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The MSc Business and Management programme has been developed within the General ManagementBusiness area of postgraduate study, where we have been running very successful programmes for over twenty years. It is a full-time programme that aims to prepare graduates, from any discipline, for a career in business and management. It will particularly suit those who: ? Wish to pursue a broad based postgraduate management programme rather than a more specialist management degree ? Aim for a career in management, but who have not yet gained sufficient career experience to be considered for an MBA The programme will provide you with the opportunity to acquire deep knowledge and understanding of key business and management subjects, that are highly relevant for any management career. These include: ? Marketing and operations management ? Financial management ? Managing human resources ? Developing business strategy and implementing change Course Content: Semester one units In the first part of the course, you will develop your knowledge of the key functions of management. Marketing Principles (15 credits) This unit explores the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of marketing, including: ? business orientations ? macro and micro marketing environments ? segmentation ? targeting and positioning ? marketing planning and research ? consumer and organisational behaviour ? marketing mix ? marketing across borders ? business ethics Financial Management (15 credits) This unit provides the concepts and techniques underpinning both financial and management accounting. The unit also includes: ? capital expenditure appraisal ? interpretation of accounts ? financial reporting issues Managing Human Resources (15 credits) This unit examines concepts from the behavioural sciences, including groups, leadership, motivation, organisation design, culture, and explores their implications for the workplace. Principles of Operations Management (15 credits) This unit considers innovation in the design of products and services, and techniques for the control and improvement of operations, such as: ? Supply Chain Management ? Quality Management ? Enterprise Resource Planning Semester two units The second part of the course will then challenge you to build on and integrate the knowledge you have already gained. Integrating Management, Strategy and Change (15 credits) This unit concerns the nature of the role of management in strategic decision making and change, in complex and different business contexts. This module gives an opportunity to develop management skills in analysis and integrated problem solving. Applied Business Research (15 credits) This unit will develop your ability to critically evaluate, plan and carry out effective management research in preparation for your own dissertation. Contemporary Challenges to Organisations This unit explores contemporary concepts, challenges and competitive pressures affecting business organisations in a global context. You will also choose one option unit. The options currently offered are: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (15 credits) This unit provides an appreciation of the development and management of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship in large and small firms. Current issues in Labour Market Analysis and Policy (Economics) (15 credits) This unit uses economic principles to analyse the market for labour services. Professional Development (15 credits) Throughout the course, you will be completing the Professional Development unit that extends the range of skills to help students in their studies and future careers. We will encourage you to pursue your individual professional development, including enhancing your academic study skills, language and communication skills, and other practical management skills. Dissertation (45 credits) Finally, you will undertake a substantial (12,000 words) management research project (dissertation) that combines a review of previous research underta