Whether or not you have a management and business background, the MSc Management will develop your broad knowledge of contemporary management through a detailed exploration of the theory and practice of key areas. This postgraduate course will help you deliver best practice in the workplace, whether that is private, public or third sector, and enable you to motivate, inspire and manage effectively.
The MSc Management course offers you the opportunity to study across a broad range of business disciplines and functions. Through a tailored programme of study, you will learn to think critically about how businesses run, while also gaining an insight into why organisations are structured and function in a particular way. You will also examine changing trends in strategic thinking to develop a holistic understanding of how organisations interact with their environments in the face of rapid and discontinuous change.
This course is subject to validation.
2021/22 update: Blended learning approach for USW courses.
[Update excludes online-only courses].
The wellbeing and health and safety of our students and staff is paramount to us. We are committed to delivering all of our courses and services as safely as possible. Due to the pandemic, the methods and activities adopted for the coming year may differ from those previously published and may be subject to further change through the course of your study if such change is necessary due to public health concerns, health and safety guidance or in response to Government Guidelines. USW is committed to providing you with a fantastic student experience and a wealth of support, and you can hear how students have benefitted from this approach here: Learn more about blended learning.
What you will study?
The variety of modules available will not only help deepen your understanding of the nature of business, but will also give you an opportunity to learn more about your strengths and the areas of business that interest you most. You can focus on your study needs and goals by selecting modules from a range of specialist management and business areas.
You will explore broad management disciplines and the relationship between organisations and their environments, studying a total of 180 credits.
Modules of study include:
- Leadership and Management Theories
- Issues in International Management
- Managing Digital Transformation
- Strategic Operations Management and Operational Research
- Research Methods
- Dissertation Project
You will also choose one module from the following options:
- Performance Management (HRM Context)
- The Entrepreneur in a Global Environment
- Economies, Markets and Strategic Decision Making
Subject to revalidation from 2021
This course is subject to revalidation, this means it is under review as part of the University’s standard quality assurance and enhancement processes. Course and module content is indicative and may change through the revalidation process. As soon as the course is revalidated, the details will be confirmed and published on the University website.
In the unlikely event the course does not go ahead as planned, or is significantly amended, we will write to inform you. If this happens, we’ll help you to find a suitable alternative course either at USW or at another provider.
Teaching
The emphasis of the course is developing your professional skills in order to equip you as an attractive manager to companies. This is achieved via a varied lecture and seminar programme with extensive group work, case studies and guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds. Key skills are embedded within modules and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. Examples of this would typically include written coursework such as essays, case studies and posters, as well as oral presentations and examinations.
Assessment
Assessment is through coursework-based assignments, as well as oral presentations and examinations. The final assessment is a management project, in which you will examine an area of management that is of interest to you or a company-based project.
Management Development Centre (MDC)
If you have significant managerial experience or qualifications from a professional institute you may be eligible to study the fast-track MSc Management at our collaborative partner, Management Development Centre Ltd. The course runs twice a year in the Spring and the Autumn.
For more information and to apply, visit www.managementmasters.co.uk
