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BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

The Plymouth Graduate School of Management can help you realise your ambitions and develop your potential as a manager and leader of the future. Whether you come to us as a newly qualified graduate or after a successful track record in industry, we provide high-quality, professionally accredited postgraduate MSc programmes, MPhil/PhDs, MRes and professional doctorates in International Business, Marketing, and Finance and Human Resource Management, as well as in more specialist fields such as International Shipping and Logistics Supply Chain Management and Procurement.

Highlights• A range of postgraduate programmes offering

the opportunity to become increasingly specialised or to continue to study across the range of business and management subjects.

• An innovative one year, part-time ‘top-up’ MBA programme for anyone with 120 postgraduate credits, for example a Diploma in Management Studies and appropriate management experience.

• The opportunity to commence an MSc in Management in January or in September.

• The opportunity also to study for an MSc in Human Resource Management on a part-time basis, if you prefer.

• The opportunity to undertake a cross-disciplinary, integrated, skills development project or a more conventional dissertation, depending on the programme chosen.

• Located in a fantastic building overlooking Sutton Harbour, a fishing port and leisure craft marina, and the famous Mayflower Steps, in Plymouth’s historic Barbican district.

• Programmes are accredited by appropriate professional bodies including CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), MRS (Market Research Society), CMI (Chartered Management Institute), CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) and CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport).

Research• The Association of Business Schools identified

research projects conducted by two research teams in the Plymouth Graduate School of Management as having a substantial impact on the economy and society – one led by Professor John Dinwoodie on the sustainable management of small ports and harbours, and the other on industrial relations management, led by Dr Richard Saundry.

• The 2016 International Conference on Decision Support systems (ICDSS 2016) will be held in Plymouth, chaired by Professor Shaofeng Liu.

• We have substantial experience of managing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) with national and local organisations including Fowey Harbour Commissioners, Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, Wates Construction, Absolute Software and Becton Dickinson.

Professional development• In addition to our full- and part-time programmes,

we offer the opportunity to study individual modules or modules grouped into shorter courses.

• We run short leadership and management training programmes for the NHS, for local authorities and for the emergency services.

• We run free ‘Threshold Workshops’ in autumn and spring, for local businesses and individuals keen to know more about our recent research findings.

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PROGRAMMES

Accounting and Finance

Brand and Design Management

Business and Management

Digital and Social Media Marketing

Doctor of Business Administration

Doctor of Public Administration

Economics for Transition

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship and International Development

Finance

Finance and Investment

Human Resource Management

International Business

International Finance

International Logistics and Supply Chain Management

International Procurement and Supply Chain Management

International Shipping

Management

Marketing and Innovation

Marketing Management

Master of Business Administration

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Research Methodology

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Stand out from the crowd and significantly enhance your employability in the accounting and financial management sector with our MSc Accounting and Finance programme. Explore accounting in its wider context and build the theoretical knowledge and practical skills demanded by employers in the increasingly complex global financial sector. With the option to focus on two core topics of your choice in your final semester, you’re able to steer your future career path in the direction you want to take it.

Programme overviewThe MSc Accounting and Finance programme is designed to provide the latest advanced knowledge in the areas of accounting and finance in the context of a rapidly changing business world. Focusing on both the theory and application of accounting and finance, you will develop academic and employability skills in tandem. Contemporary theories of finance and accounting are studied and put in the context of both the business and the market, with the scope to develop your professional identity and valuable employability skills. Along with an appropriate level of workplace experience, this programme can lead to further specialised study at PhD level. Overall, this programme is suitable if you want to expand your knowledge in the fields of accounting and finance and add to your employability perspectives while developing academic skills.

Further programme informationCore modules• Corporate finance• Management accounting• Financial statement analysis• Fundamentals of financial management• International business environment• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCEMSc

Key features• Set sail for new horizons with this programme, designed

to allow you to change the direction in which you wish to take your future career.

• Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to gain a high-level position within the international business and finance sector thanks to our programme’s combination of both practical- and research-based learning.

• Pursue a career anywhere in the globe with modules that have a strong international focus, ensuring you develop a truly global perspective on finance and decision making.

• Reinforce your skills with specialist expertise by choosing from a range of elective modules in the third semester.

