MSc Management
In our world of hyper-competition, the forces of globalisation have spread their far-reaching tentacles all over the globe. Arguably this is most evident in business which, in the current era, is not just international but truly global in its aspects.
In turn, this requires contemporary business managers in a wide range of fields to possess an ever-widening variety of relevant skills to be a prospective candidate for recruitment and, subsequently, an effective manager for their firms. The Surrey Business School's Masters programme in Management is designed with this purpose in mind. It allows you to obtain such a wide portfolio of skills through a balanced mixture of compulsory/core and optional modules that can largely be stylised according to your needs and desires as a student on the programme.
Studying our MSc Management you will find yourself part of a cohort of students who are a truly international ensemble. This will further add to your international experience. As such, both the programme and your fellow participants will make this year highly beneficial to your aim of becoming a valuable manager in today’s competitive business arena.
Entry standards
Applicants should usually hold a Bachelors degree (UK Lower Second/2.2 or above) or equivalent qualification from a recognised British/overseas university. However, every applicant is assessed individually on their own merit. Higher level professional qualifications may also be accepted. Relevant work experience could be an additional benefit where applicants have not reached the standard entry requirements, although it is not an admissions requirement for this particular degree programme.
As a result of their high popularity, we have successfully secured further places for our postgraduate programmes in this area. We are therefore extending our deadline for submission of applications to 31 May 2012. Applications received after this date will only be considered subject to availability of places.
English language requirements
Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent).
Please note that the University of Surrey offers English language programmes and is also an IELTS Test Centre.
MSc Management - structure and modules
Module Titles
Compulsory Modules
- Financial Management
- Management of Human Resources
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Research Methods
- Strategy
- Disseration
Optional Modules
- E-business
- Innovation Management
- International Human Resource Management
- Project Appraisal
- Project Management
Module Overview
This programme consists of six compulsory modules, two optional modules from a range of five, and a dissertation.
Compulsory Modules
Financial Management
This module provides you with the foundations for understanding, analysing and interpreting financial information, and enables you to apply accounting principles and financial theory to decision making across management disciplines and modern business organisations.
Management of Human Resources
Management of Human Resources is intended to provide a firm basic grounding in the ‘people management’ aspects of managerial roles. The module draws on literature and theory from the fields of psychology, sociology, economics and political science.
Marketing
This module provides you with a comprehensive framework for understanding marketing. Theory and case studies are used to analyse environmental conditions, marketplace trends, market characteristics, consumer behaviour, marketing strategy, marketing planning, tactics and operations, and the growing influence of technology.
Operations Management
Operations management relates to the scoping, planning, direction and control of the facilities, processes and people required to transform resources into products and services. The principles of operations management are used in every industry and every environment.
Research Methods
Introducing the process of research project formulation and the key elements of research design, this module should prepare you to design and execute your research study for your dissertation in a systematic and scientific manner.
Strategy
This module is intended to provide you with a holistic understanding of the most relevant theoretical approaches to strategy formulation, implementation and control, in the context of either a single-business or a multi-business organisation.
Optional Modules
E-business
This module identifies contextual influences and industry developments in e-business, as well as mapping various business models and analysing how the electronic platform can transform businesses, exploring current status, recent transformations and predicted developments through the study of both theory and application.
Innovation Management
This module is intended to provide you with the knowledge to understand and the skills to manage innovation at the operational and strategic levels within the context of the firm’s internal and external business environments.
International Human Resource Management
This module provides an understanding of the management of human resources (HR) in an international context, examining the political and economic factors which influence the decision-making processes of multinational organisations, and the way these affect HR strategies and policies.
Project Appraisal
Cost–benefit analysis (CBA) is a multidisciplinary subject linked with both economics and finance. CBA is a valuable tool in decision making and has experienced rapid development since the 1970s, especially in its wide implications on trade and investment, agriculture, environmental and health programmes.
Project Management
This module helps develop a practical understanding and ability to plan and manage a small to medium-sized project to its successful conclusion. It encourages the ability to think across management disciplines and to appreciate the significance or impact of their application on the success of a project.
