Management

Variant degrees:

• MSc in Management (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
• MSc in Management (Project Management)
• MSc in Management (International Business)
• MSc in Management (Marketing)

The University has developed an enviable reputation for delivering world-class business and management programmes, and for undertaking internationally recognised research. Students are supported by expert staff who seek to maintain Stirling’s position as a leader in producing excellent business graduates.

Programme Objectives

MSc Management gives graduates an insight into modern management practice and an opportunity to develop the skills required for managing a business.

The main elements of this are:

• An examination of the functional areas of management and their inter-relationship in organisations
  
• Exploring topical issues in management, comparing different management techniques
• Developing expertise in the use of key management tools, for example, techniques for operations management and modern business software
• Developing generic skills relevant to management, such as report writing, presentation, problem-solving and group working skills

Entrance Requirements

A good Honours degree or equivalent in Arts, Social Science, Engineering, Technology or Business subjects from a university or college recognised by the University.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6 (minimum 5.5 in each skill), or TOEFL: Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21.

Funding

Support for the Diploma element of the programme is available from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for eligible Scottish and EU students on a quota basis. Details are available from www.saas.org.uk
To be eligible for SAAS awards applicants must be normally resident in Scotland or be non-British EU residents.

information on possible sources of funding

Modes of Study

Full-time: MSc: one year; Diploma: nine months

September

Structure and Content

The programme consists of two elements: two 15-week semesters of taught programmes and a three-month dissertation period. Successful completion of the taught element of the programme leads to the award of the Postgraduate Diploma, or allows you to continue studying, for the award of the MSc in Management.

In the autumn semester you will take:

• Personnel Management: Provides a broad overview of personnel management
• Quantitative Management Techniques: You will be introduced to basic quantitative techniques used in business decision-taking and the role of modelling in business
• Management in Practice: Provides an introduction to management and the knowledge and skills managers need to manage
  

Plus one elective from:

• Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice(IE)
• Accounting and Finance(PM)
• International Business(IB)
• Marketing and Management(MKT)

In the spring semester you will take:

• Operations Management: Examines the importance of operations management in production and service industries
• Project Management Fundamentals: The first part of the module considers the evaluation and selection of projects, while the second part examines their management. The techniques are illustrated with examples from a variety of case studies.
• Strategic Management: Provides an overall understanding of the needs, contexts and processes involved in strategic management within organisations. You will examine the main underlying approaches to strategic management.
  

Plus one elective from the following:

• Venture Management (IE)
• Project Management in Context (PM)
• International Marketing(MKT & IB)

The course offers students the opportunity to develop their skills in a specialist field of management through the range of variants available within the MSc Management Suite of programmes. Variant programmes are determined by the elective modules chosen each semester, as well as the topic selected for the dissertation. Variants on offer this year are:

• MSc in Management (International Business)
• MSc in Management (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
• MSc in Management (Marketing)
• MSc in Management (Project Management)

Delivery and Assessment

Delivery takes the form of lectures, practical case studies and workshops, followed by a three-month dissertation period. Assessment is by a mixture of examination and coursework, including written assignments and presentations. The MSc award requires you to complete a 15,000-word dissertation.

Timetable

Contact the School for information on your timetable and reading lists.

RAE Rating

The reputation of our research staff was recognised in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), where 85 percent of our research activity was rated as being of ‘International Significance’.

Career Opportunities

A sound knowledge of management practice and competence in the skills needed to be an effective manager will open up a wide variety of career opportunities in the manufacturing, commercial and service sectors.