Course Summary
The Master of Science in Business Management will allow learners combine the knowledge, skills and competencies gained from their undergraduate degree with a new skillset in business management. It will provide them with a strong understanding of the core business functions and disciplines, and provide a critical understanding of the foundations and practice of business management.
This conversion Masters programme is targeted at non-business graduates, including science, engineering, technology, arts, law and social science graduates, to develop and focus their career paths in the business environment. It will provide some learners with the opportunity to change career direction away from that of their undergraduate studies. For others, it will complement their undergraduate qualification.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are a second-class honour (2.2) Level 8 Honours Degree in a non-business discipline.
Application Details
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
The main employers are graduate start-ups, the IT sector, private and public sectors, and the retail sector.
Duration
On-Campus Attendance
Two days attendance for lectures on-campus, and three day block delivery for certain modules.