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Business School
At the University of Bedfordshire Business School, we want to give you every opportunity to further your studies and go on to a rewarding career. So we offer multiple entry points through the academic year; blended learning with both online and face-to-face delivery; and the chance to work on real business projects through our Small Business Charter accreditation.
Careers
Employability is at the heart of what we do. We strive to help you develop a creative mindset and give you the confidence to lead. You work on real projects with local businesses, providing you with real-life experience and helping you to adopt a problem-solving approach to learning.
Q&A
Chris Marshall
Executive Dean, University of Bedfordshire Business School (UBBS)
How do students benefit from the experience of the teaching team?
Our academic team ensure intellectual rigour and practical insight through their wide engagement with professional business associations. Our Small Business Charter accreditation empowers staff to work directly with businesses to support start-ups and sustainable growth opportunities through knowledge-transfer partnerships and innovation bridge projects. We have a well-established international research reputation in applying data analytics to supply chains.
Did you know?
We are the first UK Business School to be recognised internationally for the impact we make on the world around us, as measured by BSIS (Business School Impact System). This highly rated business tool measures business impact including financial, educational, business development, societal and environmental impact. We are also one of only 50 Business Schools in the country holding Small Business Charter accreditation which recognises our continuing work with small and medium enterprises.
Courses
Accounting & Business Finance MSc Accounting & Business Finance with Data Analytics MSc Master of Business Administration MBA Digital Marketing MSc Financial Economics MSc Financial Risk Management MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) PgDip 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 42 Information Systems Management MSc
43 International Business MSc 44 • International Business with Aviation Management MSc 45 • International Business with Data Analytics MSc 45 • International Business with Law MSc 46 • International Business with Placement MSc 46 International Finance & Banking MSc 47 International Human Resource Management MSc 48 International Relations Management MSc 49 International Tourism Planning & Management MSc 49 Management MSc 50 Marketing MSc 51 Project Management MSc 52 Project Management PGDip 53 Project Management with Data Analytics MSc 54 Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc 55 Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management with Data Analytics MSc 55 International Tourism Planning & Management MSc 56 Sustainable Management MSc 57 The Bedfordshire Executive MBA 57 The Bedfordshire Executive Senior Leadership (Apprenticeship) MBA 58 Research Degrees in the Business & Management Research Institute (BMRI) MA/MSc/MPhil/PhD 59
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For more information on any of the courses, visit: beds.ac.uk/pg-study For up-to-date information on part-time study options, see: beds.ac.uk/part-time
Key facts
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
This course is integrative, blending accounting and business finance theory to solve problems faced by managers on a daily basis. You will also further develop your quantitative, research and presentation skills, all of which you need for a successful career in business or further academic study. Your studies will be enhanced by the integration of theory into practice in those situations where vital financial decisions have to be made.
Key features
• Access to a range of financial databases (eg Datastream, FAME, Reuters
EIKON) and statistical software (eg Eviews, STATA and SPSS) • Develop your skills with the use of Thomson Reuters Eikon, which will equip you with technical knowledge and skills in trading and data analysis • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks
Career opportunities
This course will enable you to pursue a career in a variety of business areas such as financial institutions; non-financial firms; corporate/investment banks; multinational firms and SMEs. You will be able to work as a financial analyst, finance manager, corporate treasury, credit controller and other roles in the area of accounting and finance. As a graduate of this course, you will also have the opportunity for further study at MPhil and PhD level.
Areas of study may include:
• Financial markets and portfolio management • Financial reporting and analysis • Management accounting and financial planning • Performance achievement planning • Strategic management
To find out more contact: Dr Ghayda Nawres t: +44 (0)1582 489089 e: ghayda.nawres@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
This two-year Master’s course will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of the key areas of accounting and finance, and prepare you for a career in management where an accounting and finance focus is required. The data analytics units cover a range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking. This will give you the underpinning theory and ability to apply it to complex real-world problems, as well as an awareness of emerging technologies and developments.
Key features
• This course will enhance your ability to understand the accounting and finance systems within a business and management context • Study in formal lectures, seminars and tutorials but also in small groups that involve the in-depth discussion of case studies, simulation exercises, preparation for assessments and work on presentations • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks
Career opportunities
This course will enable you to pursue a career in a variety of business areas such as financial institutions; non-financial firms; corporate/investment banks; multinational firms and SMEs. You will be able to work as a financial analyst, finance manager, corporate treasury, credit controller and other roles in the area of accounting and finance. As a graduate of this course, you will also have the opportunity for further study at MPhil and PhD level.
Areas of study may include:
• Data modelling, management and governance • Computer networks and security • Financial markets and portfolio management • Financial reporting and analysis • Management accounting and financial planning • Performance achievement planning
To find out more contact: Dr Ghayda Nawres t: +44 (0)1582 489089 e: ghayda.nawres@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus Up to 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
We have four separate programmes
• MBA Full time 12 Month (with pathway options) • MBA Full time 22 Month (with placement) • MBA Full time 24 Month (with data analytics) • MBA Executive (see page 58)
MBA pathway options
• Digital Technology Management MBA • Finance MBA • Hospital & Health Services Management MBA • Human Resource Management MBA • Logistics & Supply Chain Management MBA • Marketing MBA • Hospital & Health Services Management with Data Analytics The full-time MBA is a flagship management qualification, structured to support fast-track career progression. It will develop your leadership and strategic management skills and provide you with a contemporary understanding of business. It aims to enhance your prospects by developing your ability to apply the latest thinking to organisational development and change in the competitive global context. Successful completion of the MBA highlights your potential to transform the organisation you join. The course combines core MBA disciplines with innovative subject areas, supported by the latest research in strategic management and leadership. This combination will develop your business competence and strengthen your confidence, providing you with the practical and theoretical capabilities to master the complexities of a competitive and changing business environment. Our courses are designed to be engaging, flexible and attractive in the current global marketplace. There are six entry points through the year, which allows you to start when it is most suitable. The order in which you study your units will depend on when you join the course. You will benefit by beginning your studies with others who started at one of the earlier points of entry.
Key features
• The course adopts a practice-led curriculum and aims to develop an advanced knowledge of organisations and their effective management in the dynamic competitive global context • Through practice events, you will work with academics and professors on live consultancy projects with leading employers in organisations across private, public and not-for-profit sectors • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
On completing your MBA, you will be well placed to join an employer in a variety of positions. Your team-working and leadership skills, analytical and reflective abilities, and understanding of management will be attractive to employers. Whatever you decide to do, your MBA will create a strong foundation for you to become a positive change agent for change in any organisation.
Areas of study may include:
• Leading and managing organisational resources • Management practice • Strategy and the global competitive environment • Theory into practice project • Subject-specific units associated with your pathway option
To find out more contact: Muhammad Azam e: Muhammad.azam@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
From online behavioural and SMS marketing to in-game and app-based advertising, digital marketing has revolutionised the way advertisers sell and consumers buy. As the established major players and ambitious start-ups continue to develop and expand, a digital skills gap has appeared, both in the UK and internationally. This course aims to help fill that gap by providing you with the knowledge and expertise you will need to make an impact in this rapidly expanding global industry.
Key features
• Explore the innovative creative concepts that are driving the latest global digital success stories • Our practice-based approach enables you to understand and develop competitive marketing strategies from a real-world business perspective • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills to follow career opportunities in: digital marketing; mobile marketing; digital account management; search and social media; web content management; digital creative development; marketing communications; or marketing.
Areas of study may include:
• Brand communication and reputation management • Business dissertation • Business live project • Digital analytics and online customer experience • Digital marketing strategy • Marketing and the digital future • Performance achievement planning
To find out more contact: Dr Annie Danbury t: +44 (0)1582 743037 e: annie.danbury@beds.ac.uk
IOANA STOICA
Digital Marketing MSc
“For my Masters I used the library the most – it is open 24 hours which is really useful. Most postgraduate students have part-time jobs which means they can use the library around their schedule. It’s a modern, quiet space that is really colourful, it gives you the feeling that you want to study and make the best out of your degree.”
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
The study of finance is key to understanding how businesses operate; governments exercise policies; and countries compete with each other. This course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the structural issues economies face and the way they are realised, particularly through the dominance of financial institutions. Using blended learning, you will study the theoretical background and work with industry on real business problems to develop the skills you need to be a key player in this global, knowledge-based economy.
