Course Structure

MSc Management modules:

Semester 1	Accounting Finance Marketing Operations Management
Semester 2	Research Methods and Techniques Strategy-Making for Managers People Management Global Innovation Management
Semester 3	Choose one option: Dissertation Consultancy Based Report Academic Research Project

Career Prospects

Introduction
Core management skills are highly sought-after by employers in the private and public sectors. This MSc provides an opportunity for recent graduates to increase their employment and career prospects, giving themselves a competitive advantage in the graduate labour market.

Our graduates are now playing important roles in a wide range of careers including marketing, supply chain management, operations management, consultancy and general management.



Examples of employers include Aldi (Dublin), BAE Submarine Systems, BDO, Bombardier Aerospace, Centrica plc, Citigroup, Galway County Council, Jameson Whiskey, Lidl (Dublin), Lloyds of London, local and national government offices, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Randox Laboratories Ltd, Rolls Royce, SAP Software Solutions and The Central Bank of Ireland.


Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

Learning and Teaching

Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:

Assessment

Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:

Modules

• Year 1

  Core Modules

  Research Methods and Techniques (15 credits)

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  Research Methods and Techniques

  Overview

  The aim of this course is to prepare students for conducting an independent and original research project, which comprises one third of the final mark for the award of the MSc degree. Focus will be placed on equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to choose the most appropriate research methodology and method(s) for a particular research issue/problem. Building upon this, the module will develop students’ knowledge and skills in terms of qualitative and quantitative research methods, which have direct applicability in terms of future employment. On completion of this module students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of both the philosophical and practical aspects of conducting research and thus should be able to make more informed decisions about research strategy, design and methodology. Students should also feel confident in writing a dissertation/consultancy project.
  
  This module aims to provide students with a range of skills to undertake effective research in business and management. The skills learned in this module will be applicable across professions as the relevance and importance of being able to design research, interpret, critically analyse and evaluate qualitative and quantitative information is crucial in today’s management world. The general aim of the module is to introduce students to the research process and present the tools and methodologies of social science required to carry out your thesis research. This course has three separate but closely related components – a discussion of the research design process, research methodology principles and research skills applications. At the end of the course, students should be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different methodological approaches and formulate quality research projects.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will:
  • Be able to reflect upon and critically evaluate philosophical issues and positions which underpin the research process in management.
  • Have gained a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of conducting management research.
  • Be able to critically evaluate main methods of data collection.
  • Be able to apply some of the methods of data collection in a practical context.
  • Be able to make informed decisions about research strategy, design and methodology.
  • Be able to write a research proposal outlining own research interests.
  • Understand the different types of data analysis methods used in business research.
  • Understand how to collect, analyse, summarise and present quantitative data.
  • Understand how to collect, analyse, interpret and present qualitative data.
  • Assess the credibility of quantitative and qualitative research

  Skills

  1. Develop intellectual skills, such as the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and critical evaluation of information from a variety of different sources
  2. Develop research skills, such as undertaking basic statistical analysis using a statistical software package and qualitative data analysis
  3. Acquire skills for managing a master level dissertation project

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  15

  Module Code

  MGT7158

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Consultancy Based Report (60 credits)

  ×

  Consultancy Based Report

  Overview

  The dissertation consultancy project is an opportunity for students to combine their knowledge and skills acquired and enhanced across the taught modules and use them to explore, analyse and evaluate a predefined business problem, challenge or issue. These are ‘live’ projects provided by clients from the business community. Students prepare for this project through taught classes provided in MGT7158 or MGT7173.

  Learning Outcomes

  On completion of the consultancy based report, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
  
  • The nature of consulting, clients and the consulting process.
  
  • How to manage and understand the relationships with clients– including managing expectations, barriers to implementation and risk, developing productive relationships, handling problems and project evaluation.
  
  • The principles and techniques of effective project management
  .
  • How to plan, conduct and report a piece of original consultancy research, including deciding on appropriate data analysis methods and offering appropriate solutions and recommendations.
  
  • How to synthesise, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate information from a variety of different sources.

