Global Markets, Local Creativities (Erasmus Mundus International Master)

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate International Master's Full-time 24 Months Events managementMarketing

About this course

The International Master in Global Markets, Local Creativities is an integrated, international programme comprising the history, theory, institutions and cultures of global capitalism. It provides perspectives on the globalised economy, focusing on creative and cultural economies/industries, urban ecosystems that foster entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, and business cultures.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • You will graduate with a combination of degrees depending on the pathway studied.

  • Associate partners, as well as private and public sector employers will provide specialist master classes and guest lectures, and make contributions to, or host, the annual summer school.

  • You will be encouraged to explore a variety of perspectives on the process and experience of globalisation, and to reflect on the relationship between global and local, in particular, of cities, creative industries and local cultures of entrepreneurship that have innovated at the local level to remain globally competitive.

  • A variety of internships and industrial placements are available to enhance your learning experience.

  • You will receive a theoretical grounding in international business and the global economy, and be encouraged to think critically about the respective roles of individuals, firms, cities, regions, nations and supra-national bodies in determining and shaping the world in which we live.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    This is a two-year degree taught through a mix of lectures and seminars. You will take between eight and ten core and around eight optional courses, depending on which pathway you choose. The programme also includes opportunities for internships and industrial placements.

    Pathway A - Global History and Creative Industries Pathway B - Global Markets and Development Pathway C - Sustainable Business Development Pathway D - Industrial Dynamics and Sustainability Pathway E - Institutional Change and Creative Industries Pathway F - Global Political Economy Pathway G - Sustainability: Institutions and Management Pathway H - Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy Pathway I - Entrepreneurship in Global Markets

    All teaching is in English; recommended additional language study is encouraged throughout the two-year programme.

    See https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/globalmarketslocalcreativities/ for course content

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    3556 Sales accounts and business development managers
    3552 Business sales executives
    3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    International Master's
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    24 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Events management, Marketing

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    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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