| Module |
Credits |
Compulsory/optional |
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Human Resource Management (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| Key theoretical models, relevant and contemporary issues and debates addressing the contribution of HRM and people management to organisational success with be included in the following core areas:
•Principles of Human Resource Management - Strategic HRM and HRM Policy.
Application of People Management Practices - Resourcing, Performance and Reward, HR Systems, People Development and Employee Engagement.
Contextual HRM aspects and influences - Organisational Behaviour, International and Comparative HRM, Cross Cultural Management and Ethics & Diversity.
Student will also develop their professional skills by undertaking individual preferences and styles assessments and reflect on their own professional development. |
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Strategic Marketing Planning and Entrepreneurship (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will typically be constructed of two parts, with the first part concentrating on marketing understanding and knowledge, and the second part developing applied marketing and entrepreneurial skills. |
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Financial Management and Analysis (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module is designed to enable you to become more confident in the use and limitations of financial information and, thus, interact more effectively with both financial and non-financial management. You will learn how to assess and use financial information, both that provided to external stakeholders (financial statements) and assist in the management of the organisation.
In addition, you will produce financial information which you will develop to help solve business problems, including alternative techniques for evaluating major investment projects and explore ways in which they may be financed.
The module also explores how financial management and business performance is monitored and managed, how value is created and maintained and how it is distributed to stakeholders. This will include a number of context including not for profit organisations. There will also be an opportunity to reflect upon relevant corporate governance and ethical issues |
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Operations and Business Analytics (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The module will take a case based approach to synthesis the themes of operations management with analytical and information systems techniques and approaches.
Operations management theories:
Processes, strategic impact, scope and structure
Supply Chain Management
Capacity Management
Resource Planning and Control
Quality Management
Project Management
Business analytics tools and techniques
Big Data/Business intelligence
Management Information systems approaches
Knowledge Management
Change management
Digital innovation and eCommerce |
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Strategic Management Research (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| Students will undertake strategic analysis and decision making in the context of real businesses and organisations, exploring the role of unpredictability, rapidly evolving industry architecture and dynamic processes of organisation.
Students engage in a range of strategic debates impacting modern organisations, developing their skills as a manager and leader through the exploration of complex business challenges. Creativity, innovation and collaboration are critical success factors within the context of strategic decision making. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in a chosen field, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners from relevant contexts, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to their chosen field. |
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Strategic Management Research in Human Resources (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of industry structures and architecture, and the uncertain business environment in which Human Resources providers function.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to modern Human Resources providers.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Human Resources (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development within Human Resource providers. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in the field of Human Resources, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners from Human Resources, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to management in the field of Human Resources. |
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Strategic Management Research in Entrepreneurship (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of entrepreneurship within new, existing or evolving industries, and the uncertain business environment facing entrepreneurs.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to entrepreneurial organisations.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Entrepreneurship (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development within an entrepreneurial organisation. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate entrepreneurship and management practice an entrepreneurial organisation, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with entrepreneurs, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to management in the field of entrepreneurship. |
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Strategic Management Research in Digital Marketing (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of the industry structures and ecosystems, and the uncertain business environment, in which digital marketing agencies function.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to digital marketing agencies.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Digital Marketing (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional development in the management of digital marketing organisations. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in the field of digital marketing, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners from digital marketing agencies or freelance professionals, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to the field of digital marketing. |
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Strategic Management Research in Financial Services (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of changing industry structures within the financial services sector, including the uncertain business environment in which Financial Services organisations operate.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to Financial Services organisations. This includes such topics as financial security, processing of transactions, web based financial services, complex business finance and investment services, and foreign exchange.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Financial Services (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development as a manager within the financial service sector. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in the field of Financial Services, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners from Financial Services, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to the field of Financial Services. |
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Strategic Management Research in Healthcare (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of changing industry structures and the needs for continuity of care, and the uncertain business environment in which Healthcare organisations function.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to Healthcare organisations.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Healthcare (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development with a healthcare organisation. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in the field of Healthcare, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners from Healthcare organisations, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to the field of Healthcare. |
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Strategic Management Research in Public Services (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of changing public service organisation and provision, and the uncertain business environment in which public services function.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to public service organisations.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Public Services (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development within public service settings. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in a public service organisation, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners from public services, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to management in public services. |
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Strategic Management Research in Sustainable Industries (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of sustainable industry structures, and the uncertain business environment in sustainable business models operate.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to sustainable industries.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Sustainable Industries (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development within sustainable business. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate sustainable business decision making and practice, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners adopting sustainable practices, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to management of sustainable organisations. |
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Strategic Management Research in Data Analytics (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of the rapidly developing and evolving industry structures, and the uncertain business environment, in which data analytics organisations function.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to data analytics organisations.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Data Analytics (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development in organisations engaged with data analytics products and services. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in the field of data analytics, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners involved with the use or management of data analytics products and services, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to managing and leading organisations engaged with data analytics. |
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Strategic Management Research in Project Management (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of changing broad and competitive environment that shapes project management practice, and the uncertain business environment in which project management organisations function.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to project management organisations.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Project Management (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development within project management organisations. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in the field of project management, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners from project management, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to management in the field of project management. |
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Strategic Management Research in Information Systems (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of changing industry structures in which information systems are utilised, and the uncertain business environment in which organisations involved with information systems operate.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to developers and managers of information systems
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Information Systems (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development within an organisation engaged in field of information systems. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in an organisation engaged in the field of information systems, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners who work in information systems management, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to management in organisations in the field of information systems. |
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Strategic Management Research in Management Consultancy (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module focuses on strategic analysis and decision making in the context of changing industries and structures in which management consultancy may thrive or perish, and the uncertain business environment in which management consultancies compete.
It examines theoretical and management issues underpinning a wide range of strategic debates relevant to management consultancy organisations.
An evaluation of differing approaches to strategy-making is explored in order to provide an informed and critical view of creative strategies. |
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Executive Career and Professional Development in Management Consultancy (MBA)
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module content focusses on the tools of analysis to support professional and career development within management consultancies. The module comprises two core interrelated areas of focus. Firstly, students will investigate management practice in the field of management consultancy, evaluating the professional skills required to succeed within this context. Through reflection, self-evaluation and engagement with industry practitioners from management consultancy, learners will consider their own career development needs and produce a personal development plan to aid them in their employability. Secondly, the module requires learners to reflect on their programme learning, synthesising and critically evaluating the application of a range of generalist management theories to management in the field in which management consultancy organisations operate. |
