Course summary

Whatever your background or UG degree subject area, this course will equip you with a wide range of practical business skills, from market research and strategic analysis tools, to techniques for motivating individuals in the workplace in a variety of different industry sectors. Why study this course? You'll acquire the practical business skills needed for effective management. You'll then take these skills and learn to apply them in various contexts, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how different business functions operate and interrelate. You'll further develop your management abilities by exploring the rapidly evolving external challenges currently faced by actual businesses and management professionals. By honing your ability to confidently account for these issues, you'll boost your chances of managerial success out in the real world. We'll encourage you to think about business in a responsible way, creating sustainable value for business and society at large, and contributing to a healthy economy. Why UWE Bristol? Designed in collaboration with employers, the MSc in Business Management at Bristol Business School is delivered by industry experts, many of whom are active in business management-related research. Our practitioner-led teaching approach and curriculum is continually updated to reflect the fast-moving environment in which modern businesses operate. We know it's not where you start but where you finish that matters. With this in mind, we've designed a skills and aspirations audit on arrival. This will help you identify gaps in your knowledge, including digital literacy, and guide you in choosing the right career path. Throughout the programme, you'll receive tailored support to develop your skills and track your personal and professional growth. This feeds into the Careers Catalyst module, which enables you to reflect on your aspirations, build a relevant skillset and develop your personal unique selling point. You'll also enjoy access to and dialogue with business leaders, debating current, relevant topics at our popular annual Master's Business Conference. Where can it take me? The MSc in Business Management at Bristol Business School will support you to build the transferable skills, values and attitudes to face the challenges of contemporary business and to make confident and ethical decisions. By the time you graduate, the business competencies and knowledge you've mastered will allow you to add significant value to organisations all over the world, and in any sector. If you're already working in a management or management-adjacent role, the business skills you gain will give you the tools to develop your performance further, with a valuable qualification that also enhances your future professional prospects.