What is the Master of Business (Management Stream)?

The MBS (Management Stream) is an innovative, problem focused and practice-oriented programme. It is designed to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of dynamic and complex organisational environments and prepare them to be leaders and effective decision makers in industry. Successful candidates will possess both the personal skills and specialist knowledge to undertake challenging assignments and integrate more effectively into the workplace.

 

The MBS (Management Stream) stands apart for its pace, rigour and depth. The programme moves beyond passive knowledge acquisition. Instead emphasis is placed on developing skills such as critical thinking, analysis, debate, dealing with high levels of ambiguity, decision making and the ability to generate interdependent decisions in a complex environment.

 

Designed to deliver a well-rounded knowledge of the theories, practices and skills of management and business, the MBS (Management Stream) integrates innovative teaching and learning methods to prepare the student for the real world business environment and all the challenges and opportunities that this presents.

 

Unique Features

• Innovative mix of core business modules and discipline specific Management modules.
• Intensive focus on practice-based learning, with many modules incorporating live interaction with organisations in problem solving situations.
• Research led and informed curriculum with an opportunity to undertake both academic and applied research.
• Exposure to the unique blend of theoretical and practical concepts in business formation and development as well as reflective practice.
• Opportunity to learn from business leaders through Contemporary Issues in Business module which is designed to facilitate an in-depth understanding of contemporary aspects of business and the application to practice.
• Experience best business practice in a global environment via our International Study Tour module.
• Opportunity to engage in real-life consulting and hands on problem-solving for management careers.
• Modules are flexibly delivered at a time that suits students, for those taking the course full time, they can attend on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings and for the part-time cohort, they can attend on Thursday afternoon/evening. SETU School of Business hosts a CEO-in-Residence programme, and this course offers students the unique opportunity to network and engage with an appointed CEO on a range of issues, including leadership, management and business practice. The MBS (Management Stream) programme stands apart for its pace, rigour and depth and if you would like to pursue a career in management, then this programme is ideally suited to your needs.