Master Study Club Global Business & Stakeholder Management

Every day, newspapers testify of the importance of responsible behaviour by firms. Company recruiters meanwhile are placing more and more emphasis on an understanding of the societal dimension of business operations as a must-have in their prospective employees. It is becoming clear that seemingly ‘soft’ issues are now ‘hard’ reality for many – particularly in global corporations.

The MSc Global Business & Stakeholder Management is the world’s first master’s programme to have been established with the purpose of dealing with these challenges in an integrated manner. Adopting multiple perspectives (theoretical, analytical and managerial) this programme is where the interests of multinational enterprises, civil society and governments meet, and provides an outstanding toolbox for future business, academic or government leade

The GBSM Experience

The MScBA Global Business & Stakeholder Management programme combines a strongly research-oriented approach in which fundamental and applied research is linked, with real-world learning. During the programme, you will experience:

• Small-scale, highly-interactive classes that engage you in two-way learning; 
• Extensive interaction with government, NGO and company leaders; 
• A mix of educational formats including case studies, conferences, experiments, internships, and individual research; 
• Being part of a committed, intellectually-ambitious and international student body; 
• Analysing academic theory that reflects the latest business and management thinking; 
• Scope to become a ‘junior researcher’ in international CSR at one of the field’s leading academic departments world-wide; 
• Conducting research, writing papers and presenting your ideas instead of text book learning; 
• International experiences including exchanges and study trips; 
• Opportunities to hone your interpersonal and leadership skills; 
• A location a corporate hub – close to the commercial heart of Europe.

Program Benefits

The MScBA Global Business & Stakeholder Management’s duel emphasis on academic rigour and experiential learning brings students many added benefits. You will acquire state-of-the art knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the relevant issues and complexities at hand as well as practical experience in one of the most critical knowledge areas in business today.

RSM’s GBSM graduates enjoy excellent career prospects. Students can expect to be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue an international career in the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors.

Specific benefits include an understanding of how to research and analyse case studies, statistics, literature and databases, and annual reports. Graduates will also acquire relevant management skills including negotiation and bargaining, effective argumentation, stakeholder dialogue and management, presentation skills, feedback, and decision-making.