Programme Structure
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
| Financial Management | 15 |
| Management of Human Resources | 15 |
| Marketing | 15 |
| Operations Management | 15 |
| Research Methods | 15 |
| Strategy | 15 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
| E-business | 15 |
| Innovation Management | 15 |
| Project Appraisal | 15 |
| Project Management | 15 |
| International Human Resource Management | 15 |
| Compulsory Module | Credits |
| Dissertation | 60 |
MSc Management - entry standards
Entry standards
Applicants should usually hold a Bachelors degree (UK Lower Second/2.2 or above) or equivalent qualification from a recognised British/overseas university. However, every applicant is assessed individually on their own merit. Higher level professional qualifications may also be accepted. Relevant work experience could be an additional benefit where applicants have not reached the standard entry requirements, although it is not an admissions requirement for this particular degree programme.
As a result of their high popularity, we have successfully secured further places for our postgraduate programmes in this area. We are therefore extending our deadline for submission of applications to 31 May 2012. Applications received after this date will only be considered subject to availability of places.
English language requirements
Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent).
Please note that the University of Surrey offers English language programmes and is also an IELTS Test Centre.
Planned intake
Up to 75
Start date
SeptemberProgramme Leader
MSc Management - fees and funding
Fees
Management (full time):
UK/EU - £9,190
Overseas - £14,830
MSc Management - professional context
Professional recognition
The Surrey Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
MSc Management - teaching
Teaching
Teaching and learning in the Faculty is a partnership between our students, our academic staff, our support staff and all our other stakeholders. Through this partnership, our intention is to create graduates who are professional, employable and effective members of society whose education provides them with options and choices about how they develop themselves further, both professionally and personally.
We trust that – through engagement with your studies – you will be inspired and motivated to become an effective and independent learner, able to realise your potential. Through our partnership, you will be given opportunities to show initiative and take responsibility for your own learning and self-development. In taking advantage of these opportunities, you will become an articulate critical thinker who is adaptive and flexible.
Staff perspective
As the largest Masters programme in our School, the MSc in Management enjoys great popularity with students interested in obtaining knowledge on management whilst developing an academic level of thinking about various aspects of managerial importance.
Modules included in this programme provide you with a well-rounded education in management that is of high value in today’s competitive working world.
Given the importance of this programme I am very proud to be the Programme Leader and I believe that the various academic streams I have followed as a student enable me to assess what the current cohorts need.
Teaching at the School of Management is not just enjoyable due to the academic environment of debate and discussion but also due to the fact that it all happens in a multicultural setting. We are lucky to have such a large number of nationalities on this programme. This provides a unique insight into the global aspects of management which we know is becoming increasingly significant in all areas of business.
If this is something you are also keen to explore and develop, then this is the programme for you. I strongly believe you will enjoy the modules, the School and the University, whilst picking up relevant knowledge and skills in the process!
MSc Management - learning
Facilities
The Surrey Business School prides itself on its high teaching standards, research excellence, employment record, international reputation and flexible teaching methods.
Throughout your time at Surrey you will have access to a range of services and support. The School is committed to developing your study skills through a variety of different teaching methods and tutorials. In addition, it boasts learning resources which are second to none.
The School is housed within the new state-of-the-art School of Management building which is wireless networked and benefits from well-equipped computer laboratories, dedicated high-quality seminar rooms and a 400-seat auditorium.
When students wish to relax and meet friends, the School offers a purpose-built student common room, its own coffee shop and the Lakeside Restaurant which, as well as operating as a professional fully functioning business, is utilised as a fundamental part of the School’s Hospitality Management programmes.
MSc Management - graduate profile
Student Profile: Linda chukwufumnanya Ochugbua
MSc Management
I chose to come to the University of Surrey because of the rating of the School and the good reputation of the academics. The search for a university to study my Masters was a thorough one; however, Surrey was prompt to respond to my application and the entire process was hassle free.
My initial choice was to study Human Resource Management as I had finished my Chartered Personnel qualification in Nigeria. I subsequently changed my mind to study Management as I wanted a broader course that could be applied to all areas of business.
I am glad I made this decision. I have learnt a lot and enjoyed all the modules and assignments; at times it has been stressful but very worthwhile. I love all the modules and have learnt a lot in such a short time.