  Skills

  • On successful completion of this module, students will have acquired or enhanced the following:
  • Creative thinking and problem-solving.
  • Planning, managing and completing a consulting project to a set brief, budget and timescale.
  • Conducting independent research, involving use of quantitative and/or qualitative analysis
  • Demonstrating effective relationship skills and professionalism (including negotiation, facilitation, communication and relationship-building).
  • Adaptation and innovation in order to solve problems, to manage in unpredictable situations and to make sound judgments in the absence of complete data.
  • Effective presentation of information orally and in writing, and an ability to formulate and deliver logical and precise arguments.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  60

  Module Code

  MGT9202

  Teaching Period

  Summer

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Global Innovation Management (15 credits)

  ×

  Global Innovation Management

  Overview

  The main aim of this module is to develop an insight into innovation and how it has developed in a globalised world. Additionally, how knowledge is created, shared and transformed through collaboration and coordination across differentiated national innovation systems in order to develop global innovation networks is a key focus of this module. The module also addresses how knowledge is created, transferred, assimilated, transformed and used internationally through processes of innovation, learning, research and development (R&D).This module is broken into several overarching themes. Firstly it will look at innovation theories more generally and apply these in an international context through globalisation insights. Secondly it will consider the importance of geography and space and how innovation may be rooted in national innovation systems of both cities and clusters of knowledge activity. Thirdly, the focus will be on how firms innovate and manage technology, knowledge and product innovation.
  
  More specifically, some of the main themes explored in this module include; globalisation of innovation, innovation strategies, knowledge management, business model innovation, national innovation systems, managing the location of R&D, geography and space, technology and information management, and sustainable innovation.

  Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically evaluate how the development of globalization has impacted the innovative capacity of firms and locations
  2. Analyse seminal innovation conceptualisations and apply these to real world problems of global corporations
  3. Critically analyse the how business model innovation and the management of technology and information is carried out in a dynamic global environment
  4. Evaluate how a variety of innovation strategies are affected by national innovation systems, clusters, location, geography and space.
  5. Critically analyse how sustainable innovation impacts the innovative capacity of global corporations

  Skills

  Subject Specific Skills
  1. The ability to apply current conceptualizations of innovation to solve complex problems
  2. The ability to gain a practical understanding of innovation in a global environment

  3. Critical analysis of current business models and proposing practical recommendations regarding how they can be innovated.
  4. The ability to critically evaluate key innovation and technology problems and propose feasible solutions
  
  Cognitive Skills
  1. Rational interpretation 

  2. Independent and collective analysis
  3. Innovative and entrepreneurial insights
  4. Self-reflective inquiry 

  5. Critical thinking 

  
  Transferable Skills
  1. Ability to synthesise and evaluate information/data from a variety of sources 

  2. Organization and communication of complex ideas, in both written and oral forms 

  3. Ability to work both independently and in groups 

  4. Organisation and time management 

  5. Problem solving and critical analysis 


  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  15

  Module Code

  MGT7174

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Academic Research Project (60 credits)

  ×

  Academic Research Project

  Overview

  None

  Learning Outcomes

  ELEMENT ONE: Contemporary Issues in Management
  
  On successful completion of this element, participants should be able to:
  
  1. Systematically decide and communicate strategic aims, objectives, priorities and targets on challenging business problems;
  2. Plan effective strategic policies and practices to improve organizational performance in the face of challenging business circumstances;
  3. Devise and sustain arguments for using appropriate business and management strategies to meet far reaching technological and business Describe and evaluate internal controls, techniques and audit tests;
  4. Demonstrate the communication skills required when designing and implementing strategic HRM policies;
  5. Critically assess the effectiveness of management and business policies;
  6. Appreciate the contribution of both quantitative and qualitative research methods to explore auditing and accountability issues;
  7. Effectively work with and present their work to peers;
  8. Engage in intellectually coherent debates.
  
  ELEMENT TWO: BUSINESS GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS (25%)
  
  LEARNING OUTCOMES
  On completion of this element students will be able to:
  • Describe drivers of governance and business ethics;
  • Explain and apply underlying theories relevant for governance and business ethics;
  • Analyse the role of management practice in the development of properly governed and ethically responsible businesses business ethics and governance;
  • Have an understanding of the key concepts in use for governing organizations in different sector of the economy;
  • Critically evaluate the governance and ethical performance of different organisations; and
  • Discuss and critically review new developments in governance and business ethics.
  
  ELEMENT THREE: CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW (50%)
  
  LEARNING OUTCOMES
  On completion and submission of the Critical Literature Review, the students will be equipped to:
  1. write well-structured and comprehensive essays through independent work,
  2. develop coherent thinking and consistent thoughts in the form of literature reviews,
  3. conduct a critical review of the literature, identifying limits and strengths of previous studies,
  4. identify possible research questions and gaps in the areas of international business; management; and marketing and propose them for further testing,
  5. discuss previous findings and evaluate critically theories and methodologies, identifying their limitations and possible developments.

