Master of Business - Management Stream

Program Overview

The Master of Business (Management Stream) program at SETU Waterford equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary for leadership and decision-making in complex business environments. Through a blended learning approach, students engage in core business administration modules, discipline-specific management modules, and hands-on projects, preparing them for real-world challenges. With a focus on innovation, leadership, and research, graduates are highly sought after by renowned companies, with over 95% securing employment within six months of completion.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: To equip graduates with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and critical thinking required to become successful leaders and effective decision-makers in dynamic and complex organizational environments.
• Focus: Problem-focused, practice-oriented, and innovative approach to prepare individuals for real-world scenarios and challenges within the current business landscape.
• Curriculum:
• Blends core business administration modules with discipline-specific management modules.
• Emphasizes hands-on application of theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.
• Integrates research-led and informed curriculum with opportunities for academic and applied research.

Outline:

• Structure: 10 modules delivered over three semesters (1 academic year) in a blended format.
• Course Schedule: Students can attend classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, afternoons and evenings for full-time mode.
Part-time mode classes are held on Thursday afternoons and evenings.

Semesters:

• Semester 1: Business Simulation 1, Contemporary Issues in Business.
• Semester 2: International Study Tour ( or Research Methods, Applied Consultancy, Applied Business Project), Innovation Management and Design, Leadership Development ( or Knowledge Management, Managing Change, Research Paper Series 1: Applied Research Methods Paper), Management Skills Development.
• Semester 3: Managing Corporate Creativity, Research Paper Series 2: International Business and Politics Paper ( or Dissertation or Applied Business Project), Research Paper Series 3: Governance and Ethics Paper.

Individual Modules:

• Business Simulation 1 & 2: Provide an immersive, problem-solving experience for students through simulated business situations.
• Contemporary Issues in Business & Seminar Series: Feature industry-leading guest speakers from diverse business backgrounds who share their expertise and insights.
• International Study Tour: Offers a real-world perspective on international business operations and challenges.
• Research Methods, Applied Consultancy, & Applied Business Project: Equip students with advanced research methodologies and the ability to apply solutions to real-world challenges.
• Innovation Management and Design & Knowledge Management: Explore the creation, implementation, and management of innovative business ideas to gain a competitive advantage.
• Leadership Development & Managing Change: Develop essential leadership skills, effective communication, and change management strategies for successful business initiatives.
• Research Paper Series 1-3: Allow students to engage in independent research on specific topics related to business, governance, ethics, and international business practices.
• Management Skills Development: Develop key business administration skills like decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
• Managing Corporate Creativity: Foster a creative, innovative mindset for solving real-world business challenges.

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment throughout the program through various methods such as coursework, projects, essays, presentations, examinations, and participation.
• Specific assessment methods vary for each individual module.

Teaching:

• Blended learning approach combining face-to-face instruction and online resources.
• Experienced faculty members with extensive expertise in their respective fields provide guidance and support.
• Innovative methodologies including interactive discussions, case studies, simulations, guest speaker sessions, and industry visits.
• Opportunity to network and engage with an appointed CEO through the CEO-in-Residence program.

Careers:

• **Graduate career prospects are excellent, with over 95% of program graduates gaining employment within six months of completion.

• Career roles include operations management, team leadership, continuous improvement, supply chain management, and logistics in various industries.
• **Graduates work for renowned companies like Eirgen Pharma, NearForm, HSBC Global Banking, Nypro Healthcare, Sanofi, Taxback International, TELUS International, Wells Fargo, Facebook, Lake Region Medical, TSSG, and Glanbia.

• Access to SETU Waterford's Career Management Centre for personalized career counseling, job search assistance, and career development guidance.

Other:

• Open to individuals with a strong specialist business management undergraduate degree or general business undergraduate degree with a management major/specialization.
• Applicants with other relevant degrees may be considered for interview based on a high level of performance in management-related subjects.
• Both full-time and part-time study options are available.