MSc Management
Lincoln, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
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Key Summary
About: MSc Management at The University of Lincoln prepares students from any background for business and management. The program covers core subjects and uses activity-based learning to develop leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving. It emphasizes international business and includes staff and students from over 100 countries. The course is one-year, full-time; part-time completion is two years. Starts in September or February.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter careers in middle and senior management, consultancy, operations, HR and project roles. Alumni work at employers including Sky, Amazon, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and SMEs. University career service offers one-to-one coaching, CV help, employer links and alumni support.
MSc Management at the University of Lincoln is designed to prepare students for a career in business and management. The programme covers the fundamental subjects needed to manage a business successfully. Incorporating a range of innovative learning activities to develop leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, the course has been developed to meet the needs of employers.
The programme aims to prepare students for careers in middle and senior management across various sectors of employment. Lincoln International Business School has a dedicated team of employability specialists to support students in career planning and development.
A focus on the international dimensions of business and management reflects the global environment in which organisations are increasingly operating. This global mindset is realised in our international academic community, which is home to staff and students from more than 100 countries. This brings together a range of experiences and perspectives which can enrich students' learning.
MSc Management is a one-year, full-time, international programme open to applicants from all educational backgrounds, but designed primarily for students with no previous experience of business and management studies. The programme is also suitable for those who have proven managerial experience, which they may wish to consolidate with academic qualifications.
This programme can be studied full-time or part-time to meet the needs of students who are seeking to develop their career by combining academic study with their existing employment. Part-time students would usually be expected to complete the programme within two years. The programme is available for either a September or February start.
In addition to MSc Management, the University offers two other pathways: MSc Management with Human Resources and MSc Management with Project Management
The University also offers a number of online Master's degrees in Management, specifically designed for busy working professionals. No previous business or management experience is required, and the courses can be studied anytime, anywhere, and on any mobile or desktop device.
Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching
At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.
We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe, please visit our coronavirus web pages.
Industry Expertise
Lincoln International Business School has an experienced team of staff, which is made up of academically and professionally qualified lecturers with relevant industrial experience and experts with wide research interests.
The School hosts a series of visiting speakers each year, enabling students to hear and learn from industry experts. Previous speakers have included representatives from organisations such as Deloitte, Santander, HSBC, Innocent, Siemens, Lincoln City Council, and Sir David Tweedie (ex-Chairman of the IASB).
Students will also have the chance to build their skills and knowledge further with extra-curricular activities such as joining a society, volunteering, or becoming a Student Ambassador.
Features
The programme provides a diverse range of learning and assessment situations that develop appropriate knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and promote opportunities for students to acquire and demonstrate transferable, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills within the broad context of management and in a multi-cultural setting.
A highlight of the programme is an activity-based team challenge event as part of the module Leadership Development, which will allow students to practice and receive feedback on their leadership skills. Please note: our ability to undertake the team challenge event is dependent on government guidance at the time with regard to travel and social-distancing. An appropriate alternative experience will be provided in the event that the team challenge cannot take place.
Working in Partnership
Lincoln International Business School works with students and organisations to enhance the contribution of business to society. For students, that means developing their business skills and knowledge to improve their career readiness.
The University of Lincoln is a member of AACSB, a global nonprofit association connecting educators, students, and businesses to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (October 2024)"
- Developing Entrepreneurial Capability and Mindset (Core)
- Financial Analysis, Appraisal and Decision Making (Core)
- International Marketing Planning (Core)
- Leadership Development (Core)
- Managerial Decision-Making (Core)
- Organisational Psychology (Core)
- Professional Inquiry Project (Core)
- Project Planning and Management (Core)
- Strategy in Context (Core)
- Sustainability Reporting and Business Ethics (Core)
- Professional Practice (Option)†
How You Study
MSc Management brings together relevant contemporary academic theories and research with practical understanding of activities within organisations. Teaching is informed by real-world examples and students will be expected to participate in lectures, seminars and workshops to share knowledge, relate this to theories developed from relevant research, and learn through practical application.
