Management with Integrated Pre-Masters MSc - Sep entry

Queen Mary University of London

Our two-year Management MSc with Integrated Graduate Diploma combines a bespoke one-year pre-masters programme with a one-year postgraduate degree. Specific progression requirements must be met between year 1 and 2.The programme equips students to manage key areas of business: market analysis, consumers, finance, operations, IT and strategy.Gain the key skills required to become a successful manager.Improve your employability prospects and suitability for management positions.Acquire a global and culturally-sensitive approach to the field of business and management.Study a broad range of topics to prepare yourself for a wide range of potential careers and industries.Your pre-masters will be taught by Queen Mary academics on the Queen Mary campus.What you'll studyThe pre-masters programme is suitable for students who wish to change academic direction, or who have not met the criteria for direct entry onto their chosen masters programme. The pre-masters provides academic and English language preparation, and will help you to deepen your knowledge of business and management.Year 1Students will receive an introduction to topics in business and management and explore some contemporary issues in this field. They will choose one elective from: politics, film or a language (where available). (4 classroom hours per week per subject)They will also undertake an intensive programme in academic English and research skills in order to attain the levels required at Masters level. (12-14 hours per week)Upon successful completion of the Pre-Masters programme, you will be required to meet specific progression requirements before progressing onto the second year of this programme.Year 2The Management MSc degree programme aims to teach you to:Engage with a range of theories, methods and approaches towards the management of people and organisations, in an international context.Design and use analytical tools to interpret management problems, challenges and risks.Develop a critical understanding of the economic, social and political factors which affect the structure, processes, functioning and culture of an organisation.Plan and conduct research through independent study.Acquire transferrable skills such as originality in thinking, time management and negotiation skills.