MSc Leadership and Management Development
Master
In Ormskirk
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Ormskirk
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Duration
2 Years
Management development is a term used to cover a wide range of learning activity in organisations, driven by global competition and the increased pace of change in the environment. Essentially, its purpose is to enhance the capacity of organisations, and the people within them, to successfully execute tasks and achieve specific work outcomes through effective leadership.
This MSc is for experienced graduates in management, or related areas, who are looking to enhance their subject knowledge and develop advanced research skills. The programme is particularly suitable if you are aspiring to a career with a significant focus on management and/or organisational development.
The programme will help you to develop and enhance your skills in management, reflect on your own practice and gain an excellent understanding of how creating direction and vision through communication, motivation and inspiration can aid the growth, success and sustainability of an organisation.
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About this course
Commercial, third sector and public sector management require professionals with in-depth knowledge of their subject area.
An MSc in Leadership and Management Development qualification could be a crucial step towards a career in areas such as general management, organisational development or consultancy.
The skills and experience acquired throughout the programme also provide essential preparation for progressing onto higher research qualifications, such as MPhil and PhD.
To join this programme you should have a first or upper second class honours degree in a management or social sciences related discipline.
In exceptional circumstances, students with a lower second class honours degree with demonstrable knowledge of their subject matter may be admitted at the department’s discretion.
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Subjects
- Global
- Leadership
- Management Development
- Strategy
- Planning Process
- Business planning
- Finance
- Financial Resource
- Global Civil Society
- International Development Management
Course programme
BUS4519 Dissertation (60 credits)
BUS4520 Leadership and Management Development (20 credits)
BUS4521 Strategy, Culture and Change (20 credits)
BUS4522 Organisational Research (20 credits)
BUS4523 Business Planning and Finance (20 credits)
You will study two additional modules from your chosen pathway.
The following additional modules are compulsory on the Leadership and Management Development pathway:
BUS4524 Management in the 21st Century (20 credits)
BUS4525 Collaboration Across Boundaries in Management (20 credits)
The following additional modules are compulsory on the Third Sector pathway:
BUS4526 Third Sector Governance (20 credits)
BUS4527 Work Based Learning (20 credits)
The following additional modules are compulsory on the International pathway:
BUS4528 Global Civil Society (20 credits)
BUS4529 International Development Management (20 credits)
Additional information
Most modules are assessed through essays and other written research projects. The dissertation/research project is predominately assessed based on a 25,000-word written thesis.
Who will be teaching me?
This MSc is taught by highly motivated and experienced academics specialising in different areas of management research. All members of the programme team are active researchers engaged with projects at national and international level. Some seminars will be delivered by external guest speakers from academia and industry. You will also be invited to attend a series of research seminars organised by the department and have the opportunity to present your own work within a supportive and nurturing environment.
MSc Leadership and Management Development