Management (MSc / MRes) - 2013/2014 entry

This programme has a flexible structure, which allows you to choose to concentrate on a general background in business and management or to  focus on a specialist area. Whichever you choose, the programme provides a solid grounding in key aspects in management and draws upon the Department of Management's areas of research expertise.

• MSc Management
• MSc Management (concentration in Business Innovation)
• MSc Management (concentration in Business Strategy and the Environment)
• MSc Management (concentration in Corporate Governance and Business Ethics)
• MSc Management (concentration in Creative Industries)
• MSc Management (concentration in Human Resource Management)
• MSc Management (concentration in International Business)
• MSc Management (concentration in International Business and Development)
• MSc Management (concentration in Marketing)
• MSc Management (concentration in Sport Management)
• MRes Management (a research-oriented degree)

• Provides a solid introduction to key aspects in management.
• An MSc Management differs from the typical MBA in that it covers fewer subjects but in more depth. You will learn more than just the current management fashions and buzzwords - you will also learn about the evidence upon which management theories are based.
• Taught by a team with international reputations in their respective areas.
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MSc Management

The MSc Management comprises eight taught modules (totalling 120 credits), plus a 15,000-word dissertation (60 credits).

You take five compulosory modules:

• Research Methods in Management I
• Principles of Organization and Management
• Marketing Strategy and Planning
• Strategic Management
• Accounting and Financial Management

You also choose one of Principles of Human Resource Management or Perspectives on Organization, and two option modules.

MRes Management

The MRes comprises six taught modules and a 25,000-word dissertation. There are two compulsory modules:

• Principles of Organization and Management
• Research Methods in Management I.

You will also choose two of the following option modules:

• Accounting and Financial Management (unless you have previously studied accounting or finance, in which case this will be replaced by a suitable module approved by your personal tutor)
• Marketing Strategy and Planning
• Perspectives on Organization
• Principles of Human Resource Management 
• Strategic Management.

and one advanced research methods module:

• Qualitative Research Methods
• Statistical Methods for Business Research.

Plus one free choice of module from any other postgraduate modules in the Department of Management or, subject to approval, modules from other departments.

We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.

If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Management.

Graduates go on to careers in management in a variety of settings, including local and national government, business and industry.

• As early as possible, but no later than September.