University of Bradford
School of Management
Awarding and teaching
institution:
Final Award:
University of Bradford
Programme titles:
Master of Science
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level M]
Master of Science in Management
Programme accredited by:
EQUIS
Duration:
1 yr full time
Subject benchmark statement:
General Business and Management
Date produced:
Original: May 2003
Updated: July 2008
Philosophy
In accordance with the University’s mission ‘Making Knowledge Work’, the School of
Management aims to provide programmes that educate individuals as managers and
business specialists, and thus improve the quality of management as a profession.
MSc in Management
The MSc in Management aims to give students a thorough grounding in the disciplines of
management, its particular aim being to provide a broader base of management areas
than the other Masters programmes. The course is ideally suited to those students who
do not wish to commit themselves to a particular functional specialism or area of business,
and would prefer a more general diet of subjects.
Programme Aims
With regard to teaching and learning these are to:
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Provide a supportive, structured environment in which students are encouraged to
develop independent learning skills
Develop subject knowledge and understanding, and provide training in discipline
skills to enable graduates to pursue further programmes of study or careers in
management or related practice
Develop personal transferable skills to enable graduates to pursue further
programmes of study or careers in non-cognate fields.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate:
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A critical knowledge of the core functions in business and management
A comprehensive understanding of key areas of general business and management
depending on your particular interests and the elective modules chosen.
A wide range of management skills and techniques for creative thinking, problem
solving and decision making
Experience of interpersonal skills of communication, negotiation, leadership and
teamwork, through group work and team-building activities
An international perspective on business and marketing activities
Curriculum
The MSc in Management is a 12 month, full-time programme and starts in September of
each year. Attendance is required during the week and, on occasions, at weekends, in the
evening and during vacation periods. The Masters programmes are organised into three
phases. In phase one, which is common to all programmes, units cover the functional
disciplines of management. They provide the knowledge, skills and techniques that are
fundamental to the whole area of management and are the foundation for the subsequent
elective programme. In phase two, you will select electives from a wide range of modules
offered either weekly or in four or five-day blocks. The final phase involves the completion
of a management dissertation.
Phase 1.
The following modules are taken in phase 1:
Module Code
MAN4154M
MAN4134M
MAN4222M
MAN4139M
MAN4146M
MAN4148M
MAN4254M
Module Title
Accounting and Finance
Business Economics
Human Resource Management
International Business Environment
Marketing
Research Methods
Management in Context (An Introduction)
Credit
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Core/Opti
on
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Phase 2.
In phase 2, MSc in Management students are required to study Strategic Management
and four electives from at least two other pathways e.g. from the International Business,
Finance, Marketing or Human Resource Management subject areas. Details of the MSc
Module Catalogue can be found in Appendix 1. Note: a choice of approx. 20 electives
from the catalogue are offered in any one academic year.
Phase 3.
Module Code
MAN4018Z
Module Title
Masters Dissertation
Credit
60
Core/Opti
on
C
The dissertation
The dissertation is an extended piece of written work of up to 22,000 words involving an
original and in-depth investigation of a specific business and management, marketing,
international business, HR or finance issue. Guidance on dissertation choice and
supervision is provided during the Research Methods module, thus giving you the
opportunity to prepare in advance for phase three.
International School/Study abroad
It is possible for students on the School’s Masters programmes to choose to take as an
elective a 1 week International School offered in April each year in collaboration with the
Leon Kozminski Academy for Entrepreneurship and Management (Warsaw), EADA
(Barcelona) and Audencia Ecole de Management (Nantes), all members of the Alliance for
Business Education. This is hosted by a different partner each year and students are
taught with students on the International Masters in Management. It provides students
with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge in key managerial areas and
enhance their learning experience by studying in a culturally diverse setting. Attendance
at the International School is subject to an additional fee and travel/maintenance costs.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Teaching on the full-time programme involves a combination of formal lectures, group
discussions, tutorials, seminars and directed reading. Generally the programmes aim to
integrate applied and theoretical knowledge with assessment processes that test both
knowledge of the disciplines plus their application and limitations. Each course represents
approximately 100 hours' study time of which typically 24 hours is contact time with the
course tutor(s)and the remaining 76 hours is made up of pre-reading, directed reading,
preparatory work and assessment.
