Program Overview

Queen's University Belfast

Overview

Queen's University Belfast is a leading Russell Group University in Northern Ireland, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Study

Undergraduate

• Undergraduate 2025
  • BSc Business Management with Placement
    • Overview
      • This degree gives students the knowledge and understanding of a wide range of management issues, including harnessing technology effectively, leading people, managing change, fostering creativity and innovation, using markets and resources, developing strategy, and working in teams.
    • Course Content
      • The program covers various aspects of business management, including marketing, finance, human resources, and operations management.
    • Modules
      • Employability Preparation Module
        • Preparation for QBS2022 Employability Module
      • Behaviour in Organisations
        • All organisations, irrespective of size, sector or ownership, play an important part of society and serve many important needs.
      • Marketing
        • Marketing is a key factor in business success.
      • Business, Government and Society
        • The module explores the role of business in its wider environmental context and specifically explores the relationships between business, government and society within and across countries.
      • History and Philosophy of Management
        • 'The study of management, ... is an unfolding story of changing ideas about the nature of work, the nature of human beings, and the functioning of organisations'
      • Economics for Business
        • This module introduces students to economic approaches to the study of organisations.
      • Accounting
        • Use of accounting information in business: the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement, and introduction to ratio analysis; introduction to: costing, accounting for overheads, budgeting, variance analysis and contribution analysis.
      • Leading for Change
        • The module uses contemporary theories and models of leadership in organization to study how leaders influence organizational effectiveness.
      • Employability Module
        • Placement preparation lectures and workshops are designed to equip students for the placement recruitment process that will start in year 2.
      • The Digital Business
        • Technology continues to transform the way business is conducted.
      • Human Resource Management
        • This module explores a number of themes which include: managing human resources; trends in human resource management; providing equal employment opportunity and a safe workplace; recruiting human resources; selecting employees and placing them in appropriate jobs; training employees; managing employee performance and pay; providing employee benefits; collective bargaining and labour relations; managing human resources globally.
      • International Business
        • Students on this module will develop a sophisticated understanding of the complex global economic, political, legal and cultural environment and a deep appreciation of how this affects the strategies, operations and decisions of organisations and professionals who operate in an international business context.
      • Data Analytics for Business
        • Increasingly, organisations are relying on data analytics to interpret corporate information when making business decisions.
      • Sustainable Operations Management
        • Managing operations well requires strategic, tactical and operational skills and is critical to every type of organization.
      • Employability Module
        • Placement Performance and Professional Skills Development
      • Business Ethics
        • This module on Business Ethics discusses and evaluates the ethical responsibilities of managers and organisations.
      • Strategic Management
        • Students will develop an understanding of Strategy and Strategic Management in various contexts.
      • Managing data and artificial intelligence
        • With data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) being the buzzwords in today’s business world, it is imperative for business management students to gain an understanding of their workings, intersections, and applications.
      • Venture Scale-Up
        • Venture Scale-Up equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and reflective capacities necessary to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities associated with scaling new ventures (<10 years old).
      • Venture Start-Up
        • Venture Start-Up is designed for learners who are interested in better understanding the process of making novel ventures come into being, particularly those oriented toward tackling major sustainability challenges.
      • Consultancy and problem solving
        • The module aims to develop consultancy-based analytical problem-solving skills enabling students to apply their knowledge and skills to explore problematic situations.
      • Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management
        • In today's rapidly changing and uncertain business environment, business leaders and managers need to be aware of emerging trends and issues and how these might impact the organisation both strategically and operationally.
      • Public Sector Management
        • There can be little doubt that many changes have taken place in the way the public sector of the late 1990s and early 2000s has been managed.
      • Innovation Management
        • Successful innovation at the firm level is increasingly regarded as key to both productivity growth and enhanced competitiveness while also acting as a driver of economic growth.
      • Supply Chain Management
        • Themes include: Introduction to Supply Chain Networks; Lean and Agile Supply Chain approaches; Demand Management; Supply Management; Inventory Management; Supplier Selection and Assessment; Supplier Relationship Management; Supplier Development and Involvement; Supply Chain Risk Management; Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

Postgraduate

• Postgraduate Taught 2025
  • MSc Business Management
    • Overview
      • This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business management principles and practices.
    • Course Content
      • The program covers various aspects of business management, including marketing, finance, human resources, and operations management.
    • Modules
      • Strategic Management
        • Students will develop an understanding of Strategy and Strategic Management in various contexts.
      • Innovation Management
        • Successful innovation at the firm level is increasingly regarded as key to both productivity growth and enhanced competitiveness while also acting as a driver of economic growth.
      • Supply Chain Management
        • Themes include: Introduction to Supply Chain Networks; Lean and Agile Supply Chain approaches; Demand Management; Supply Management; Inventory Management; Supplier Selection and Assessment; Supplier Relationship Management; Supplier Development and Involvement; Supply Chain Risk Management; Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

Research

Research Themes

• Research Excellence Framework
  • Research Strategy
    • The university's research strategy is focused on addressing global challenges and promoting interdisciplinary research.
  • Research Impact
    • The university's research has a significant impact on society, economy, and culture.
  • Our People
    • The university has a diverse and international community of researchers.
  • Research Opportunities
    • The university offers various research opportunities for students and staff.
  • Postdoctoral Development Centre
    • The centre provides support and development opportunities for postdoctoral researchers.
  • Governance, Ethics and Integrity
    • The university is committed to upholding the highest standards of governance, ethics, and integrity in its research.
  • Research Contacts
    • The university has a range of research contacts and partnerships.

International

International Students

• Applying to Queen's
  • English Language Requirements
    • The university requires international students to meet certain English language requirements.
  • Tuition Fees
    • The university's tuition fees for international students vary depending on the program.
  • International Scholarships
    • The university offers various scholarships for international students.
  • University Preparation Courses
    • The university offers preparation courses for international students.
  • Exchange and Study Abroad
    • The university has exchange and study abroad programs for international students.

Business

Business Overview

• Commercialisation
  • Case Studies
    • The university has a range of case studies on commercialisation.
  • Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
    • The university has knowledge transfer partnerships with various organizations.
  • IP & Innovation
    • The university has a range of IP and innovation initiatives.
  • Business Support
    • The university offers business support services.
  • Business Engagement
    • The university engages with businesses through various initiatives.
  • Chief Executives' Club
    • The university has a chief executives' club.
  • Queen's Business School
    • The university has a business school.
  • William J Clinton Leadership Institute
    • The university has a leadership institute.
  • MBA programme
    • The university offers an MBA program.

About

About Overview

• Campus & Facilities
  • Sustainability
    • The university is committed to sustainability.
  • Social Charter
    • The university has a social charter.
  • Public Engagement
    • The university engages with the public through various initiatives.
  • Visit Us
    • The university welcomes visitors.
  • News
    • The university has a news section.
  • What's on
    • The university has a what's on section.
  • Leadership and Structure
    • The university has a leadership and structure section.
  • Strategy 2030
    • The university has a strategy 2030 section.
  • Faculties & Schools
    • The university has various faculties and schools.
  • Professional Services
    • The university has professional services.
  • University Department List
    • The university has a department list.
  • Rankings and Reputation
    • The university has a rankings and reputation section.
  • Work at Queen's
    • The university has a work at Queen's section.

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