Entry requirements• A good degree, first or second class, or equivalent, in

any discipline.• International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5 or

equivalent.• We welcome students from a range of disciplines who

are keen to place their undergraduate knowledge into the context of accounting and finance.

Career opportunitiesExplore accounting and finance in the wider context, build upon your theoretical knowledge, and develop new practical accounting and financial management skills to contribute to an increasingly complex global financial sector.

Duration and mode of study1 year full time

Start dateSeptember

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Lay the foundations for a career in the finance and investment sector by building a strong base of knowledge relating to both the theory and practice of financial decision making and investment. Pre-Masters pathways available for

international applicants.

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As consumers become more sophisticated and the choice of products even greater, the need to differentiate through strategic brand and design management has become increasingly important. With this programme you’ll explore the value of brand and design management in an era of increasingly saturated markets. As well as developing brand-related theoretical understanding and practical focus, you’ll have the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial, leadership, research and communications skills.

Programme overviewThe programme comprises nine modules. Assessment against learning outcomes is conducted predominantly through completion of coursework. As a student enrolled on this programme you will be introduced to and will explore a diverse range of topics and perspectives that will explore business and society’s relationship with brands, and how best to manage them to maximise organisation performance. In addition you will develop personal skills that are vital for individuals seeking to lead the design, implementation and management of brands.

Further programme informationCore modules• Brands and the value of design• Brands, culture and society• Consumer psychology and brand behaviour• Entrepreneurship and small business growth• Leadership and management essentials• Product policy and portfolio management• Research methods for decision making• Strategic brand management• Trademark, copyright and design law

BRAND AND DESIGN MANAGEMENTMSc

Key features• Receive one-to-one mentoring from an experienced

brand professional currently working with a locally, nationally or internationally recognised organisation. Take advantage of their expertise to develop your practical skills and understanding of the industry, and access the insider information to help you prepare to enter the workplace.

• Explore the wider context of brands in today’s society and how they are affected by and influenced by political and cultural trends. You will develop ‘big picture’ thinking to help you stand out from the crowd.

• Benefit from access to a dedicated seminar series delivered by executives from organisations within the industry and within branding, advertising and design agencies.

• Build the practical skills with a programme focused upon hands-on learning, delivered by staff that are active researchers within the subjects they teach.

• Supplement your academic studies with field trips to visit organisations that have developed or have been instrumental in developing unique, innovative or powerful brands, giving you access to unique insights into the industry.

Entry requirements• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant

subject.• Other qualifications may be considered along with

previous work experience or other training.• All modules must be completed on the programme,

therefore APEL will not be considered.• International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5 or

equivalent.

Career opportunitiesGraduates will be entering a workplace in which creative and brand management graduates are highly sought after. Opportunities exist within multinationals (for example, Apple, Coca-Cola and Microsoft), but also in small businesses, the public sector and not-for-profit/charities.


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Receive one-to-one mentoring from an experienced brand professional currently working with a locally, nationally or internationally recognised organisation. Pre-Masters pathways available for


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This programme enables graduates from any discipline to engage with current business processes and techniques, whilst teaching you how to implement this knowledge within contemporary organisations. You’ll learn key management, strategy and analytical skills, with the opportunity to specialise in a specific subject area relevant to your current or future career.

Programme overviewDuring the first semester you will attend lectures and tutorials for core modules that have been selected to provide you with a fundamental underpinning in the subject area of business and management.

The second semester of the programme commences with an intensive introduction to the 60-credit project, and associated research methods training. You will also pursue your choice of elective module, and complete the remaining 40 credits of the Business and Management ‘core’: Knowledge management and decision making, and Operations and project management.

During the summer semester, you will work independently to carry out your research project. You will receive guidance from a member of academic staff, appointed as your supervisor. Specialist pathways are available, which will be reflected in your award title. You will need to take a prescribed combination of elective modules and carry out your research project in a related field to qualify for a specialist pathway award.

Further programme informationCore modules

• International business context and finance

• Leadership and management essentials

• Marketing and strategy

• Knowledge management and decision making

• Operations and project management

• Project

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENTMSc

Key features• Offers flexibility and choice at masters level. You

may choose to pursue the following award titles: MSc Business and Management, MSc Business and Management (International Business), MSc Business and Management (Finance), MSc Business and Management (Marketing), MSc Business and Management (Operations and Global Supply Chains).

