MA Management Degree

Overview & facilities

MA Management is ideal for graduates who are looking to move into management roles and want to develop a broad understanding of management techniques and the tools for management decision-making. The Management masters at Middlesex focuses on conceptual approaches to management and organisational problems (as opposed to the MSc Management which is more oriented towards statistical modelling).

Content & modules

The programme has two compulsory taught modules

• Management Concepts Theory and Practice
• Quantitative Analysis for Managers

Full-time students take the two compulsory modules and two optional modules concurrently from the list below.
Part-time students take the two compulsory modules in their first year and select two optional modules from the list below in their second year.
In addition students take the dissertation module which consists of a series of workshops covering aspects of research methods culminating in the writing of their dissertation.

Optional Modules

• Knowledge Management
• ManagingProjects
• ManagingQuality
• Supply Chain Management

Full-time students usually attend three to four days a week and part-time students one to two days a week.
Full-time students take the two compulsary modules and two optional modules concurrently. Part-time students take the two compulsary modules in their first year and select two optional modules for their second year.

A variety of assessment methods are used including essays and reports, putting together a portfolio, oral presentations, analysing case studies and a dissertation.

Modules

• Year 1

  MA Dissertation (60 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module gives students an opportunity to synthesise and reflect on knowledge and skills developed during the programme as a whole and apply them to the formulation, design and execution of an original, independent research project addressing a substantive management problem. In particular the module aims to extend the knowledge and skills developed during the programme with extra training on research methods and methodology suited to an advanced-level, original piece of scholarship or professional research; to facilitate students understanding of the design and conduct of applied research; to support students individual synthesis and application of their knowledge to a selected management topic, reflected in formulation and design of a substantive research investigation.

  Management Concepts: Theory Practice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module builds students advanced understanding of management as well as developing their skills in putting that understanding into practice. It approaches organisations from a management perspective, investigating different approaches to management decision-making. In particular, it aims: to explore the complexity and integrated nature of managerial work; to identify and assess different methods of allocating resources as a way of achieving corporate objectives; to develop students ability to apply management tools and techniques in a variety of decision-making contexts; to investigate emerging issues and contemporary trends in management.

  Managing Projects (30 Credits) - Optional

  This module helps students from a variety of backgrounds and with different career ambitions to understand how project management techniques can be used across a range of sectors to enhance strategic corporate objectives. In particular, the module aims to offer a comprehensive account of project management, programme management and project portfolios, based on a combination of scholarly work and code professional practice; to develop students understanding of strategic project management and systems design processes; to outline and develop skills in professional techniques used in project closure and evaluation; to introduce and evaluate Critical Success Factors for projects.

  Managing Quality (30 Credits) - Optional

  This module aims to: strengthen students critical understanding, at an appropriate level, of essential business concepts and tools involved in the management of Quality in organisations, as well as priorities and techniques in their application; investigate current practice in the context of the historical development of this field; develop critical and analytical insights into current Quality issues and achieve a comprehensive understanding of the impact of Quality Management on business and society; form a reasoned understanding of how Quality Management links with cognate disciplines; interrogate professionally-relevant issues related to implementation of Quality concepts based on critical analysis.

  Quantitative Analysis for Managers (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  The principal goal of this module is to enable a future manager to work productively in a dual mode: firstly, as an analyst who is able a to isolate and categorise a quantitative problem, b formulate an appropriate decision model and then c use that model to generate output to aid decision making; and secondly, as a user who commissions a study or uses results arising from one. In order to achieve this overall goal, it aims in particular to: - develop quantitative and analytical skills; - provide a business perspective on decision making; - explore different concepts involved in quantitative analysis; - place an emphasis on the interpretation and validity of results obtained from different methods.

Entry & applying

Normally a second class honours degree or above, or an equivalent overseas qualification, or a professional qualification deemed of equivalent standard. Exceptionally, we consider applicants without a first degree based on their professional experience.

Normally a second class honours degree or above, or an equivalent overseas qualification, or a professional qualification deemed of equivalent standard. Exceptionally, we consider applicants without a first degree based on their professional experience.

Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL (paper based) 575 or TOEFL (internet based) 90 with specified minimum scores for each component. For details of other equivalent English language requirements that Middlesex accepts see international entry requirements

Applying

Applications for postgraduate study should be made directly to the university. You will need to fill in an application form and return it to the appropriate admissions office. UK and EU students should apply directly to the London office. Non-EU international students can apply to our international admissions office in London, or use our network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application. Apply now

Fees & funding

September 2011 start
UK-EU £7,600
International £11,700

The tuition fee for MA Management for the academic year 2012/2013 is as follows:

UK/EU Students

Full-time students: £9,000

Part-time students: £75 per taught credit

Find out about our flexible payment plans for UK/EU students, and how they can help you spread the cost of your course.

International Students

Full-time students: £11,700

Careers & placements

What can you do with a degree in business and management?
A business or management degree opens the door to a range of careers - usually commanding good salaries.

Our MA Management graduates have highly sought-after employment skills as well as those specifically associated with planning, organisation and control.

Where do our graduates go?
Based on data from respondents of the 2007 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey, six months after graduating

• 79% of Middlesex graduates were in employment
• 11% were assumed to be unemployed
• 10% were doing something else, such as travelling

Middlesex graduates from this group have been successful at gaining employment in the following roles

Marketing Manager, Blitz
Station Manager, London Fire Brigade
Director, Hi Fashion
Head of Pharmaceuticals, Marcus Evans

Salary
The average part-time salary for graduates included in the survey was £31,000

Graduate Roles
Below are just a few examples of the types of careers that you could pursue after graduating with us

Administrative Manager - The work of an administrative manager involves the application of specialised technical or professional principles, practices and skills or the use of a wide range of administrative methods in the solution of problems. This include planning, developing, analysing, evaluating, advising, and improving various management control systems, programmes and policies, work methods and procedure for the purpose of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of programmes and operations.

Advertising Manager - An advertising manager develops, implements, and manages a company's advertising strategy, both from a business, sales and technical perspective. It is their job to initiate and manage discussion and sales with sponsors and agencies. They spend time negotiating agreements with outside sales representatives and managing the development of sales materials, including media kits. They are generally responsible for managing a group of advertising sales representatives.

Retail Area Manager - A retail area manager is responsible for the management and overall profitability of a group of stores. They promote the generation of sales and form an important link in the management communication chain, by liaising with store managers as well as with key departments at head-office.

Branch Manager - A branch manager is responsible for the management of specialty or department stores. Their responsibilities include the profits of the store, the costs, stock, security and administration of the store, as well as the selection, interviewing and training of staff.

Business Consultant - A business consultant has many different roles including working as a speaker, trainer, and writer as well as providing risk analysis and responding to questions and concerns posed by clients. They works very closely with the management team, board of directors or business owner to research current information as required and to prepare and present findings in a meaningful way. A Business Consultant may be brought in to deal with one specific topic or issue or may be hired to help upgrade or update all the policies and procedures within the organisation.

Business Economist - A business economist identifies areas that can be profitable to an organisation, to develop them further and to identify problem areas and transform them into opportunities and challenges that can benefit the company. They work in manufacturing, mining, transportation, communications, banking, insurance, retailing, investment, and other types of organisations.