Business Communication for International Leadership, MA, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time	1 year	February, September, January	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About Business Communication for International Leadership, MA - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Learn to communicate effectively across national, social and cultural boundaries on this Master's degree in Business Communication for International Leadership.

You'll gain the tools for conducting successful high-level business and maintaining positive business relationships on an international scale, building experience in areas such as negotiation, change management and diversity management.

You'll develop your verbal and written business communication style, and build leadership skills that will enable you to adapt effectively to different cultural contexts, ready for an international career in any area of business you aspire to.

When you graduate, you'll be equipped to work internationally in managerial and leadership positions, in fields such as marketing, international banking, human resource management, public relations, sustainability management, stakeholder management, logistics, and distribution management.

Course highlights

Develop skills in areas vital for business success, including change management, stakeholder management, reputation management, employee relations, sustainability, strategy, and managing diversity
Learn to engage effectively with international stakeholders
Develop your language, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills so you can engage effectively in dialogue and negotiations across international boundaries
Cover key leadership theories and management principles and learn how to apply them in practice in an international context
Learn how to understand and address cross-cultural differences, so you can lead a diverse, international workforce effectively
Immerse yourself in current industry practice by engaging with experts during your studies, through guest lectures, interviews and discussion forums with industry personnel and practitioners

Transferable skills you'll develop include:

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

Careers and opportunities

This Master's degree will give you the communication skills and international perspective to take your place among the next generation of global-minded business leaders.

You'll graduate with an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification and the global outlook you need to tackle organisational challenges across a wide range of issues, such as reputation management, ethical business practices and sustainability. You could also continue your studies at PhD level.

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. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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