• A balanced combination of individual and group-based learning, whether you are new to Business and Management or if you hold a relevant existing academic a qualification, you will develop your knowledge and skills in a range of subject areas to an appropriate level to prepare you for semester 2 and the project phase.

Entry requirements• A good degree, first or second class or equivalent.• Other qualifications accompanied by substantial

experience in an appropriate field may also be considered. Non-standard applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5 or equivalent.

Career opportunitiesCareer opportunities in human resource and talent management, operations and global supply management, financial management, project management, and marketing and strategic management. Graduates have been successful in securing management-level jobs with Ernst and Young GmbH, DHL International Ltd, Deloitte LLP, Novell Worldwide, and HP Enterprise Services.


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You’ll learn key management, strategy and analytical skills, with the opportunity to specialise in a specific subject area relevant to your future career. Pre-Masters pathways available for


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With companies spending more of their budgets than ever before on digital marketing, and brands like Google, Amazon and Facebook continuing to grow their user base, digital and social-media marketing is changing the rules of competition, giving customers ways to directly infl uence modern businesses. With this MSc you’ll learn how to succeed in this new reality of marketing, actively participating in the planning, development and deployment of real digital and social media marketing campaigns.

Further programme informationCore modules• Analytics and databases• Branding and marketing communications• Corporate governance and ethics• Digital marketing• Leadership and management essentials• Marketing and strategy• Relationship marketing and CRM• Research methods for decision making• Social media practice

DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETINGMSc

Key features• This programme is designed to keep you at the forefront

of modern marketing practices and will equip you with an advanced knowledge of in-digital marketing strategy and planning.

• Build the skills to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application in business situations with hands-on experience through practical workshops and real-world projects, working alongside industry professionals on genuine digital marketing campaigns.

• Work with real projects, real fi rms, real challenges, real skills and competencies and build your skills, ready to succeed in this increasingly competitive sector.

Entry requirements• A degree, fi rst or second class, or equivalent, in any

discipline.• International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5

or equivalent.• We welcome students from many disciplines who are

keen to place their undergraduate knowledge into the context of digital and social-media marketing.

Career opportunitiesGoogle, Amazon and Facebook are changing the rules of marketing and competition. This MSc gives you the opportunity to participate in planning, developing and deploying real digital and social-media marketing campaigns, and working with industry professionals, before getting a job in this exciting new fi eld.


Start dateSeptember


Work with real projects, real fi rms, real challenges, real skills and competencies and build your skills, ready to succeed in this increasingly competitive sector. Pre-Masters pathways available for


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Are you a senior manager, consultant or entrepreneur who wants to draw together both the theoretical and practical aspects of leadership and managerial experience? Designed to enable you to develop professional practice, theoretical understanding and reflexive capability, the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) is a high-level, innovative qualification and an alternative route if you wish to research your professional practice at doctorate level.

Programme overviewYou will undertake an individual research project drawing on your practical experience and theoretical frameworks. Initially there is an emphasis on close direction through workshops, presentations and written papers. On the basis of the written papers and a research proposal, the second phase involves the completion of a thesis. You will be expected to concentrate on an issue directly related to your workplace, such as solving a problem or identifying new operational procedures. Before you start your thesis, you’ll agree your area of research with the University, individual student and any other participating organisations. Individual tuition and supervision will be available to you for the duration of the programme.

Further programme informationCore modules• Induction and introduction to doctoral research• Reflective practice, reflexivity and participatory research• Identifying and explaining theory• History and philosophy of business and the social sciences• Understanding paradigms of inquiry• Developing methodological approaches and dealing with methods• Research proposal and thesis

DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONDBA

Key features• Enjoy being central to the progress of the programme

– the DBA assumes that your organisation and society are continually changing, and will relate these issues to wider theoretical questions.

• Further your understanding of leadership and change and, through the study of specific situations, make general conclusions about practical problems.

• Develop a creative mind in relation to individual perspectives and organisational contexts.

• Benefit from direct involvement with the Plymouth Graduate School of Management research community.

• Gain new perspectives and learn precise methodological approaches that add value in semesters of effectiveness, capability and efficiency.

