Course overview

This course will develop both your knowledge of contemporary academic research and your practical capability with organisational processes. You will gain an in depth understanding of the principles of management, in the context of contemporary business environments. The projects and assignments you work on reflect real organisational challenges and allow you to apply what you learn to find practical solutions.

You will:

• Develop leadership and management skills which can be applied across any industry and in international contexts.
• Learn about the importance of ethical and sustainable management.
• Explore the challenges, issues and opportunities facing the global business world today.

We encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience between students and staff with a wide range of professional backgrounds. This fosters a collaborative learning community which will provide both support and varied perspectives throughout your study.

Enhancing your career prospects further, you will have the opportunity to gain professional accreditations from the the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Export and International Trade.

You can choose to study this course with a Year in Industry, allowing you to apply your learning and gain valuable experience. If you choose a Year in Industry you will be studying for a total of 2 years. Your first year will be a teaching year. In your second year you will either be on placement or conducting a skills and research based module.