Program Overview

Overview of the Fundamentals of Management (Distance Learning) Program

The Fundamentals of Management (Distance Learning) program is a short, credit-bearing course designed to provide students with core aspects of management, including strategic decision making, marketing, accounting, finance, and operations. This program aims to develop a high-level overview of the organizational landscape and equip students with the skills required for modern management.

Key Information

Start Date

The program starts on 22 September 2025.

Duration

The program duration is 3 months part-time.

Credits

The program offers 20 Masters level credits.

Code

The program code is BMC0272.

Course Detail

Technology and System Requirements

As a Distance Learning student, participants must have access to the following IT equipment and facilities to access the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and fully participate in the course:

• Personal computer (courses are designed for personal computers, and some content may not be fully accessible via mobile devices)
• Internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to allow video streaming (4Mps minimum)
• Microphone and webcam

Browser

The course can be accessed using the latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge. Full functionality cannot be guaranteed in older or less commonly used browsers. JavaScript must be enabled in the preferred browser.

Minimum Specifications

The personal computer and webcam will require the following minimum specifications to access the course and study materials:

• Headphones, soundcard, and speakers, microphone, and webcam
• Minimum Intel Core i5 (Minimum Dual Core 2 GHz) or AMD A10 or equivalent, 4GB of RAM (recommended 8 GB for better overall experience), with a screen resolution of at least 1280x800px

Operating Systems

• Windows: Windows 10 or later
• Mac: OS X 10.13 or later
• Linux: 64-bit Linux distribution of Ubuntu 16.04+LTS, Fedora 30+ Workstation, RHEL 8+ Workstation or CentOS 8+
• Android: OS 10, 11 or 12
• iOS: iOS13 or iOS14

Internet Connection

The distance learning courses can be studied from any location, but a broadband/high-speed connection of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload speed is recommended.

Other Software Requirements

• Microsoft Teams
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Office 365 Access to these applications will be provided to students as part of the University of Huddersfield.

Entry Requirements

If the first language is not English, students will need to meet the minimum requirements, which include:

• The Duolingo English test, with a score of 105 or above
• An updated experience statement to also include 'work': Where students have studied in an English-speaking country, worked for an English-speaking company, or have a UK degree - this proof is accepted within two years of passing as meeting the English Language requirements
• IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or an equivalent qualification

Fees and Finance

The total fee for UK and international students on this course in 2025/26 will be £1,100. Tuition fees will cover the cost of study at the University.

Career Support and Opportunities

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in various roles, such as Business Analyst, Supply Chain Manager, Management Consultant, Project Manager, Risk Manager, Business Advisor, Events Manager, Hotel Manager, Human Resource Officer, and Sales Executive.

Accreditations and Professional Links

Huddersfield Business School is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have obtained this prestigious accreditation.

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power, with three-quarters of all research being world-leading and internationally excellent. The University won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award, recognizing its commitment to world-class teaching and success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers.