This will give you the opportunity to go beyond purely theoretical knowledge to gain a more practical understanding of real life management problems. It will also provide invaluable opportunities to engage in teamwork and problem solving strategies.
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a general knowledge framework and understanding of key functions in management as applied in practice
- Obtain through electives in-depth knowledge and understanding in more specific management related areas
- Identify and appreciate the ethical issues in management decision areas
- Obtain an understanding of how to undertake qualitative and quantitative research and apply this knowledge in the context of a major independent work (e.g. final dissertation)
Graduate attributes
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them
- Exercise critical judgement in creating new understanding
- Critically assess existing understanding and recognise the need to regularly challenge all knowledge
- Identify and apply new ideas, methods and ways of thinking
- Respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts
- Advance reasoned and factually supported arguments effectively in written work and oral presentation
- Work effectively with others, capitalising on their different thinking, experience and skills
- Identify and evaluate social, cultural, global, ethical and environmental responsibilities and issues
- Demonstrate skills in time management