I enjoy reading as a hobby and Surrey has enabled me to read a lot more. The Library is equipped with all the books I need. I have also learnt a lot from other students, their cultures and paradigms. Working in teams has sometimes been challenging, but it has helped me to improve my communication and interpersonal skills.
I have been equipped with all the knowledge I need to become a dynamic manager. I hope to obtain a PhD in Strategic Management as I have being inspired by my lectures and would like to gain more experience in the oil sector and take this knowledge back to my country.
Overall, Surrey is a lovely place to live and I have enjoyed every bit of it.
Student Profile: Damla Isik
MSc Management
I decided to study at the University of Surrey on discovering its reputation and high rankings in management studies. Although I had studied a different subject at undergraduate level, the approachable tutors and well-organised lectures soon made me realise it was right for me.
The quality of teaching helped me to gain a better understanding of the subject, while the group-based coursework enabled me to develop my teamwork skills.
Surrounded by great facilities in a peaceful and relaxing environment, Surrey allowed me to meet new people from different nationalities, increasing my knowledge of other cultures and my self-confidence in social groups.
I received tremendous support from the University and guidance from my personal tutor, and the University staff helped in my times of need.
When I finish my studies at Surrey I hope to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry so that I will have the opportunity to combine both my BSc Pharmacy and MSc Management degrees. The education, skills and abilities I have developed during my time here will stay with me for a long time and help me attain my long-term goal in life.
Student Profile: Jason Quick
MSc Management
Having decided to pursue a Masters degree, I wanted to build and develop the necessary knowledge and skills in the world of management. Surrey’s MSc Management programme offered a learning programme of the highest quality that would assist in my personal development and help set me up for a successful career in business.
My time at Surrey has been one of hard work but great enjoyment. The quality of each individual teaching programme has provided me with the knowledge which I set out to achieve, putting me in an excellent position for my career.
On top of this I have achieved enormous personal development in areas such as communication and working successfully as part of a team.
I now want to pursue a career in finance. Studying modules such as Financial Management and Project Appraisal, I have gained a good initial understanding, an important skill in any area of business. Undertaking this programme has opened up so many opportunities and I know that although many more years of hard work lie ahead, I now have the confidence and the attributes to excel in my future career.
MSc Management - more
Coping with Change – A Constant Challenge for Today’s Managers
The Oxford English Dictionary tells us that management means ‘to organise, to regulate, to be in control’. Our own experience tells us that the challenge of management has never been more intense. Managers now operate in a world that is changing faster and more dynamically than ever before and where that change is rarely predictable.
The watchword for the twenty-first-century manager is flexibility–understanding change, being open to change, being able to change. If you want to be a manager in the twenty-first century, you need more knowledge and better skills than ever before.
This programme will help you to develop that knowledge. You will learn about management and also about organisations and the environments in which they operate. You will learn theories and concepts which allow you to make sense of complex and dynamic conditions in order to identify the issues that really matter.
You will also have the opportunity to develop the essential management skills of teamworking, leadership, decision making, time management and communication. If you want to rise to the challenge of twenty-first-century management, this programme is a great place to start.
Leading-edge Research
The Surrey Business School is a leading centre for research into business. The Centre for Management Learning and Development (CMLD) conducts research which is academically rigorous and relevant to management practice.
Activities in the Centre are concerned with understanding the processes which facilitate the learning, development, growth and transformation of individuals and the organisations of which they are a part.
Our research includes:
- Action learning – including critical reflection and enquiry, coaching and mentoring
- Evidence-based practice in management – the role of research as a means of individual and organisational enquiry
- Meta-cognition – how managers may understand their own thought processes and how these impact upon behaviour in the workplace
- Transformative learning – including the application of neuro-linguistic programming as a means of personal learning and transformation in social contexts
MSc Management - apply
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Start date
SeptemberProgramme length
12 months full-time
Programme Leader
For general enquiries
T: 0800 980 3200 or
+44 (0)1483 681681
E: pg-enquiries@surrey.ac.uk
For admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0) 1483 686300
E: somadmissions@surrey.ac.uk