MSc Management

Postgraduate

In Colchester

£ 10,200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    1 Year

About the course
How is management changing? How do the actions of managers impact society, the economy and the political environment?
This course is perfect if you do not have a first degree in business, or relevant work experience, but want to study management from both critical and operational perspectives to improve your employability


You study a broad range of managerial disciplines and examine how they relate to the wider political, social and economic context

You graduate not just with the ability to excel in a management career, but with the capacity to shape organisations for the better


You explore issues such as:
contemporary management challenges
ethics and corporate governance
marketing theory and practice
environmentally sustainability
financial decision making
corporate social responsibility
You also have the opportunity to develop expertise in a chosen area of management, putting theory into practice by conducting a case study of the performance of an organisation


MSc Management is taught at Essex Business School, champions of responsible management and sustainable business

We’re ranked in the UK’s top 20 by the Chartered Association of Business Schools and in the top 25 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014)

As an internationally diverse school, our students and staff join us from across the globe


You can also study this course part-time and you may be eligible for scholarships and discounts, including those for students joining us from overseas

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Marketing
  • School
  • Decision Making
  • Financial
  • Financial Training
  • Ethics

Course programme

Example structure
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core and optional module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Research Portfolio
Foundations of Management and Marketing
Management: Principles and Practices
Marketing: Principles and Practices
Managing for Ethics and Sustainability
Advanced Study Skills
Financial Decision Making
Creativity and Organisation (optional)
Management Psychology (optional)
Teaching
Tailor the content of your course to more closely fit your interests and aspirations
Courses focus on practical applications and links with industry
We run an open seminar series
Assessment
Regular assessment is by coursework, presentations, case studies, group work, tests and examinations
Dissertation
You submit a research portfolio instead of a dissertation.
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Additional information

Postgraduate loans for Masters courses are now available from the Student Loans Company, worth up to £10,000, for students from the UK and EU "I chose MSc Management because I wanted to improve my business acumen; I’m now confident I can responsibly manage any team or project after I graduate I’ve enjoyed learning about the theories and practices involved in managing organisations and how the actions of poor-quality managers can negatively impact society I’ve learned from experienced researchers and approachable lecturers in the company of students from all over the world Particular highlights were receiving the Big Essex Award and becoming Vice-President of the Yoga and Meditation Society ” Troy Norbert, MSc Management (to be awarded 2016) Our expert staff Our team of academics lead research in business ethics and corporate social responsibility, organisation studies, leadership and strategy, and international management Our expert staff have world-class research reputations and have written about, or worked in, a wide range of organisations This experience is incorporated into our teaching to address the issues currently facing organisations across the globe Essex Business School is also home to the Centre of Work, Organisation and Society, which organises research seminars that our Masters students may attend Specialist facilities Our MSc Management is based at our Colchester Campus You benefit from the first zero carbon business school building in the UK, with a stunning winter garden, sun terrace and Eden-style dome contributing to the building’s own micro-climate The building has excellent learning and social facilities, including study skills workshops and advice provided by the EBS Learning Team Your future With a degree from Essex Business School, you can be an attractive candidate to high-profile employers in occupations from financial analysis to management, public administration and accountancy We...

MSc Management

£ 10,200 + VAT