Business Management (MSc)

2009 ENTRY

The MSc in Business Management is a 12 month programme that offers a career development opportunity to a wide variety of students – from recent graduates, who may not have a business background, to potential or inexperienced managers based in the UK or overseas.

The programme aims to link the academic study of business and management with the complex and uncertain business environment faced by today’s managers.  In doing this you will develop a comprehensive understanding of a range of important business issues, and will develop a critical perspective of these areas, with the view to developing your business and managerial knowledge, skills and understanding.  As part of an international cohort of students you will also gain experience of working in cross-cultural teams that will equip you for a management role in the global economy.

The programme also provides students with a unique experience that combines programme induction with the study of the ‘Managing Teams’ module, whereby the cohort attends a week-long programme at Plas Caerdeon Outdoor Centre in North Wales.  NB: There is a small additional charge for this fieldtrip which is not included in the programme fee.

Study Details/Module Information

You will study 10 taught modules in Semesters 1 and 2.  You will also undertake a research methods module, which will lead to the production of a research proposal for your dissertation.  The final piece of the programme is the completion of a dissertation which is completed in Semester 3.

The programme will cover the following aspects of business management:

Semester 1 and 2 – Sept-May

• Organisation Behaviour and Leadership
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• Management Strategy
• Managerial Finance
• Global Business Ethics
• International Operations Management Strategy

Plus one of the following options:

• Human Resource Development
• International Organisation
• Global and Economic Development
• Knowledge Management and Development

Semester 3 – May-September

• Research Dissertation

Assessment varies for each module but usually includes essays, reports, presentations, a research proposal and dissertation.

Research Environment

Hope Business School is renowned for the quality of its teaching, research and its supportive learning environment. The School provides students with an inspirational educational experience that values the development of mind, body and spirit and offers them excellent career prospects. All staff work closely with students to create a life enhancing experience that enables our alumni go on to become leaders in their organisations and communities around the world. Hope Business School’s success is demonstrated by the maximum score of 24/24 in the last UK Teaching Quality Assessment Audit. This placed the school as only one of eight institutions in the United Kingdom to achieve this national excellence teaching quality standard.

Career Opportunities

This programme opens up a vast array of career opportunities as you will develop a broad ranging knowledge and skills base that can be applied to virtually any organisational setting, both in the public and private sectors, in the UK and overseas.  Graduates from this programme may well go on to become managers, consultants, or start up their own businesses.  Graduates from this programme may also opt for further study i.e. by progressing to a PhD.

  Key information

Award: MSc in Business Management

Mode of study: full-time 

Duration: 12 months

Study pattern: September entry

Entry criteria : Normally a good Honours degree  in management, business, public administration, education, marketing or social science subject.

CMI level 5 diploma (or similar professional qualification), combined with a solid academic reference, and appropriate work experience will also be considered.

Alternative qualifications, combined with appropriate professional experience will also be considered

For International students there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall (which must include reading and writing at least scoring 6.0 each) or an equivalent qualification.

Fees and Funding:  Information on fees and funding

Deanery: Business & Computer Sciences

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