Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience), MA, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time	2 years	September, January	find out	find out

About Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience), MA - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Are you looking to build real business work experience, and improve your leadership and cross-cultural communication skills, while also earning a Master's degree?

This two year MA Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience) degree course will help you achieve all three.

You'll spend your first year at university, developing your business communication and leadership skills with international markets in mind, including how to negotiate and positively influence people. You'll sharpen your verbal and written communication style and multi-cultural interpersonal skills – crucial for becoming an effective international communicator.

During your second year, you'll put your learning into action on an 8-10 month work placement in business or by taking part in a professional experience programme tailored to your chosen career.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to take on managerial positions in multinational or international companies in fields such as corporate communication, marketing, public relations, social enterprise, management consultancy, human resource management, banking, logistics and distribution.

Course highlights

Get invaluable first-hand business experience on an 8-10 month professional experience module or work placement in a field related to your chosen career, such as banking, marketing, healthcare or logistics
Work alongside expert business people to apply your learning and improve your employability
Develop your verbal and written business communication and interpersonal skills, so you can engage effectively in dialogue and negotiations across international boundaries
Learn how to understand and address cross-cultural differences, so you can lead an international workforce effectively
Immerse yourself in current business practice by engaging with experts during your studies, through guest lectures, interviews and discussion forums with industry personnel and practitioners
Explore strategies for sustainable leadership, managing diversity, change management and negotiation

Transferable skills you'll develop include:

Presentation skills
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Negotiation techniques

Career development

Careers this Master's prepares you for

The business world needs international leaders who can operate across cross-cultural organisational boundaries and make crucial decisions in an increasingly complex global environment.

This Master's degree will give you an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification, excellent communication skills and practical experience in the business world. With your global mindset, you'll be able to address challenges that organisations face in relation to a wide range of issues, such as reputation management, ethical business practices and sustainability.

Alternatively, you could continue your studies at PhD level or start your own business with help and support from the University.

Startup support

If you're interested in starting your own business, our student enterprise team will be on hand to give you help, support and advice. You can even access specialist support from our Entrepreneurs in Residence to help develop your business ideas.

Graduates of this course will be prepared to work in areas such as:

corporate communication
marketing
public relations
social enterprise
management consultancy
human resources
banking
logistics and distribution

Graduates of this course can work towards roles such as:

Senior leader of corporate marketing
Public relations specialist
Sales director
Management consultant
HR manager
Director of public engagement
Global sustainability manager

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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Business Communication for International Leadership (with Professional Experience), MA, University of Portsmouth

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Entry requirements

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