Program Overview

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MSc Business and Management

The MSc Business and Management course is targeted at aspiring and current managers who want to develop their managerial competences in the key functional areas of a business. This course is designed to provide students with the theories, tools, and techniques to support the practical management of a business.

Course Overview

The course is part of the MSc Business and Management programme, giving students the option of studying a 2-year MSc with a work placement. Students will graduate with a clear understanding of how to achieve business success by effectively building a resilient team and aligning their people with the organisation's strategic objectives.

Course Structure

The course comprises three stages:

1. Stage 1: Students will increase their understanding of how and why business operates and focus on an organisation's marketing strategy. They will develop their knowledge and practice of the management and development of people in the workplace and reinforce their professional skills and transferable skills in interpersonal communication and teamwork.
2. Stage 2: Students will critically review and manipulate a range of analytical tools to support strategic decision-making. They will develop their awareness and understanding of business economics and learn tools and techniques associated with managing the finances of an organisation.
3. Stage 3: The Capstone module is designed to provide students with an opportunity to integrate master's level knowledge and skills by independently working on a research-focused project from a degree-related discipline.

Learning Methods

Students will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshop sessions. These comprise a mix of group study, discussion, simulation, and presentations of findings by teams and individuals.

Assessment

Typically, students are assessed over the duration of the course through:

• 8 written assignments, including essays
• 1 Capstone project
• 1 oral assessment

Staff

Academic staff who teach on this course have worked in a range of professional backgrounds, are 'business-connected', and use professional networks and their academic research to ensure teaching is professionally relevant and cutting-edge.

Career Prospects

This course is for new graduates from any degree discipline background who wish to develop their career as a manager. It is also for those already working in business, at a junior or middle manager level, and seeking to progress their career as a consultant, middle-level business manager, or entrepreneur.

Accreditation

MSc Business and Management courses at Aberdeen Business School are accredited by:

• The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Facilities

The university offers various facilities, including:

• The Georgina Scott Sutherland Learning Centre
• The Digital Suite
• Moodle, the university's virtual learning environment

Entry Requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline. Applicants with a lower degree classification and/or relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

Fees and Funding

The course fees vary depending on the student's location and the duration of the course. There are also various scholarships and funding options available.

Tuition Fees

• Scottish Students: £9,330 (1 year), £5,670 (2nd year of 2-year course)
• Rest of UK Students: £9,330 (1 year), £5,670 (2nd year of 2-year course)
• International Students: £19,060 (1 year), £6,180 (2nd year of 2-year course)

Additional Costs

Some other costs are not included in the course fees, such as:

• The cost of books that students may wish to purchase
• Costs associated with any placement or study abroad
• Accommodation and living costs
• Printing costs

Alumni Discount

Robert Gordon University is delighted to offer a 20% discount on course fees for all alumni who have graduated from RGU.

Student Funding

Postgraduate students will normally make their own arrangements for payment of fees. However, there are a limited number of SAAS-funded places on certain postgraduate courses.

Scholarships and Financial Awards

Students may qualify for a scholarship or financial award. The university offers various scholarships and funding options.