Management
Postgraduate
In London
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Postgraduate
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Location
London
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An intensive programme to prepare recent non-business graduates for a wide range of careers in management.The business world wants graduates who have a strong foundation in management skills and are prepared to hit the ground running.
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About this course
The business world wants graduates who have a strong foundation in management skills and are prepared to hit the ground running. This intensive one-year programme prepares recent non-business graduates for a wide range of careers in management, giving you a competitive edge in today’s job market. In addition to the nine core management modules, you have the opportunity to choose from one of four pathways: the Digital Business pathway provides both the economic foundations for analysing competition in digital markets and the strategic insights necessary to succeed in Digital Business the Energy Business pathway explores the challenges that energy businesses face in providing secure supplies of energy at a reasonable cost to consumers, with minimal damage to the environment, while making a profit the Management Science and Operations Pathway explores advanced analytical and computational methods to support effective and informed managerial decision-making the Strategy and Leadership pathway is designed to introduce students to advanced concepts in strategic management, highlight the importance of leaders in developing and implementing strategy, and to develop their personal leadership capabilities in order to ensure they are effective strategic managers Our MSc Management programme is ranked 2nd in the UK (excluding multi-campus programmes) and 19th in the world by the 2015 Financial Times rankings.
All applicants must apply online. Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but popular courses close when they are full, so you should apply early to avoid disappointment. There may also be funding deadlines that apply to you. You will need to upload documents with your applications, which may include transcripts and degree certificates. Offer holders will need to pay a deposit to secure your place. This will be deducted from the balance of...
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Subjects
- IT
- IT Management
- Management
- Project
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Modules shown are for the current academic year, and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.
The programme culminates in a business plan competition and a business simulation exercise at the end of the summer term. Over the summer a consultancy project and management essay complete the programme.
Modules Pre-study modules (online)- Accounting Primer
- Career and Professional Development
- Maths for Finance
- Study Skills
- Accounting and Corporate Reporting Analysis
- Business Economics
- Global Operations and Projects
- International Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
- Finance
- Innovation Management
- Strategic Management
In the second half of the spring term, you will choose to take one of the following four pathways:
- Digital Business
- Energy Business
- Financial Services
- Strategy and Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
The MSc Management programme culminates with applied modules, which will simulate a competitive environment with realistic insights into the decision making processes of the business world.
Business plan competitionWorking in teams on the development of an idea, the competition involves two distinctive elements: an elevator pitch and a substantive presentation. This provides an opportunity to experience all the stages involved in putting a business idea together, along with the experience of selling it to potential backers.
Business simulation exerciseThis is an innovative addition to the MSc Management programme, where you take executive decisions as members of the board of directors of a ‘virtual’ company. Groups compete for a market share and develop a sustainable business strategy for implementation.
Consultancy projectThis is an opportunity to apply what you have learned to a real consulting project. The focus is on developing your skills in managing a real project from inception to completion.
Management essayThe management essay is a 5,000-word essay on a relevant management topic.
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