Management MA

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Management MA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 October 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,195 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 14,835

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

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    Course Summary

    An MA in Management from Keele University is open to both UK and international students, but may be particularly helpful for students whose baccalaureate-level studies were undertaken overseas. The university has a wide range of support programs in place to ensure that you can easily transition into this course, and prepare yourself for a management career in the UK.

    You’ll learn in class and on an organised study trip, seeing how modern international enterprises really operate. You’ll also have a chance to engage in an in-depth Applied Company Research Project.

    Note that if you do not meet all of the requirements to begin this MA program, you may be able to Enter Keele’s Pre-Master’s Program. This is offered by the Keele University International Study Centre, and allows students of all kinds to transition into one of the university’s postgraduate courses. If your English language requirements are also lacking, you might consider the ISC’s English for Pre-Master’s course as well.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This is a 1 year program delivered over three semesters. In addition to your compulsory modules, you’ll have some choice as to which optional modules you take. This will allow you to choose your own specialty.

    You have several different degree choices, depending on your success with each set of modules.

    • Completing 180 credits of modules (including your choice of dissertation or final project) with a pass or better will earn you an MA in Management.
    • Completing 180 credits of modules (including your choice of dissertation or final project) with excellent marks can earn you an MA in Management with Distinction.
    • Completing 120 credits of module passes (without a dissertation or final project) will earn you a Postgraduate Diploma in Management.
    • Completing at least 60 credits of module passes will earn you a Postgraduate Certificate.

    Semester 1 Modules:

    • Accounting for Decision Making
    • Critical Management Studies
    • Globalisation and International Management
    • Introduction to Research
    • Operations Management and Supply

    Semester 2 Modules:

    • Leadership
    • Creativity and Personal Development
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Research Methods
    • Strategic Human Resource Management
    • Strategy and Information Management

    Semester 3 Optional Modules (choose one)

    • Applied Company Research Project
    • Dissertation

    Learning & Teaching

    Keele University has 5 strategic aims when it comes to its teaching methods:

    • To promote truly transformative learning opportunities, full engagement and best practice
    • To encourage inspirational, research-based and creative teaching methods
    • To provide and inclusive, supporting learning community for all students and staff
    • To develop students’ employability, professional attitude, business skills and digital literacy
    • To give students the chance to learn abroad, in business and with volunteering opportunities

    Career Possiblities

    An MA in Management puts you in a strong position when competing for the most desirable roles with graduates who may only have a Bachelor’s level degree. It often qualifies you to begin your career at a management or executive level, rather than ‘working your way up’. Graduates have found rewarding roles in a wide range of industries. Other students have moved towards a higher level research degree, such as a PhD.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 1 year MA, a Postgraduate Diploma or a Postgraduate Certificate, depending on your module choices and performance.

    Students must typically have achieved a 2:1 honours degree or better to apply. The full list of accepted UK qualifications can be found here.

    International qualifications are also accepted, listed here and here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test.

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