Business and Management – (M.Sc.)

Contents

Semester one units

In the first part of the course, you will develop your knowledge of the key functions of management.

Marketing Principles (15 credits)
This unit explores the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of marketing, including:

* business orientations
* macro and micro marketing environments
* segmentation
* targeting and positioning
* marketing planning and research
* consumer and organisational behaviour
* marketing mix
* marketing across borders
* business ethics

Financial Management (15 credits)
This unit provides the concepts and techniques underpinning both financial and management accounting. The unit also includes:

* capital expenditure appraisal
* interpretation of accounts
* financial reporting issues

Managing Human Resources (15 credits)
This unit examines concepts from the behavioural sciences, including groups, leadership, motivation, organisation design, culture, and explores their implications for the workplace.

Principles of Operations Management (15 credits)
This unit considers innovation in the design of products and services, and techniques for the control and improvement of operations, such as:

* Supply Chain Management
* Quality Management
* Enterprise Resource Planning

Semester two units

The second part of the course will then challenge you to build on and integrate the knowledge you have already gained.

Integrating Management, Strategy and Change (15 credits)
This unit concerns the nature of the role of management in strategic decision making and change, in complex and different business contexts. This module gives an opportunity to develop management skills in analysis and integrated problem solving.

Applied Business Research (15 credits)
This unit will develop your ability to critically evaluate, plan and carry out effective management research in preparation for your own dissertation.

Contemporary Challenges to Organisations
This unit explores contemporary concepts, challenges and competitive pressures affecting business organisations in a global context.

You will also choose one option unit. The options currently offered are:

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (15 credits)
This unit provides an appreciation of the development and management of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship in large and small firms.

Current issues in Labour Market Analysis and Policy (Economics) (15 credits)
This unit uses economic principles to analyse the market for labour services.

Professional Development (15 credits)
Throughout the course, you will be completing the Professional Development unit that extends the range of skills to help students in their studies and future careers. We will encourage you to pursue your individual professional development, including enhancing your academic study skills, language and communication skills, and other practical management skills.

Dissertation (45 credits)
Finally, you will undertake a substantial (12,000 words) management research project (dissertation) that combines a review of previous research undertaken in your chosen topic with your own data collection and analysis. The research project provides a unique opportunity for you to demonstrate the subject knowledge you have acquired, as well as your analytical abilities and problem-solving skills - skills which are highly regarded by potential employers. During this phase your research will be supervised by an individually allocated, experienced academic with expertise in your chosen topic area.