Methods of assessment are varied and linked to learning requirements. They include
open and closed book examination, essays, coursework assignments and case studies.
Assessment Regulations – a summary
The University of Bradford Postgraduate Regulations for Taught Programmes can be
found on the web at
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Postgrad_Taught_Regs.html. You are
advised to make yourself familiar with these.
The School operates a non-numerical assessment system. All assessment (coursework
and examination) is graded as below:
AD
B
C
D
EF
Pass with Distinction
Pass with Merit
Pass
Marginal Fair
Poor Fail
Assessment – Awards
The determination of awards is via a credit count where to gain a Masters degree all
subjects should be completed at Pass level or not more than 20 credits condoned as
Marginal fails.
On successful completion of 60 credits students are eligible for the award of a
Postgraduate Certificate. On successful completion of 120 credits students are eligible for
the award of a Postgraduate Diploma.
Students with 100 credits at the Pass with Distinction level including any dissertation will
be eligible for a Masters with distinction. Students with 100 or more credits at the Pass
with Merit level including any dissertation will be eligible for a Masters with merit. Further
information on award and progression is available on request.
Admission requirements
Applications for the School’s taught postgraduate programmes are made directly to the
School and are processed through the recruitment office. Applicants will normally have a
first degree awarded by an approved UK or overseas university, not necessarily in business
or management studies. The School recognises that there are able students who lack the
usual academic qualifications but have appropriate professional qualifications, such cases
are considered individually on merit.
All non-UK applicants are required to provide proof of proficiency in English Language (a
score of at least 6.5 in the IELTS test of English and 240/580 computer based/written in
TOEFL) unless their first degree was taught in English.
Learning resources
The School of Management is a self-contained facility, some 2½ miles from the main
University campus.
Its activities are supported by its own library dedicated to
management, a language laboratory, a bookshop and a dedicated computer services
centre. Study assistance is provided in the form of Blackboard, a virtual learning
environment.
Student support and guidance
Guidance is provided by both the Directors of Study and the School of Management
Programme Team. Each Masters student is allocated a Personal Tutor. International
students can take advantage of the support and advice offered at University level by the
International office. You will benefit from the assistance of a dedicated Effective Learning
Officer and are able to take advantage of the language lessons available at the School to
improve your language skills. You are also able to take advantage of Careers advice via
the University Careers service and the Schools Careers advisor.
Disclaimer
The curriculum may change subject to the University’s course approval, monitoring and
review procedures.
For further information contact:
Michael Seymour
Recruitment Manager
University of Bradford
School of Management
Emm Lane
Bradford
BD9 4 JL
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1274 234321
E-mail: ma.mgt@bradford.ac.uk
Appendix 1 - MA Elective Catalogue
Module Code Module Title
MAN4251M Consumer Behaviour
MAN4218M Corporate Marketing
MAN4135M Cross-Cultural Management
MAN4219M Diversity in Work and Organisations
MAN4220M Employee Relations
MAN4138M European Business Management
MAN4221M Human Resource Development
MAN4222M Human Resource Management
MAN4189M Intellectual Property in International Business
MAN4276M International Business in Emerging Economies
MAN4140M International Business Strategy
MAN4141M International Financial Management
MAN4190M International Financial Markets and Instruments
MAN4144M Management of Change
MAN4145M Managing International Development
MAN4147M Marketing Communications
MAN4150M Services Marketing
MAN4151M Strategic Accounting
MAN4152M Strategic Financial Management
MAN4191M Strategic Information Systems
MAN4169M Strategic Management
MAN4153M Strategic Marketing
Comp/Optional
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
O
C
O
Awards and Locations:
University of Bradford, UK