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Business Management – (M.A.)
University of Limerick
Kemmy Business School
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,000 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Limerick / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Limerick
The MA in Business Management is a one-year full-time programme and is specifically designed to meet the needs of NON-BUSINESS graduates who wish to develop an understanding of major business disciplines and pursue a business career. This MA in Business Management programme will provide a grounding in the knowledge and application of management principles, systems and techniques to a variety of organisational settings and contexts.
Objectives
The core aims of the Business Management programme are:
* To expose candidates to the fundamental principles underpinning modern management within a variety of organisational settings;
* To introduce wider environmental factors affecting organisations, including core aspects of the macro economic environment;
* To provide an understanding and appreciation of business process interdependencies
* To provide candidates with an understanding of marketing as a 'management technology';
* To examine the nature of the employment relationship, workplace behaviour and the management of human resources;
* To develop a thorough understanding of the rationale and methods of aspects of information and knowledge management;
* To introduce candidates to the fundamental concepts and practices of management accounting and finance;
* To introduce candidates to Communication theory and to critically evaluate key issues in the field;
* To explore issues impacting the management and handling of organisational strategy;
* To develop and apply business skills to decision making and planning problems in a business environment; and
* To develop research and writing skills which will culminate in the submission of the MA Confirmation Paper.
Contents
The MA in Business Management is a one-year, full-time programme. It covers the fundamental business disciplines: accounting, business communications, economics, human resource management, information management, knowledge management, management principles, marketing management, organisational behaviour and strategic management.
The emphasis is on a practical approach to business coupled with a theoretical understanding. Students attend lectures and laboratory sessions. Case studies and project work on an individual and group basis form a significant part of the programme. The diversity of students backgrounds greatly enriches the learning experience.
Programme Content
Autumn Semester
Economics for Business, Management Principles, Information Management, Organisational Behaviour, Marketing Management.
Spring Semester
Financial Management and Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Business Communication, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management.
Summer
Business Simulation, MA Confirmation Paper.
Estimated Contact hours per normal working week (09h00 - 18h00) : 13
IELTS
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Minimum of a second class honours primary degree (2.2) (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in any field other than Business or Commerce related fields.
In the case of international students, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievement in a Standard English Language Competency Test will be required.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
As all international students are required to possess sufficient language skills to attend lectures and sit examinations at the University of Limerick, students should be competent to communicate through the medium of English prior to their arrival. Students must have a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213(computer based) 80 (internet based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6.0 in any one component.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
Programmes at the University are accredited by the various National and international bodies. Contact individual programme directors for details.
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