MSc in Global Business Management (IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme)

This module deals with strategy-making and execution. It addresses global business issues and deals with the question of what managers must do to make a company a winner in the global business environment.

Using the case method and other approaches, the module discusses the managerial tasks involved in the processes of analysing, crafting, selecting, and executing international corporate strategies.

The module establishes the theoretical and practical foundations for efficient financial decision-making in a global context. 

The learning experience will include critical, intellectual, and independent research, through in-class learning, group work and independent research.

The module's learning outcomes entail giving students a view of Marketing applied for international marketing decision making at an advanced level.

The learning experience will stimulate critical and intellectual skills, through class learning, group work and independent research.

Taking into account the modern data-driven economy, the business analysis becomes to be a must-have requirement for all kinds of enterprises. This course covers all steps of data processing and shows the essential aspects of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

Python and SAS are used for the intro to supervised and unsupervised learning and PowerBI for data visualisation. The ability to use modern business analysis techniques as well as critical thinking and decision-making are defined as the course outputs.

The module will explore conceptual framework of International Human Resource Management (HRM) in the context of the global business environment and the policies of organisations for the management of people. The issues involved in managing international human resources strategically will be explored.

In addition, the links between HR practices and organisational performance will be reviewed. Ideas of best practice in managing people internationally will also be analysed.

This foundational course provides students with a fundamental grasp of risk management, with a focus on geopolitical, financial, economic, environmental, and data-driven threats.

It prepares students for advanced courses in sustainable governance, business innovation, digital security, international trade, and data intelligence, promoting a comprehensive approach to tackling today's global concerns.

Ethics, Equity, and Economy: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Governance and Business Practices

This course takes a close look at how corporate governance addresses important global concerns in four critical areas: general artificial intelligence, supply chain sustainability, the creation of sustainable cities, and the fight against fake news on social media. Participants will investigate successful solutions for ethical management and regulatory compliance, providing them with the knowledge needed to drive enterprises toward positive societal impact.

Creative Dynamics and Agile Methodologies: Transforming Global Business and Innovation

This course teaches key skills for success in global industries, including cross-cultural management, global leadership, change and innovation management, entrepreneurial attitude, creativity, lean startup, agile techniques, and sustainable innovation, through theory, exercises, and case studies. Participants will learn how to lead diverse teams, stimulate creativity, and integrate sustainability concepts into business strategy, preparing them for success in today's fast-paced global industry.

Mastering Data Intelligence: Navigating from Big Data to Predictive Business Insights  

This course focuses on Big Data analytics, effective visualisation, and data quality management. Participants will learn how to forecast business trends using Large Language Models and predictive analysis, as well as practical instruction in vital analytics tools and techniques.

This programme is ideal for people looking to use data to gain a competitive advantage. It provides learners with the skills required in today's data-driven business landscape.

The Digital Revolution: Managing Risk in the Age of AI, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity 

This course equips professionals to deal with the difficult convergence of technology and management in the digital age. This course, which covers major areas such as Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Industry 4.0, Blockchain, AI, Cybersecurity, and ethical issues, provides learners with the skills needed to innovate responsibly, secure digital assets, and adapt to disruptive technology.

It is intended for leaders and IT professionals who want to drive change while minimizing the inherent risks of digital transformation.

International Trade in the Geopolitical Arena: Strategies, Regulations, and Global Economic Trends 

The course takes a comprehensive approach to international economics, looking at the numerous relationships between nations, various trade theories, and the complexity of trade policy via a heterodox political economy lens.

In addition to conventional topics like economic development and the international monetary system, it delves into modern issues like de-globalisation in the context of changing political landscapes.

By critically exploring these intersections of economics and politics from a heterodox viewpoint, students gain unique insights into the global economy's dynamics, allowing them to handle its multiple issues with nuance and analytical prowess.

Global Supply Chain Resilience: Balancing Risk, Ethics, and Sustainability

This thorough course is aimed for professionals and students who want to understand the complexity of sustainable supply chain management in an increasingly globalised world.

Participants will receive a thorough understanding of how globalisation affects supply chains, as well as how to build flexible and resilient systems capable of coping with a variety of global hazards.