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MSc in Management – (M.Sc.)
| Application Deadline: | We do suggest that you apply at least eight weeks before your preferred start date. | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 9,600 - | ||
| Location: | Berkhamsted / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | January, April, July, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Are you new to the business world or are you a seasoned professional? Regardless of your experience, the Ashridge 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 demonstrate insight and knowledge to your employer even while you are studying, through live assignments and case studies.
At Ashridge, we believe all learning must make a difference, be practical and be based on the real issues faced by companies, public sector organisations and individual managers. The Ashridge Masters in Management is designed to encourage managers to learn and develop more effective ways of thinking and to apply leading-edge management tools and concepts to their daily work.
Virtual
The virtual nature of this programme enables participants to access it from anywhere in the world, at any time, and without the cost, environmental impact or inconvenience of travelling. It also means that the organisation does not suffer the cost of the employee’s absence for study for extended periods of time.
The program's resources are delivered through an easy to use, online virtual environment, which we call the Learning Zone. It’s packed full of learning material such as articles from thought leaders, material created especially for this qualification by Ashridge tutors, plus all the material usually available through the Ashridge Virtual Learning Resource Centre.
Flexible
The Ashridge Masters in Management is a very flexible program with four entry points each year: in January, April, July and October. You can study for it in your own time at home or work and can exit the programme if you wish at the end of each stage, receiving the relevant stage qualification: certificate, diploma or masters in management.
The modules (People, Processes and Perspectives) can be completed in the order you wish at each stage meaning you can prioritise learning based on your needs.
Practical
The different organisation-based assignments and the Masters-level project ensure managers apply new thinking to real pressures or opportunities (often predetermined by the sponsoring organisation) and compel them to offer valuable, practical advice across their organisation. This is executive education with an enabling, practical focus, designed with organisational success in mind.
There are no examinations. Instead, the program is assessed by assignments and a project, which are all work-based. These work based assignments allow you to immediately apply your learning to make a measurable impact to your daily work and increase your knowledge of your organisation.
Contents
There are four possible start dates for each stage of the programme each year. In 2012, the start dates for the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma are:
- 3rd January 2012
- 2nd April 2012
- 2nd July 2012
- 1st October 2012
The Certificate and Diploma each take nine months to complete, meaning the fastest time in which the entire MSc can be completed is 24 months. However, our flexible approach means you can stop at the end of each stage and start the next stage at a later date if that suits you better.
Ashridge understands that leading business organisations face complex challenges in our fast-changing world. Our highly qualified faculty keep abreast of these challenges and constantly monitor companies’ cutting-edge solutions. With our extensive business as well as academic experience, we offer insight into the latest business theories and models, with emphasis on how to apply them in practice.
Studying with us will enhance your people and project management skills with the latest approaches and extend your analytic abilities and strategic vision, making you an even better manager and increasing your value to your organisation.
The key themes of People, Processes and Perspectives are integral to all three stages of the Ashridge Masters in Management programme and you can learn more about them by using the tool below or by using the links on the right hand side.
People
These modules explore current leadership theories and include:
- The history of leadership
- Leadership versus management
- Emotional intelligence
- Impact and impression management
- Creating and managing change in organisations
- Personal and organisational change
- Communication with others
- Coaching and team engagement
- Influencing styles
- Managing politics in organisations
Understand your own and others’ behavioural preferences and work styles, exploring their impact on performance. Ensure that you and your colleagues deliver more individual and team effectiveness. Explore the effect of change on individuals and organisations and identify successful change management strategies.
Processes
These modules explore key business processes and/or practices that cut across traditional departmental boundaries and adopt a ‘customer-oriented’ perspective. Topics include:
- Market understanding
- Positioning and implementation
- Developing, improving and extending operational capability for services
- The strategic role of technology and innovation
- Managing projects
Learn the key skills of marketing and operations, and the role of the innovative use of technology, including information systems. Our integrative approach is relevant to home and international markets; consumer, business, service and industrial sectors, as well as not-for-profit and public sectors.
Perspectives
These modules cover two main areas: finance and strategy. Topics include:
- Financial statements
- Interpreting drivers of value
- Investment appraisal
- Key strategic concepts
- Strategic analysis of the business environment
- Competitive and organisation analysis
- Innovation
- Governance
Develop confidence and competence when working with financial and other information to measure business performance and support decision-making. Understand the principles of strategic thinking to enhance your contribution to your organisation’s strategic debates.
How can I prepare for the programme?
You can prepare for the Ashridge Masters in Management programme by mastering the tools to approach a postgraduate qualification with confidence using our specially designed Study Skills Resource.
The Study Skills resource is divided into sections which briefly summarise key points, for example, how to:
- Choose an assignment
- Conduct a literature review
- Plan research
- Apply theory
- Write an assignment
- Use referencing conventions.
You can assess your study needs via a series of short exercises designed to help you understand the programme’s demands and identify where you might need more work or planning.
You are strongly advised to work through this Study Skills resource before you start your first module. It should take approximately 10 to 15 hours to complete, depending on your study needs and the level of resources you wish to investigate.
How flexible is the programme?
We understand that managers and professionals have many demands on their time and need to minimise disruption to professional and personal life. This programme is designed to be flexible and accessible.
There are four entry dates each year, January, April, July and October, allowing you to start and finish each of the three stages at a time most convenient to you. These rolling entry dates give you flexibility between stages and also between modules, so you can cope if family or career circumstances change during the course of the programme.
The predominantly virtual nature of this programme enables participants to access it from anywhere in the world, at any time, and without the cost, environmental impact or inconvenience of travelling.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Register Now!Requirements
- Are you a working professional with access to an organisation in which to undertake work-based assignments (typically, your employer)?
- Do you have at least three years' professional / managerial experience?
OR, do you have an undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2) or an equivalent award? - Do you meet the 5-day face to face learning requirement? (see course costs)
If not this can be arranged by contacting us directly. - Can you demonstrate your ability to benefit from - and contribute to - the programme?
- Do you have regular access to a computer with an internet connection, preferably at broadband speeds, to access online learning resources and materials?
- If English is not your first language, do you already have a degree that was taught and assessed in English and/or significant professional experience of using spoken and written English? (You may be asked to satisfy IELTS/TOEFL standards—minimum spoken and written scores of IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL IBT 100 or Pearson Test of English Academic 60).
Technical Requirements
How IT-literate do I need to be?
Good IT skills are required, including word-processing and a good understanding of the internet and social media tools.
What are the minimum technical requirements to access the VLRC?
We recommend that you have access to the following:
- A PC or Mac computer with unrestricted internet access.
- 124K modem or higher (broadband strongly recommended).
- A supported internet browser (Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher).
- Access to a webcam, microphone and a printer (optional)
- A cable connection - if you use wireless, internet connection can be slow; using a cable can significantly improve connection speed and therefore the performance of the VLRC.
We advise you to download the latest versions of the following:
- Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer
- Adobe Reader
- Adobe Flash Player
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 3 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
Ashridge is fewer than 30 schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB - the UK, European and American accreditation bodies.
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