Key features
• Gain access to our Thomson Reuters Eikon facility, an industry-standard platform for investment and trading • Explore your enterprise, creativity and independence – the skills required by employers – through your dissertation • Undertake a work placement with the opportunity to work on a live project • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills needed to find career opportunities in banking and finance or the public sector. Career paths include research and analysis; financial risk analysis; and economics and research. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Accounting and finance • Financial markets and portfolio management • Performance achievement planning • Strategic management • The global economic context
To find out more contact: Dr Ourania Dimitraki t: +44 (0)1582 743679 e: ourania.dimitraki@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
The ability to understand and manage risks is vital for businesses to operate successfully and compete on a global scale. Through a combination of academic study and working with industry on real business problems, you will gain advanced knowledge of how financial markets operate together with risk management practices, and develop the personal and professional skills you need to be a key player in this global, knowledge-based economy.
Key features
• Gain advanced knowledge of financial organisations and institutions as well as of government and corporate policies, and be able to apply theory to complex issues • Study the importance of regulation in underpinning financial reporting, and its impact on published results and capital markets • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills needed to find career opportunities in: risk management; credit risk analysis; derivatives; insurance; and finance research. Students who complete this course are well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Financial markets and portfolio management • Financial regulation and fraud management • Management accounting and financial planning • Performance achievement planning • Strategic management
To find out more contact: Dr Seyefar Clement t: +44 (0)1582 749762 e: Seyefar.Clement@beds.ac.uk
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October Bedford campus 9 months part-time UK/EU students Applicants should have completed the PgDip Human Resource Management or CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma.
This top-up course allows you to develop advanced research skills into HRM issues, gaining a master’s level qualification in nine months. As a qualified HR professional and already holding a postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management, you will learn how to undertake research in HRM and write a dissertation that can persuade key stakeholders to change or adopt a particular policy and practice. You will investigate a real HR issue that has relevance to your organisation and demonstrates that your methodologies are valid and robust, and will add value to your organisation. You will graduate with a deeper knowledge and understanding of your chosen research topic as well as solid research and communication skills preparing you for a range of senior professional HR positions.
Key features
• Learn from tutors who have close relationships with the CIPD, expertise gained from industry experience, together with strong research in key areas of HRM including diversity management, international HRM and talent and reward management • Collaborate with other HR practitioners from a wide range of local, national and international organisations and attend networking events provided by the local CIPD branch
Career opportunities
Completing this course will enable you to progress into one or more of the following HRM areas and roles: strategic architect; expert HR roles in researching specialist fields; director positions; consultancy positions; or consultancy roles within organisations concerned with public policy matters.
Areas of study may include:
• Dissertation • Performance achievement planning • Research methods
To find out more contact: Dr Sheena Murdoch e: Sheena.Murdoch@beds.ac.uk Key facts
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October Bedford campus 2 years part-time day UK/EU students Applicants must be either employed in human resources (HR), be in a line management/supervisory role within a related area or, for those not currently working, have previous work experience, as well as access to an organisation for research information. You will be expected to register as a member of the
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
HR is changing – it is more business focused, internationally oriented and adds more value than ever. This course provides new or unqualified practitioners and line managers with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be highly effective HR specialists. Using critical analysis and investigation, you will develop an understanding of the business context of HR, and its role in driving performance.
Key features
• Explore your practical skills and widen your understanding of the HR issues that affect a range of local and national, public, private and not-for-profit organisations • Gain Associate Membership with the eligibility to be upgraded to a Chartered
Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development following completion of the course
Career opportunities
On completion of the course, you may find that you can boost your career and earning potential; increasing your value as an employee to current and future employers. Gain membership of the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and become part of a community of over 127,000 professionals.
Areas of study may include:
• HRM in a strategic business context • Leading, managing and developing people • Managing employment relations • Performance and reward management • Resourcing and talent management
To find out more contact: Dr Sheena Murdoch e: Sheena.Murdoch@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
Modern organisations rely upon good information systems in order to survive in today's global competitive business environment. This course will suit graduates who, through their interest in information technology and information systems, wish to pursue management roles in charge of information systems.