  Skills

  ELEMENT ONE: Contemporary Issues in Management
  STUDY SKILLS ACQUIRED:
  In addition to the specific skills, students also develop the following non-subject specific skills:
  
  • Time management
  • Developing learning strategies
  • Develop an academic writing style
  • Critically contrast arguments from a variety of sources
  • Inter-personal skills from working in groups
  
  ELEMENT THREE: CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW (50%)
  
  SKILLS
  In addition to the specific skills that are outlined above, students will also develop the following non-subject specific skills:
  1. ability to synthesise and evaluate information/data from a variety of sources,
  2. ability to work independently,
  3. organisation and time management,
  4. problem-solving and critical analysis.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  60

  Module Code

  MGT9203

  Teaching Period

  Summer

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Finance (15 credits)

  ×

  Finance

  Overview

  The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of investment and finance decisions of firms. The course examines the theory and practice of business finance at a non-specialist level. This includes topics such as: valuation of investment projects; the appropriate financing of investment and the concepts of risk and return.
  
  This course may only be taken by student enrolled on MSc programmes within Queen's University Management School.

  Learning Outcomes

  At the end of the course, students should be able to understand:-
  • the time value of money;
  • the criteria for the evaluation of investments;
  • the effects of diversification on portfolio risk and return.

  Skills

  This course provides opportunities for students to acquire or enhance the following skills:
  • Analysis, evaluation and critical skills;
  • Teamworking;
  • Presentation Skills

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  15

  Module Code

  MGT7036

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Accounting (15 credits)

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  Accounting

  Overview

  This module examines the theory and practice of accounting at a non-specialist level. This includes topics such as the function of accounting and control in organisations, financial accounting, financial statement analysis and management accounting.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the module, participants should be able to:
  -Be able to discuss the users and purposes of accounting information
  -Be able to explain the difference between financial and management accounting
  -Be able to discuss the regulatory framework in place for financial accounting
  -Be able to discuss the qualities of financial accounting information
  -Be able to describe the key elements of the financial statements
  -Be able to interpret financial statements
  -Be able to evaluate the performance of organisations and analyse the results of financial statement interpretation
  -Be able to use management accounting information to make decisions
  -Appreciate the challenges surrounding accounting information

  Skills

  In addition to the module specific skills, students also develop the following non-subject specific skills:
  -Problem solving
  -Logical reasoning
  -Time management
  -Develop learning strategies
  -Analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills
  -Work as part of a team
  -Presentation skills
  -Self-assessment and reflection

  Coursework

  40%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  60%

  Credits

  15

  Module Code

  MGT7033

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Marketing (15 credits)

  ×

  Marketing

  Overview

  The aim of this module is to develop the intellectual and practical skills of the learner in the understanding, analysis and critical evaluation of the current issues relevant to strategic management in a rapidly changing global environment.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the skills to:
  1) Evaluate the contribution of the role of top management in direction setting and execution
  2) Evaluate the efficacy of a number of strategic analysis techniques
  3) Compare and contrast the differing strategic perspectives and approaches within the area
  4) Reflect upon and critically evaluate the processes of strategy formulation,
  implementation and the management of strategic change.

  Skills

  This module seeks to:
  1. improve personal transferable skills: the ability of students to work and learn independently in a range of environments; to enhance communication (both in written and oral format); manage information effectively;
  2. develop new subject specific skills: students will acquire knowledge of important practices and procedures associated with strategic management;
  3. develop general conceptual skills: the module enhances students' ability to develop and enhance problem solving and critical thinking capabilities.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  15

  Module Code

  MGT9028

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Operations Management (15 credits)

  ×

  Operations Management

  Overview

  This course develops the major themes and strategies of Operations Management within both manufacturing and service organisations. The primary objective is to familiarise students with the basic concepts, techniques, methods and applications of operations management. Topics include operations strategy, process design and analysis, capacity management, quality management, lean management, inventory management and supply chain management.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
  
  - Understand the link between operations strategy and other levels of strategy within organisations.
  - Evaluate operations performance objectives and how they support the strategic objectives of organisations.
  - Understand different approaches to operations management and their applicability in different contexts (e.g. lean/agile).
  - Apply and critique inventory management techniques such as Economic Order Quantity (EOQ).
  - Understand how to conduct operational process analysis (e.g. how to calculate throughput times, cycle times, efficiency, Work In Progress).
  - Explain the link between Operations and Supply Chain management and consider some of the key current challenges facing companies and their broader supply chains (e.g. Sustainability, risk management, new product development).

  Skills

  • Team-working: ability to work in groups to discuss key concepts, provide solutions and develop key business-related interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical: ability to synthesise material and provide critical commentary.
  • Critical thinking: ability to consider the often context-specific nature of some of the topics/themes. Consideration of the limitations and challenges of some of the approaches covered.

