MSc International Management (Middle East and North Africa)
On Campus Programmes
Duration: One calendar year (full-time) Two calendar years (part-time)
Overview
Minimum Entry Requirements: Minimum first degree with good grades in any subject equivalent to a UK upper second class honours. Relevant professional qualifications or experience will be considered.
Start of programme: September intake only
This programme focuses on management and its environment in the Middle East and North Africa, and includes high-level courses in international management and finance disciplines. It also draws upon regional experts and management specialists within the University and from positions within based commerce, finance and government. The core modules enable you to study the principles and applications of international management and the interplay between global and local factors influencing management in the Middle East and North Africa. You can use the elective modules to focus on either management skills that can be applied worldwide or specialise in understanding the regional business environment.Structure
The MSc International Management for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has three components:
- Four compulsory courses
- Two elective courses
- Dissertation of 10,000 words on an approved topic
The 10,000-word dissertation is worth 25% of your final mark. During term 2 you will submit your dissertation proposal and select an academic supervisor. Over the ensuing months you should meet with your supervisor at least three times before the end of term 3 for guidance. The bulk of your dissertation will be written over the summer to meet the September 15th deadline(or the Monday imediately following this date if it falls on a weekend).
Not all optional courses are offered every year; please check your preferences with the Programme Convenor
Part-time Study
Part-time students are required to complete three of the core courses during their first year, then one core and two elective courses plus the dissertation during the second year.
Those enrolled on the three-year programme are required to complete three of the core courses during their first year, one core and two elective courses in the second year, and the dissertation in the third year.
Core Modules
- International management - 15PFMC072 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
- Economic, business and institutional environment of the Middle East and North Africa - 15PFMC066 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
- Management perspectives and sectoral issues in the Middle East and North Africa - 15PFMC065 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- Research methods in management - 15PFMC062 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
Regional Elective Modules
- Islamic banking and finance - 15PFMC074 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
General Elective Modules
- Corporate finance - 15PFMC070 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- Corporate governance - 15PFMC069 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- Cross-cultural management - 15PFMC076 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- International Business Strategy - 15PFMC082 (0.5 Unit) - Term 2
- International human resource management - 15PFMC078 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
- International Marketing - 15PFMC080 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
- Risk management - 15PFMC071 (0.5 Unit) - Term 1
Dissertation
Programme Specification
Teaching & Learning
How to apply
How to apply
- How to Apply
- Online Application
- Funding options
- English language requirements
- Tuition Fees
- Admissions Contacts
Scholarships
For further information visit the Scholarships section
D.G.E. Hall Scholarship
Application Deadline: 2013-03-22 00:00
Felix Scholarships
Application Deadline: 2013-01-31 00:00
SOAS Master's Scholarships - Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
Application Deadline: 2013-03-22 00:00
Standard Chartered Scholarships
Application Deadline: 2013-03-22 00:00
The Ahmad Mustafa Abu-Hakima Bursary
Application Deadline: 2013-03-22 00:00
The King Saud Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline: 2013-03-22 00:00
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