MSc Business and Management

Course details

Course Overview

Students looking for an advanced qualification that is designed to equip graduates with a thorough understanding of modern management concepts and techniques.

Studying for a business Masters qualification gives students the opportunity to expand their subject knowledge and build on the skills that they have gained during their undergraduate studies. The benefits extend beyond improving earning potential. Managers in today’s knowledge-based economy need to be adaptable and flexible with strong analytical capabilities. Masters-level study can prepare students for this challenge as well as providing them with specialist subject knowledge in areas such as markets, finance, customers and operations.
If individuals have not previously studied for a Bachelors degree in business or related subjects, the University of Essex MSc Business and Management course will provide grounding for a range of specialist careers including marketing, accounting, project management and human resources.

Modules Covered

• Economics for Managers 
• Project Management 
• Management: Principle and Practices
• Financial Decision Making
• Business and Management Research Report

Target Audience 
Working professionals, with 2-3 years of relevant work experience, who have not had the opportunity to attain formal educational qualifications.

Associated career paths and benefits 
If someone is looking to enhance their professional career, online study is one of the most cost-effective, convenient and flexible ways to get a Masters degree regardless of geographical location, work or personal commitments.
The University of Essex is dedicated to improving employability amongst their graduates. The university's online courses give individual the opportunity to improve their career prospects and earning potential with a mix of key skills that are directly transferrable to the workplace.
University of Essex have also partnered with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) to offer students the unique opportunity to earn a professional qualification whilst they study for their degree.

Unique features of the course
Unlike a traditional university environment, the University of Essex degree courses utilise a Virtual Learning Environment. The system is designed to track and manage the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials wherever you are.
This learning platform allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and you can listen to, and view, live lectures and seminars over the internet. Studying is carried out entirely online and the programme of study can fit around your work and personal commitments.

Entry requirements

• Bachelor degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution
• Graduates with a non-business Bachelors degree will complete a pre-course self study pack of reading and short assessments in the four weeks before starting their first Level 7 module. There is no additional cost for this introductory programme of study which will prepare you for the MSc course.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Applicants who do not meet the above academic requirement must possess at least 5 years of work experience.
• If English is not your first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.5 or equivalent is required.

Career opportunists/career paths available
A postgraduate qualification is a major achievement and greatly valued by employers. Recent surveys show that higher degree graduates are more likely to obtain jobs at professional or managerial level and less likely to be unemployed. For some jobs, a postgraduate qualification may be essential, for others it offers a competitive edge.
The specialist knowledge and understanding you will gain could open up rewarding careers in business management, banking, insurance, accountancy, finance, marketing, sales, retail and human resources.