MSc — 2024 entry Management

Given that up to a third of our waking lives are spent at work, this module fulfils the imperative to study people in their working environments; we will explore the behaviour of people within their organisational context, as well as salient features of the environment, such as processes and policies, which have a bearing on individual and organisational performance.

This module will enable students to evaluate the role and nature of supply chain management strategies in meeting the objectives of retail, service and industrial organisations in an ethical and sustainable fashion. Students will become familiar with the specific management approaches to meet the product and service criteria set by customers and these approaches will integrate theory and practice from operations management, ethical decision making and sustainable supply chain management. The module is designed to explore the technical and commercial environment that dictates the supply chain management approach adopted by retailers, service firms and manufacturing businesses in local and international arenas and will also It will also encompass the wider social and geopolitical influences that are increasingly important in the design and management of supply chains which must increasingly deliver value responsively, equitably, and responsibly.

This module will introduce you to the theoretical foundations of strategy, namely, how to understand market dynamics, opportunities and challenges and develop an appropriate business plan. The module makes the critical connection between the business model and value proposition, investigating the idea of strategic alignment between the two. It provides students with a thorough overview of strategy in the context of organisational structure, culture, relationships, and coordination.

This module is the foundational building block for the Management MSc Programme, equipping students with the right blend of social and academic skills to succeed during and post-delivery. Based on three pillars of excellence, students will be able to confidently explore the self, communicate effectively across different mediums, and grasp key academic skills to negotiate the Management MSc.

This module explores the use of financial information in strategic decision-making. Appropriate use of financial information is critical to successful decision-making by managers, investors and other stakeholders. In this module, students will explore the 'language' of business by focusing on the dimension that is common to all operations in an organisation, their contribution to adding strategic value. Students will also learn how to analyse the current situation and performance of an organisation and understand, evaluate, select and apply financial based models to support managerial decision-making in the context of strategic corporate aims, including sustainability.

The module is an advanced, research-led module on sustainability and social innovation. It offers research-led insights into current issues and anticipated trends in sustainability, social innovation, and the changing role of business in society. The module will consider the current theory and critically examine the corporate practice of managing for sustainability, including aspects of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, innovation and strategic, operational and supply chain solutions for improving sustainability on an international scale. We will examine the social, environmental, economic and business case for sustainability in the global context and reflect on the possible trajectories for the advancement of the sustainability agenda. We will study the emergent trends in organizing for the fulfilment of social needs that are insufficiently (or not at all) addressed by either the private or public sector and examine the case for the social enterprise. We will examine the practice of social entrepreneurship and innovation and reflect on the transferability of the model to more traditional organizations. We will examine how value is created through social innovation and enterprise and look at the associated challenges and opportunities for the future.

This is an advanced, research-led module on leadership and decision making. The module will draw upon a wide range of disciplines, including social psychology, cognitive psychology, organisational behaviour and managerial cognition to introduce students to the contemporary theories, research and practices or judgement, decision making, and leadership. Leadership is the process through which individuals influence and are influenced by one or more people to accomplish group/organisational goals. It is one of the most important determinants of employee well-being and performance as well as organisational effectiveness. A central part of effective leadership and management is decision making under various organisational and contextual conditions. The rationale for this module is to enable students to critically evaluate different approaches to leadership and decision making in organisational settings and to understand the determinants of leadership and decision-making effectiveness and leadership development.

The Independent Applied Study is the major element of the MSc programme so should represent the application of learning across different modules. It allows students to concentrate on topics that are of particular interest to them which may be taught on the programme. It also gives the student an opportunity to work independently with supervision. The Study Report can take 2 different forms as follows: Business Plan - starts with an original business idea agreed with academic supervisor and developed by the student through a process of research into a clearly defined business plan. Consulting Project- starts with a consulting brief agreed with a company stakeholder and academic supervisor. It may be based on a problem or opportunity identified by the company stakeholder and involves a research-based solution to explore and develop the topic with milestones and objectives agreed for the delivery of the project.

Given that up to a third of our waking lives are spent at work, this module fulfils the imperative to study people in their working environments; we will explore the behaviour of people within their organisational context, as well as salient features of the environment, such as processes and policies, which have a bearing on individual and organisational performance.

