国际关系与国际商务
MA International Relations and International Business
About the course
This programme gives students the opportunity to develop deeper understanding and analytical excellence in two fields of increasing importance, international relations and international business, drawing from the combined strengths of UNNC’s School of International Studies and Nottingham University Business School (NUBS). A wide selection of modules allows them to specialise in a variety of different areas in international relations and international business. Dissertations are written under the guidance of experienced academic staff, which include world-leading international relations experts focusing on China, Japan, the UK, the US, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Russia, among others. Students will be introduced to key concepts and theories in both fields, will be trained in research methods, important historical and contemporary cases and hot-button issues, and gain access to (and we hope contribute to) the latest research in international relations and international business.
Students can choose from a range of modules in international relations and international business, which include, in addition to subjects directly related to international relations and international business, modules in diplomacy/foreign policy analysis, development, international economics, dimensions of world history, international organisations, European politics, regionalism, traditional and non-traditional security, environmental policy, area studies (including China, Russia, the US, Europe, the UK, Japan, the Middle East, Africa, etc.) and of course research methods, to name a few. Small seminars allow students to develop their analytical skills, and oral and written presentation techniques, as well as their capacity to research, compile and produce thematic reports, essays, and papers.
Case studies and occasional simulation games deepen students’ theoretical and practical knowledge of negotiations, diplomacy, world history and international relations. The dissertation will give students the opportunity to prove the breadth and depth of their knowledge.
Course structure
The MA in International Relations and International Business is offered as a one year programme (twelve full months). This degree programme can also be taken in a part time capacity over two years. Students must take 180 credits to graduate, comprised of 60 credits each semester (four modules each semester at 15 credits each), plus 60 credits for the dissertation (normally done over the summer for full time students). Students must pass the taught components before proceeding to the dissertation.
Modules (2016/17 Provisional)
Compulsory
Student must take all modules in this group
| Code | Title | Credits | Compensatable | Taught |
| DS4001 | Core Concepts in International Relations and World History | 15 | Y | Autumn |
| DS4015 | Research Methods I | 15 | Y | Autumn |
| P14B44 | International Business Environment | 15 | Y | Autumn |
| DS4009 | China in International Relations | 15 | Y | Spring |
| DS4002 | International Political Economy | 15 | Y | Spring |
| DS4010 | Dissertation | 60 | N | Summer |
| Credit Total | 135 | |||
| Restricted | ||||
| Group 1: | ||||
| Students must choose ONE module (15 credits) from this group | ||||
| Code | Title | Credits | Compensatable | Taught |
| DS4011 | Welfare States | 15 | Y | Autumn |
| DS4024 | US Foreign Policy | 15 | Y | Autumn |
| DS4025 | Democratisation in Asia, Africa and Latin America | 15 | Y | Autumn |
| DS4029 | Politics and History of the Middle East | 15 | Y | Autumn |
| Credit Total | 60 | |||
| Group 2: | ||||
| Students must choose ONE module (15 credits) from this group | ||||
| Code | Title | Credits | Compensatable | Taught |
| PT4116 | Managing International Business in China | 15 | Y | Spring |
| P14C15 | Project Management | 15 | Y | Spring |
| P14B45 | International Business Strategy | 15 | Y | Spring |
| Credit Total | 45 | |||
| Group 3: | ||||
| Students must choose ONE module (15 credits) from this group | ||||
| Code | Title | Credits | Compensatable | Taught |
| DS4044 | Research Methods II (Quantitative) | 15 | Y | Spring |
| DS4012 | Special World History Project | 15 | Y | Spring |
| DS4027 | The Rise and Fall of the British Empire | 15 | Y | Spring |
| DS4028 | Regionalism in Europe and Asia | 15 | Y | Spring |
| DS4030 | Global Shift: Power, Order, Change | 15 | Y | Spring |
| DS4023 | International Organization | 15 | Y | Spring |
| P14B46 | Essentials of International Marketing | 15 | Y | Spring |
| P14114 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 15 | Y | Spring |
| P14T27 | Entrepreneurial Management | 15 | Y | Spring |
| P14T29 | Launching New Ventures | 15 | Y | Spring |
| P14B41 | E-Business | 15 | Y | Spring |
| Credit Total | 165 | |||
Detailed module information can be found on the Online Module Catalogue. Please key in the relevant module title or module code.
Our staff
The School of International Studies has academic staff from all across the world, who are world-leading experts in their fields. Students gain from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds which compliment the global nature of this programme.
Our class size
We anticipate that the 2016 class size will be approximately ten students.
Your degree certificate
All students who successfully complete their studies at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China will be awarded a University of Nottingham, UK degree.
There are no differences between certificates awarded in the UK and those awarded in China.
Further information
Please consult Study with us for details on entry requirements, scholarships and application procedures.
You can also contact us by email: admissions@nottingham.edu.cn.