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Why choose the Graduate School of Business
Our business and management courses rank 4th overall in their subject field in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024, with top 3 rankings for teaching, student engagement, sense of community and organisation.
Block delivery, year-round entry points and intermediate qualifications that help you fit study around your other commitments.
Assessments linked to live projects where you engage with industry professionals and find real business solutions; open up your opportunities for networking and work placements; and gain specialist employability and research skills.
About the course
This career-expanding 22-month course provides a comprehensive understanding of core business areas such as accounting and finance, cross-cultural competencies and brand management, all viewed through the lens of the global marketplace. It additionally focuses on building your data-analysis skills in specialist units designed with non-computing graduates in mind. You apply your knowledge to real-life issues, thanks to our industry collaborations, so you are fully prepared to use data and management skills on the international business stage.
For further course information, contact Dr Maria Jerez Jerez at maria.jerezjerez@beds.ac.uk
Facilities and specialist equipment
- High-tech business suite complete with £500K of industry-standard hardware and software, uniquely tailored to essential management practices such as data analytics, digital marketing and ‘big data’ mining
- Access to immersive simulations and international learning resources from Harvard Business Publishing
- Reuters trading room offering live ‘stock-market’ data for a realistic investment experience
- Business pods, boardroom areas and IT suites designed to simulate a professional office environment
Your student experience
Study with a team of highly qualified academics, actively involved in cutting-edge consultancy and research.
Benefit from a practice-led curriculum that utilises case studies, projects and industry collaboration to prepare you to tackle real-world business challenges.
Learn to evaluate and synthesise complex data using practical exercises grounded in everyday experience and specifically designed for those without a computing background.
Solve real-life business problems with the University’s Research and Innovation Service (RIS), where you can assist businesses, from start-ups to established corporations, to up-skill and innovate.
Our faculty’s on-going industry interaction shapes course delivery and ensures you keep up to date with the latest trends and developments.
Engage in our Global Guest Speaker series, which draws in high-profile experts and business leaders from organisations such as TUI, the European Commission and the Association of Project Management (APM).
Take part in field visits to subject-relevant sites and exhibitions.
Develop key vocational skills such as strategic and analytic thinking; communication and negotiation; self-management; and effective leadership.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
Course Leader - Dr Maria Jesus Jerez Jerez
Maria received her PhD in Business Management from Middlesex University, London, UK. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Hotel and Restaurant Management from London Metropolitan University, UK, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism, Madrid, Spain. She worked in the hotel and tourism industry in various functional areas and managerial roles before becoming an educator.
What will you study?
Studying our Information Business Management with Data Analytics MSc course will equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills in data analytics, business and strategic management. Our unit in International Business Design will equip you with a comprehensive knowledge of global business operations and the advanced skills in international market analysis and research. You will apply innovative business models, identify growth opportunities and assess market entry strategies specific to international business. This will allow you to lead diverse teams, drive cross-border initiatives and navigate the complexities of multinational organisations. Furthermore, our unit in International Trade and Monetary Policy will enhance your understanding of global trade and monetary systems. You will explore the theory of international trade, the reasons behind trade restrictions, and their economic impacts.
The unit also covers the operations of international and European monetary systems, addressing issues like balance of payments, exchange rate movements, and economic interconnections between countries. This will equip you with the tools to navigate complex global economic challenges. To enable you to thrive in a globalised business environment, our unit in Intercultural Business Practice aims to foster cultural sensitivity and awareness by exposing you to the values, beliefs, norms and behaviours of people from different cultures. This will allow you to communicate effectively across cultures, build relationships, negotiate and collaborate with international partners. You will be able to explore different communication styles in order to accommodate cultural differences and prevent misunderstandings in a business context.
In the data analytics portion of this course, you will be introduced to the principles of data mining in the context of business and management in our Applied Data Analytics unit. You will explore common text mining, data mining and data analytics methods and learn to apply this to real-world datasets to solve business problems. Within this unit, you will be equipped with the industry skills to use SAS Viya – a cloud-enabled analytics engine that supports coding, visual interfaces, advanced analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Aside from this, our unit in Knowledge and Information Management will develop your understanding of how knowledge, data, and information contribute to effective management and strategic decision-making. You will explore key issues in knowledge management, learn to design decision-making toolkits, and apply theory into practice, enhancing your ability to manage information in a variety of business settings.