Entry requirements• Entry criteria will reflect the status of the programme

and include workplace experience as well as previous qualifications.

• You will be interviewed and your capability to undertake the taught part of the programme will be established.

• Progression onto the research element will depend on successful completion of six modules and a research proposal.

Career opportunitiesThis programme will be of interest to senior executives in the private and public sectors as well as to entrepreneurs and consultants.

Duration and mode of study5 years part time

Start dateSeptember or January


Benefit from direct involvement with the Plymouth Graduate School of Management research community.

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Are you a senior manager within the public sector or local government who wants to draw together both the theoretical and practical aspects of professional and managerial experience? Focused on managerial and organisational practice, this programme provides opportunities for learning through collaborative processes, and enables you to take your new knowledge back to the workplace where it can be implemented to improve the quality of your practice.

Programme overviewYear 1 You will start the programme with an induction and introduction to doctoral research. You will then engage in reflective practice, reflexivity and participatory research, and identify and explain theory. History and philosophy of public policy and social sciences and understanding paradigms of inquiry will be covered before you begin to develop methodological approaches. You will then work towards your research proposal and thesis.

Year 2 You’ll build on the knowledge and skills gained during your first year, and continue to study your chosen taught modules. After you’ve completed your second year, and the taught phase of your doctorate, you’ll then have an additional two to three years to complete your thesis.

Further programme informationCore modules• Professional doctorate thesis• Thesis proposal

DOCTOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONDPA

Key features• Immerse yourself in the policies and theories

surrounding public administration, through our two year taught programme. Build on your newly acquired knowledge, and develop your research interests, by taking an additional two to three years to complete your thesis.

• Equip yourself with the skills to facilitate in others the capacity to manage public resources cost-efficiently, cost-effectively and equitably.

• Gain knowledge to guide, and contribute to, socio-political discourses, at all levels, on the future roles of the state, civil society and the market in societal and local community governance.

• Sharpen your knowledge and feel able to give sound policy advice to government across an array of policy domains.

• Enhance your ability by applying theory to practice in the contexts of critical public policy and administration issues in a way that draws upon your extensive professional and managerial experience.

• Benefit from direct involvement with the Plymouth Graduate School of Management research community.

Entry requirements• A bachelors degree with a second-class honours (or

equivalent) in a relevant field. • Also extensive work experience which would normally

be at least five years’ management experience in any sector that provides public services.

Duration and mode of study5 years part time

Start dateSeptember or January


Benefit from direct involvement with the Plymouth Graduate School of Management research community.

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We’re about sustainable living. Be inspired by our out-of-the-ordinary, transformative programmes. Learn from the world’s leading thinkers, activists and practitioners in a small group setting. We focus on interactive, experiential and participatory learning, so you’re ready to face the ecological, economic and social challenges of tomorrow.

Programme overviewModule one entails an exploration of ecological design principles, including both natural system design and human ecology. The overarching enquiry in this foundation module is the degree to which the principles underlying ecosystem design are transferable to the complex adaptive system that is the economy. This includes explorations of complexity theory, Gaian science and systems theory.

Module two looks at the new economy in practice, including fi eld trips to a number of innovative economic projects and initiatives.

Module three looks in more depth at the great debates currently live in the fi eld of economics and seeks to dive deeper into exploring how insights drawn from ecosystem design can yield useful insights into the design and emergence of more just, equitable and sustainable economic systems and models.

You have a choice of two elective modules in semester two and will undertake a dissertation in semester three.

Further programme informationCore modules• The ecological paradigm• New economics in practice • Emergence of the new economy• Two electives modules in semester two• Economics for transition dissertation

ECONOMICS FOR TRANSITIONMA/PgCert

Key features• Heterodox approach, with many different schools of

economic thought covered.• Residential programme, with community-based

activities seen as being a critically important part of the curriculum.

• Whole-person, radical pedagogy, where we seek to draw upon and cultivate the students’ full capacities – emotional, intuitive, somatic as well as cognitive.

• Numerous fi eld trips where students have face-to-face contact with new economic innovators.

• Many thought leaders come in and teach on the programme as guest presenters.

• The programme has two offi cial project partners – the new economics foundation www.neweconomics.org and Transition Network www.transitionnetwork.org – that are internationally renowned pioneers in the fi eld of new economics.

