Master

International Business

International Investment & Strategy

Organizations today must develop investment strategies to reach out to international sources of resources to support their local operations and to deliver their products and services to an international audience. Managers must have the capabilities to develop these strategies and manage their international investments effectively.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, you will achieve the following course outcomes:

  • Conduct and analyze global economic, legal, and political factors that impact global investment decisions.
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies to achieve the organization’s global objectives.
  • Develop a critical understanding of the cultural factors that impact negotiation, product and service designs, and managing a local presence effectively.
  • Plan an effective financial strategy to manage a successful global presence through acquisitions and mergers.
  • Develop and implement effective logistic operations, including risk analysis.
  • Understand and implement specific country regulations and legal requirements governing trade.

Programme

Graduates of the UK Ofqual approved Diplomas (ATHE, ABE, NCC, Qualifi, Eduqual) at Level 6 are invited to join us for this exciting online MBA Degree in International Business Development. Those that have completed the approved UK Ofqual qualification (ATHE, ABE, NCC, Qualifi, OTHM) at Level 7 with 120 credits will only be required to complete a Project that is specifically related to International Business. We will appoint a supervisor subsequent to our approval of your Project Proposal. Details of our project specification is available here.

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Manager du développement commercial et international

Professional Certification recognized by the
French State at Level 7 – RNCP 37738

You are required to complete 6 courses for the Master of Business Administration in International Business Development (60 ECTS)And a Final course Project in International Business Development (30 ECTS)

International Business Strategy

  • Theories of International Business
  • Globalization and Its Impact on Business Strategy
  • Market Entry Strategies

Global Operations & Supply Chain Management

  • International Supply Chain & Logistics Management
  • Technology & Digital Transformation in Global Operations
  • Risk Management in International Supply Chains

Global Financial Management

  • International Finance & Foreign Exchange Markets
  • Global Capital Markets & Investment Strategies
  • International Taxation & Transfer Pricing
  • Risk Management: Hedging, Forward Contracts, and Currency Fluctuations

Global Trade Institutions

  • WTO, IMF, World Bank, and Their Role in Global Trade
  • Regional Trade Agreements (EU, NAFTA/USMCA, ASEAN, MERCOSUR, RCEP)
  • Trade Barriers: Tariffs, Quotas, and Non-Tariff Barriers

Cross-Cultural Management & International HRM

  • The Impact of Culture on International Business (Hofstede, Trompenaars)
  • Global Talent Management Strategies
  • International Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership & Communication in Multinational Teams

International Marketing & Consumer Behavior

  • Global Branding Strategies
  • Consumer Behavior Across Cultures
  • Digital Marketing in International Business
  • Each course will require completion of 4 case studies in the context of International
  • Business Development and Management and a project related to International
  • Business Management activities and strategies of their organization.