MSc Business Management One-year programme delivered in Belgium, Brussels

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www.mmu.ac.ukMSc Business Management

Manchester Metropolitan University is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. It is located on two campuses, in Manchester and in Crewe, Cheshire; we are part of one of the most extensive higher education centres in Europe and are known for delivering high quality distance learning programmes. We have an enviable reputation for providing work-ready graduates with a mix of thinking, problem-solving and practical skills that employers want. Our aim is to be the University for World-Class Professionals.

Located in Brussels, EPHEC (Haute École Économique et Technique) was founded in 1969 by professionals who wanted to offer practical education to junior executives. Over the past decades, EPHEC’s main mission has strongly retained its professional focus in preparing autonomous graduates ready for employment within the fields of international trade, law, e-business, marketing, accounting, electromechanical and computer technology amongst others.

Within an ethical, collaborative and respectful openness to others, EPHEC has strived to maintain and promote a dynamic and innovative teaching environment within a large network of educational and professional partnerships home and abroad, thus ensuring the development of global professionals and citizens.

Entry requirementsYou will normally have a good UK honours degree (or international equivalent) in any discipline; a relevant subject is preferred. Applicants from a different background may be admitted if they have equivalent professional qualifications or proven management experience in a relevant field.

Who should apply?• Those who have a degree in a relevant subject.• Those who have a degree in an

unrelated subject who want to progress in the Business Management field.

What does the course contain?Recognising that most business organisations today face unprecedented change this programme has been devised to create sophisticated management professionals. To achieve this, you will study a range of units covering key topics. By studying this internationally recognised award, you will develop a keen awareness of the most up to date management thinking and practice. You will also develop an appreciation of cutting edge techniques for managing people and thinking strategically.

UnitsYou will study a range of topics relevant to managers in organisations today. These units will be in key areas such as:

• Research Methods

• Strategic Management Practice

• Managing Change

• Integrated Marketing Communications

• Creating & Managing Sustainable Organizations

• Academic Professional Practice

• Principles of Management Practice

• Dissertation

Delivery modes Moodle, student emails and library resources are all essential tools for completion of the course. There will also be two-day workshops to attend, each throughout the academic year. Some students may find that they can work part-time whilst studying, since the programme will delivered over two days most lecturing weeks.

DegreeMSc Business Management Brussels, EPHEC

Length and Mode 1 year full-time

Entry September 2016

Fees Price on application

Introducing Manchester Metropolitan University and Haute École Économique et Technique (EPHEC)

“Our postgraduate programmes will help you to develop the skills and techniques to continue learning or to seek out new careerS.”Dr Kevin Gallimore Head of Business and Management.

InductionThe start date for the course is September 2016 and there will be a course induction to attend. The induction will provide some background about MMU, introduce the programme structure and content, and explain the key rules and regulations. In addition, you will be introduced to Moodle and the Library resources available to MMU students.

The induction will also consider the various skills involved in delivering assignments in different formats and examine the expectations of MMU in terms of referencing and use of citations etc.

Career prospectsFor those already in business or wishing to embark on a career in business, this course will provide the opportunity to gain an internationally-recognised and career-enhancing qualification and to share experience whilst developing new skills and expertise.

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Contact details: Kerri Tomkinson Email: k.tomkinson@mmu.ac.uk

Cheshire CampusManchester Metropolitan University Cheshire Campus Crewe Green RoadCrewe, Cheshire CW1 5DU

Tel. 00 44 161 247 5288www.cheshire.mmu.ac.uk/bms

For direct enquiries please e-mail international@ephec.be during term time.

How to applyThis course is delivered by Manchester Metropolitan University on the premises of EPHEC through a combination of workshops and online learning. You can find further information and a list of frequently asked questions at: www.ask.mmu.ac.uk

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