Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:44
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of Issues in International Management as viewed from a number of diverse perspectives eg Accountancy & Finance; Coaching; Oil & Gas; Entrepreneurship; Technology. The course provides advanced knowledge relevant to further study and careers in a broad range of areas including business management.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course focuses on the functional aspects of business (e.g. Accountancy and Finance, Operations, Marketing and HRM) as well as some of key challenges for business (e.g. Leadership, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility). In both cases the course critically explores: (1) the challenges presented by the international environment, the theories, frameworks and models presented in academia; and (2) industry practice.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback | Word Count | 3000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Analyse | Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of international business and the ability to analyse key issues in the relevant context from both practical and theoretical perspectives. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate the appreciation and critical analysis of how different perspectives can contribute to an understanding of international management. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 11 | Feedback Weeks | 13 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Create | Demonstrate the development of good critical thinking skills, especially in the international business context and the ability to evaluate the potential effectiveness and impact on the business. |
| Reflection | Create | Demonstrate leadership characteristics and effective communication skills and critically evaluate how this would benefit in business practice and self-development. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Demonstrate the ability to work with team and to critically evaluate the performance of oneself and others. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate the appreciation and critical analysis of how different perspectives can contribute to an understanding of international management. |
| Reflection | Create | Demonstrate leadership characteristics and effective communication skills and critically evaluate how this would benefit in business practice and self-development. |
| Procedural | Create | Demonstrate the development of good critical thinking skills, especially in the international business context and the ability to evaluate the potential effectiveness and impact on the business. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of international business and the ability to analyse key issues in the relevant context from both practical and theoretical perspectives. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Demonstrate the ability to work with team and to critically evaluate the performance of oneself and others. |
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