Institute for International Management

Institute for International Management

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Welcome London is one of the top cities in the world for business, finance and trade, and offers a unique learning environment for anyone who shares a passion for international business.

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As a faculty, we are actively engaged in international research projects which focus on the globalisation of economic activity and the implications for patterns of work and governance.

Whether your goal is to lead your own global business or support the success of an existing organisation, the Institute for International Management is dedicated to making your future ambitions a reality.

We are committed to helping our students achieve great things, and encourage all of our students to build professional relationships with the organisations that interest them the most.

I hope to welcome you into our postgraduate community soon.

Best regards Professor Tony Edwards Director of the Institute for International Management

Contents Outstanding Campus

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Maximising your employment prospects

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Research degrees

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Master’s degrees

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How to apply

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— “Our MSc in International Management will offer students the opportunity to learn in an intellectually lively environment, utilising the expertise of Loughborough academics from the Institute for International Management and the School of Business and Economics.”

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Dr Gerhard Schnyder Reader, International Management

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Outstanding campus Loughborough University London operates inside an 8,500m² collaborative learning space, providing state-of-the-art equipment and materials to ensure knowledge, research and creativity can thrive.

As a postgraduate student with us, you will gain 24-hour access to all of our facilities, including our campus library, which holds over 9,000 books, journals and papers. A further 1.2 million resources can also be found online.

You will also have access to cutting-edge technology, including over 150 laptops available to hire, high-powered CAD computers, wide format printers, 3D printers, laser cutters and much more.

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QS GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY RANKINGS 2018 FIVE-STAR RATING

QS GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY RANKINGS 2017 1ST IN THE UK FOR EMPLOYER-STUDENT CONNECTIONS

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Maximising your employment prospects Studying a postgraduate-level qualification is not just about your academic programme or area of research.

From advice on future career destinations to networking with potential employers, we are the only institution to develop a comprehensive package of guidance and support that is positioned at the core of every postgraduate’s learning experience.

From interview master classes to professional skills checks, and from company site visits to organisation-based dissertation projects, we will provide you with the tools and experiences you need to secure your future career goals.

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Research programmes The Institute for International Management maintains an interest in the comparative analysis of countries’ institutional setups and how diverse national contexts affect economic activity around the world, especially in multinational corporations.

— “Loughborough University London has a creative and open-minded atmosphere.

The lecturers and professors are all really knowledgeable and friendly, which makes working together more fun.”

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International Management PhD, MPhil

See Website (UK/EU), ÂŁ16,900 (International)

3 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time An honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent overseas qualification.

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each component.

The Institute for International Management is actively engaged in international research projects concerning:

Globalising actors/activists in multinational companies

This ESRC funded project investigating globalising actors, namely those who create, and implement new global norms in multinational companies.

Law, corporate governance and development This research area focuses on the role of macrolevel factors in shaping globalisation, specifically how governments and international organisations, shape the convergence process of corporate governance practices.

The internationalisation of firms from emerging economies

This research area examines the rapidly growing outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) from emerging economies.

Comparative political economy of work

This research area focuses on the comparative and historical analysis of work and employment relations within Europe and North America.

This includes investigating models of global best practice for work organisation and labour management, such as lean production and business process re-engineering.

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Master’s programmes Each programme offers teaching from influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators, exposing you to the latest theories and developments from across the discipline.

— “Our professional networks and partnerships with industry will allow our students to apply their ideas in a variety of exciting and practical settings.”

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Dr Gerhard Schnyder Programme Director, International Management MSc

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International Management MSc

ÂŁ14,100 (UK/EU) ÂŁ25,500 (International)

1 year full-time, up to 4 years part-time 2:2 (55% or above) or equivalent overseas qualification.

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each component.

This programme By undertaking our International Management MSc, you will gain an in depth understanding of the different national and cultural contexts in which firms operate, whilst developing and enhancing your analytical and research skills.

The programme will enable you to gain a broad, analytical and integrative understanding of business and international management, by introducing you to diverse national contexts and their affect on economic activity around the world.

You will develop knowledge of emerging markets and global strategy in order to apply this to the complex field of international management, both systematically and creatively, to improve business practice.

As an International Management MSc student, you will benefit from inspiring guest lectures delivered by successful entrepreneurs and business leaders across a range of industries.

You will learn the skills needed for advanced networking and team-work, which will equip you with the attributes you need to progress into a global management or international relations position.

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International Management and Emerging Economics MSc

£14,100 (UK/EU) £25,500 (International)

1 year full-time, up to 4 years part-time 2:2 (55% or above) or equivalent overseas qualification IELTS: 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each component.

This programme Our MSc International Management and Emerging Economies will provide you with a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the particular challenges facing firms in emerging economies.

Specific issues include the process of economic reform, the pressures of globalisation and the opportunities for internationalisation at firm-level. You will study a number of insightful modules which will introduce you to management theory and practice in a diverse world, as well as corporate governance and risk in emerging markets.

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The Institute maintains a research interest in the comparative analysis of countries’ institutional set-ups and how diverse national contexts affect economic activity around the world. This research is fed into the teaching of this programme to ensure you graduate with an understanding of the latest opportunities and pressures facing organisations in emerging economies.

Our inspiring location offers a unique learning environment for anyone who shares a passion for international business. London is one of the world’s leading hubs for global business and trade and is the ideal location for students to expand their knowledge, expertise and networks.

Management and Work in a Global Context MSc

ÂŁ14,100 (UK/EU) ÂŁ25,500 (International)

1 year full-time, up to 4 years part-time 2:2 (55% or above) or equivalent overseas qualification IELTS: 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each component.

This programme This interdisciplinary programme will draw on theories, principles and teaching from a broad range of disciplines to analyse how macrolevel global competitive pressures and national institutions impact the management of people in different organisations.

We will discuss the role of formal and cultural institutions in shaping organisations and the economy, and will evaluate how models of global best practice regarding work organisation and labour management spread unevenly across national borders.

You will also gain a detailed insight into the impact of workplace politics and culture, and how these factors can shape the organisation of work and present problems of conflict, negotiation and accommodation.

This programme includes insights, collaboration opportunities and guest teaching on the issues affecting global organisations. As such, this programme will appeal to students from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds, including those with an interest in starting a new global business or learning the latest international management theories and applications.

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Risk, Governance and International Management MSc

£14,100 (UK/EU) £25,500 (International)

1 year full-time, up to 4 years part-time 2:2 (55% or above) or equivalent overseas qualification IELTS: 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each component.

This programme You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the strategies used by multinational companies to manage risks arising from their environment.

You will acquire the increasingly valuable knowledge and skills required to identify, evaluate and respond to risks facing multinational organisations operating in a rapidly changing global context. We will examine how companies use corporate political activity, corporate social responsibility and corporate governance to navigate opportunities and challenges arising from changes in international economic governance, foreign policy and international politics.

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Whether your goal is to lead your own global business or support the success of an existing organisation, you will be encouraged to make the most of the campus’ iconic location to build professional relationships with organisations in London that interest you the most.

This programme is suited to those with an interest in international management with a focus on the increasingly important question of risk, emanating from a multinational company’s social, natural, political and regulatory environment.

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How to apply Applications for all of our programmes must be made online, via the Loughborough University Application Portal.

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