Course overview
Study at Teesside University International Business School
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You bridge the gap between theory and real-world business application, preparing you for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. The course is available full-time and part-time, with start dates throughout the year. You have access to cutting-edge facilities, work with expert staff with industry experience and have opportunities for professional development through workshops and networking events. International students are supported with tailored services, including orientation programmes and career guidance, ensuring a smooth transition into academic and professional life in the UK.
We offer a range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you on your way.
Course details
Course structure
Core modules
Develop a piece of work that brings together key elements of your learning. Demonstrate the knowledge you have acquired, an understanding of practice and its application in a professional context.
You choose the unique composition, content and context of your project, demonstrating reflective practice with a commitment to continual learning and development.
Gain a deep understanding of real-world organisational challenges and how to develop effective solutions. Become a proficient planner who can execute in-depth research in business and management. Through a blend of quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques, you dissect data to propose standardised solutions to intricate industrial issues, and finish with a professional report presentation.
You develop problem-solving and decision-making skills for business operations, and the ability to adopt appropriate strategies in a changing global environment to meet stakeholder interests. Understand organisational implications and expectations around process/project quality planning and improvement. Consider various methodologies to strategically evaluate and analyse project delivery in the global environment.
Reimagining Sustainable Management in Global Markets
Gain a comprehensive understanding of key concepts, strategies and practices to reimagine responsible management in the global market, allowing you to effectively manage organisations and proactively explore new ways of thinking creatively to navigate an evolving global landscape. Focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), learning how and why they came about through key literature, research and economic policy.
Also explore and examine the link between economic policies and environmental sustainability, the effects of international trade and globalisation on environmental resources, the role of international environmental agreements, and the emergence of new business models centred on the principles of sustainability and social accountability.
Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Supply chains play a critical role in people’s lives, impacting society and environments. Therefore, it is important to consider these impacts in logistics systems and supply chain management.
Develop your awareness and understanding of global supply chain and logistics systems. Gain a clear understanding of the roles risk mitigation, lean processes, information systems and strategic decision making play in creating sustainable, dynamic and value-driven supply networks. Analyse case studies to build your ability to critically identify solutions based on sound research of supply chain best practice.
Modules offered may vary.
How you learn
This programme enables you to develop a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of international management and broad business operations themes as well as a range of practical, professional and key transferable skills.
- Interactive classroom sessions deliver the relevant subject knowledge and allow you to explore and apply theory to real examples.
- You engage in group work, class debate, employer projects, case studies analysis and research.
- The dissertation requires the use of a range of cognitive and intellectual skills and you need to demonstrate the ability to produce a substantial piece of self-directed work.
How you are assessed
The assessment strategy has been designed to assess your subject-specific knowledge, cognitive and intellectual skills and transferable skills applicable to the workplace. The strategy ensures that you are provided with opportunities for feedback to assess your learning and guide you with the final assessments for each module.
The assessments include assignments, business reports, case studies, presentations, a research proposal, and dissertation. The assessments may include individual or group essays or reports.
Entry requirements
The normal entry requirement is one of the following:
- an honours degree (at least a 2:2)
- a post-experience or professional qualification
- equivalent qualifications (including international qualifications).
For EU and international students, an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 6.
For general information please see our overview of entry requirements
International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting Your Country
Employability
Career opportunities
Graduates are well-positioned for high-impact careers in logistics, supply chain management, operations, and strategic planning across a range of industries. The course cultivates critical thinking, analytical skills, and leadership capabilities, enabling you to tackle complex supply chain challenges and drive innovation within organisations. With a strong focus on employability, you gain practical experience and insights, making you career-ready for roles in multinational corporations, consultancy firms, and public sector organisations.
Information for international applicants
Qualifications
International applicants - find out what qualifications you need by selecting your country below.
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Useful information
Visit our international pages for useful information for non-UK students and applicants.