MSc International Management (Middle East and North Africa) (2019 Entry)

Overview:

Our MSc International Management (Middle East and North Africa) programme focuses on management and its environment in the Middle East and North Africa, and includes high-level modules in international management and economics disciplines. It also draws upon regional experts and management specialists within the University and from the worlds of commerce, finance and government.

The core modules enable you to study the principles and applications of international management and the interplay between global and local factors influencing management in the Middle East and North Africa.

You can use the optional modules to focus on either management skills that can be applied worldwide or specialise in understanding the regional business environment. Why study MSc International Management (Middle East and North Africa) at SOAS

• We're ranked 11 in the UK and 2 in London for Business and Management by the 2019 Guardian University league table 2019
• Programmes are delivered by a multicultural and international teaching body, who regularly publish in top international journals
• You will develop an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy
• We expertly apply theoretical concepts to real issues facing organisations operating in the Middle East and North Africa
• We are specialists in the delivery of more that forty African and Asian languages. As the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of another language and other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade
• Wou will be joining our thriving community of alumni and academics who have an impact on the world outside of academia
• You will be able to flexibly structure your programme using our optional modules and/or optional modules from other departments, including the opportunity to learn a regional language

Our Finance and Management programmes have a first-rate graduate employability record, with graduates having moved on to work for a range of organisations such as Deloitte, Santander and HM Treasury.

• Overview duration: One calendar year (full-time) Two calendar years (part-time)
• Fees 2019/20 UK/EU fees:

Interested Students.

Structure:

Students must take 180 credits. These are composed of 120 taught credits comprising core and optional modules and a 60 credit dissertation.

The MSc International Management for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has three components, each valued at 60 credits:

• Four core modules
• Four option modules
• Dissertation of 10,000 words on an approved topic

The 10,000-word dissertation is worth 33% of your final mark. During term 2 you will submit your dissertation proposal and be allocated an academic supervisor. Over the ensuing months you should meet with your supervisor at least three times before the end of term 3 for guidance. The bulk of your dissertation will be written over the summer to meet the mid-September deadline.

Not all option modules are offered every year; please check your preferences with the Programme Convenor. Also note that where 15 credit modules are selected, these should be balanced between term 1 and term 2

Part-time Study

Students can take this programme part-time over 2 or 3 years. Part-time students over two years usually complete their core modules in the 1st year and their options in the 2nd year with their dissertation. Those studying over 3 years will usually complete their core modules in year 1, option modules in year 2 and their dissertation in year 3.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation to develop ideas for a fairer and more sustainable world. We welcome the brightest minds from over 130 different countries, creating a community that is diverse, vibrant and multinational. From day one at our central London campus, our students are encouraged to challenge conventional views and think globally – and that’s one of the reasons why they develop careers that make a real difference. A SOAS student is typically passionate about their subject, opts to learn a second language, loves to learn, to travel, to be surprised; and is interested and engaged with the world around them.