Key features
• Learn contemporary approaches to information systems management and develop original approaches to organisations challenges and opportunities • Study aspects of information systems, digital analytics, marketing and the digital future and strategic management • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks
Career opportunities
You will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: information systems; IT; management information; financial services; consulting; hospitality or electronics. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil, or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Digital analytics • Information systems • Marketing and the digital future • Performance achievement planning • Strategic management
To find out more contact: Dr Sajeel Ahmed e: sajeel.ahmed@beds.ac.uk
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September, November, January, March, June or July Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
To succeed in the modern world, businesses need managers with the skills and knowledge of how to trade on the international stage, also in terms of developing cross-cultural competencies. As you develop your knowledge of business in an international context, you will gain the attributes to contribute to the global business strategy of organisations and resolve international business problems.
Key features
• Practice-based approach provides a good understanding and application of knowledge in relation to international business • You will be developing management skills that help you to function effectively in a multicultural working enviroment • Broad subject areas provide a well-rounded business knowledge and skill in an international context • Practice-based approaches plus strategic considerations make this an ideal career development course • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks
Career opportunities
You will gain advanced knowledge of organisations and develop critical capabilities to apply theory to complex issues that may not have clearly defined outcomes or resolutions. A challenging learning environment combined with practice will give you the personal and professional development you need to succeed in highly competitive global contexts.
Areas of study may include:
• Intercultural Business Competencies • Strategic Management • Brand Communication and Reputation Management • Accounting and Finance
To find out more contact: Dr. Markus Haag t: +44 (0)1582 743210 e: markus.haag@beds.ac.uk
International Business with Aviation Management* MSc International Business with Data Analytics MSc
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September, November, January, March, June or July Luton campus 1 year full-time UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution. *subject to approval
This course offers you the opportunity to develop a particular strength in the management of international business issues, with a focus on aviation management. You will study strategic areas of international business, intercultural competencies, financial management, aviation strategy, and management all framed by the lens of developing patterns of world trade and the global market place.
Key features
• Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks • Inspires teamwork and engagement to contribute to ethical and innovative practice • Develops original approaches to organisational challenges and opportunities • Includes aspects of tourism policies appropriate to the study of international business
Career opportunities
You will gain an advanced knowledge of organisations and develop the critical capabilities to apply theory to complex issues that may not have clearly defined outcomes or resolution. A challenging learning environment combined with practice will give you the personal and professional development you need to succeed in highly competitive global contexts.
Areas of study may include:
• Accounting and finance • Aviation strategy and management • lntercultural business competencies • Strategic management
To find out more contact: Dr. Markus Haag t: +44 (0)1582 743210 e: markus.haag@beds.ac.uk Key facts
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September, November, January, March, June or July Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
As the business world morphs to accommodate the dynamic economic environment of today, this course introduces non-specialists to a range of business functions to enable you to become knowledgeable and effective managers. The course focuses on developing an awareness of business operations in an international environment, the management of corporate reputation and brands, international finance, and cultural awareness in global contexts. The data analytics units cover a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking, giving you both the underpinning theory and the ability to apply it to complex real-world problems.
Key features
• Benefit from a course that inspires teamwork and engagement to contribute to ethical and innovative practice • Study aspects of strategic and operations management • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this course you are likely to progress into junior management in a range of possible functions including marketing communications. Alternatively, you could become an entrepreneur or a fast track postgraduate scheme in a major international organisation. The course also provides an excellent pathway for further study at MPhil or PhD level.
Areas of study may include:
• Accounting and finance • Strategic management • Brand communication and reputation management • Intercultural business competencies
To find out more contact: Dr. Markus Haag t: +44 (0)1582 743210 e: markus.haag@beds.ac.uk
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September, November, January, March, June or July Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
To succeed in the modern world, businesses need managers with the skills and knowledge of how to trade on the international stage. The added element of law in this course allows you to study the core business disciplines such as strategic business management, accounting, and finance within a legal and regulatory framework. As you develop your knowledge of business and law in an international context, you will gain the attributes to contribute to the global business strategy of organisations and resolve international business problems.
