Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 Year Full-time
The MSc Management (Consulting) programme will enable you to develop your consulting capabilities for working across the globe. The programme will equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding necessary to excel in various consulting roles. This comprehensive program blends rigorous academic grounding with real-world applications to prepare you for high-impact roles across global industries.
At the heart of the programme are core modules that lay a solid foundation in management consulting, where you will explore the essential theories, current practices, and emerging trends in consultancy. The curriculum covers a number of current and relevant topics including consulting frameworks, leading and managing change and the ethical dimensions of consulting. This ensures that you develop a well-rounded understanding of the consulting landscape and are well-prepared to tackle the complex challenges faced by today’s businesses.
Choosing from a selection of elective modules will allow you to specialise in areas of management such as consulting in international environment through our international study trip, where you will explore global markets, or Digital Transformation, which delves into the impact of AI and modern technologies on business strategies. Modules like Thinking Entrepreneurially and Advanced HRM strategies offer additional dimensions to your expertise, aligning with your career aspirations.
The program culminates in either a traditional dissertation or a hands-on business project. Opt for the dissertation route to conduct extensive research under the guidance of experienced academics, or choose the business project to engage directly with external organizations. This capstone experience is your opportunity to apply your learning in real-world settings, honing skills like problem-solving, project management, and client relations. This applied fieldwork is not just an academic exercise but a critical career stepping stone, offering practical insights and networking opportunities that are invaluable in the consulting domain.
The equivalent of a UK first or upper second class honours degree.
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Our postgraduate programmes with a focus on employability fully equip you with the skills and industry insight to embark on a successful and rewarding business career.
The knowledge and understanding you develop reflect the Department’s values of sustainability, wellbeing and equality of opportunity across the globe.
You gain a combination of analytical and practical skills that employers value, such as independent thinking and problem-solving, and are able to enhance your people skills that are essential in business and much sought after by employers.
Core modules
In recent years, optional modules have included:
East Asian Business and Management
Employee Reward Strategy
Global Business
Global Sport Business
International Study Tour
The Science of Leadership
Competitive Strategies and Organisational Fitness
Human Resource Development
Thinking Entrepreneurially
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
Digital Marketing
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