Focusing on areas such as strategy, people resourcing, reward management, employment relations and leadership, this MA is designed to develop recent graduates and those in the early stages of their career who want to delve deeper into the field and enhance career progression. Not only does the course address highly relevant topics of people management and development but it is also grounded in the professional standards of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, ensuring you meet internationally recognised HR benchmarks.

Core to the course is the development of capabilities in utilising people-related data, metrics, and analytics for insight-driven and informed practice to further the priorities of the organisation. The course also has a number of activities such as case studies, student-led appraisals and residential which all embed an understanding of the application of theory in practice. We also have flexible learning modes, either over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time with a combination of time slots integrating evening and weekend options, as well as an enhanced 15-month version if you want a more graduated approach to undertaking study.... [-]

Duration: One calendar year (full-time) Two calendar years (part-time)

Subjects Preferred: Minimum first degree with good grades in any subject equivalent to a UK upper second class honours

Start of programme: September

Mode of Attendance: Full Time or Part Time

The MRes in Finance and Management degree at SOAS is unique in two respects. First, it combines a broad-based training in quantitative and qualitative research methods used in financial and management studies. Secondly, due to the research background of academics at SOAS and their regional expertise, the qualitative and quantitative research methods introduced can be applied in the context of developing and emerging economies.... [-]

The School of Arts and Creative Industries has a major commitment to scholarship and research. We recognize its significance in underpinning course provision, particularly at postgraduate level, and in developing enterprise and knowledge transfer with the media, arts and creative sectors.

All research students are enrolled in the LSBU’s postgraduate Key Skills programme. In addition, you can undertake research methods training from relevant MA and MSc courses, as well as taking part in special events and activities, which ensure an inclusive and thriving research culture.

Our applied research tackles real-world issues and encompasses a wide variety of methodologies and approaches, including practice-based research, empirical work on audiences and texts, and theory-driven analysis. Read the Arts and Creative Industries Research blog for up-to-date information about research activities.... [-]

Chicago Booth offers an unprecedented level of flexibility and individualization in an advanced management program. Out of six one-week courses over the course of a year, you’ll take three cohort Core Sessions—one at the beginning, one in the middle, one toward the end—plus three electives available throughout the year on topics of your choosing. You’ll never be away from the office for more than a week, and you can adapt your curriculum to meet individual goals.

The Chicago Executive Institute consists of six weeks over the course of a year, with half of the program completely customizable. Three weeks—one at the beginning, one in the middle, one toward the end of the year—are cohort sessions with a group of high-level executives that explore strategy, innovation, and leadership. Three weeks are in elective sessions of your choosing with colleagues from a broad range of functions and industries.... [-]

Programme overview

'Challenging leaders to create the future'

The Senior Executive Programme equips senior leaders with the intellectual agility, tools and insights required for organisation-wide management today and tomorrow. It's a results-oriented, exploration of three key themes challenging executives around the globe: strategy, leadership and transformation.

This programme helps you critically examine your current mindset and biases, transforming your view of yourself as a leader. You'll discover more about the elements of your leadership style, their implications on your ability to lead your organisation through turbulent times and give you the awareness you need when you need it the most.... [-]

Change agents are facing volatile disruption in the world. This provides risks for many and opportunities for those that can sense, seize and adapt effectively. Many change practitioners have realised that change and innovation is predominantly a socio-technological phenomenon and that the standard approaches don't work back in their organisations.

This two-year part-time programme has been designed by experienced practitioners to meet the needs of their peers. You will explore different perspectives on organisations, change and new approaches grounded in years of practical experience as well as sound academic research.

Entry requirements: Bachelor degree, and a minimum of five years' experience in an organisational intervention role.... [-]

Your pathway to becoming a fully accredited executive coach.

If you are interested in becoming a fully accredited, professional executive coach, equipped with the latest knowledge in the field, this is the programme for you.

The Masters in Executive Coaching is a two-year, part-time, modular, self-directed programme. It is an opportunity to review and re-launch your practice, make the best of your natural skills, learn about yourself as a coach through supervision and co-coaching, and meet some of the most experienced practitioners in the field.

You will develop your coaching and mentoring skills, either to integrate into your existing consultancy and coaching work or to create a solid foundation for a new coaching and consulting practice.... [-]

Are you new to the business world or are you a seasoned professional? Regardless of your experience, the 100% online Masters in Management will equip you with the practical skills to move your career to the next level.

This qualification focuses on immediate practical application and will enable you to transfer insight and knowledge to your organisation through live assignments and case studies.

Start dates: January, April, July, and October every year

The people inside your company are your most valuable resource.

We are the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, one of the world's premier business schools. With our custom executive education programs, designed specifically for your company's needs, we'll help your team get to the top.

Your team will address challenges with a greater readiness. They will push their best ideas to a new level. They will proceed with confidence.

Discover and develop the true value and potential of your team with custom executive education from Chicago GSB.

To develop leaders in your business, learn from a leader in business education. Today's business climate requires ingenuity. At Chicago GSB, we know that the strongest ideas come from a deep understanding of the concepts that underlie business. Our rigorous approach gives depth and breadth to business knowledge and context to current challenges—key elements in determining your most successful strategies.... [-]