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Post Graduate
Programs
Master of Business Studies
(MBS)
Awarding Body:
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Duration: 12 months
The Master of
Business Studies is an innovative course designed
for business graduates. The aim of the course is
to endow students with a well-developed
understanding of international business and the
appropriate knowledge and skills in order to
secure management positions in Ireland and
internationally.
Participants will develop analytical abilities as
well as essential managerial skills such as team
working, leadership and effective communications.
An ability to interpret data is also developed
through modules such as Managing Finance and
Managing Operations. Essential underpinning and
skills are provided for both academic and
business research in support of the dissertation.
Programme Structure
The programme is
structured in two sequential stages. Stage 1
contains eight core modules and the Masters stage
(Stage 2) comprises the dissertation. If four
modules are completed a certificate award can be
granted and if eight modules are obtained a
diploma award can be granted.
For part-time students, delivery of the programme
is structured over four semesters with two
modules in each semester. During each semester,
students are normally required to attend lectures
on two evenings per week and occasional weekend
workshops.
Assessment
Students are assessed
via a wide range of methods in order to ensure
the development of an extensive range of
abilities and skills over the duration of the
programme. These methods include management
reports, case studies, individual and group
coursework, presentations, time constrained
assessments, development of business plans based
on case studies, production of a personal
development portfolio and a dissertation.
Skills Development
Students are expected
to develop analytical abilities as well as
essential managerial skills such as team working,
leadership and effective communication skills.
As part of our learning philosophy, we encourage
our students to learn through reflection on
practice and experience.
Entry Requirements
To
be considered for admission, applicants must hold:
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minimum Second Class Honours (2.2) in a business
degree or in a cognate discipline from a
recognised third level institution, or
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A
minimum Second Class Honours (2.2) Higher
Diploma in Business Studies
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minimum Second Class Honours (2.2) in a
non-business discipline with a minimum of three
years relevant experience in a business
environment
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An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent,
where full-time study has been conducted in a
language other than English or applicants whose
first language is not English.
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There are no exemptions available.
Programme Content
Stage 1
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- Financial
Management Issues
- Information
Management Issues
- Improving
Own Learning & Performance
- Management &
Operations
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International Business
- Managing the
Human Resource
- Marketing
Issues
- Research
Methods for Management
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Stage 2
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MBS Award
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