This module develops your understanding of the business environment in emerging markets and the practical implications this has for foreign firm operation. Your learning will be underpinned by research and examples of international practice shared by guest speakers. 

You’ll study topics such as:    

• Characteristics 

• Emerging markets, production and sourcing destinations  

• Growth in emerging markets  

• Challenges of doing business  

• The role of the state  

• Political and economic risk  

• Emerging market multinationals  

Module summary

Language study will develop your self-confidence, and intercultural skills. It will give you new opportunities for learning and working across cultures. Language skills are highly sought after by employers and give you a real advantage in whatever you hope to do in the future.

You will study your chosen language at the appropriate level based on your existing language ability – please refer to the individual module descriptors for each language and level for further details on the teaching and assessment.

This module explores the role of a line manager in both UK and international contexts, preparing you for your first graduate management role. This is a practical module where you’ll develop the skills of being a people manager. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Managing people in a UK/global context 

• Motivating, creating and building teams 

• Performance management 

• Managing a diverse and global workforce 

• Health and wellbeing 

• Managing change and stress 

• Developing resilience 

• Line manager as coach 

• Working with emotions 

• Power and conflict 

This module is for undergraduate students to study abroad in their second year, Semester 2 (only for courses that offer this option). With this module, you can spend a semester at one of the University’s approved partner institutions worldwide – from Europe to the Americas, Asia Australia or Canada. Study Abroad plays an important role in the University's commitment to an engaging, challenging, and thriving learning culture. It offers opportunities to experience other academic cultures and foster intellectual maturity while enhancing co-curricular skills and students' long-term employability. Study abroad for credit is permitted on existing university-approved courses only. Students are awarded credits and grades at the partner institution, which are converted into Sheffield Hallam credits and grades on return and included in the Sheffield Hallam degree classification. Please check and refer to the webpage “How study abroad works”. You must submit a Learning Agreement outlining the modules you will be taking at the partner institution. The Learning Agreement will be signed off by your academic tutor to ensure that the Learning broadly covers the Learning Outcomes set out in your course curriculum during your study abroad.

This module develops your understanding of the omni-channel customer experience in today’s digital world. You’ll deepen your knowledge of digital marketing, learning through research-informed teaching from internal and guest experts, group activities and independent research. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Defining customer experience 

• Mapping omni-channel (online and offline) customer journeys 

• Integrated customer experience 

• Managing and evaluating the (digital) customer experience 

• Customer satisfaction 

• Exploring digital transformation 

Module aim:    

The aim of this module is to enhance students’ professional development through the completion of and reflection on meaningful work placement(s).  

A work placement will provide students with opportunities to experience the realities of professional employment and experience how their course can be applied within their chosen industry setting. The placement will: 

• Allow student to apply the skills, theories and behaviours relevant and in addition to their course 

• Enable students to enhance their interpersonal skills in demand by graduate employers – communication, problem solving, creativity, resilience, team work etc.  

• Grow their student network and relationship building skills. 

• Provide student with insights into the industry and sector in which their placement occurs 

• Help student make informed graduate careers choices. 

Indicative Content:  

In this module students undertake a sandwich placement (min 24 weeks / min 21 hours per week) which is integrated, assessed and aligned to their studies.  

Their personal Placement Academic Supervisor (PAS) will be their key point of contact during their placement and will encourage and support students to reflect on their experience, learning and contribution to the organisation they work for.  

To demonstrate gains in professional development, students will be required to share their progress, learning and achievements with their Placement Academic Supervisor and reflect on these for the summative piece of work. 

This module focuses on leadership as a process of influencing and interacting with others to achieve organisational goals – analysing approaches to address issues in the changing landscape of leadership. You’ll develop an understanding of contemporary issues through interactions and discussions to inform your future leadership roles.  

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Leadership as a process of influence 

• Classical leadership 

• Strategic leadership and change 

• Leadership and culture 

• Leadership ethics 

• Team leadership 

• Cross-cultural leadership 

• Authentic leadership 

• Leadership learning and development 

This module provides a critical understanding of key issues dominating contemporary international business. Your learning will be underpinned by research and examples of international practice shared by external speakers.

You’ll study topics such as: 

• (De) globalisation 
• Clusters and networks 
• Regulation of trade and foreign direct investment 
• Global environmental regime 
• Sustainability and international business 
• Demographics and migration 

This module examines global marketing opportunities and how marketing strategies need to be developed to reflect specific market contexts. Learning from research-informed teaching, group activities and external speakers, you’ll apply the analytical and business skills to the global marketing decision-making process. 

You’ll study topics such as:  

• Trends and issues in global markets 

• Culture and consumer behaviour 

• International market research 

• International market selection and segmentation 

• International market entry strategies  

• International marketing mix decisions and management