• Schumacher College is a popular destination for Chevening Scholars and we are very pleased to support this scholarship programme. Visit:www.schumachercollege.org.uk for further details.

• The Schumacher College Postgraduate Bursary Fund exists to enable those with potential and in fi nancial need to participate in our masters programmes. For further information, please visit: www.schumachercollege.org.uk.

Entry requirements• Normally a fi rst degree in a social or natural science, or

a background that is equivalent. • Fluent written and spoken English, plus a willingness to

actively participate in the communal life of the college.• International students: IELTS score of 6.5 overall (with a

minimum of 5.5 in each element).

Career opportunitiesGraduates will have the skills and knowledge to work for sustainable change in the public and private sectors as well as in civil society, or to set up their own projects or organisations that will contribute to the transition to a new economy.

Duration and mode of studyMA: 1 year full timePgCert: 4 months

This programme is delivered at Schumacher College, Dartington, Devon.

Start dateSeptember

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This programme is designed to harness your talent, ambition and entrepreneurial fl air. You’ll cultivate new ideas and inspire those around you to use innovation to discover new opportunities and create growth. On this programme you will develop an understanding of the factors that inform strong entrepreneurial business decisions and innovative business and marketing strategies.

Programme overviewThis programme requires the completion of ten modules (seven core and three optional choices). The core modules include three generic modules designed to provide fundamental business knowledge in the international business environment, knowledge management and strategic decision making, and leadership and management essentials. Building upon this knowledge, the programme then provides four core modules designed to provide the fundamental knowledge required to succeed in a small business environment in an international context. These include: appreciating business strategy, appreciating diversity in entrepreneurship, emerging trends in entrepreneurship, and evaluating entrepreneurship in developing and emerging economies. The programme also provides the choice of two optional modules from a choice of three, which include business growth, fi nancing a business start-up and growth organisation and social entrepreneurship. These optional modules enable further specialisation in specifi c areas of entrepreneurship and international development.

Further programme informationCore modules• Entrepreneurship and business strategy• Entrepreneurship in developing and emerging economies• Futures perspectives in entrepreneurship• International business environment• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials• Project management: Opportunity identifi cation, launch and growth

ENTREPRENEURSHIP MSc

Key features• We are happy to welcome students from a broad range

of undergraduate disciplines. We want to work with you if you are keen to place your undergraduate discipline knowledge into the broader business context, leverage your existing skills, and kick-start your creative thinking, inner drive and passion to succeed.

• This programme helps to close the gap between ideas and innovation and identifying viable market opportunities.

• Entrepreneurial spirit is one of the most successful perspectives you can embrace as a business professional. This programme prepares you for a wide spectrum of career opportunities such as starting and running your own business, consulting on business start-ups, or working in an established organisation delivering innovation, value and growth.

Entry requirements• A good honours degree, fi rst or second class, or

equivalent, in any discipline.• International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5 or


are keen to place their undergraduate knowledge into the context of entrepreneurship.

Career opportunitiesThe MSc Entrepreneurship programme enables you to gain the requisite critical knowledge and experience of entrepreneurship theory and practice to prepare you for a future career in self-employment or working within a small- and medium-sized enterprise context. The programme team has strong links with Nigeria and the Indian subcontinent.


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This programme prepares you for a wide spectrum of career opportunities such as starting and running your own business start-ups or working in an established organisation delivering innovation, value and growth.

Pre-Masters pathways available for international applicants.

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By studying this programme you will cultivate the skills to help fi rms harness their entrepreneurial talent, or even help a new generation of entrepreneurs transform lives and empower communities.

Programme overviewThis programme requires the completion of ten modules (seven core and three optional choices). The core modules include three generic modules designed to provide fundamental business knowledge in the international business environment, knowledge management and strategic decision making and leadership and management essentials. Building upon this knowledge, the programme then provides four core modules designed to provide the fundamental knowledge required to succeed in a small business environment in an international context. These include appreciating business strategy, appreciating diversity in entrepreneurship, emerging trends in entrepreneurship and evaluating entrepreneurship in developing and emerging economies. The programme also provides the choice of two optional modules from a choice of three which includes business growth, fi nancing a business start-up and growth organisation and social entrepreneurship. These optional modules enable further specialisation in specifi c areas of entrepreneurship and international development.

