Course Delivery
The MIBM course will provide an advanced course of study of dynamic business management within a rapidly changing international business environment which will explore contemporary and comparative approaches to the practice of management and develop individuals of high capability who can apply their knowledge and skills within international and global businesses.
The underpinning approach and hence philosophy throughout the MIBM course is Problem and Practice Based Learning (PPBL). Learning activities are tailored to this approach by engaging with authentic and challenging real problems, allowing students to evolve understanding, and analytical skills; hence facilitating development of key management & leadership competencies. You will need to develop your ability to think logically, laterally, practically and independently so that you can operate effectively in a wide range of business roles within international organisations. You will also develop a range of transferable skills and competencies necessary to function successfully in a constantly changing and highly competitive international business environment.
The focus will therefore be on active learning facilitated through face to face. Active learning is centred on communication, discussion & hence learning based on dialectic rather than didactic learning which replaces more traditional teacher led classroom engagement. F2F class sessions will therefore be an opportunity for teaching staff to demonstrate their enthusiasm and mastery of the subject and hence engaging MIBM students in learning. We expect all out Masters students to undertake preparatory reading prior to attending any class sessions as you are expected to engage and be active learners.
Many approaches to PPBL will be innovative and novel – pushing the boundaries of learning and knowledge in the MIBM subject areas. The class sessions aim to be dynamic where students are valued contributors to constructive, collaborative and technology-based learning.
The PPBL philosophy aims to set in context the latest theories, models and frameworks throughout all modules. Each module is designed to develop five key competencies required for effective management & leadership.
Full-time MIBM students will study over 12 months as follows:
Semester 1: 3 (three) modules (60 credits)
Semester 2: 3 (three) modules (60 credits)
Semester 3: 1 (one) module (20 credits) and a Dissertation (40 credits)
The methods of teaching and learning used will vary according to the nature of the subject matter but will have a wide diversity from more formal lectures to more student-centred activities including tutorials, seminars, case studies, management simulation/exercises, group work, workshops, project work, role play plus virtual learning environments in addition to independent study, desk based/empirical research activity and intensive delivery of International Consultancy in Practice during Semester 3 in June. This a core module on the MIBM where students will have the opportunity for experience vital for strategic thinkers and innovator undertake in-depth analysis of real-life case studies based on visits to a variety of multinational companies whilst on an international residential/study trip.
All of our MIBM classes will be face-to-face. You are expected to attend all the classes. The class types are as follows:
Lecture: 1-hour per week
Seminars/Tutorials: 2-hours per week. The Seminar/Tutorial class size will be approximately 30 per class.
If you have any questions or require any clarification, please contact the MIBM Course Leader, Fatimah Moran, who will happily assist you.
Her email address is: F.M.Moran@staffs.ac.uk
We look forward to welcoming you to our Stoke campus.