MSc in Management

In all aspects of contemporary society, management fulfils an increasingly vital role. Successful management requires a combination of key skills and understanding of different organisational, cultural and environmental factors. The MSc in Management prepares you for these demands by providing a comprehensive grounding in the functions of management supported by critical analysis of the context in which managers work.
The course has been designed to meet the needs of newly qualified graduates and professionals setting out in their careers as managers.

Aims and Objectives

  • The MSc in Management provides you with the skills and knowledge to manage competently, capably and ethically.
  • You will develop an awareness of a range of subjects applicable to the management of people and organisations in the 21st century.
  • The stimulating and intellectually challenging programme will provide you with insights into the nature of management and human behaviour within organisations.
  • You will develop a critical understanding of the economic, social and political environments which affect organisational life.

Course Structure

Stage One - September to December

Foundations of Knowledge and Professional Skills

Organisational Analysis

The Business Environment

Principles and Practices of Marketing

Accountability, Representations and Control

Stages Two and Three - January to May

Management in a Global Context

Critical Perspectives on Management

Two electives

Stage Four - May to September

Research Methods

Dissertation

 

Professional Recognition
This programme has been approved by The Chartered Institute of Marketing to provide direct entry on to the CIM’s Professional Certificate in Marketing. Please contact CIM Education for further details: +44 (0)1628 427120 or email qualifications@cim.co.uk

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Events

UK Summer School 2013

Date: Friday 16 - Friday 23 August 2013
Venue: University of Leicester

Open and Visit Days

Forthcoming dates for Open Days to the University of Leicester for Undergraduate programmes are listed below:

Open Days:

Wednesday 26 June
Thursday 25 July
Friday 26 July
Saturday 21 September
Saturday 12 October

Latest Developments

New Bloomberg terminals available for University of Leicester students. 
The terminals are located in the renowned University of Leicester Library – IT Training room 2.

Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Studentships/GTAships

The School of Management is offering four fully-funded awards for full-time study on the PhD programme for entry in April 2013.

Six Graduate Teaching Assistantships for September 2013 entry, are also on offer.

Please go to Fees and Funding for more information.