The educational philosophy underlying the Mountbatten MBA in International Business Practice is known as ‘experiential education’.  When you complete this degree your daily work becomes a part of the educational process, as you relate your classroom assignments to real life situations in which you are a principal actor.

We are anxious that you, therefore, see your continuing education as precisely that – part of a life long learning process.  The skills, knowledge and competencies you acquire, will give you a framework for your future development.  They will also give you a series of templates which will help you grow professionally, as you move into more responsible positions or even change careers altogether.

The opportunity to study in Bangkok will necessitate your own response to change and to the challenges of adapting to a new academic and business environment.  Experiences such as these do not come often, and you will be encouraged to make the most of the 14 weeks you will spend in residence overseas, immersing yourself in an Asian business, and coming to terms with the impact of cultural differentiation.

Principles of International Finance
This module provides both a theoretical and a practical understanding of corporate finance theories and a practical awareness of how these theories are applied to the business world.  It further provides comprehensive knowledge of how businesses and corporations utilise financial resources and financial markets across the globe, including an evaluation of macro- and micro-economic influences in order to achieve the goal of maximum organisational value.  The module also seeks to evaluate the theories and practices of financial risk management.

Global Marketing
This module provides students with a high-level understanding of the principles and practices of marketing in global markets.  The importance of ethical, legal, cultural and political norms are reviewed with a particular emphasis on North American, European, and Asian markets.

Managing Change
This module develops a critical appreciation of the complex factors contributing to organisational change.  It takes both a practical and theoretical approach to the issue of organisational change.  It promotes evaluation of the implications of change, particularly in relation to individuals, groups, organisations and society, and provides students with the necessary analytical tools to define, plan and manage change situations.

Operations and Supply Chain Management
The aim of this module is to critically examine the nature of operations management from both a theoretical and a practical perspective.  Students are equipped with a detailed understanding of both operating strategies and the use of process technology.  The module emphasises the application of supply chain management techniques within the context of outsourcing relationships and diverse trend networks.

Management Project
This Management Project provides students with the opportunity to review the general principles of research methods and then to put them into practice by developing a body of independent research under supervision.  Students are encouraged to base their Management Project on an international dimension of the various aspects of business practice, which have been covered during the course.  The international residential component of the degree provides opportunities to conduct research in the emerging markets of Asia and gain additional and varied knowledge of international business practice.  Preparation for the Management Project, however, will begin during Part I when the student is interning in London and it is hoped that many students will undertake this Study as a consulting project in cooperation with their internship sponsoring company in London and/or its international affiliates.

Students who have recently completed Part II of the MBA degree in Bangkok have written dissertations on the following topics (partial listing):

• A study on the effects of profitability for a Thailand based starch factory running at full capacity.
• China - Growth versus Freedom.
• Competitive analysis of marketing research and consultancy companies in the Asia Pacific region – a study for Forrester Research.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Filtering through the supply chain of a Thai company.
• Charities around the world – unique situations and similar problems.
• India’s Demographic Dividend – Capitalising on middle class youth.
• Sustainable architecture in developing China.
• Building the right brand for China's new elite.
• Problems and opportunities in Medical Tourism in Asia.