Further programme informationCore modules• Diversity in entrepreneurship: Gender, youth and informal economy• Entrepreneurship and business strategy• Entrepreneurship in developing and emerging economies• Futures perspectives in entrepreneurship• International business environment• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MSc

Key features• Allow your entrepreneurial skills to shine as you close

the gap between ideas and innovation and identify viable market opportunities that have the potential to transform lives.

• Develop the skills to help you access a wide spectrum of career paths such as starting and running your own business, consulting on business start-ups or working in an established global organisation delivering value and growth.

• Learn with an internationally diverse and culturally rich group of talented and motivated students and professionals.

Entry requirements• An honours degree, fi rst or second class, or equivalent,

in any discipline.• International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5

or equivalent.• We welcome students from a range of disciplines who

are keen to place their undergraduate knowledge into the context of entrepreneurship and international development.

Career opportunitiesGraduates have the critical knowledge and experience of entrepreneurship theory and practice in an international development context, preparing them for careers in self-employment and/or project management of entrepreneurial projects in an emerging economy. The programme team has strong links with projects undertaken in emerging economies.


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Develop the skills to help youaccess a wide spectrum ofcareer paths such as startingand running your own business,consulting on business start-upsor working in an establishedglobal organisation deliveringvalue and growth.


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Sharpen your analytical and critical reasoning skills, and hone your financial knowledge and technical proficiency with the MSc Finance programme. This programme will help to broaden your knowledge of financial strategies, econometrics, financial management and more, all with a global perspective of this complex industry. As a graduate, you’ll also be able to meet the needs of commerce and industry, having developed a critical appreciation of financial issues and their implications.

Programme overviewGain a thorough understanding of finance, including investment, financing, capital investments, capital structure and market efficiency, risk management and mergers. Specialist study is made of investments, focusing on equity derivatives, shares and bonds, and on portfolio analysis. Econometrics is taught alongside, introducing you to a range of statistical techniques and their application in economic analysis. You will then study international issues, cross-border obstacles and trading blocs that can hinder global business transactions. You will also cover exchange rate movements, inflation and how it affects interest rates, currency options, financial futures and swaps. In addition, you will have a choice of further study options to enable you to widen your knowledge in particular areas of finance. You will complete your studies researching and writing a dissertation on a relevant subject of particular interest to you.

Further programme informationCore modules• Corporate finance• Econometrics• Investments• Fundamentals of financial management• International finance• Dissertation in finance

FINANCEMSc

Key features• Learn how to apply modern financial techniques and

models to real-world problems in the context of both national and international environments.

• Gain more control over your time with three flexible study options – study part time (choose one or two modules per semester) or full time.

• Enhance your career prospects and current vocational skills to a higher level.

• Benefit from Plymouth Graduate School of Management’s social space which helps create a vibrant and inclusive postgraduate community.

Entry requirements• A good degree, first or second class or equivalent.• Other qualifications accompanied by substantial



Career opportunitiesDevelop your analytical and critical reasoning skills, broaden your knowledge of financial strategies, econometrics and financial management, and develop a global perspective on this complex industry. Your skills will be in demand from both commercial and industrial businesses globally.


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Enhance your career prospects and current vocational skills to a higher level.


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Enter the fast-paced financial sector by building your foundations of expertise in financial management. You will develop a broad knowledge base, and put it into practice with our extensive practical sessions. Build the confidence to make key financial decisions and become familiar with the process of identifying, measuring and communicating key economic information. Position yourself to begin a career in investment banking, international finance, financial journalism or portfolio management.

Programme overviewThe MSc Finance and Investment programme is designed to provide students with detailed knowledge and understanding of organisations, the dynamic external environments in which they operate, and their management and leadership. You will apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex situations to enhance decision making and management practice in general. In addition you may be made aware of current trends and issues in business and management, which is informed by contemporary research and practice. You will work autonomously in the pursuit of creative strategies and business solutions. All this will be performed through a range of transferable skills relevant to a career in business and management, including leadership, analytical and critical thinking, research and communications skills.

