Management MA

Core management skills are in high demand in our rapidly changing environment. Successful managers need to know how people behave, the nature of leadership and sources of power and influence within the workplace. They must also plan, prioritise, develop new processes and identify new opportunities. That’s why our MA provides a broad understanding of business – from finance and people management to operations, communications and marketing. You’ll graduate with the all-around expertise and decision-making capabilities required to lead modern organisations.

Whether you aim to be self-employed, head your own company, work for private businesses, or not-for-profits or government agencies, this course is designed to develop the necessary management skills to succeed in a rapidly changing economic environment. This course will therefore open flexible career avenues or will enable you to take the next step to progress your career.

Blending theory and practice, our teaching is designed to equip you with the knowledge, competencies, analytical and problem-solving skills around the management of organisations and how to apply these to management problems and situations. As the course progresses, you will study operational, tactical and a more strategic approaches to management.

You’ll study other organisations’ processes and practices, which will help you understand why companies have been successful or have experienced turmoil over the years. You’ll have access to a wide range of electronic and online media resources, as well as traditional face-to-face teaching and opportunities to learn from one another.

A highlight for many students is the Management Residential – a weekend combining presentations and workshops with great opportunities to network, get to know your fellow students and learn from each other’s experiences. You’ll be given a series of tasks designed to develop essential skills, such as team building, leadership, delegation and communications.

When you graduate, you’ll have the core management skills needed to give you the flexibility to pursue a career in general management or specialist areas of business, including financial services, operations, human resources, sales and marketing. Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including Accenture, Procter & Gamble and Unilever, as well as the NHS and local councils, while others have set up their own companies.

Top reasons to study with us

• Eligible for Chartered Management Institute (CMI) membership on graduation, with access to the CMI professional network, events and latest leadership and management news.
• Taught by staff with expertise in strategic management, entrepreneurship, design, innovation, operations and supply.
• Residential weekend when studying Managers and Organisations where you’ll take part in team exercises and challenges to explore and develop communication, negotiation and team-working skills.
• Outstanding facilities and access to the software widely used in the industry, including NVivo and SPSS.