Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Science - MS

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

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<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>a minimum 2:2 honours degree</li>
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or
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<li>a professional qualification or award equivalent to the above</li>
</ul>
or
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<li>significant work experience at a suitable level</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>a minimum 2:2 honours degree</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>a professional qualification or award equivalent to the above</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>significant work experience at a suitable level</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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<li>International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Evaluate the effectiveness of management 'tools' in responsible decision-making and ethical leadership.

Communicate effectively across a variety of media, including digital and virtual experiences.

Utilise critical analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Structure and communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.

Reflect on personal learning and on-going self-development.

Critically appraise published academic and business literature.

Develop an international outlook to communicate effectively across national, cultural and linguistic barriers.

Demonstrate critical understanding of the frameworks and theories relating to business ethics, responsible management and sustainable technologies for a sustainable global business environment.

Value diversity through learning and sharing of experiences and perspectives without prejudice or judgement.

Collect, appraise, analyse and report quantitative, qualitative or multi-source data. 

Understand the importance of technical, digital and analytical skills in the formation of data-driven decision-making.

Critically appraise the integration of international business and management theories, concepts and philosophies, along with their practical application to today's fast-changing global environment.

Analyse the principles and practice of business operations and the managing of resources: financial, informational and human and the impact across cultural and intercultural dynamics on those processes.

Use creative, imaginative and innovative thinking in both problem solving and decision-making activities.

Evaluate a range of techniques to apply the most appropriate methods of data collection and analysis (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-approach) to an organisational issue, industry problem or research question.

Competently use ICT resources demonstrating digital literacy skills.

Practise and promote on-going personal development and self-reflection.

Demonstrate effective and professional communication and problem-solving skills.

Integrate and rigorously evaluate business and management disciplines, using a variety of sources.

Select effective information collection methods and use the most appropriate analytical tools.

Demonstrate self-management skills including learning independently, through critical enquiry

Draw on interpersonal skills, to participate constructively and collaboratively as a member of a team and contribute to group environments.

Evaluate and critically appraise organisation policy and practice in an international context.

Work independently in planning and implementing work and projects.

Critically assess the integration of subject areas and analyse their importance and impact on various stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Apply independent learning through reflections, independent thinking and critical analysis.

Apply concepts, knowledge and skills to work-based practice or societal contexts.

Critically reason and analyse complex business issues both systematically and innovatively.

Course Catalogue

International Business and Management - 33254 - MSc