  Coursework

  50%

  Examination

  50%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  15

  Module Code

  MGT9029

  Teaching Period

  Autumn

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  People Management (15 credits)

  ×

  People Management

  Overview

  The aim of the course is to improve the understanding of people management in a fast changing organisational environment by introducing students to new thinking and practices about how to manage the employment relationship. Far reaching social and economic transformations are disrupting established organisational forms and work systems as well as traditional policies and practices for managing people. At the same time, new organisational arrangements and people management policies are being invented, but these innovations are facing difficult issues relating to design and implementation. The course introduces students to the nature of new emerging people management policies and explores are these can be successfully diffused within organisations.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will have:
  
  *Gained a comprehensive knowledge of how economic and social transformations are impinging on people and organisations;
  *Acquired understanding of the main principles of the resource-based and transaction costs theories of organisations;
  *Deepened their knowledge of the relationship between governance, capabilities and the stakeholder view of organisations;
  *Explored the relationship between people management and organisational performance;
  *Acquired understanding of the main principles and practices associated with managing people in organisations.

  Skills

  On completing the course, students will have improved their competencies in three ways:
  (i) Improved personal transferable skills: the module advances the social, collaborative and persuasion competencies of students.
  (ii) New subject specific skills: students will acquire knowledge of important practices and procedures associated with managing people at work.
  (iii) General conceptual skills: the module enhances student problem-solving and analytical competencies.

  Coursework

  60%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  40%

  Credits

  15

  Module Code

  MGT9030

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Dissertation - MSc Management (60 credits)

  ×

  Dissertation - MSc Management

  Overview

  The dissertation involves the student conducting independent research on a business/management related topic of their choice.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the dissertation, students will be able to:\n\ncritically engage with the knowledge base of management;\n\napply management theory to practical problems in business and management; \n\ndesign and conduct a defined piece of research in business and management.

  Skills

  On successful completion of the dissertation, students will be able to apply management theory to practical problems in business and management\n\ndesign and conduct a defined piece of research in business and management.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  60

  Module Code

  MGT9032

  Teaching Period

  Summer

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

  Strategy-Making for Managers (15 credits)

  ×

  Strategy-Making for Managers

  Overview

  The aim of this module is to develop the intellectual and practical skills of the learner in the understanding, analysis and critical evaluation of the current issues relevant to strategic management in a rapidly changing global environment.

  Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the skills to:
  1) Evaluate the contribution of the role of top management in direction setting and execution
  2) Evaluate the efficacy of a number of strategic analysis techniques
  3) Compare and contrast the differing strategic perspectives and approaches within the area
  4) Reflect upon and critically evaluate the processes of strategy formulation,
  implementation and the management of strategic change.

  Skills

  This module seeks to:
  1. improve personal transferable skills: the ability of students to work and learn independently in a range of environments; to enhance communication (both in written and oral format); manage information effectively;
  2. develop new subject specific skills: students will acquire knowledge of important practices and procedures associated with strategic management;
  3. develop general conceptual skills: the module enhances students' ability to develop and enhance problem solving and critical thinking capabilities.

  Coursework

  100%

  Examination

  0%

  Practical

  0%

  Credits

  15

  Module Code

  MGT9026

  Teaching Period

  Spring

  Duration

  15 weeks

  Pre-requisite

  No

  Core/Optional

  Core

Entrance requirements

Graduate
Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline (except Business or Management).

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Career Prospects

Introduction
Core management skills are highly sought-after by employers in the private and public sectors. This MSc provides an opportunity for recent graduates to increase their employment and career prospects, giving themselves a competitive advantage in the graduate labour market.

Our graduates are now playing important roles in a wide range of careers including marketing, supply chain management, operations management, consultancy and general management.



Examples of employers include Aldi (Dublin), BAE Submarine Systems, BDO, Bombardier Aerospace, Centrica plc, Citigroup, Galway County Council, Jameson Whiskey, Lidl (Dublin), Lloyds of London, local and national government offices, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Randox Laboratories Ltd, Rolls Royce, SAP Software Solutions and The Central Bank of Ireland.


Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

Additional Awards Gained(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)

Prizes and Awards(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)

Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills

In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

Northern Ireland (NI) 1	£8,360
Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2	£8,360
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1	£8,360
EU Other 3	£23,100
International	£23,100

MSc (T) Management 

¹ EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled status, will be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident. Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB will be charged the GB fee.

² EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI are eligible for NI tuition fees.

³ EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.

All tuition fees quoted are for the academic year 2023-24, and relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise. Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

More information on postgraduate tuition fees.

Additional course costs

All Students

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library. If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.

Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.

If a programme includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.

Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.

There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

Management costs

Students have the option to undertake a consultancy project for their dissertation and are responsible for funding any travel, accommodation and subsistence costs.

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