Course Program

Phase One-Core Modules (to be taken by all students)

The core modules of the Masters programs are common to the three pathways.

Students will take five of the following eight modules worth 7.5 ECTS (15-UK credits)
• Applied Business Research Methods (30 hours)
• 21st century Advanced Business Structures (30 hours)
• Organizations and their Cultures (30 hours)
• Managing for Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (30 hours)
• Marketing Management (30 hours)
• Management of Resources and Operations (30 hours)
• Integrity and Social Responsibility (30 hours)
• Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers (30 hours)

Overall Hours: 600 hours (class hours and individual study)
Credits: 75 UK or 37.5 ECTS

Phase Two
Management/ Marketing/ Finance Pathway modules
In phase two the students will follow a different set of modules according to their chosen specialization.

Specialization : Management
Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues of international management emphasising cross-national business success and introducing issues such as: globalisation of business and the complexity of the international environment, trade theories, internationalisation strategies and entry modes across borders.
Students will take six of the following modules each worth 15 UK credits or 7.5 ECTS credits:
-Entrepreneurialism and Leadership (30 hours)
-Globalised Information and Communication Systems (30 hours)
-International Project Management (30 hours)
-International Business Management (30 hours)
-Human Resource Management (30 hours)
-International Strategic Marketing (30 hours)
-International Strategic Management (30 hours)
-Leadership and Family Business (30 hours)

Overall Hours: 600 hours (class hours and individual study)
Credits: 90 UK credits or 45 ECTS

Specialization : Maketing
The specialization in Marketing prepares candidates for a wide variety of careers in marketing management, such as Brand Management, Product Development, Retailing, Services Marketing, Business to Business Marketing and Marketing for non-profit Organizations. In addition the course prepares candidates for entry into the areas of Market Research, Advertising, Sales Promotion, Public Relations and Direct Marketing where service firms apply specific expertise to solve a wide range of marketing problems.

Students will take six of the following modules each worth 15 UK credits or 7.5 ECTS credits:
-Innovation Development and Management (30 hours)
-E-Marketing Strategies (30 hours)
-International Strategic Marketing (30 hours)
-Marketing for Developing Economies (30 hours)
-Integrated Marketing COmmunication (30 hours)
-International Business Management (30 hours)
-Services Marketing (30 hours)
-Social Media and Network Techniques (30 hours)

Overall Hours: 600 hours (class hours and individual study)
Credits: 90 UK credits or 45 ECTS

Specialization : Finance

The courses examine the principles of financing and investment decisions and their impact across a broad range of contemporary management concerns.

Students will take six of the following modules worth 15 UK credits or 7.5 ECTS credits:

-Multinational Corporate Finance (30 hours)
-Mergers and Acquisitions (30 hours)
-Value Assessment (30 hours)
-Investment Techniques (30 hours)
-Risk Management (30 hours)
-International Project Management (30 hours)
-Decision Techniques (30 hours)
-Management Accounting (30 hours)

Overall Hours: 600 hours (class hours and individual study)
Credits: 90 UK or 45 ECTS



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Phase Three:
All students will complete a three month internship at a company equivalent to a 15-credit module.

Phase Four: Final Dissertation
Once the students have completed the three phases listed above they will concentrate on their dissertation. The dissertation is worth 15 ECTS credits and will require at least 375 hours of individual study under the supervision of one tutor.
The primary objective of the dissertation is the development of a conceptual framework this subsequently applied to a practical (international) management problem. The the-sis will therefore contain two elements: knowledge (theory) and practice (application).

The rationale for the end-of-study is to expose students to a business environment and provide them with the opportunity to apply theory to practical problems relevant to their specialization. The thesis should relate to the subjects covered within the pro-gram, possibly to the major studies and address a practical management problem with an international business focus.ESE’s mission is to empower students to become leaders in a global economy. We strive to provide future entrepreneurs with a comprehensive academic foundation, and with the skills and experience needed to succeed in a changing international market-place.
The Master’s Degree is aimed at aspiring fund managers and professional investment analysts, and examines the principles of financing and investment decisions and their impact across a broad range of contemporary management concerns.



Objectives

• To challenge problem solving skills through nurturing critical thinking and independent research
• To provide a strong comprehensive academic foundation for students
• To nurture a dream of a global economy and planetary responsibility.
• To create a sense of responsibility to one’s community
• To understand the complexities of business within a global context
• To foster leadership skills
• To provide a solid work experience foundation through finance related work placement internships.


Students are prepared with a strong educational foundation for almost any high level international career, especially in business, administration, finance, marketing, or for further education.

Phase One-Core Modules
The core modules of the Masters programs are common to the three pathways. Stu-dents will take four of the following six modules worth 7.5 ECTS (15-UK credits)
• Modern Business Research Methods (30 hours)
• 21st century Advanced Business Structures (30 hours)
• Organizations and their Cultures (30 hours)
• Managing for Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (30 hours)
• Decisions Techniques (30 hours)
• Management of Resources and Operations (30 hours)
Overall Hours: 600 hours (class hours and individual study)

Phase Two-Specializations
In phase two the students will follow a different set of modules according to their cho-sen specialization. In this phase students acquire a specific knowledge and understand-ing of Financial, Marketing and Management issues and individual study).


Phase Three
In this third phase of the program the student cohort follows the same curriculum. Stu-dents will take a Research Methods and Modeling Techniques worth 7.5 ECTS credits (15 UK credits) and will complete a three-month internship at a company.
The Research Methods and Modeling Techniques module aims to further develop the research knowledge acquired by the student in Phase 1 within the Modern Business Re-search Methods modules. A variety of research methods and methodologies are evalu-ated as to their suitability for diverse applications.
The module provides students within an understanding of the data collection methods. Sophisticated technical analytical methods are introduced involving in many cases the use of computer-based research tools (e.g. search engines, qualitative and quantitative data analyzers). Students will be encouraged to contrast approaches in their relevant research area. Students will be able to produce a Research Proposal/Plan of a profes-sional standard. Students will also start their internship Program (3 Months) worth 7.5 ECTS or 15 UK credits in a sector relevant to their chosen specializations.


Final Dissertation
Once the students have completed the three phases listed above they will concentrate on their dissertation. The dissertation is worth 15 ECTS credits and will require at least 375 hours of individual study under the supervision of one tutor.
The primary objective of the dissertation is the development of a conceptual framework this subsequently applied to a practical (international) management problem. The the-sis will therefore contain two elements: knowledge (theory) and practice (application).
The rationale for the end-of-study is to expose students to a business environment and provide them with the opportunity to apply theory to practical problems relevant to their specialization. The thesis should relate to the subjects covered within the pro-gram, possibly to the major studies and address a practical management problem with an international business focus.