Further programme informationCore modules• Corporate finance• Investments• International finance• Fundamentals of financial management• International business environment• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials

FINANCE AND INVESTMENTMSc

Key features• Steer your career in a new direction with this

programme, designed to allow you to bring your experience and knowledge from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines and apply them to marketing and innovation.

• Lay the foundations for a career in the finance and investment sector by building a strong base of knowledge relating to both the theory and practice of financial decision making and investment.

• Explore the powerful blend of the processes and mechanics that underlie decision-making in today’s financial and investment sectors, giving you the confidence to be decisive in your future career.

• Gain the advanced management and analytical skills needed to take you to the forefront of the financial world.

• Shape your studies to match your goals by selecting two specialist financial modules in your third semester. You’ll be able to follow the path that suits your own individual interests and needs.

Entry requirements• A good honours degree, first or second class, or



are keen to place their undergraduate knowledge into the context of finance and investment.

Career opportunitiesIn the fast-paced financial services sector you need the confidence and core analytical skills to make informed financial decisions. This programme offers you the potential of a future career in investment banking, international finance, financial journalism or portfolio management in top global firms.


Start dateSeptember


Shape your studies to match your goals by selecting two specialist financial modules in your third semester.


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Equip yourself with the skills and capabilities required for a strategic role in HR on this full-time or part-time programme. Through lectures informed by active research and opportunities to gain important work-related competencies, you will develop the necessary skills for contemporary HR management, in a business and organisational context.

Programme overviewThis programme equips you, regardless of whether you have professional aspirations in HR or are already experienced and looking to build upon your knowledge, with the skills and capabilities required for an HR role at an influential and strategic level.

It aims to add value to your professional development by combining academic knowledge and rigour with the need to build important work-related skills and competencies. These will enable you to enhance your understanding of complex and challenging issues in international business, and in public as well as third-sector environments.

The MAHRM programme enables you to gain the knowledge criteria required for full chartered membership of the CIPD.

Further programme informationCore modules• Contemporary HRM in context• Employee resourcing• HR research methods• HR research project• International and comparative HRM• Leading, managing and developing people• Managing conflict and employment relations• Managing equality and diversity

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTMA

Key features• Tailor your time at university to meet your needs by

balancing your study around your work and personal commitments. Lectures take place in the afternoons, thereby minimising the impact on everyday work commitments.

• Learn from research-active academics with professional and industry experience.

• Meet the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s qualification and membership structure.

• Join a diverse student body – this programme appeals to both recent graduates who wish to enter the HR profession as well as those working in HR who wish to gain professional chartered status and strengthen their employment prospects.

• Deepen your knowledge by studying a range of modules such as the critical role a human resources professional plays within the work environment, how best to lead, manage and develop employees, appropriate HR policies and strategies, and maximising the contribution, growth and wellbeing of employees, including an ethical sensibility towards the practice of HRM.

Entry requirements• A good degree, first or second class or equivalent. • Other qualifications accompanied by substantial



Career opportunitiesGraduates have succeeded in obtaining HR roles across a wide range of private, public and not-for-profit organisations, including the NHS, ITV and major retailers.

Duration and mode of study1 year full time or 2 years part time

Start dateSeptember



Lectures take place in the afternoons and evenings, thereby minimising the impact on everyday work commitments.

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In today’s global economy, the ability to think and work across geographic and political boundaries is imperative to not only conduct business in an international context but also to survive in such a competitive, globalised environment. This MSc is designed to give you the essential skills for professional and practical development, covering topics such as competitive marketing strategy, global supply chain management, leadership and management, and international business environment.

Further programme informationCore modules• Global supply chain management• International business environment• International fi nance• International strategic management• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials• Marketing and strategy

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSMSc

Key features• We are happy to welcome students from a broad range

of undergraduate disciplines. We want to work with you if you are keen to place your discipline knowledge into an international business context or if you are a professional wanting to expand your experience and enter the world of multinational enterprises.

• This programme will be underpinned by a fi rm practical orientation.

• Each module will refl ect current practice and apply theories outlined to real world problems and scenarios.

• The programme will have its own dedicated seminar series delivered by executives from local, national and international companies.


equivalent, in any discipline. • International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5

or equivalent.

Career opportunitiesPostgraduates in International Business have career opportunities in large multinational corporations and banks. Prospective recruiters include companies like Vodafone and Lloyds Bank. Our postgraduates earn a starting salary that is signifi cantly higher than that of undergraduates.