The Business Intelligence and Data Utilisation unit will further enhance your skills by focusing on the use of business intelligence tools and techniques. You will learn to transform data into value-added information, sourcing, integrating, and delivering it as analytic insights to support business decision-making across various contexts. This unit equips you with the knowledge needed to utilise data strategically and analytically. Furthermore, you will develop a critical and informed understanding of business environments and the business opportunities within them in our Strategy unit. Here, you will be introduced to a range of tools and concepts for strategic analysis and business modelling that will allow you to assess the strategic position of business organisations, formulate strategies, evaluate options and implement strategic decisions. Finally, you will complete our Capstone unit that will allow you to bring theory and practice together and research a topic of your interest that is relevant to your field of study. To help you with this, you will be introduced to the processes and techniques of research methods while working with a research supervisor to develop your ideas.
How will you be assessed?
A number of different assessment methods will contribute to your development and will enhance your employability. We consider it essential that comprehensive feedback is provided in due time so it is integrated in your learning process.
When group work is required the marks given will be individual following the University of Bedfordshire's regulatory scheme. In some cases different kinds of assessment may be used in combination making sure however that there are no hidden tasks.
The intensive character of this Course's delivery as it is outlined in its Teaching and Learning philosophy is consistent with the needs of todays world for graduates who accumulate knowledge fast and are able to express the outcome of this process in a way that is meaningful and comprehensive.
After Induction a week of intensive direct contact time followed by your own contribution through individual learning which will take you to your first assessment point. At the end of your six-week block your final assessment will be due. The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship and a true measure of your own ability and understanding. This will be a demanding but very rewarding experience.
The overall underpinning assessment strategy on this course tests the intended learning outcomes through exposing students to a range of assessment types. The aim is to develop both knowledge and skills to support students' entry to employment as confident managers.
The units on this course therefore use varied combination of types of assessments for both formative and summative purposes to enrich the learning experience. The range of assessments used for this course includes:
- Written Examination or Class Test: Questions in these exams always promote critical thinking and help you gradually develop your ability to apply analyse synthesize and evaluate.
- Individual Written Report or Essays: Your knowledge and skills are developed when you undertake the task of writing an individual report and the whole process contributes to your improvement when it comes to conducting postgraduate level research and developing your enterprise. The ability to perform literature informed research to review and evaluate the relevant sources and to use an appropriate methodology in order to analyze and evaluate the relevant concepts is being assessed.
- Case Study Examination: You will apply your knowledge in the context of a specific case.
- Oral Presentation: A number of transferable skills will be developed including the ability to present your findings in a professional clear and concise manner.
- Reflective Report: Evaluating your own contribution to a team is essential in the context of this course but in the workplace as well.
- Dissertation / Professional Practice / Live Project: Regardless of which masters capstone experience you opt for you will have to produce an individual independent piece of work. You will be asked to identify the research question or problem under investigation review the relevant literature and develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem proceed with the analysis discuss your findings and make recommendations. It is the capstone of this course and builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in all Units. It will be one of the most challenging but yet enjoyable and rewarding experiences you will encounter.
The use of a wide range of sources both academic and other is a requirement for a postgraduate degree. The notions of accountability and academic integrity will be an integral part of your course. You will be supported in developing an understanding of academic integrity on this course. You will be informed about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it during the delivery of each Unit. Where an individual project is required you will be asked to show the different stages of your work or to present it in its entity upon completion. Where collaborative tasks are assigned an individual reflective report will be necessary to indicate your contribution to the team. All coursework assignments will require a thorough evaluation of the sources used and referencing will be done according to the Harvard Referencing System.
Careers
The course is designed to develop graduates able to operate as effective and efficient managers with a particular set of sought-after skills in data analytics. For those already in employment it can open up the way to fast-track post-graduate progression or a leadership role. Once you've graduated you are likely to progress into management in a range of areas including marketing communications; data management; and organisational data security. Particular roles might include trading executive; product manager; business development manager; and buyer.
This course also provides an excellent pathway for further studies at MPhil and PhD level.
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Fees for this course
UK 2024/25
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £12,300. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £18,300.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the University to do so.
Fees for this course
UK 2024/25
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £12,300. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £18,300.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the University to do so.
Fees for this course
UK 2024/25
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £12,300. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £18,300.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the University to do so.
Fees for this course
UK 2024/25
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £12,300. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £18,300.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the University to do so.
Fees for this course
UK 2024/25
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £12,300. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £18,300.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the University to do so.
Fees for this course
UK 2024/25
The total fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £12,300. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International 2024/25
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2024/25 is £18,300.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Please note that this course is two years in duration. International students enrolling on this programme will not be permitted to switch to a one-year programme once they have been issued with their Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) unless requested by the University to do so.
