Master of Arts - Management with Professional Experience

The Management with Professional Experience MA is a distinctive two-year postgraduate programme that combines academic study with extended professional practice. In addition to completing the same modules as the one-year Management MA, students undertake a substantial work placement or internship of at least 500 hours, gaining valuable real-world experience and industry connections.

The course enables students to develop advanced expertise across key areas of business, such as finance, people management, operations, communications, and marketing. This comprehensive understanding enhances their capacity to lead contemporary organisations, make informed decisions, and adapt to the evolving global economy. Whether aiming to launch a business, join the private sector, contribute to public services, or work in the non-profit sector, graduates are equipped with the skills required to succeed and advance in their careers.

The programme integrates theoretical learning with practical application, fostering analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities. Students examine the factors that influence organisational success or difficulties and engage with a variety of learning methods, including face-to-face instruction, collaborative projects, and online resources. A standout feature of the course is the Management Residential, a weekend of workshops, networking, and team-based challenges designed to enhance leadership, communication, and delegation skills.

Graduates of the programme are well-prepared for roles in general management or specialist positions within finance, operations, human resources, sales, and marketing. Alumni have secured positions with prominent global organisations such as Amazon, Barclays, Bupa, Global, and Mind, while others have established their own successful ventures.

Students enrolled in the Management with Professional Experience MA are not eligible to transfer to the one-year Management MA.

Over the course of two years, students undertake advanced modules in business economics, leadership, finance, marketing, operations, human resource management, and strategy. In addition, they develop research expertise in preparation for a final project. A distinctive feature of the programme is the 60-credit professional work experience module, which requires a minimum of 500 hours in a relevant workplace setting.

This structure effectively integrates academic study with practical application, allowing students to critically engage with management theory while gaining substantial professional experience. As a result, graduates are well-positioned to enhance their career prospects across a range of industries and roles.