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University of Glasgow: Management
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | Adam Smith Business School View department profile |
| Web | www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business |
MSc
Summary
The Masters in Management is an intensive programme that equips non-business graduates with practical knowledge in financial management, marketing, and strategy. You will gain the essential skills to thrive in the global business environment.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - Benefit from a globally recognised programme that prepares you to excel in the competitive global job market.
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Master advanced management concepts in finance, marketing, and strategy concepts, designed for non-business backgrounds to succeed globally.
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Solve real-world business challenges through practical case studies, enhancing your critical thinking and decision-making skills.
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Understand current business issues, along with their historical and environmental impacts, essential for strong management.
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Put your knowledge into practice in areas like marketing, strategy development, international management and organisational development, gaining valuable experience for your future career.
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Benefit from our personalised Adam Smith Business School’s Skills Award. Balance academic knowledge with vital employability skills to help you reach your career goals.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take six core courses and one optional course, and complete a substantial independent piece of work/project. There are also non-assessed, compulsory workshop programmes, involving participation in a series of reflective learning exercises that include induction events, strategic case analyses and debates.
Core courses Accounting for Management Delivering Performance International Management Organisational Behaviour Responsible Leadership Strategic Management
Optional courses Cultural Change Management in Organisations Digital Transformation: New Models of Business Systems Thinking and Simulation for Performance Improvement
Research project Dissertation (MGT) OR Project (MGT)
CAREER PROSPECTS This degree prepares those with no previous experience of business and management for a wide range of careers in senior management. Recent graduates have gone onto roles including business development manager, finance & operations commercial manager, and sales director; and have been employed by international organisations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, E&Y, and BMW. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your career prospects.
| Study type | Taught |
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| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. This is a generalist degree for students whose previous studies have been in disciplines outside of business and management, but are thinking about working in, or starting a business. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Masters in Research (MRes)
Summary
Designed in line with ESRC guidelines, the Management MRes offers a solid foundation for doctoral studies in management. The programme combines in-depth study of a specialist management topic of your choice and applied training in management research methods. It provides an integrated ESRC pathway into your management PhD.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This MRes Management will equip you with theoretical knowledge of your chosen specialist research topic in management, as well as the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to become a successful management researcher or analyst.
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You will learn how to identify research questions, design and manage research projects, and prepare high quality research proposals. You will create your own research proposal and gain applied training that is tailored to your specific research topic.
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At an early stage of the programme you will be allocated a supervisor who will support you in designing and implementing your own research project using the research methods, tools and techniques that you acquire throughout the year.
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Class sizes are small for the core specialist management courses, which facilitates an interactive learning environment.
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Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to take part in research workshops, seminars, and conferences, as well as social and guest speaker events that we organise for our PhD students.
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Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and three optional courses. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of PhD researchers and become a member of the postgraduate research community. Teaching will be in the format of lectures, seminars, workshops and group discussions, and you will also undertake an independent research project. The project will provide an opportunity for you to identify an area of interest and create a research project that allows an in depth critical exploration of this topic.
Core courses Dissertation Research Master Class Management Research Methods Quantitative Data Analysis Qualitative Research Methods
Optional courses Applied Multivariate Analysis* Introduction To Social Theory For Researchers Management specialist course
*a co-requisite course, and as a condition of enrolment, it may only be chosen with Quantitative Data Analysis. Both must be taken in the same session.
CAREER PROSPECTS By the end of the programme you will have the knowledge and skills that will equip you to undertake independent research at the frontier of the management field. This will enable you to pursue further PhD research or to take up employment in policy or practice that relies on management research. Graduates can pursue careers in management, including local and national government, business, and industry. Possible professions include management consultant, analyst or research project manager. The vast majority of our graduates have continued onto a PhD in management. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your careers prospects.
| Study type | Research |
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| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a Business related discipline with at least 25% credit bearing modules in Business and/or Management at an average grade of pass. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Designed in line with ESRC guidelines, the Management MRes offers a solid foundation for doctoral studies in management. The programme combines in-depth study of a specialist management topic of your choice and applied training in management research methods. It provides an integrated ESRC pathway into your management PhD.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This MRes Management will equip you with theoretical knowledge of your chosen specialist research topic in management, as well as the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to become a successful management researcher or analyst.
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You will learn how to identify research questions, design and manage research projects, and prepare high quality research proposals. You will create your own research proposal and gain applied training that is tailored to your specific research topic.
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At an early stage of the programme you will be allocated a supervisor who will support you in designing and implementing your own research project using the research methods, tools and techniques that you acquire throughout the year.
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Class sizes are small for the core specialist management courses, which facilitates an interactive learning environment.
-
Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to take part in research workshops, seminars, and conferences, as well as social and guest speaker events that we organise for our PhD students.
-
Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and three optional courses. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of PhD researchers and become a member of the postgraduate research community. Teaching will be in the format of lectures, seminars, workshops and group discussions, and you will also undertake an independent research project. The project will provide an opportunity for you to identify an area of interest and create a research project that allows an in depth critical exploration of this topic.
Core courses Dissertation Research Master Class Management Research Methods Quantitative Data Analysis Qualitative Research Methods
Optional courses Applied Multivariate Analysis* Introduction To Social Theory For Researchers Management specialist course
*a co-requisite course, and as a condition of enrolment, it may only be chosen with Quantitative Data Analysis. Both must be taken in the same session.
CAREER PROSPECTS By the end of the programme you will have the knowledge and skills that will equip you to undertake independent research at the frontier of the management field. This will enable you to pursue further PhD research or to take up employment in policy or practice that relies on management research. Graduates can pursue careers in management, including local and national government, business, and industry. Possible professions include management consultant, analyst or research project manager. The vast majority of our graduates have continued onto a PhD in management. We have a dedicated careers and employability team who provide 1-2-1 support and advice, group workshops, employer events on campus and networking opportunities throughout the year to help you with your careers prospects.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a Business related discipline with at least 25% credit bearing modules in Business and/or Management at an average grade of pass. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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