Msc International Business, Trade And Diplomacy in Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

Msc International Business, Trade And Diplomacy in Glasgow Caledonian University

At this point in time, the international environment in which companies and governments have to operate is changing dramatically. As a result of the 2008 international financial crisis, diplomatic missions and governments today are focussing on activities to promote business, trade and attract foreign direct investment.

The MSc International Business, Trade and Diplomacy will provide essential knowledge about the transformations that are taking place in the economic, financial and monetary world. With a focus on understanding the trend of global sourcing as an enabler to increasing internationalisation of companies and factors leading to their choices for foreign locations, as well as their mode of entry into certain locations. Lectures will elaborate on the interaction between government and the business community in such areas as unemployment issues and responsibility in the value chain and will include an examination of the impact of increasing global sourcing activities on the relationship between developed and developing nations.

The programme is designed for graduates of any discipline who want to pursue a career in international diplomacy and gain specialist knowledge of international business and trade. The programme draws on GCU London’s respected track record of providing applied, professional education.

What you will study

Study the MSc International Business, Trade and Diplomacy and develop expert insight into the transformations that are taking place in the global economy right now. You will explore latest trends in international trade and the joint efforts on behalf of business and government to eradicate key issues impacting the relationship between developed and developing nations.

Download the Programme Specification for a detailed breakdown of its structure, what you will learn and other useful information.

International business and trade

The international environment in which companies and governments have to operate is changing dramatically. As a result, this module will provide essential knowledge about the transformations that are happening in the economic, financial and monetary world. As well, it will distinguish structural developments from cyclical developments. In the second part of the module, the focus will be on understanding the trend of global sourcing as an enabler to increasing internationalisation of companies and their choice for foreign locations and their mode of entry. The module will also deal with the impact of increasing global sourcing activities on the relationship between developed and developing nations.

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