Key features
• Practice-based approach provides a good understanding and application of knowledge • Explore the inter-relationship between law and business, and take the opportunity to consider and resolve legal and regulatory problems through collaborative activities • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks
Career opportunities
You will have the skills and find career opportunities in financial and legal services, or careers as product managers; trading executives; buyers or business development managers. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil, or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Accounting and finance • Investment treaty arbitration • Intercultural business competencies • Strategic management
To find out more contact: Dr. Markus Haag t: +44 (0)1582 743210 e: markus.haag@beds.ac.uk Key facts
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February Luton campus 2 years full-time UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
To succeed in the modern world, businesses need managers with the skills and knowledge of how to trade on the international stage. You will study the core business disciplines such as strategic management, accounting, finance, global brand communications, reputation management and international business competencies. As you develop your knowledge of business in an international context, you will gain the attributes to contribute to the global business strategy of organisations and resolve international business problems.
Key features
• Broad subject areas provide a well-rounded business knowledge and skill in an international context • Practice-based approaches plus strategic considerations make this an ideal career development course • You will undertake a placement as part of this course
Career opportunities
You will have the skills and could find career opportunities as a: business analyst; product manager; trading executive; buyer; business development manager or a career within the financial services. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil, or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Accounting and finance • Brand communication and reputation management • Intercultural business competencies • Strategic management
To find out more contact: Dr. Markus Haag t: +44 (0)1582 743210 e: markus.haag@beds.ac.uk
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September, November, January, March, June, July Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
This interdisciplinary course blends economic, mathematical and financial theory with a range of analytical approaches to solve complex problems and implement successful solutions. On graduation, you will be ready to use your expertise and knowledge in the international finance and banking industries, and contribute to business, society and the global economy.
Key features
• Study the changing contexts in which international finance companies and banks operate, learn to appreciate the integrated nature of the subject, and discover how to relate hard and soft issues to problem solving • Explore the subject’s inter-relationship with other disciplines, such as investment and accounting • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks
Career opportunities
Students completing the course will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: retail banking; investment banking; corporate relationship management; regulatory compliance management; instrument trade or project finance.
Areas of study may include:
• Bank management • The global economic context • Financial regulation and fraud management • Financial markets and portfolio management • Business internship • Dissertation
To find out more contact: Dr Sandar Win t: +44 (0)1582 743753 e: sandar.win@beds.ac.uk
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September, November, January, March, June, July Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
An organisation’s success is dependent on many things, none more so than the management of skilled, committed and empowered employees who want to grow and meet challenging goals. Join us on this course and you will quickly develop as a HR specialist with an international outlook, and gain a high level of practical knowledge which will enable you to make a valuable contribution to your team. You will research and discuss the latest ideas at operational and strategic levels, and learn to recognise the people management implications of corporate goals.
Key features
• Study and analyse data using the latest techniques and knowledge, and learn about the contemporary issues and problems relating to the management of human resources in global organisations • Explore and analyse a range of perspectives relating to workplace organisation and its effective management to ensure optimum performance • Every taught unit on this course will be delivered in a block mode for the duration of six weeks
Career opportunities
You will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: human resource management; administrative services; compensation; benefits and job analysts; business development; labour relations specialists; training development; personal coach leaders; or leadership managers. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil, or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Leading people in creative teams • Talent resourcing and development • Employment law in a global context • Strategic management
To find out more contact: Mr Muhammad Sameer t: +44 (0)1582 489643 e: muhammad.sameer@beds.ac.uk
International Relations Management MSc International Tourism, Planning & Management MSc
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September, November, January, March, June, July Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
This interdisciplinary course combines international relations, gender and peacekeeping with cultural studies, and addresses the need for intercultural expertise in all global situations. It prepares you to work within a wide range of economic, technological, demographic and social justice fields. You will explore areas such as the growth of non-governmental organisations (NGOs); the importance of the United Nations (UN); the globalisation of industry; and the significance of multicultural communities made up of economic migrants and refugees.
Key features
• Develop the skills needed to work internationally and engage in international issues in political, economic or business areas • Learn using a practice-based approach incorporating real business situations to develop your strengths and skills • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
On completing the course, you will have the skills to pursue career opportunities in the following industries/areas: government; NGOs; UN; arbitration; or international relations. You are also well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD. Areas of study may include: • Brand communication and reputation management • Intercultural business competencies • Peacekeeping and security • International relations
To find out more contact: Leszek Wypych t: +44 (0)1582 489636 e: leszek.wypych@beds.ac.uk Key facts
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September, November, January, March, June, July Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
The international tourism industry continues to grow, increasing the need for senior planners and managers with the skills to tackle a broad range of global management issues. This course provides a critical overview of the field, from heritage, cultural, social, environmental and political matters to questions around strategic management and sustainable development. You will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use critical evaluation techniques and decision-making strategies to establish yourself and thrive in a senior management role.
