MSc Managing Global Business
Full-time
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Business and management
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Postgraduate certificate/Postgraduate diploma
Core Modules
• global business environment • international management competencies • global marketing • global human resource management • global business strategy • governing global risk • international consultancy project
Options
Choose one from • international business finance • export management • information strategy for a global economy • enterprise and innovation; an international perspective
MSc
• research methods • dissertation
Module descriptions
Global business environment
You critically evaluate the impact of globalisation upon global businesses and gain an understanding of the increasing influence of the global business environment on global firms. This module sets the context for much of the rest of the course.
International management competencies
You develop the international management competencies you need to function in the multicultural environment of international business organisations. This module provides a practical underpinning for all other modules – and a significant opportunity for personal development.
Global marketing
This module aims to improve your strategic marketing decision making skills in a global context. You learn how to develop innovative marketing solutions for implementation throughout the diverse global markets. This is vital to global organisations that continuously need to build sustainable competitive advantage. A key element is the use of specific global organisation situations to identify not only good practice but also the possibility of using more creative solutions.
Global human resource management
This module introduces you to human resource management and the challenges of managing people in a global context. The emphasis is on researching aspects of the global environment as it impacts on the management of people.
Global business strategy
This module explains the recent major trends in the globalisation of industries and markets and evaluates the key drivers. It distinguishes between different forms of multinational enterprise, organisational structures, global mission, objectives and strategy and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. You critically evaluate the major competitive strategies adopted by global enterprises and integrate the various business functions within the formulation and operation of global strategic plans.
Governing global risk
The module will encourage the students to examine the nature and forms of business risk in the global context and also of the methods of governance used to minimise, control or otherwise address these risks.
International consultancy project
This module introduces you to the consultancy process, theories and approaches to consultancy. You gain work experience from working for a sponsoring firm on a focused, live international market research and development problem requiring consultancy assistance. It also improves your cross-cultural communication skills and teamwork.
Research methods
This module introduces the practical and theoretical aspects of research methods building upon the experience in the international consultancy project. You look at the importance of reviewing available literature and of selecting an appropriate methodology.
Dissertation
The dissertation provides an invaluable opportunity for you to undertake a major research-based project on a topic relevant to your work or your interests. You review different research methods and techniques. The dissertation gives you the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have gained, and develop your research skills.
Find out more about studying MSc Managing Global Business
Full-time
September start – typically one year
January start – typically 15 months but you can complete it in 12 months
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £5,355 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2013/14 academic year
Typically £12,060 for the course
2014/15 academic year
Typically £12,150 for the course
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
Course work including • project work • written papers • presentations • time constrained assignments
Global competitiveness has become a major concern for organisations.
Ta Quang Duc
MSc Managing Global Business
`The best things/highlights of this course were the
• high quality supervisors
• excellent learning materials
• multicultural environment
• chance to work in a company on a consultancy project
`My consultancy project was for a company in Manchester, as a project co-ordinator, I learnt how to connect the group with my client and my supervisor. I have also learned how to work in a group with members from different countries. I think this project has been very useful as I have been able to apply what I have learned on the course.
`The accommodation service is brilliant. I live in a safe environment with a low cost and very good support.
`If anyone is considering studying in the UK, Sheffield Hallam University is the smart choice for these reasons
• the living environment
• the cost of living
• good support for international students
• high quality facilities
• high standard of supervisors
• reasonable fees
Edward Liu
MSc Managing Global Business
`My work as account manager at Transcend Information is related to European market so studying in the UK really helped me.
`To evaluate an unfamiliar company is part of my job and the course taught me how to structure and analyse it.
`The consultancy project was very helpful. By contacting real companies, it gave me a real life experience about conducting business. In addition, I also learnt how to form and structure a formal business report.
`The seminar was very challenging for me. During my education in Asia, the lecturers would not ask about my thoughts on certain topics. At Sheffield Hallam I had to force myself to think, and to consider different possibilities in some cases. For me, it was very exciting.
`I took the pre-sessional English language classes at Sheffield Hallam. From these, I learnt not only English, but also about the British culture which helped me to fit into the environment much quicker.
`Sheffield is a really nice place for students, everything is within walking distance. Sheffield Hallam has good facilities, in the library you can find cosy chairs and a coffee shop for meeting for group discussions. There are also plenty of computers for students and meeting rooms that you can book.'
Ekaterina Prazdnikova
MSc Managing Global Business
'I studied strategic management for three years at university in Russia. I then decided to study in the UK as I think a degree from a UK university gives you a good chance of getting a well-paid job in the future.
'I chose Sheffield Hallam as it has good tutors and a good position in the league table of universities. It was also a great opportunity to meet new friends from different countries and understand their cultures and customs.
'I had a placement at Gazprom, the largest Russian company, which extracts and distributes gas. Working at Gazprom helped me to understand the structure of the company and the processes that are going on within a company. I learned how to solve problems independently and also learned to communicate with people at all levels and with different languages.
'I would recommend Sheffield Hallam, the tutors are very well qualified, the staff are friendly and always happy to help with problems. As a student at Sheffield Hallam you get the chance to receive knowledge and co-ordinated study along with a cool student life. Also, in the university you can find many additional facilities that will help to diversify student life and will not leave time to be bored.
