Course Level:Postgraduate
Next Start Date: October 2024
Duration: 1 Year
Campus Location: University Square Campus, Luton
Attendance: Full-time | Block delivery

About the course

If you’re an ambitious manager wishing to develop your skills and engage in stimulating debate with your peers, then this course is for you. It teaches you the techniques you need to confidently lead a team and opens the door to progression into leadership roles.

The course offers you the opportunity to develop your expertise in management - operationally, tactically and strategically. Using a problem-solving, practice-based approach, it teaches you to apply the latest thinking and most relevant techniques to the management of different organisations, nationally and globally.

You study contemporary approaches to management including aspects of accounting and finance; strategic and brand management; operations and project management; and marketing and digital futures.

Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block with six entry points through the year, allowing you to start at a time that suits you.

Why choose this course?

  • Gain a solid foundation in the key skills of effective decision-making, leadership and management
  • Build on your existing management abilities to strengthen your skills and personal performance
  • Develop your ability to reflect on your own managerial experiences and to transfer that learning into practice
  • Enhance your transferable skills including critical thinking, team working, problem solving, IT literacy, numeracy, self-management and negotiation
The campus where this course is taught

Units

  • Accounting And Finance (AAF044-6) Compulsory
  • Business Dissertation (MAR042-6) Compulsory
  • Marketing And The Digital Future (MAR039-6) Compulsory
  • Performance Achievement Planning (BSS072-6) Compulsory
  • Project And Operations Management (BSS052-6) Compulsory
  • Strategy And Brand Management (MAR043-6) Compulsory

The assessment strategy for this course is designed in a way that will contribute to student development and will help them achieve their goals and enhance their employability. An essential element of this process is that feedback will be provided in due time so it is integrated in the learning process. When group work is required, the marks given will be individual following the University of Bedfordshire's regulatory scheme. The different kinds of assessment are listed below and in some cases they will be used in combination, making sure however that there are no hidden tasks. In addition to the assessment strategies followed in each Unit, student knowledge and skills will be also formatively assessed through problem solving sessions or case study discussions, in order to ensure that development of their comprehension of the underlying concepts is appropriate to the level of studies and continuously supports the overall student achievement. A full list of how each Unit will be assessed is presented in the previous section. The Universitys Learning Resources provide a `Study Hub where you can improve your assignment grades by accessing free professional support to develop a wide range of relevant and valuable academic skills. Three teams of specialists: Academic Liaison Librarians, Computer Skills Trainers and Professional and Academic Development (PAD) Tutors can help you develop your academic skills and improve your assignment writing and preparation techniques; leading to better grades and enhanced employability. Learn what information you need for your assignments, how to find it and assess if it's relevant and reliable. Then use the techniques you have discovered to manage your time effectively and improve your academic writing style or your presentation skills. You will find a wide range of online guides to help you. These cover key areas for success such as library resources, referencing, academic writing, maths, study skills and how to optimise your use of Microsoft Office products. In addition, there is an `Invicible Library which can provide online help in the following areas: - Unit 1: Getting started - Unit 2: Unpacking the assignment brief - Unit 3: Using different types of information and data - Unit 4: Searching smarter - Unit 5: Gathering information and data - Unit 6: Evaluating information and data - Unit 7: Using information ethically and legally - Unit 8: Putting it all together Unit 9: Managing your time effectively Each unit will help you to develop your skills in locating, using and managing resources for your academic study. There are nine units in total for you to work through at your own pace and you can come back at any time to repeat or refresh. Ideally you should do the tutorials in order, building on your skills and knowledge as you complete each one. However, the package has been designed so that you can dip in and out of each unit as required. You can use this learning package from any Internet-connected PC. Main Contact Details: https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/studyhub@library Email: studyhub@beds.ac.uk Please refer to the relevant section of this form regarding Academic Integrity. The intensive character of this Course's delivery as it is outlined in its Teaching and Learning philosophy is consistent with the needs of todays world for graduates who accumulate knowledge fast and are able to express the outcome of this process in a way that is meaningful and comprehensive. After induction, a week of intensive direct contact time followed by students own contribution through individual learning, will take them to the first assessment point. The process will repeat and at the end of the six-week block, the final assessment will be due. This will be a demanding but very rewarding experience. As mentioned above, the MSc management is designed to develop a number of transferable skills which along with the knowledge and understanding of the relevant theories and concepts will provide our graduates with all those abilities required for a successful career. The different methods used to assess student performance are designed to evaluate the following: Research and literature review skills, data handling, application, numeracy, computer literacy, ability to contextualize and evaluate, presentation skills and professionalism, and collaboration.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above.

The University of Bedfordshire warmly welcomes students from all over the world.

Individual courses may vary, but we generally require an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above. 

To ensure a smooth application process, we have dedicated pages with detailed information about country-specific requirements. You can find information on our generic entry requirements too, if your county is not listed.

English Language

The English Language requirement for this course is 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in any subtest) in IELTS, or an equivalent SELT. Have a look at our webpage for a list of English language qualifications we accept. If you do not have the required level of English for your chosen degree, we offer pre-sessional courses to enhance your language skills before commencing your studies.

We are committed to supporting you every step of the way, so please do not hesitate to reach out to our international admissions team for further assistance. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant academic community.

 

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Entry Requirements


Applicants should have an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above.


The University of Bedfordshire warmly welcomes students from all over the world.

Individual courses may vary, but we generally require an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above. 

To ensure a smooth application process, we have dedicated pages with detailed information about country-specific requirements. You can find information on our generic entry requirements too, if your county is not listed.

English Language

The English Language requirement for this course is 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in any subtest) in IELTS, or an equivalent SELT. Have a look at our webpage for a list of English language qualifications we accept. If you do not have the required level of English for your chosen degree, we offer pre-sessional courses to enhance your language skills before commencing your studies.

We are committed to supporting you every step of the way, so please do not hesitate to reach out to our international admissions team for further assistance. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant academic community.

 

How will this course improve my career prospects?

On successful completion, you will have the skills to follow career opportunities in the following industries: financial services; management services; consulting; marketing; or advertising.

You will also be well prepared for further academic study at either MPhil or PhD level.

Fees and funding

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900

If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk

Fees and funding


The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £10,000 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk


The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £16,900

If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk

Extra Costs

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How to Apply

UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form

How to Apply


UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form