Compulsory modules
Managing Innovation (15 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- Raise participant's awareness of the need for entrepreneurship and innovative behaviour in the business environment.
- Introduce the concepts of innovation, entrepreneurship theory and creativity.
- Utilise analytical tools to evaluate the commercial viability of potential opportunities.
- Develop a robust proposal and present a compelling argument to gain buy in from relevant stakeholders.
Leading and Influencing Change (15 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- Develop participants' understanding of leadership, particularly within an environment of change.
- Increase participants' skills in building agile and collaborative cultures which gain buy-in for change initiatives.
- Equip participants with tools and methods to initiate and lead change in organisations and to manage conflict that might arise from the change process.
- Identify methods for influencing organisational vision, culture and values.
- Shape and manage communication strategy within change initiatives.
Masters Business Project (60 credits)
The aims of this module are to:
- Develop a working knowledge of the standard processes and methods used in business and management research.
- Give students the experience of executing a practically-based research study on an aspect of management of their choice.
- Integrate ideas from the taught programme into this problem-solving context.