MMM141-International Business Project

Module Provider: International Business and Strategy
Number of credits: 30 [15 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: ICM218 Research Project
Current from: 2019/0

Email: p.m.scott@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

ThisÌýproject module serves as a capstone module for the Master’s in Management programme. Students will have an opportunity to draw on knowledge and experience gained across the programme (i.e.,Ìýnine months of classroom learning) and apply them to a contemporary international businessÌýproblems/issues. Project can be developed in conjunction with specific organizations (upon availability) or can beÌýstudent-led (i.e., students choose a topic related to their chose streams of specialisation, e.g., International business, strategy, HR or Finance).Ìý

Aims:

The objective of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to think about Contemporary Issues in International Business, both from the perspective of the multinational enterprise (and its managers) and its external environment. Students will also have an opportunity to cultivate critical thinking and develop their research, presentation, and writing skills by conducting a critical review of the literature and/or undertaking an original piece of researchÌýwith help ofÌýreal lifeÌýdata/context.ÌýStudents will have face-to-face interaction with academic supervisors that will provide personalized feedback throughout every stage of their research/project.Ìý

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module,Ìýstudents are expected to be able to:ÌýÌý

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the literature relevant to a well-defined area of internationalÌýbusinessÌýtheoryÌý


2. draft aÌýproperly structured and coherent research proposalÌý


3. make aÌýthorough and succinctÌýapplication andÌýanalysis of relevant theoretical and empirical literatureÌý


4. demonstrate originality in the presentation of the material, for example in bringing together the literature and information in a new way; deriving new lessons, insights or implications from the literature review, interpreting the literature in a novel mannerÌý

Additional outcomes:

Students will learn about contemporaryÌýinternational businessÌýproblems/issuesÌýfrom a variety of perspectivesÌýin theÌýreal worldÌýcontext.ÌýThus, they will be required to think outside of any one discipline or narrow area of specialization. Students will also develop the ability to work on their own initiative and learn to organise their work on a longer-term project within a tight schedule.Ìý

Student willÌýhave a chance toÌýdevelop generic skills for future employment and professional development such as critical thinking and analytical skills, commercial awareness, and communication skillsÌýas well asÌýteamwork skills required for international working via practical group work in multi-cultural teams.ÌýÌý

Outline content:

ThisÌýmodule will include lectures/sessions that are designed to provide students with theÌýessential guide to the project.ÌýThe rest of the time will be spent in one-on-one instruction with an assigned supervisor — students will have supervisory meetingsÌýeither inÌýperson or via online.Ìý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of International Business by researching and writing research project on an approved topic of their choice.Ìý

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

(1)ÌýIndividualÌýproject proposal (20%) – 2000Ìýwords +/- 10%: Week7Ìý

(2)ÌýGroup report (30%) – 3000Ìýwords +/-10%: SummerÌýWeek6/7 (Summer term)ÌýÌý

(2)ÌýFinalÌýIndividualÌýproject (50%) –Ìý8000Ìýwords +/-10%:ÌýLate August/early SeptemberÌý

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy.ÌýÌý

Assessment requirements for a pass:

The pass mark is 50% or moreÌý

Reassessment arrangements:

Resubmission of a new written research project (8000 words +/- 10%Ìýon a different topic) within one year of original deadlineÌý

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 9 December 2019