Key features
• Explore how interconnected international tourism is within its economic, technological, socio-cultural, psychological and political contexts, and deepen your knowledge of the effects of tourism on the environment • Benefit from our extensive links with industry, many of which provide opportunities for internships and possible employment • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills to find career opportunities in the following industries: travel management; hospitality management; conference management; food and beverage management; public relations or marketing. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Marketing and the digital future • Tourism, society and culture • Tourism policy and practice • Strategic management
To find out more contact Dr Caroline Tie t: +44 (0)1582 743759 e: carol.tie@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
If you are an ambitious manager working in the private, public or voluntary sectors, who wants to develop your skills and engage in stimulating debates with your peers, then this course is for you. It will enhance your understanding of contemporary leadership theory and develop your ability to reflect on your managerial experiences, enabling you to transfer learning into practice.
Key features
• Gain a solid foundation in the key skills of effective leadership and management • Study contemporary approaches to management including aspects of; accounting and finance, strategic management, operations and project management, marketing, and digital futures • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills to follow career opportunities in the following industries: financial services; management services; consulting; marketing; or advertising. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Accounting and finance • Marketing and the digital future • Performance achievement planning • Project and operations management • Strategy and brand management
To find out more contact: Leszek Wypych t: +44 (0)1582 489636 e: leszek.wypych@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
If companies are to expand their business and be competitive, they must employ modern marketing techniques and integrate these into their organisational processes. On this course, you will study a full range of marketing practices combined with broader aspects of strategic marketing such as buyer behaviour; marketing international business; marketing and service management; and social media marketing. Designed to help you become a highly effective manager and creative thinker, you will gain the conceptual, framework-focused, analytical, problem-solving and research skills required to operate confidently in a dynamic environment.
Key features
• Benefit from studying with a Business School that has partners across the world, enabling you to examine the cross-culture perspectives essential to organisations in global markets • Explore how cultural and social differences affect buying behaviour, and discover how to use branding to compete in the global marketplace • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills to follow career opportunities in: brand management; advertising; sales; account management; media management; media buying; marketing research; or public relations.
Areas of study may include:
• Brand communication and reputation management • Intercultural business competencies • Marketing and the digital future • Performance achievement planning • Strategy and brand management
To find out more contact: Dr Annie Danbury t: +44 (0)1582 743037 e: annie.danbury@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
Effective project management is the key to the success of organisations in the commercial, public and voluntary sectors. This course will provide you with a multi-disciplinary skill set, including planning and resource management, but also stresses the importance of communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Key features
• Gain access to valuable PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation and
Practitioner training • Benefit from a course accredited by the Association for Project
Management (APM) with areas of knowledge specified by the Project
Management Institute; the course has been developed with reference to professional bodies, with input from specialists, ensuring your learning reflects current and best practice • Study the management of challenging projects for global companies over international boundaries • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
On completing this course, you should have the skills to follow career opportunities in the following industries: media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; construction; hospitality; engineering; electronics; IT; telecoms; or health services. You may also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Performance achievement planning • Project and operations management • Project management practice • Risk and procurement management • Leading people in creative teams
To find out more contact: Dr Sajeel Ahmed e: sajeel.ahmed@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
All organisations - whether commercial, public or voluntary - require some form of project management in order to operate successfully. This course supports you to develop the advanced theoretical and practical skills you need to perform at senior-management level. This includes planning and resource management abilities as well as communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. You will also put theory into practice by delivering a life project for a real business client.
Key features
• Explore project entrepreneurship; contract and procurement management; financial analysis; the human side of management; client delivery; risk and quality management; and other essential business subjects • Gain access to PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation and Practitioner training • Benefit from a course accredited by the Association for Project
Management (APM), with areas of knowledge specified by the
Project Management Institute
Career opportunities
On completing the course, you will be equipped for a career in project management across a wide range of sectors including media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; hospitality; IT; telecoms; and the health services.