'I think studying at Sheffield Hallam is a great opportunity and you have to make the most of it. I didn’t spend much time studying in the first semester and because of it, my results were not great. You have to understand how to co-ordinate studying and free time.
'For me Sheffield Hallam became not only a university but the place where I can meet with my friends, sit in the canteen and discuss news and our student problems. Sheffield Hallam is a great place with great staff.'
Profiles
Ta Quang Duc
MSc Managing Global Business
Edward Liu
MSc Managing Global Business
Ekaterina Prazdnikova
MSc Managing Global Business
Consultancy project
MSc Managing Global Business
Our international students worked with translation company Applied Language Solutions (ALS) on a consultancy basis to tackle a number of briefs.
The first project was for a subsidiary website of ALS www.exportbox.co.uk launched to encourage UK businesses to export. It involved compiling information that businesses need to be aware of if they want to expand overseas.
The two other projects were for ALS. For one, the students conducted research into the use of digital marketing in South East Asia. For the other, they pulled together a feasibility report based on opening new offices in the Asia Pacific region. The research gathered was used by ALS when launching an office in the region.
How our students got involved
Once the students had been briefed, deadlines for written reports were set by their tutors. The students then presented their findings to ALS. The students were based at the University but kept in regular contact with the company to see the results of their consultancy advice in action.
Benefits to our students
The projects helped the students get a real grasp of what busy international businesses need. It enabled them to apply their theoretical knowledge and research techniques to a real business model. They also received constructive feedback which helped them enhance their skills.
Benefit to the company
The information, research and recommendations from the students were considered and used by the company. It offered an objective view on scenarios facing ALS on a daily basis.
ALS employs a number of graduates each year, and sees partnership programmes with educational institutions as an important part of their corporate responsibilities.
What our students say
'During the project, I worked as a consultant to Applied Language Solutions to create a guide to entering into the Indian market.
'The project helped me to understand the various stages such as understanding the client requirement, gathering information, analysing the information, risk and quality management, planning, designing and finally delivering to the client.
'It also helped me understand more about working in a multi-ethnic group. Most importantly, it helped me in time and team management skills as I had to work as part of a team and complete the project in a given timeframe. And it helped me understand how to manage a team. Overall, the project gave me an insight into the professional work environment.
'This was a great opportunity as working with one of the fastest growing companies such as Applied Language Solutions is an experience that not everyone can get. The project helped boost my confidence about working for a professional company.'
Anoop Nair, MSc Global Business student from India
What the company says
'ALS really enjoys working with the students at Sheffield Hallam, and it has been a rewarding experience for all those involved.
'From a professional point of view it’s great to get to be able to see preliminary research to see whether a project we are preparing could bear fruit in the future. We're also able to coach students as to what information we're looking for and what's not so useful, so that they can learn from their experiences too.'
Emma Bertouche, marketing executive at ALS
Future projects
Our students will be conducting research into launching a new product to foreign markets. They will get the chance to offer their thoughts on ALS’s new software platform SmartMATE, and its unique selling points, compared to other similar offerings on the market.
The students will be looking at the challenges the company faces in getting potential new users to understand what the software can do for them, looking at the challenges the company faces in getting users to trial the SmartMATE software.
Profiles
Consultancy project
MSc Managing Global Business
Clare Moonan
Course leader, MSc Managing Global Business, senior lecturer International Business
Professional interests/current work
I am a senior lecturer in International Business and course leader for MSc Managing Global Business at Sheffield Hallam University Business School. Since joining the university in 2006, I have played a major part in the development and teaching of a range of international business modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. In 2013-14 I will deliver a first year module to 12 new Nestlé employees as part of the BA (Hons) Professional Business Practice degree. This qualification is the first of its kind in the UK food industry and is part of Nestlé’s Academy Fast Start Academy programme.
Much of my pedagogical research and teaching interests revolve around cultural aspects of knowledge transfer. In particular, the international transfer of human resource management in global firms.
Business/organisation and research collaborations
Before entering academia I worked extensively in the UK and Japan in the fashion and automotive industries. I have maintained my industry links which have proved invaluable in securing student consultancy projects and guest lectures. I actively engage with the Venture Matrix and Employability Hub in Sheffield Business School who have helped me organise field trips to the Jaguar car plant in Liverpool. I am currently planning further trips for the coming academic year to John Lewis in Liverpool and Bentley in Crewe.
I work extensively in India as part of my course leader role and since 2009 have taken part in 10 cross-faculty recruitment drives in both India and Sri Lanka. I have also participated in British Council initiatives such as British Management Week (Chandigarh, 2010) as a guest lecturer.
I am currently developing the Sheffield Business School alumni network in India and will co-host the first alumni meeting in Pune/Mumbai at the end of May 2013 with one of our MBA alumnus.
I have developed partnerships with key Indian institutions including the prestigious Symbiosis University in Pune. This successful relationship has resulted in hosting two cohorts of Symbiosis MBA students who have studied alongside our MSc International Business students.
My general interests lie in the cultural issues in international management, the political economy of East Asia, specially Japan, China and India. My current PhD research at the University of Leeds Business School examines the transfer of Japanese human resource management in the Indian automotive industry. I will embark on fieldwork in India in 2013 and have utilised both global academic and business contacts to enable me to do this.
Profiles
Clare Moonan
Course leader, MSc Managing Global Business, senior lecturer International Business
