Management Studies

Management Studies at Aberdeen provides an opportunity to study Management on its own or alongside one of a large number of the other disciplines taught at the University. The degree integrates models and theories of managing people and organisations within the context of the external environment.

Why Aberdeen?

• A high proportion of research-active staff
• An emphasis on evidence-based management
• Programmes that ensure choice and flexibility

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The opportunity to take Enhanced Study options as part of your degree and participate in co-curricular activities. See www.abdn.ac.uk/thedifference for more information.

Courses are available from first to fourth year. There is an Honours degree and a Designated degree in Management Studies.

To meet the increasing demand for management skills in the modern world, the University of Aberdeen provides a wide range of degrees involving Management Studies. Students wishing to enter Honours will need to obtain passes in first and second year in Management-related courses. In addition to Management itself, these include specified courses in Accountancy and Economics.

First Year

Managing Organisations provides an understanding of the key roles of management and the organisational context.The Context of Business studies the political, economic and technological context within which organisations operate, creating threats to existing operations and opportunities for new activity. Students also study Economics for Business and Society, and Accounting and Entrepreneurship. Students take additional courses to make up up the 120 credits required for the year.

Second Year

In the second year students are required to take core courses that will include Marketing and Operations Management and Understanding Statistics.

Third & Fourth Year (Honours)

Specialised management courses for honours students include Human Resource Management, Business Research Methods, Business Strategy, Gender, Work and Organisation, International Business, Innovation and topics in Marketing.  Courses are offered in staff research specialisms.

Teaching and Assessment

Course delivery is by means of lectures, seminars and small group tutorials. On specific courses, these will be supplemented by external speakers. Assessment is by a mixture of coursework and exams.

Careers

A degree in Management Studies generates opportunities across a wide spectrum of employment possibilities, from large multinational blue-chips to small and medium-sized enterprises in any number of private and public sector industries. Graduates have entered employment with, amongst others, Ernst and Young, Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Scotland and British Airways.

Finding your direction

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success.  The Careers Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us – from first to final year – and beyond.

• More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen.
• More information on the Careers Service.
• More information on careers prospects and employability with a degree in Management Studies.

Entrance Requirements

SQA Highers - BBBB
A Levels - BBB
IB - 30 points, 15 points at HL
ILC - BBBB

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