Areas of study may include:
• Leading people in creative teams • Project and operations management • Risk and procurement management
To find out more contact: Dr Sajeel Ahmed e: sajeel.ahmed@beds.ac.uk
Key facts
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October, November, February, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
This course will improve your ability to manage projects effectively in the commercial, public and third sectors. You will learn from your experience of managing real projects by critically assessing a range of project management methodologies, tools and techniques used. The data analytics units cover the effectiveness of the topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking, giving you both the underpinning theory and the skills to apply it to complex real-world problems.
Key features
• On completing the course, you will be equipped for a career in project management with a data analytics specialism, opening up opportunities across a wide range of sectors including media; sport and leisure; government; financial services; hospitality; IT; telecoms; and the health services • Develop a full skill set as you put theory into practice by delivering a live project for a real business client • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
Your entrepreneurial project management skills will also be useful if you would like to start your own business or lead enterprising activities in existing companies or organisations.
Areas of study may include:
• Data modelling, management and governance • Computer networks and security • Performance achievement planning • Project and operations management • Risk and procurement management
To find out more contact: Dr Sajeel Ahmed e: sajeel.ahmed@beds.ac.uk
Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management with Data Analytics MSc Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc
Key facts
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
Purchasing, logistics and supply chain management are critical to the success of both manufacturing and service industries, be it global or domestic. This two year course is designed to prepare you for a range of careers in management, specifically in managing logistics, procurement, supply chains, inventory and transportation. The course will cover a range of topics to reflect the skills and knowledge needed by today’s professional purchasing, logistics and/or supply chain managers including the sophisticated management of data related to those supply chains. The data analytics units cover a wide range of topics including programming, databases, security, project management and computer networking, giving you both the underpinning theory and the ability to apply it to complex real-world problems.
Key features
• You will acquire strong technical expertise and critical awareness of the security implications, methodologies and frameworks applied to modern information-security management systems to safeguard organisations and their assets • You will develop a sound understanding of theories, methodologies and techniques of global logistics and supply chain management applicable to diverse organisations • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to take up a career in business and management generally, and specifically in procurement, and the management of any aspects of logistics and supply chainrelated business. There is also the possibility of continuing your studies at Doctoral level.
Areas of study may include:
• Computer networks and security • Project and operations management • Risk and procurement management • Sustainable business management
To find out more contact: Ioannis Dermitzakis e: Ioannis.Dermitzakis@beds.ac.uk Key facts
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 2 years full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
Contemporary and sustainable strategies for purchasing, logistics and supply chains are critical to the success of any global commercial organisation. This course will help you to develop your knowledge of their application in various industry sectors. You will study the legal, social and environmental issues faced by modern businesses, and learn how to optimise purchasing, supply chain and logistics management decisions at operational, tactical and strategic levels. Your management skills are enhanced through gaining critical insights into the best practices of dynamic modern businesses, both nationally and across international boundaries.
Key features
• Evaluate and review this subject area through the lens of risk and procurement management, compared against issues of sustainable business management • Benefit from opportunities to interact with guest speakers from major multinational organisations; make site visits to key logistics centres; and have the opportunity to take PRINCE2 professional exams • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: logistics and distribution; supply chain management; purchasing; logistics; forecasting planning; warehousing; or distribution. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Global logistics and supply chain management • Performance achievement planning • Project and operations management • Risk and procurement management • Sustainable business management
To find out more contact: Ioannis Dermitzakis e: Ioannis.Dermitzakis@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, February, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: 15 months full-time only) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
The international tourism industry continues to grow, increasing the need for senior planners and managers with the skills to tackle a broad range of global management issues. This course provides a critical overview of the field, from heritage, cultural, social, environmental and political matters to questions around strategic management and sustainable development. You will gain the knowledge and skills to be able to use critical evaluation techniques and decision-making strategies to establish yourself and thrive in a senior management role.
