International Management University of Worcester

Overview

The International Management programme from University of Worcester has a specific focus on managing businesses on a global scale and will help you to develop an understanding of practices from around the world.  

You will be exposed to live case studies to allow you to gain an appreciation of real business contexts. You will also be encouraged to develop your skills and competencies as managers throughout the course and to apply your knowledge in a final, business related research project. Employability is a key aspect of the course and you will be given the opportunity to customise your degree according to your individual career goals.

Key features

• Cross-learning amongst students of diverse backgrounds and cultures from around the world

• Opportunities to work with senior academics who have extensive experience in Project Management

• Critical insights into the emerging field of sustainability and sustainable development

• Opportunities to experience relevant practice through the internship pathway option
• A flexible design allowing two entry points, in September and January

Where could it take you?

Graduate destinations

Graduates of the MSc International Management department have a thorough insight into business practices and commercial ventures. A knowledge of business and management will prove desirable to most organisations therefore, in addition to the top employment sectors, management graduates are also recruited into marketing, advertising, human resources and retail management roles. 

Student employability

Employability is a key element of the philosophy of the course design. The course is structured around producing competitive graduates ready for the current challenges of the job market. They are taught a wide range of current and relevant topics and trained to exhibit the best attributes and qualities of critical, open-minded, inclusive and skilful individuals. Besides, the international nature of the candidates, the diversity of expertise and backgrounds together with the UoW commitment to the sustainability agenda will play a crucial role in shaping the learning experience and the qualities of the graduates which will have a profound impact on their employability.

Links with employers

The Business School works closely with a number of professional organisations including the Chartered Institute of Management, Institute of Commercial Management, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Financial Accountants, Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, and British Computer Society.

The School has worked with a number of business clients in developing and delivering its programmes.  These include – The NHS (a range of Primary Care and Acute Trusts); Local Government (a range of County, District and Unitary Authorities); West Mercia, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Staffordshire Constabularies; Ministry of Defence and The Royal Air Force; Her Majesty’s Prison Service; Royal Mail; Financial Services Organisations (e.g. Lloyds TSB, HBOS Plc, Clerical Medical, NFU Mutual and Virgin Money); Housing Associations, Southco, Malvern Instruments, Allpay Limited, G4S Secure Solutions, Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and Hitachi Capital.

The School has well-developed working relations with the local business community many of whom contribute to postgraduate programmes through the internship option to give students a real-world insight into the future world of work and/or to provide live client briefs to students. Senior managers from this business community have been involved in the design of this programme. They were consulted on the skills and attributes they expect to see in our graduates as we well as the knowledge and academic competencies they want our graduated to exhibit.