MA Business Communication for International Leadership

This Master's degree is designed to develop your leadership, management, business, and intercultural communication skills, essential for success in the international industry. You will gain tools for effective communication across national, social, and cultural boundaries, with a focus on negotiation, change management, and diversity management. Graduates will be prepared for managerial and leadership positions in various international business fields.

The course employs different teaching methods, including seminars, workshops, one-to-one and group tutorials, and academic skills development workshops. Assessment is conducted through simulations, case study analysis, oral presentations, report writing, written assessments, quizzes, and a dissertation or major project. You will receive feedback on both practice and formal assessments to help you improve.

The University of Portsmouth has campuses in both Portsmouth and London. The university has a large international community, with over 5,000 students joining from 150 different countries. To help its students, the University provides several support services. The university provides various facilities and specialist equipment, including language labs, a language corner, and a Global Café for students to practice language skills and learn about other cultures. 

The library is open 24/7 during term time. The university offers support with maths and English language skills, including pre-sessional English programs and in-sessional English (ISE) programs. The institution offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business and the Arts.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need at least a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered. 

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. The university accepts equivalent English test scores, like TOEFL and PTE.

For international students, the tuition fee for the Business Communication for International Leadership MA course is £17,900.

The University of Portsmouth offers various scholarships to help international students who are starting their first undergraduate degree. The Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship provides a £5,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study. Also, the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship offers a £2,500 discount on the fees for the first year.

Graduates of this course can work towards roles such as:

• Senior leader of corporate marketing
• Public relations specialist
• Sales director
• Management consultant
• HR manager
• Director of public engagement

To apply for the MA Business Communication for International Leadership course, prospective students can fill out the online application form found on the university's website. If there are any questions about the application process or the required documents, our experienced counsellors are available to help.