The phenomenon of globalisation can no longer be ignored by any company, whatever their size and scope. Yet as the world becomes increasingly interconnected, opening up new market and trade opportunities, many firms still struggle to come to terms with its implications. Ideal for those seeking a managerial career, this specialist course aims to develop your strategic outlook, increasing your knowledge and understanding of business and management within an international context. Recognising that some of the traditional business tools and techniques are now outdated as a result of the fast pace of change, we’ll show you the new and innovative approaches to strategy, organisation, operations and finance. Achievement of learning outcomes in the majority of taught modules is assessed by a combination of coursework assignments, policy documents, verbal exams, presentations plus University examinations set in January or May. Modules in the course are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination or presentations. On completion of this course you should be able to evaluate the impact of external forces on organisations including: legal systems; ethical, economic, environmental, social and technological change issues; international developments and corporate governance; understand the principles of marketing including: the identification of markets and customers; the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services; expectations of customers and equivalent stakeholders, service and orientation; the marketing of goods and/or services. This course is accredited and recognised by the following bodies: European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS).