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About 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.

Higher Secondary academic level qualification . Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.

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Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)  Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The table below shows the estimated annual tuition fee at the university that an international student needs to pay. Apart from these there are certain additional costs that are to be covered by the applicant. The fee status will be reviewed as part of the university admissions process based on the information provided by the applicant in their application.

International students are required to provide proof of enough money to cover the living costs for a total of 9 months or for the length of the program (if this is less than 9 months) to UKVI and be able to apply for the General student visa to the UK.

Living expenses in Glasgow are around 1,015 GBP per month while the living expenses in London are 1,265 GBP per month.

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