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Opleiding: MA International Business Management for China

Learning purpose

China is set to become the UK's top export market by the end of this decade. With a third of major British companies already with operations in China, a further 16 per cent planning to establish operations within the next five years, business leaders strongly value graduates with knowledge of Chinese markets. The MA International Business Management for China draws on Middlesex University's own connections with China through business, students, staff and graduates and prepares you for a career in international business with a special focus on China.

 

On this specialist course you will explore China's economic and financial system reforms and examine the strategic and practical issues faced by international business. You will develop a thorough understanding of managing people in a cross-cultural environment and improve your chances of success in international business. You also have the opportunity to explore issues relating to marketing in the Chinese economy and finance system. Aninternship opportunity in China is available based on competition.

 

 

Programme

On this course you examine the strategic issues faced by international businesses and explore the strategic options available to international businesses in order to manage international operations effectively. You will be introduced to current issues in China's economic and financial system reforms in order to developyour appreciation of China's move towards modernisation. You develop the knowledge and skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment, especially in a Sino-foreign cross-cultural context.

 

You will undergo rigorous training in analysing the business environment and its interactions with business organisations. You will also develop a thorough understanding of managing people in a cross-cultural environment and improve your chances of success in international business.

Full-time students usually attend three days a week and part-time students one or two days a week.

 

Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed through a combination of individual and group coursework, presentations, examinations and a dissertation.

 

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  Contemporary Issues in Chinese Economy and Finance (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to provide students with a sound knowledge of the history and evolution of the Chinese economic system; a thorough understanding of Chinese economic and financial system; a good perception of the current issues and development trends of the economy and finance; economic analysis to an understanding and appraisal of China s economic policies and their impacts on some important economic aspects; major sources and concepts of Chinese economic statistics.

  Dissertation (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  This dissertation module seeks to provide students with an opportunity to synthesise knowledge and skills developed during the programme and apply that understanding and increased ability to the formulation, design, execution and analysis of implications of an original research project addressing a substantive business and management problem. In particular, the module aims to provide a structure within which students can apply their understanding of a selected topic in the field of business and management to a genuine, practical management question or issue related to China or China-related business and management.

  International Business Management (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The aims of the module are to: introduce students theoretical frameworks for analysing international business and developing international business strategies; develop a critical appreciation of the impact of the international environment on international business; develop an understanding of key issues relating to the complexity of managing international operations; develop advanced abilities of critical and independent thinking, decision making and problem solving.

  International People Management and China (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The module aims to: 1. Enhance a student s abilities to manage confidently and effectively in their interactions with other people, including those from a different national or ethnic context/culture e.g.Western and Chinese . It does this through developing understanding about: - psychological and structural influences on behaviours; - cultural differences/ similarities; - skills of cross- cultural analysis, and how these impact upon international people management approaches and mechanisms. 2. Enable students to integrate all aspects of HRM into a coherent whole, looking at internal choices and strategies of the HRM function. 3. Devise and people management strategies which add value to both the organisation and the individual.

  Marketing in China (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The aims of this module are to: - provide an overview of the general marketing environment in China - provide an understanding of the primary marketing tools and techniques - instil an appreciation of the major characteristics of marketing philosophy and practice in China - encourage students to explore feasible marketing strategies for both domestic and international companies.

 

 

Entry Requirements

Normally a second class honours degree or above in any discipline, or an overseas equivalent qualificaiton, or a relevant professions qualification and work experience. You may be considered without a degree or professional qualification, but you should be able to demonstrate a clear path of career progression, the ability and motivation to succeed at postgraudate level and that your experience can contribute to fellow students learning.

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL (paper based) 575 or TOEFL (internet based) 90 with specified minimum scores for each component.

 

 

Professional perspective and employment market

A business or management degree opens the door to a range of careers - usually commanding good salaries.

Our MA International Business Management for China graduates have highly sought-after employment skills as well as those specifically associated with planning, organisation and control.

Where do our graduates go?
Based on data from respondents of the 2007 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey, six months after graduating

• 79% of Middlesex graduates were in employment
• 11% were assumed to be unemployed
• 10% were doing something else, such as travelling

 

 

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