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MA Global Public Policy and International Business

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

The MA in Global Public Policy and International Business is an innovative and outward looking programme that engages with the role of economic, political, and social factors in shaping the complex international environment facing businesses and governmental organisations today. 

Interdisciplinary and research-informed, your studies will draw on theories, concepts and evidence from the disciplines of social and public policy and business and management that are housed in the School for Business and Society.

The programme connects to real world agendas in global public policy and international business and explores the growing role of supranational and regional governmental organisations in tackling global societal problems. You will study how corporations respond to the challenges of the global environment and how social and ethical responsibility plays a significant part in that response.

Entry Requirements

2:2 or equivalent

You will also be considered if you have relevant work experience and academic potential

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Fees

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Student Destinations

The MA in Global Public Policy and International Business develops skills that employers need in a number of areas, especially policy analysis and research. You'll also find you develop transferable skills that will allow you to progress to different career areas or to continue your studies at PhD level.

Career opportunities:

  • Social policy researcher
  • Policy analyst
  • Diplomat
  • International development worker
  • Civil service fast stream
  • Advocacy and policy advisor

Module Details

Core modules
Research Design
Investigating Contemporary Policy Problems
International Business in the Global Context
Option modules
You will also study three option modules in Semester 2, including one module from Option List A and one module from Option List B. Examples include:

Option List A
International Business Management and Emerging Markets
Strategy in Global Organisations
International Political Economy and Business
Option List B
Public Service Markets
Public Finance: Principles, Politics and Contemporary Issues
The Political Economy of Welfare
Social Policy in Global Context
Social and Ethical Leadership
The options available to you will be confirmed later in the year. For further information, please get in touch.

Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.

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