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.