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Birkbeck, University of London: Management

Institution Birkbeck, University of London View institution profile
Department Birkbeck Business School
Web http://www.bbk.ac.uk/
Telephone 0203 907 0700
Study type Taught

Summary

MSc Management

Our MSc Management is designed for ambitious graduates seeking to develop advanced managerial skills and strategic thinking. It is ideal if you are aspiring to a leadership role and want to gain real-world experience. It offers you a unique blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, so you can be prepared to excel in a competitive global business environment.

Why choose this course?

  • You will study strategic management, leadership and innovative business practices through a curriculum grounded in real-world applications and the latest research.

  • You can access partnerships with leading businesses and attend exclusive events, enhancing your professional network and career prospects.

  • Alongside benefitting from personalised career coaching and mentoring, you can take part in our alumni career clinics and follow our career programmes as well as our digital skills programmes. You can also undertake micro-placements and gain access to top employers through Birkbeck’s award-winning careers services to pave the way for successful leadership roles post-graduation.

  • You can also join Birkbeck’s pioneer programme, which is invaluable if you are running, or wanting to start, your own business.

What you will learn

On this course you will examine the essentials of management theory and practice and the core principles and practice of business and organisations in a local and international context. You will gain a broad knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of strategy at different levels of corporate organisations and of other types of organisation such as public, not-for-profit and cooperative.

How you will learn

You will learn through a mixture of lectures, interactive seminars and hands-on workshops, tailored to bridge theory and practice. Studying real-world case studies will help you to foster practical problem-solving skills. You can study the MSc course in the daytime or in the evening.

MRes Management

The MRes Management is designed for students who wish to improve their research skills and do a substantial piece of dissertation research. It is suitable for students who are considering undertaking a PhD in Management. You may choose subject-specific modules from within the area of business and management, and from other social science disciplines. Classes take place in the evening.

Highlights

  • Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.

  • We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.

  • Our campus is in the heart of London, giving you access to a vibrant business community and extensive professional networks, and the opportunity to join a diverse student body with varied perspectives and insights.

Careers and employability

On graduating, you'll have an array of transferable skills, including:

  • the ability to lead and manage teams effectively

  • analytical skills to think critically, evaluate complex business scenarios and devise innovative solutions

  • a deep understanding of global markets and cross-cultural management practices

  • professional communication techniques essential for influencing stakeholders and driving change.

This MSc will prepare you for management and leadership roles including:

  • management consultant

  • project manager

  • marketing manager

  • operations manager

  • business development manager

  • entrepreneur

  • data analyst.

MSc

Master of Research - MRes

Located in Bloomsbury, in the heart of London, everything the UK’s Capital city has to offer is on our doorstep.

We offer over 250 taught and research postgraduate programmes across the humanities and social sciences, business, law; and science and we’re a part of the prestigious University of London, one of the world’s best known and most highly regarded universities.

Birkbeck, University of London is built for the busy. We have over 200 years’ experience of providing exceptional learning experiences designed to fit in with students’ schedules. Our range of different study options allow our students to choose …

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