the client and work place mentor .
Accreditation of prior learning : You may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points , provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc ( 180 credits )/ PgDip ( 120 credits )/ PgCert ( 60 credits )
Single module study : Available . Contact Marc Robertson for further information .
Delivery : At QMU
Duration : 1 year full time OR 2-7 years part-time
Start date : September 2022 and January 2023
Application deadline : None . See pages 171-172 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : There are normally around 20-30 students . Sometimes , you may have lectures with additional students on other courses who are studying the same modules .
Fees : See pages 178-183
More information : Marc Robertson ( mrobertson1 @ qmu . ac . uk ), Programme Leader or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
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