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Examine the evolving dynamics between governments and markets. Recent times have seen growing attention to how international commerce intersects with worldwide progress. This program on business and global development delves into development politics, foreign investments, and international governance structures of political economy.A collaborative initiative offered with theSchool of Business and ManagementAcquire sophisticated theoretical knowledge about fundamental business and international development concepts, examining their historical context, political dimensions, and increasing globalizationGain perspectives on global employment trends, economic transformations, migrant workers, multinational corporations, labor dynamics, geopolitical influences, industrialization processes, and international progressStrengthen your analytical capabilities in gathering, processing, and interpreting data through an independent research project guided by an expert in your chosen specializationCurriculum focusCultivate a sophisticated, critical comprehension of international business evolution from multiple academic viewpoints. Analyze diverse frameworks ranging from neoliberal and conventional business theories to more critical perspectives addressing power dynamics and opposition.You'll explore matters related to the global economic system and progress, while investigating emerging theories about future development scenarios. The program includes structured training in research methodology and design.EvaluationComponents are assessed through coursework submissions, including comprehensive essays and critical analysesStudents will produce a 12,000-word thesis with academic supervision available from either the Geography or Business and Management departmentsProfessional prospectsWhile preparing graduates for diverse career paths, this program specifically equips students with research competencies and specialized knowledge valuable to multinational corporations, social ventures, non-governmental organizations, development agencies, and government bodies.
Degree requirements – You need a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject. Other routes - Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences. Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MA Development and International Business.  IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking, TOEFL iBT minimum score 92 overall with 21 in Writing, 19 in Reading, 18 in Listening and 21 in Speaking.