Management

Program Overview

Birkbeck's Management program provides a comprehensive understanding of management theories and practices, equipping students with the skills to design and implement strategies in various organizational settings. The program emphasizes critical analysis, independent judgment, and the development of essential personal and generic skills, preparing graduates for successful careers in management across diverse sectors.

Program Outline

Management (MSc, MRes) at Birkbeck, University of London

Students gain expertise in designing and implementing strategies at various organizational levels across diverse sectors, including public, non-profit, and cooperative. The program utilizes a rigorous approach, equipping students with the critical analysis and independent judgment necessary to tackle complex managerial problems in diverse organizational settings. Additionally, students develop essential personal and generic skills, such as self-discipline, reflection, analysis, communication, leadership, and lifelong learning, applicable to research, teaching, and various work situations.

Program Objectives

• Provide students with a solid grounding in key management aspects
• Develop expertise in designing and implementing strategies
• Enhance critical analysis and independent judgment skills
• Foster the development of essential personal and generic skills
• Prepare students for careers in management across diverse sectors

Outline

Program Content and Structure

• Full-time or Part-time: This program offers both full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) options.
• Modules:
• Compulsory Modules (15 credits each):
• Corporate Responsibility
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Introduction to Analytics and Business (Full-Time October start only)
• Digital Business Management (Full-Time January start only)
• Principles of Marketing (Postgraduate)
• Principles of Organization and Management
• Project Management (Postgraduate)
• Research Methods in Management (Postgraduate)
• Strategic Management (Postgraduate)
• Optional Modules (30 credits):
Students can choose one or two optional modules from across different disciplines within business and management.
• Dissertation:
• MSc:
12,000-word dissertation
• MRes:
20,000-word dissertation
• Course Schedule:
• Full-time students typically attend two to three times a week, either in the afternoon or evening, from October to July.
• Part-time students typically attend one to two times a week, either in the afternoon or evening, from October to July.
• Teaching and Learning:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical classes and tutorials
• Independent study
• Dissertation research

Assessment

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• Examinations: Some modules may use written examinations held termly or during the summer period.
• Coursework: Essays, presentations, case studies, and other assignments contribute to the overall assessment.
• Dissertation: The dissertation is a significant piece of independent research, with specific evaluation criteria based on originality, critical analysis, research skills, and writing quality.

Teaching

Teaching Methods and Faculty

• Experienced academic staff with active research and teaching profiles
• Expertise in international business and strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship, HR management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, financial management and accounting
• Emphasis on interactive, engaging learning experiences

Careers

Career Outcomes and Opportunities

• Graduates pursue diverse management careers in various sectors:
• Local and national government
• Business and industry
• Management consultancy
• Risk management
• Systems analysis
• Retail management
• Logistics and distribution
• Career opportunities may include:
• Chartered management accountant
• Management consultant
• Risk manager
• Systems analyst
• Retail manager
• Course start dates: October or January
• Study mode: On-campus
• Location: Central London
• Application deadline: Rolling admissions

Additional Points to Note

• This program equips students with the ability to design and implement strategies at different organizational levels.
• Students learn about current management trends and buzzwords, while also exploring the evidence-based theories behind them.
• The program welcomes mature learners and actively supports their applications.
• Students can transfer credits from previous studies to fulfill part of the program requirements.
This program offers a comprehensive approach to management education, combining academic rigor with practical application, preparing graduates for successful careers in diverse managerial roles and industries.

Academic year 2024–25, starting January 2025 Full-time home students: £14,850 per year Full-time international students: £23,220 per year Academic year 2024–25, starting October 2024 Part-time home students: £7,425 per year Full-time home students: £14,850 per year Part-time international students: £11,610 per year Full-time international students: £23,220 per year Academic year 2024–25, starting October 2024 Part-time home students: £7,425 per year Full-time home students: £14,850 per year Part-time international students: £11,610 per year Full-time international students: £23,220 per year