What will I learn?
If you’re looking for a degree that immerses you in the challenges of global business in today’s fast-moving economy, this course is for you.Studying businesses and brands from all over the world, you’ll gain an understandingof how international businesses thrive – learning core competencies including finance, economic policy and strategic management, while developing your ability to think creatively and innovate globally.You'll take on practical simulations, testing how you respond to digital disruption and strategic management while launching a mock start-up, and you'll learn how to critically analyse global economic policy – answering questions of ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.Using illustrative case studies, you'll learn how to classify and break down business practices within markets, industries and cultures – developing insight into North America, Latin America, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC), as well as emerging markets such as BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China), MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) & CIVETS (Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa). You'll also explore the topic of globalisation and examine current debates including:Appreciation versus appropriationUnintended alienation versus surface inclusionIncreased migration and intersectionalityDiversity, equity and inclusionMultiple and simultaneous career pathwaysDigital nomadsSocioeconomic dividesAutomationPlus, you'll have the opportunity to learn a language and spend one term studying abroad – practicing your skills on the ground while growing your global network of contacts.Learn in London – the UK's business hubFrom global organisations to new start-ups, studying in London offers opportunities to engage with all aspects of the business arena – gaining valuable work experience and meeting influential industry contacts.You'll join bootcamps and creative labs to learn to think like a- global leader and changemaker, and work on live briefs that are commissioned and evaluated by real companies looking for new projects, ideas and talent.You'll graduate with the intellectual and practical business skills to build an exciting international career.
