学术要求：Full entry requirements

Normally, an upper-second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Since this programme is taught in English, no knowledge of the Dutch language is required.

英语要求：However applicants whose first language is not English normally require IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with no less than 6.0 in any element. Please note that students from the University of Groningen are exempt from the IELTS requirements.

学费：International: full time 2011/2012     £14163

课程特征 Course Features：

This innovative programme provides the opportunity to study for a Master’s award at two European universities – Newcastle and Groningen. The programme is taught in English and selected workshops are delivered jointly by academics from both universities. The programme is designed for graduates and professionals who aspire to a career in international business management in the commercial or not-for-profit sector. It covers the main aspects of business in an international context: strategic management and organisation; managing across cultures; financial management and financial risk; economics; and marketing

课程内容Course Content：

You spend semester one at Newcastle University Business School and study the following modules (60 credits): the international business environment; foundations of business strategy; strategic perspectives of human resource management; managing across cultures; marketing; introduction to financial theory and corporate policy.

You spend semester two at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Groningen and study the following modules (70 credits): advanced international economics and business; advanced international business; advanced international management; advanced international financial management; research methodology for international business and management.

For the joint dissertation (50 credits) you can elect to be based either at Groningen or Newcastle and you undertake a research project on a topic that you have studied during the programme. You will receive support and guidance from two supervisors – one from Groningen and one from Newcastle.