MSc in International Management

The MSc in International Management complements a foundational education in contemporary management practices with critical perspectives to help students meet today’s economic, social, environmental and public policy challenges. It emphasizes ethical management approaches in order to put people first. Specialized tracks in mission-based management and sustainability systems increase this emphasis on humane, strategic problem-solving.

In order to use management theory in the current global climate, it is necessary to view traditional approaches through a critical lens, one that takes into account today’s increasingly complex world. Rather than recreating a traditional business school environment, the program situates management theory in the interdisciplinary, experiential teaching methods of AUP’s graduate approach. This emphasizes critical inquiry and reflection, bringing depth and personal, professional and global applicability to management topics.

Master of Science in International Management (2 tracks available)

Duration 3-6 Semesters
Entry time Fall or Spring
Tuition and Fees €51,744
Language English

Overview

The core requirements of the MSc in International Management cultivate the critical thinking and professional skills necessary to evaluate management problems in complex contexts. The curriculum is applicable across a wide range of professional fields due to its emphasis on transferable, analytical, strategic skills. Topics covered in the core curriculum include consulting methods, management ethics and theory, organizational behavior and the management of complexity. In-class learning is enriched with immersive field study, bringing students into contact with experts out in the field.

Tracks

The MSc in International Management is a flexible program that adapts to students’ passions and interests. In all cases, it provides an overview of conventional management practices alongside the critical approaches necessary to situate those practices strategically in complex contemporary concepts. While students can pursue the “General Track”, those choosing to specialize further can opt for tailored tracks in sustainability systems or NGO and mission-based management. These topics will also appear throughout the general track, but choosing a focus means more case studies and experiential learning opportunities will focus on the chosen specialization.

The program is built on three core business approaches: (1) dominant contemporary management theory and practices, (2) sustainability management and (3) mission-based management. As well as track-specific course requirements, both core courses and elective courses across the program offer class material and case studies relevant to these three approaches. If you want to get more specialized, look at the track offerings below.

This track prepares students to work in non-governmental organizations and other mission-based organizations such as social enterprises. Alongside core competencies in finance, strategy and operations that are relevant to business and corporations, these organizations require additional leadership and negotiation skills in order to interact with community stakeholders. Resource management and outcome reporting are also valuable. As the walls between the for-profit and non-profit sectors become more permeable, NGOs are adopting conventional management techniques to manage their performance and effectiveness. AUP teaches students how to do this ethically and strategically.

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This track asks students to reflect on the need for future managers and leaders to understand the complex interplay of political, economic, environmental and social systems as they strive to build and manage organizations of the future. The track offers specialized coursework on sustainable development theory and practice informed by critical approaches, complexity theory and change management. Students focus on research and literacy skills to better understand and cooperate with the different functional areas that are essential for meaningful sustainable management practices, such as engineering and science, and information technology.

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Learning Objectives

The program prepares students to be strategic, ethical management professionals by focusing on the following key learning outcomes. Students on the MSc in International Management will:

demonstrate an ability to apply management know-how in practical business situations as evidenced through cross-course projects;
understand a broad base of management and business knowledge, effectively deploying concepts, frameworks and critical approaches perceptively and thoughtfully;
conduct methodological research while engaging in interdisciplinary analysis, drawing upon a wide variety of empirical and theoretical sources, analytical frameworks and sub-disciplines within management studies;
be able to communicate effectively and convincingly on a factual and conceptual basis, in writing and orally; and
show a high level of professional reliability, with an ability to work under self-direction and in teams while demonstrating well developed personal ethics.

Topics covered include:

Management ethics: An exploration of the ethical issues that arise when organizations operate in a globalized, interconnected economy.
The management of complexity: Examining how specific cultural and organizational contexts impact management frameworks.
Strategic management: An overview of the ongoing issues and challenges facing marketers around the globe and the tools and strategies necessary to mitigate them.
Organizational behaviour: An exploration of the individual, group and organizational dimensions of a business or mission-driven organization.
Managerial decision-making: An overview of management control and accounting, taking a critical look at how conventional management tools are used in decision-making and which financial, strategic and ethical factors mitigate more ambiguous and nuanced contexts.
International financial management: Exploring the international and multinational aspects of corporate finance decision-making in the context of global financial markets and capital formation.
Economic analysis: Analytic frameworks to study behavior and decision making, and a critical look at how 21st-century problems such as climate change limit the usefulness of such frameworks.
Consulting methods: A critical approach to how theory influences practice and how perceptions of management consultancy evolve over time.