This module will enable students to evaluate the role and nature of supply chain management strategies in meeting the objectives of retail, service and industrial organisations in an ethical and sustainable fashion. Students will become familiar with the specific management approaches to meet the product and service criteria set by customers and these approaches will integrate theory and practice from operations management, ethical decision making and sustainable supply chain management. The module is designed to explore the technical and commercial environment that dictates the supply chain management approach adopted by retailers, service firms and manufacturing businesses in local and international arenas and will also It will also encompass the wider social and geopolitical influences that are increasingly important in the design and management of supply chains which must increasingly deliver value responsively, equitably, and responsibly.

This module will introduce you to the theoretical foundations of strategy, namely, how to understand market dynamics, opportunities and challenges and develop an appropriate business plan. The module makes the critical connection between the business model and value proposition, investigating the idea of strategic alignment between the two. It provides students with a thorough overview of strategy in the context of organisational structure, culture, relationships, and coordination.

This module is the foundational building block for the Management MSc Programme, equipping students with the right blend of social and academic skills to succeed during and post-delivery. Based on three pillars of excellence, students will be able to confidently explore the self, communicate effectively across different mediums, and grasp key academic skills to negotiate the Management MSc.

The module is an advanced, research-led module on sustainability and social innovation. It offers research-led insights into current issues and anticipated trends in sustainability, social innovation, and the changing role of business in society. The module will consider the current theory and critically examine the corporate practice of managing for sustainability, including aspects of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, innovation and strategic, operational and supply chain solutions for improving sustainability on an international scale. We will examine the social, environmental, economic and business case for sustainability in the global context and reflect on the possible trajectories for the advancement of the sustainability agenda. We will study the emergent trends in organizing for the fulfilment of social needs that are insufficiently (or not at all) addressed by either the private or public sector and examine the case for the social enterprise. We will examine the practice of social entrepreneurship and innovation and reflect on the transferability of the model to more traditional organizations. We will examine how value is created through social innovation and enterprise and look at the associated challenges and opportunities for the future.

This module explores the use of financial information in strategic decision-making. Appropriate use of financial information is critical to successful decision-making by managers, investors and other stakeholders. In this module, students will explore the 'language' of business by focusing on the dimension that is common to all operations in an organisation, their contribution to adding strategic value. Students will also learn how to analyse the current situation and performance of an organisation and understand, evaluate, select and apply financial based models to support managerial decision-making in the context of strategic corporate aims, including sustainability.

This is an advanced, research-led module on leadership and decision making. The module will draw upon a wide range of disciplines, including social psychology, cognitive psychology, organisational behaviour and managerial cognition to introduce students to the contemporary theories, research and practices or judgement, decision making, and leadership. Leadership is the process through which individuals influence and are influenced by one or more people to accomplish group/organisational goals. It is one of the most important determinants of employee well-being and performance as well as organisational effectiveness. A central part of effective leadership and management is decision making under various organisational and contextual conditions. The rationale for this module is to enable students to critically evaluate different approaches to leadership and decision making in organisational settings and to understand the determinants of leadership and decision-making effectiveness and leadership development.

The Independent Applied Study is the major element of the MSc programme so should represent the application of learning across different modules. It allows students to concentrate on topics that are of particular interest to them which may be taught on the programme. It also gives the student an opportunity to work independently with supervision. The Study Report can take 2 different forms as follows: Business Plan - starts with an original business idea agreed with academic supervisor and developed by the student through a process of research into a clearly defined business plan. Consulting Project- starts with a consulting brief agreed with a company stakeholder and academic supervisor. It may be based on a problem or opportunity identified by the company stakeholder and involves a research-based solution to explore and develop the topic with milestones and objectives agreed for the delivery of the project.

The module is available as an alternative to the Placement module offered on the MSc programme that a student is enrolled in. The Study Abroad module supports students’ academic, personal and professional development as global citizens preparing for a borderless career that requires cross-cultural awareness, ability to collaborate with international partners and navigate different business systems and complex international work arrangements. The Study Abroad module is concerned with holistic academic and non-academic learning. Additionally, the module aims to enable students to evidence and evaluate their study abroad experiences and transfer that learning to other situations.