Students can then progress to complete the compulsory final project. This can be related to any business and management discipline, given the broad content of the MSc Management programme. It may take a variety of potential formats, including an independent research project, design of a new enterprise, a work-based project, or a consultancy project.
Contact Hours and Independent Study
Each module typically consists of three weekly teaching hours over a teaching term. Students will normally study four modules per term. Please note, irrespective of whether students are full-time or part-time, their hours of study may vary from term to term and can be spread throughout the week.
Students planning to study the degree on a part-time basis, will be studying two modules per term.
Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour in class, students are expected to spend at least three to four hours in independent study.
Although a proportion of the contact time will be spent in teaching, emphasis will also be placed upon the use of the student group as a resource for learning. The style of teaching will vary to reflect individual module objectives. The modules utilise methods of teaching and learning which are appropriate to postgraduate level study and effective collaborative learning such as debates, presentations, and report writing. There will also be group discussions of practical situations and problems, making an extensive use of case studies in national and international contexts, simulation materials and, where relevant, students' own experiences.
For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.
How You Are Assessed
A variety of assessment methods are utilized during this course, including essays, examinations, oral presentations, and simulation games. These assessments are designed to develop skills that will be useful for your career.
Essays involve written assignments where you will be expected to structure and develop arguments based on research and critical analysis of alternative perspectives and courses of action.
Examinations aim to test and develop your ability to think on your feet and provide logical and well-formed arguments under time pressure.
Oral presentations provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop communication and influencing skills that are highly valued in business and management roles.
Finally, simulation games can provide you with the chance to see the results of decisions you make about allocating financial, human, and other resources.
The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to you promptly – usually within 15 working days after the submission date.
How You Study
MSc Management brings together relevant contemporary academic theories and research with practical understanding of activities within organisations. Teaching is informed by real-world examples and students will be expected to participate in lectures, seminars and workshops to share knowledge, relate this to theories developed from relevant research, and learn through practical application.
Students can then progress to complete the compulsory final project. This can be related to any business and management discipline, given the broad content of the MSc Management Program. It may take a variety of potential formats, including an independent research project, design of a new enterprise, a work-based project, or a consultancy project.
Each module typically consists of three weekly teaching hours over a teaching term. Students will normally study four modules per term. Please note, irrespective of whether students are full-time or part-time, their hours of study may vary from term to term and can be spread throughout the week. Students planning to study the degree on a part-time basis, will be studying two modules per term.
Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour in class, students are expected to spend at least three to four hours in independent study.
Although a proportion of the contact time will be spent in teaching, emphasis will also be placed upon the use of the student group as a resource for learning. The style of teaching will vary to reflect individual module objectives. The modules utilise methods of teaching and learning which are appropriate to postgraduate level study and effective collaborative learning such as debates, presentations, and report writing. There will also be group discussions of practical situations and problems, making an extensive use of case studies in national and international contexts, simulation materials and, where relevant, students' own experiences.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
The MSc Management is designed to prepare you for a career in business and management. Our graduates have entered high-profile organisations and exciting SMEs, including: Sky, Amazon, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, DXC Technology, British Sugar, FDM Group, Sodexo, Prestige Venues & Events, and MISA JSC- one of Vietnam’s leading software companies.
The University Careers and Employability Team offer qualified advisors who can work with you to provide tailored, individual support and careers advice during your time at the University. As a member of our alumni we also offer one-to-one support in the first year after completing your course, including access to events, vacancy information and website resources; with access to online vacancies and virtual and website resources for the following two years.
This service can include one-to-one coaching, CV advice and interview preparation to help you maximise your future opportunities. The service works closely with local, national and international employers, acting as a gateway to the business world.
Our webinars, subject masterclasses, question and answer sessions, and student panel talks are a great way to discover what it is like to live and study at the University of Lincoln.