Key features
• Explore how interconnected international tourism is within its economic, technological, socio-cultural, psychological and political contexts, and deepen your knowledge of the effects of tourism on the environment • Benefit from our extensive links with industry, many of which provide opportunities for internships and possible employment • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills to find career opportunities in the following industries: travel management; hospitality management; conference management; food and beverage management; public relations or marketing. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Marketing and the digital future • Performance achievement planning • Strategic management • Tourism policy and practice • Tourism, society and culture
To find out more contact: Dr Caroline Tie t: +44 (0)1582 743759 e: carol.tie@beds.ac.uk
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October, November, April, June, August Luton campus 1 year full-time (options available: part-time) UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
Sustainability management is fast becoming a key driving force in shaping organisational strategy as companies are under pressure to compete in the Green Economy. This course focuses on the relationship between the economic ambitions of businesses and the necessity to meet the growing global concern to meet sustainability agendas. Through a combination of academic study and working with industry on real sustainability-related problems, you will develop the personal and professional skills you need to be a key player in this global, knowledge-based economy.
Key features
• Study the core areas of sustainability within the corporate sector, and logistics management and its relationship with sustainability • Gain intimate knowledge of the structural issues companies and counties face when implementing a sustainability agenda • Every taught unit on this course is delivered in a six-week block mode
Career opportunities
You will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: financial services; management services; consulting; marketing; or advertising. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Global logistics and supply chain management • International corporate governance and company law • Strategic management • Sustainable business management
To find out more contact: Dr Manpreet Kaur Dhillon e: ManpreetKaur.Dhillon@beds.ac.uk Key facts
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October Luton campus 2 Years Part-time UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution.
This Executive MBA is a forward-looking course for working, mid-career executives who want an outstanding, transformative educational experience. It takes a fresh, free-thinking and problem-solving approach to learning. You build your skills at a strategic level; develop their innovative and creative capacity; and emerge capable of succeeding in a changing world.
Key features
• The Executive MBA is internationally recognised as the premium management qualification • It is designed to meet the needs of experienced professionals seeking to progress their careers into more senior roles or launch enterprises of their own • It brings together business administration students and their public administration equivalents so students can learn from each other
Career opportunities
Graduates typically will be in a position to move into senior executive-level posts within their current organisation or to pursue a change of career at senior level. Many students use the Executive MBA to help them develop their own businesses, social enterprise or to begin an entrepreneurial career. Elsewhere, the MBA could be part of a route back into employment after a career break - for instance, following a period as a full-time parent.
Areas of study may include:
• Critical Debates In Business • Entrepreneurialism • Future Of Work And Management • Innovating In The Strategic Environment
To find out more contact: David Williams e: david.williams@beds.ac.uk
PG Dip with an MBA top-up
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September, January, June Luton campus 1.5 years part-time UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related subject from a recognised higher education institution and at least two years work experience. Admission includes an interview. This course is offered in two modes: one is as an Executive MBA, the second as a PG Dip apprenticeship (Senior Leader) with the opportunity for a top-up after completing the apprenticeship standard. Depending on your circumstances one of the two modes would be applicable. The course team would be happy to discuss these possibilities with you.
The course is integrative, providing exposure to all areas of business and aims to enable managers to have a holistic and critical approach when solving complex problems. You will develop your research, and management skills and will be applying your knowledge via case studies and work-based activities.
Key features
• CMI Accreditation • Apprenticeship recognition (for the Senior Leader pathway) • Work-based Assessments
Career opportunities
You will develop the skills and ability to advance your career within your organisation or to seek for further exciting opportunities in the areas of business and management. You will also be well prepared for further research study in either the MPhil, or PhD.
Areas of study may include:
• Business & Management • Strategy • Organisational Behaviour
To find out more contact: David Williams e: David.Williams@beds.ac.uk
Research Degrees in the Business & Management Research Institute (BMRI)
MA/MSc by Research/MPhil/PhD
Key facts
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October, March Luton campus or Putteridge Bury campus, Luton Variable UK/EU/International students Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.
The Business and Management Research Institute (BMRI) manages all of the research activity within the Business School and offers a dynamic research environment. Your area of research will be agreed with your supervisory team, subject to approval from the Research Institute. As well as carrying out your research, you will also undertake advanced training in research methods.
Key features
• Membership to our Research Student Support Group • Students have the opportunity to present their research at external conferences and internal seminars
Career opportunities
You could work in both academic and commercial environments.
The University welcomes research degree applications in the following areas:
• Accounting, finance and economics • Entrepreneurship • Human resource management • Information systems • Intercultural communication • International business/marketing • Knowledge management • Law • Operations, supply chains and project management • Tourism and hospitality
