International Management (MSc)

International Student Janvi Shah

Course Overview

The award-winning MSc in International Management provides students with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the principles and application of international business and management. The programme aspires to develop the student’s ‘global mindset’ by developing cultural awareness, sensitivity and curiosity around global industrial systems, international business models, geopolitics, global finance and worldwide societal norms and changes. The Programme covers the various functional areas of management (e.g. global marketing, international business, international HR, International finance, International entrepreneurship) and allows students to discover the areas they would like to pursue a career in after their postgraduate degree.

On completion of the programme you will be able to:

1. Apply effective decision making to global business problems
2. Identify, analyse and solve applied problems in individual – and team-based settings.
3. Apply and analyse theories, concepts and frameworks used in different fields of business within an international context; such as finance, strategy, HR, marketing, innovation. 
4. Examine and evaluate the challenges of doing business across national boundaries from the perspective of an individual manager, a corporation and an economy. 
5. Evaluate and apply tools, techniques or different methodological approaches to investigate pertinent questions, scenarios or cases in an international management context.

Intel Prize for MSc (International Management)

This prize shall be awarded annually. The prize will be awarded to the student who receives the highest overall aggregate mark in the examinations for MSc International Management programme. In the event of a tie, the prize will be divided equally.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Additional Requirements

Course Outline

Semester 1

• International Management
• Global Marketing
• International Corporate Finance
• Innovation Management
• International HRM
• Strategic Management

Semester 2

• International Entrepreneurship,
• Business Research Skills,
• Business & People Analytics,
• International Management in Practice (includes ‘Global Leadership Pathway’ which is a one-week international study tour currently delivered by triple-accredited and top 10 business school in France - Toulouse Business School, and including on-site company visits and work-ready skills development).
• International Management Report (Research Project)

Work Internship Option

Offered on a limited and competitive basis that could be taken in lieu of the International Management in Practice - Global Leadership Pathway (in the second semester - above). Students will be selected and offered a place on the internship module based on academic record upon entering the MSc IM programme compared with the rest of the students on the MSc IM Programme for that academic year. Typically your overall result from your undergraduate degree is used as your academic record. Your IELTS (or equivalent) score, where relevant, is also taken into consideration in the selection process of being offered a place on the internship module. For example, students with a first class honours undergraduate degree and IELTS score of 7 or more overall (or equivalent) (where relevant), are more likely to be offered entry into the internship module. You may also be asked for interview to ascertain suitability of entering into the internship module.  If you are taking the internship module, we will secure internship opportunities, but it is at the discretion of employers of whether they shortlist and offer a position to applicants. 

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

The demand for employees with a background in International Management continues to grow as organisations become ever more globalised and as multinational corporations (MNCs) continue to expand their overseas operations. NUI Galway’s MSc in International Management is nationally recognised for its excellence. It was the overall winner of the national postgraduate course of the year (Business) in both 2013 & 2019. The degree will give you a strong competitive advantage in the global jobs market.  

Our students have gone on to pursue careers in a wide range of fields including management consultancy, graduate training programmes, retail management, human resource management, general management roles in multinational companies, policy development, and research and academia. Employers of previous graduates of the programme include KBC Bank, PWC, Zurich
Insurances, Polish Embassy, Storm Technology.

Industry Linkages

· Collaboration with high performing multinationals: Intel Award for Highest Academically Performing International Management Student

· Guest Speakers from small to large organisations including Boston Scientific, Nelipak Healthcare Packaging, Intel, Workday, Aerogen, Global Training Specialists

· Presentations from KPMG as well as entrepreneurial start-ups based in Hong Kong

Student Blog

Learn more about International Management from our Education in Ireland Student Ambassador Anish!

** Read his blog here**

Work Internship Option

Offered on a limited and competitive basis that could be taken in lieu of the Global Leadership Pathway (in the second semester - below). Students will be selected and offered a place on the internship module based on academic record upon entering the MSc IM programme compared with the rest of the students on the MSc IM Programme for that academic year. Typically your overall result from your undergraduate degree is used as your academic record. Your IELTS (or equivalent) score, where relevant, is also taken into consideration in the selection process of being offered a place on the internship module. For example, students with a first class honours undergraduate degree and IELTS score of 7 or more overall (or equivalent) (where relevant), are more likely to be offered entry into the internship module. You may also be asked for interview to ascertain suitability of entering into the internship module.  If you are taking the internship module, we will secure internship opportunities, but it is at the discretion of employers of whether they shortlist and offer a position to applicants. 

Intel Award for MSc in International Management – Highest academically performing students, NUI Galway

 NUI Galway student Clare Silke scooped the Intel Award valued at €1,000 for highest academically performing student on the MSc International Management programme for 2016/17, in the Discipline of Management at NUI Galway. NUI Galway’s formal celebration of University Scholarships, prizes and gold medals recently took place in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Macléinn. The celebration consisted of an address by the President of NUI Galway followed by a presentation of an award by the President to each winner and a reception in Áras na Mac Léinn afterwards.

 

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Left to right - Dr Majella Giblin, Professor John McHale, President Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, Clare Silke, Paul Skully (Vice President HR, Director of EMEA, Intel), Dr Denise Holland, Dr Tom Acton

 

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