At postgraduate level, the International Incorporated Masters (IIM) provides either one term (10 weeks) or 2 terms (20 weeks) of preparation for entry into a 1-year master's degree in Business and Management.
Modules you will study:
(One term and two term)
English for Masters Preparation 2
The aim of this module is to continue to develop your existing English language ability to prepare you for study at masters level at the University of Greenwich, in particular, raise your performance from a minimum of 6.0 IELTS to 6.5 IELTS (with no skill below 5.5) or higher and to further increase linguistic competence and boost confidence to a higher level in the use of English in the context of postgraduate studies.
Studying Postgraduate Business in the UK
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the structure, demands and expectations of postgraduate study of business in the UK. There is an emphasis on the development of academic skills of particular relevance to study at postgraduate level.
Management in Context
This module will help you develop a greater understanding of some of the key activities and functions associated with establishing and managing a business.
Optional courses:
Choose one:
Quantitative Methods for Business
This module covers common statistical techniques for managerial decision making which are used in many businesses. It offers you a grounding in statistics with an emphasis on practical applications and extensive use of the Excel spreadsheet and its associated functions.
OR
Introduction to Business Strategy
The aim of this module is to provide you with an understanding of key concepts, recent developments and issues within the strategy of business organisations with an emphasis on a critically evaluative approach to application.
Additional modules you will study:
(Two term only)
English for Master's Preparation 1
The aims of this module is to build on your existing English language ability and to prepare you for study at master's level at University of Greenwich, in particular, to raise your measurable performance from a minimum of 5.5 IELTS to 6.0 IELTS (with no skill below 5.5) or higher and to continue to increase linguistic competence and boost confidence in the use of English in the context of postgraduate studies.
Business English
The aims of this module is to introduce and develop English skills directly relevant to your academic study of Business through academic business investigation. It also aims to introduce and develop your understanding of basic business models.
Business Environment
The aims of this module is to introduce you to economic theories and systems and relate these to the environment within which businesses function. You will further be equipped with the critical skills to apply the concepts and principles you study to a business context.
Optional courses:
Choose one:
Finance, Investment and Banking
The main aim of this module is to introduce you to corporate finance. You will examine the concepts and principles underlying key financial decisions. It further offers insights into the nature of the financial instruments, financial markets and financial intermediaries, with particular focus on the banking sector.
OR
Marketing: Planning and Implementation
This module has been designed to provide you with an understanding of the strategic planning and implementation phases of the marketing process. You will examine the concepts and principles underlying the marketing function within business.
Continuation Degrees
MA International Tourism and Hospitality Management
MSc International Banking and Finance
MA International Events Management
MA Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MA International Business
MBA International Business
For more information on Entry requirements for the IIM courses please visit www.gre.ac.uk/ugic
