
Entrepreneurship: This module introduces Entrepreneurship as a field of study and as a framework of analysis. It focuses on the nature of entrepreneurship and its importance in society. In particular the module examines: the person - through the analysis and understanding of the psychological and behavioural characteristics of the entrepreneurs. This is achieved by examining and reflecting upon the major theories in the field (psychological theory and cognitive theory). the process – through the review and analysis of the main approaches to entrepreneurship. In addition, the module shows how entrepreneurship unfolds in a wide range of contexts. Financial Resources Management: This module examines critically the issues and challenges that confront managers responsible for financial management. It concentrates on the concepts, topics and methodological approaches and tools relevant to the analysis of the financial standing of the organisation. It explores the development and implementation of financial strategies and policies, and their major operational implications. Critical thinking, analysis, argument and judgement via the use of case study and other materials are also developed as part of the module. Business Planning: This module aims to promote an integrative understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in business planning through practice. You will develop critical thinking through the development of a business plan and reflect on the whole process, the team dynamics and their personal development. In addition, this module examines different business models their underlying strategies and decision making process through a variety of case studies. Strategic Management: This module enables students to appreciate the issues and challenges that confront managers responsible for strategic management. It introduces students to concepts, topics and methodological approaches and tools relevant to the analysis of the strategic position of the organisation. It also concentrates on the development and implementation of strategies and policies, and their major operational implications. Understanding Business and Management Research: The module is predicated on the dominant role of both quantitative and qualitative methods in management research and the need to enable the understanding of research reports and use this information to improve the quality of work, decision-making, and the understanding of complex management problems. The latter will be instrumental in applying existing management theory and research to practical management problems as action researchers. Dissertation: A research-based dissertation is an integral element considerable importance to the programme. Students are required to base their dissertation on empirical research into a management problem or issue of their choice (subject to approval). Dissertations are supervised by full-time members of the academic staff of the school who have a wide range of research interests and expertise. The dissertation must be submitted by the end of the academic year during which a student completes all of the taught modules of the course. Students are encouraged to write a dissertation relating to the chosen Management MSc pathway. If placement route is chose: Placement / Consultancy Preparation: The aim of this module is to provide the student with hands-on experience of applying the tools and techniques learnt within the MSc to practical managerial challenges within a demanding professional setting. The experience is intended to enhance the professional skills of the student and increase their prospects of being employed in management positions in a range of companies and locations.