You'll study some of the core issues in strategic management. You'll develop a theoretical toolkit with which to investigate and discuss the strategies used in the international business environment.
Later you'll specialise your studies while continuing to develop crucial skills for independent learning and research. You'll develop a deeper understanding of an area of international strategic management.
You'll also focus your efforts on an 8,000-word (Applied) or 10,000-word (Academic) dissertation.
You will also study one option module. In previous years, options have covered topics such as:
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
You can choose to undertake either:
To complete the Dissertation Management Studies (Academic), students will need to have studied Research Methods as their option module .
The academic dissertation requires you to initiate, design, and implement a substantial research project. You'll have three to four months to complete a 10,000-word dissertation based on your original research.
You can choose to focus your research on any topic related to international strategic management that interests you. It could be a chance to explore a previous topic in greater depth, or investigate an organisational challenge in an industry close to your heart. Recent titles include:
You'll work under the guidance of a personal supervisor with expertise in the subject you're studying. They'll help you develop your research project, including identifying theories and methods to investigate and analyse your topic.
This is your opportunity to engage with employers on 'real-life' consultancy projects. These projects are actual, live challenges set by businesses, specifically tailored to your degree programme, allowing you to directly apply the theoretical knowledge from your course to solve pressing, real-world problems. Companies that have worked with our students in the past include Optio Group , Think Consulting Solutions , Gong Cha Global , Supply Chain In-sites , Premier Crew , Pukpip , Better Shared and Secret Garden Glamping .
Working in small groups with a single company, you'll tackle key business areas like strategy, leadership, sustainability, or supply chains. You'll be fully supported throughout the process by a Project Coordinator who manages introductions and tracks the project lifecycle, ensuring regular check-ins with the business.
This work-based approach is designed to significantly enhance your employability prospects. By providing direct work-based experience and fostering essential consultancy skills, you'll be able to demonstrate practical expertise that potential employers highly value. The dissertation cultivates crucial skills such as teamworking, group presentations, communication, individual data analysis, and report writing.
At the end of the project, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion, a valuable addition to future job applications. As well as
You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
We use a wide range of teaching methods to suit different learning styles, including:
You'll also put your skills of analysis, decision-making and creative thinking to the test in business simulation games, working in teams to accomplish your goals.
We'll help you develop skills of research and investigation to support your independent learning.
You will be based in the School for Business and Society on Campus West . Most of your teaching will take place in the Church Lane Building, with additional contact hours elsewhere on Campus East and Campus West. Find out more about our facilities in the Church Lane Building .
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
Your modules are assessed with a mixture of exams, essays and presentations. You'll also complete formative assignments including presentations and literature reviews. You'll receive feedback on all the work you submit, helping you to understand your strengths and identify areas for improvement.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements .
You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses . These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.
The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.
After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York .
You can apply and send all your documentation online. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start it, save it and finish it later.
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