入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： One of the following:
A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class)
Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.
英语要求：one of the following:
TOEFL score of 620 (paper based) or 260 (computer based) with a TWE of 5, or 105 (internet based) with a minimum score of 25 in writing and speaking and 23 in listening and reading
IELTS score of 7 overall (with a minimum of 7 in writing and speaking and 6.5 in listening and reading).
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £16,000
课程特征 Course Features：
This MSc in International Business concentrates on the links between the major business functions and their role in international business and commerce. Students will develop an appreciation of the special requirements for successfully conducting international business activities across national boundaries, develop knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and be able to apply them in business case studies.
Students have an opportunity to go on a study visit to one of our partner institutions in Europe. The programme typically includes lectures by staff from the partner institution and company visits.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Compulsory Modules
BFM212 Accounting for Non Financial Managers
BSM632 International Business
BSM634 International Business Research
BSM636 Advanced Topics In International Business
BSM900 Strategic Management
BSM906 Economic Environment of Business.
Elective Modules (Choose four)
BFM222 International Finance
BHM300 Organisational Behaviour
BHM320 International Human Resource Management
BMM600 Marketing Management
BMM621 International Marketing Management
BSM923 Applied Econometrics
BNM633 International Operations
BNM800 Operations Management
BNM850 Quality Management
BSM920 Topics In Advanced Strategy.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
The 10 taught modules are assessed through a mixture of examinations and coursework. The taught element of the programme is complemented by a substantial piece of research leading to the completion of a dissertation.
Career opportunities:
This programme prepares you for a wide range of professional and management careers in businesses and organisations engaged in international activities. These opportunities exist across business functions and sectors including accountancy, marketing, operations, HR and strategic management.
Examples of jobs taken up by our recent graduates include:
Management Trainee – Exel Europe
Junior Finance Officer – RBS
Personnel Advisor – Reed.
Personal development:
Students will acquire skills in the following areas: giving presentations; team working; report writing; negotiation and IT skills.
Core modules taught on this MSc will enable you to develop a wide range of business and transferable skills and knowledge demanded by graduate employers. These include:
•Interpreting financial statements covering income, balances and cash flow
•Budgetary control and analysing business costs using Cost Volume Profit and contribution analysis
• Econometric modelling of stochastic trends and performance forecasting
• International HRM including: cross-cultural communication; diversity management; and HR issues in expatriation/repatriation, acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures
• Developing marketing and pricing strategies, plans and marketing mix policies; international promotion strategies and distribution channels
• Internationalisation of production and trade, including: the international product life cycle; forms of international business activity; national competitive strategies; and economic integration
• International sectors, emerging and transition economies, cultural differences, international business strategies and strategic alliances
• Operational planning and management including: product, service and process design; choice of layout and technology; statistical stock control and MRPI
• Strategy processes and techniques including: value chain analysis, ‘make or buy’ decisions; implementing and managing strategic change in an international environment
• Innovation processes, innovation-based strategies and creating competitive advantage through innovation
• Multi-cultural teamwork and presentation skills developed through group-work
• Analytical skills developed through research dissertation.
The wide range of elective modules available on this programme
enables students to develop skills across a range of business functions including: marketing; HR; finance, investment and business law; operations; and international markets and investments.