Information about the University of London External Programme

International Business programme:
MSc and Postgraduate Diploma

A quality course to enhance your career

Designed to provide you with specialist knowledge of international business, these NEW self-study programmes in International Business have been developed by academics within the School of Management at Royal Holloway, University of London. The School ranks in the top 15 in the UK according to The Times newspaper, putting it in the highest league of UK management schools.

Building on the success of Royal Holloway's MBA in International Management, the programmes in International Business provide a thorough grounding in a range of core subjects, giving you a strong foundation in the principles and techniques of business. You will also be able to select from a wide range of elective courses, allowing you to explore your interests and develop your expertise. Please note that as the MSc in International Business does not involve face-to-face sessions, it is not an AMBA-accredited programme.

Course summary

	You study	Study period	Cost (2009)
MSc	6 core courses; 4 electives; research course and dissertation	1-5 years	£6,795
Postgraduate Diploma	6 core courses; 4 electives	1–5 years	£5,060
Short courses	You may take up to three Short courses (with the exception of ‘Philosophy of management’, the research course, dissertation and the plenary sessions). This is an ideal option if you're keen to update your professional knowledge or would like to sample the programme.		£590 per course

Course aims

These programmes provide:

• a systematic understanding of business-related problems
• conceptual tools for analyzing and evaluating business issues
• a critical awareness of current research methods
• opportunities to develop your own hypotheses about business issues
• a stimulating learning environment in which to engage with case material.

Career progression

These programmes will undoubtedly help you gain a competitive edge and drive your career forward, and may also assist a career change, achieve a salary increase, improve promotion prospects or simply broaden horizons and increase marketability. They also provide a firm foundation for postgraduate study and offers an excellent basis from which to further careers
in management.

Excellent support

• The University provide you with an assigned tutor, careers guidance and study skills support
• Essays and group work via online tutor-assisted seminars are assessed
• Extensive new study materials (print and web-based) have been developed especially for distance learners

Flexibility to fit your lifestyle

Offering flexible admission dates, payment options and study periods, these programmes have been developed to fit in with your work and family commitments. You decide the level you wish to study at and can choose to follow a progressive route. The flexibility this offers enables you to plan your studies around your work and home commitments.

Important note

The Postgraduate Certificate in International Management forms a common core for progression to the different International Management and International Business awards offered via Royal Holloway, University of London (see Structure & Syllabus). So, if you are still unsure whether you should follow the International Management or the International Business route at this stage, the Postgraduate Certificate in International Management is the ideal starting point for your studies.

Summary of key dates

Application deadline		31 January	31 July
Registration deadline		15 March	15 October
Examinations take place		October	May