STUDY MANAGEMENT IN THE UK

Across The Pond partners with some of the top UK universities for business, across a variety of general and specialized disciplines. The UK has long been a major contributor to industry, and students who study in the UK benefit from intensive learning, opportunities to find work placements, and a concentration on both academic skill and employability.

BENEFITS OF STUDYING BUSINESS IN THE UK Shorter courses: Most Master’s programs are only one year long, and most undergraduate programs are only three years long. That said, an undergraduate student may choose to pursue a longer course with a placement or study abroad year. Focus: UK universities do not require general education courses; students will be focusing on business from Day 1! Employment opportunities: Many universities in the UK focus on having staff that are active in their fields, helping to provide an employability perspective and to generate learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Furthermore, many business courses offer the opportunity to take on a placement, whether as an additional year on the degree or as a short-term opportunity for the degree. Either way, UK universities encourage students to be prepared for the workforce upon graduation. HOW CAN ACROSS THE POND HELP? ... [-]

The Masters in Business Studies (MBS) builds on graduates' existing knowledge and skills by introducing the fundamentals of business and management.The course is focused on equipping students with the essentials of business and finance to enable them to forge a successful career.A key element of the course is its practical focus, which is demonstrated in a 13-week management placement where students work alongside a company as part of their studies. The MBS is designed for recent graduates, primarily of non-business related disciplines who aspire to a management career and who are attracted to a postgraduate course which offers a sought-after qualification combined with practical managerial experience. In addition to the academic content of the course, one of the key features of the MBS is that it equips students with the practical skills required for a career in management.Skills such as: The ability to communicate cogently through various media The ability to debate management issues critically, rationally and persuasively then present and implement conclusions based on rigorous analyses The ability to apply knowledge and skills gained in the course in organisational contexts Interpersonal and team skills which are the hallmark of effective management ... [-]