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The MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets will help students understand how to conduct business internationally and, in particular, how to do so from developmental states. It will help them understand the particular challenges faced in developing corporate strategy, attracting foreign direct investment and working in countries with very different cultures, institutions, laws and business practices.
The programme will suit those with a background in or experience of the commercial or financial worlds. It is useful for students from emerging economies who wish to bring themselves up to speed with contemporary thinking in corporate strategy, including technology and financial management and business economics, and of public policies dealing with pressing issues relating to development in general.
The MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets provides a unique opportunity for students who, with diverse educational backgrounds/working experience, want to pursue careers as business consultants, managers and analysts in the broad arena of international business especially relating to emerging markets.
The programme may also be suitable for students from emerging economies who wish to bring themselves up to speed with contemporary thinking of corporate strategy including technology and financial management and business economics, and of public policies dealing with pressing issues relating to development in general.
The admission requirement is normally an Honours degree from a good university, with an 'excellent' or 'very good' classification, in any of the following disciplines: business & commerce, finance, accounting, economics, international politics, science, engineering or law.
English language
If English is not your first language, you will need to satisfy one of the following requirements: