Management
Courses
Our courses are designed as distinctive learning experiences for globally effective graduates and client groups. The overriding objective of the Division is to transform the lives and careers of our students by providing them with the skills, knowledge and networks required to excel in the global business world. The success of this approach is shown in the careers of our award-winning students and by our contribution to the University's outstanding graduate employment record.
Staff and student interaction and our emphasis on work-based learning and consultancy provide rich and inspirational experiences for all students. At any time, over 20 nationalities are represented within the student body and our staff have a wealth of international knowledge and experience.
Undergraduate courses - international:
- BA (Hons) International Business
- BA (Hons) International Business with French and Bachelor of International Business
- BA (Hons) International Business with Spanish and Bachelor of International Business
- BA (Hons) International Business Administration (top-up degree)
- BA (Hons) Business
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Marketing
- BA (Hons) Business Management and HRM
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics
- BA (Hons) Business Management and Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Business Management (In-Company)
- BA (Hons) Management.
Postgraduate courses:
- MBA Masters in Business Administration (part time)
- MBA Masters in Business Administration (full time)
- MSc International Business
- MSc Management
- MSc in Management and HRM
- MSc in Management and Investment Strategy
- MSc Management and Entrepreneurial eBusiness
- MSc Management and International Business
- Public Administration (MPA) - bespoke course for the Chinese Government. Contact us for further details on this and other bespoke courses.
These courses are typified by opportunities for international and inter-cultural learning including classroom diversity, overseas projects and internships. Many are delivered overseas in franchised and delegated centres, including centres in Slovenia, Slovakia, Greece, Zimbabwe and Malaysia. Our Masters level courses are delivered for global client groups including municipal government authorities in the Republic of China and private companies including Gala and KeepMoat. Placement and internship companies include the likes of Morgan Stanley, NEC, Disney and Merrill Lynch.
Overview
The Division of Strategic Management and International Business enjoys an international reputation for research and teaching excellence in its core areas. This is enhanced by its strong links with leading corporate and academic partners worldwide. Areas of expertise and concentration include:
- strategic management
- entrepreneurship and business development
- public sector management and administration
- innovation
- technology strategy
- trans-national management and strategy
- cross-cultural management
- management education.
In each of these areas our commitment is to develop cutting-edge teaching and research focused on strategic management issues in local, regional and international contexts.
Research by the division
To read more about our specific research projects, visit the research divisions pages.
Staff profiles
For staff members please see the academic staff section.
Related external links
Marketing
- American Marketing Association
- Chartered Institute of Marketing
- Journal of Marketing Management
- Mad.co.uk
- Marketing Week online
Retail
- International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research
- International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management
Quality
- British Quality Foundation
- IQA
- European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM)
- The Juran Institute
- General Systems Company
- Royal Mail Customer Service
Contact
Dr John Buglear
Acting Head of Division
Division of Strategic Management and International Business
Nottingham Business School
Email
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