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Postgraduate Programmes
MBA International Business
The MBA International Business (MBAIB) brings
together all aspects of the work of the School in
an exciting and innovative learning experience.
The MBAIB is aimed at providing career enhancement
for graduates seeking new employment opportunities
in a globalised economy.
This one year postgraduate degree combines two
semesters of academic work in London with an
integral study period abroad in either New York or
Hong Kong, and offers a dynamic international and
multicultural curriculum in line with the School's
mission. Whatever your career ambitions, we are
confident that you will be both intellectually
challenged and culturally stimulated by the
uniqueness of the EBS London MBA International
Business.
Programme Aims
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Develop and enhance strategic and integrated views
of organisations and management at individual,
group, functional, organisational and strategic
levels
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Challenge convention by removing subject and
functional boundaries, so as to make effective
decisions in the absence of complete data
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Develop a critical awareness of the operation of
global organisations within their international
environment
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Develop an advanced understanding of
international, ethical and strategic concepts and
current theories in the management of global
businesses
Programme Features
A multidisciplinary and integrative curriculum
reinforcing the strategic, international and
ethical dimensions of business
A "Crossing Continents" module (see Module Outline
for details), with specifically tailored learning
outcomes focusing on the multicultural dimension
of international business
A specialist Study Period Abroad (SPA) as a core
element of the programme, allowing students to:
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gain practical experience through exposure to the
culture and language of a different country
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experience new and different learning environments
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encounter new and different working environments
through possible internships
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enrich their educational experience through a
meaningful and real experience that differs from
the simulated role play approach of traditional
MBA's
A selection of 7 languages for student to choose
from to enhance their personal global portfolio of
skills: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian,
Japanese or Mandarin Chinese, plus a dedicated
Postgraduate centre and Pro-active Careers and
Placements centre.
Programme
Structure
- Managing
Organisations and People for the 21st Century
(12)
- Entrepreneurship
and New Business Ventures (12)
- Financial and
Managerial Accounting (12)
- Operations &
Services Management (12)
- Marketing in
Diverse Environments (12)
Credit Points 5 x 12 = 60 Spring
Semester
- Crossing
Continents (12)
- Business and
Competitive Environment (12)
- Financial
Management (12)
- Information &
E-Business Management Systems (12)
Credit Points 4 x 12 = 48 Study Period
Abroad - 8 Weeks (Summer)
- Elective 1 (12)
- Elective 2 (12)
Credit Points 2 x 12 = 24 Dissertation
Undertaken throughout the programme
Credit Points 4 x 12 = 48
Total = 180 credit points
Study Abroad - & Elective Options
The MBA programme has an international focus
throughout its content and this is further
enhanced and underpinned by the Study Period
Abroad (SPA). The two locations and our partner
Universities have been chosen due to their course
compatibility and international standing. London,
New York and Hong Kong are international hubs with
dynamic financial and commercial centres that
service not only their domestic market but that of
the world economy.
Duration – 12 months
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