Start dateSeptember


We want to work with you if you are keen to place your discipline knowledge into an international business context or if you are a professional wanting to expand your experience and enter the world of multinational enterprises.


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Are you driven by a desire to work in the fast-paced world of international fi nance? Do you want to take your fi nancial expertise to the next level? By studying the MSc International Finance you’ll develop a broad vision and understanding of the changing role and nature of international fi nance. Study with us and equip yourself with the skills that will help you to stand out to future employers who recruit across a wide range of careers in the international fi nancial sector.

Programme overviewThe MSc International Finance programme is designed to provide students with detailed knowledge and understanding of organisations, the dynamic external environments in which they operate, and their management, and leadership. You will apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex situations to enhance decision making and management practice in general. In addition you may be made aware of current trends and issues in business and management, informed by contemporary research and practice. You will work autonomously in the pursuit of creative strategies and business solutions. All this will be performed through a range of transferable skills relevant to a career in business and management, including leadership, analytical and critical thinking, research and communications skills.

Further programme informationCore modules• International fi nance• Corporate fi nance• International business environment• Econometrics and fi nancial modelling• Economics of markets and government• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials

INTERNATIONAL FINANCEMSc


programme which is designed to allow you to bring your experience and knowledge from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines.

• Develop your knowledge with modules in the economics of markets and government, econometrics and fi nancial modelling, allowing you to understand the importance of fi nancial planning to successful organisations.



equivalent.

Career opportunitiesTake your fi nancial expertise to the next level with detailed in-depth analysis of the changing role and nature of international fi nance. This programme offers successful participants a future in a wide range of careers in the fast- moving international fi nance sector.


Start dateSeptember


Steer your career in a new direction with this programme which is designed to allow you to bring your experience and knowledge from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines. Pre-Masters pathways available for


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Greatly enhance your employability in areas of international logistics and supply chain management with a programme that includes options to study abroad, gain a dual award title, and join the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association (PYNDA) upon graduation. With this professionally accredited programme you’ll develop commercial focus through our visiting speakers programme and benefit from a research- and technology-driven curriculum.

Programme overviewOur programme is designed to appeal to students and professionals seeking to gain specialist skills required to enter into mid and senior management positions in areas of international logistics and supply chain management. Students and professionals will have the opportunity to pursue a postgraduate programme in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management in sufficient depth to merit masters degree, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate awards. The programme also offers an opportunity to enhance the professional competence of individuals who are already experienced and who wish to build on that experience through a structured programme of study. Our programme is delivered by research-intensive staff with extensive industry experience and continuous engagement with the industry.

Further programme informationCore modules• International logistics management• International supply chain systems• International trade, procurement, logistics and shipping• Logistics, supply chains, systems and methods• Maritime finance and business modelling• Research project• Research skills and economics for international supply chains

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip/PgCert

Key features• Take the opportunity to experience the maritime

industries abroad with the option of choosing a joint programme with Fontys University of Applied Sciences, School of Business Engineering and Logistics, at Venlo, the Netherlands.

• Graduate and join our fleet of successful alumni, highly regarded in their industry for possessing the critical skills required to discuss a range of solutions for serious management problems in international shipping and port management.

• Join a programme with a truly international focus. In any given year our students might hail from over 20 different countries, enhancing one another’s academic experiences and providing excellent opportunities for international networking.

• Harness the latest technologies to enhance your learning experience – our expertise in simulation-based technology will allow you to enter the workplace up to speed with the most contemporary techniques.

• Build the industry knowledge to transition smoothly into the workplace thanks to regular visits to companies, trade exhibitions, seminars, workshops and industry conferences.

• Develop a wide-reaching network of industry contacts thanks to our programme of visiting-expert industry speakers, providing specialist knowledge and insights as well as opportunities to seek internship, consultancy, or research experience.




Career opportunitiesOur students are currently working globally in various companies as supply chain managers, supply chain analysts, supply chain consultants, supply chain financiers, and supply chain planners. Many of them are also working as logistics managers and logistics consultants.


Start dateSeptember

FeesVisit www.plymouth.ac.uk/feesAccredited by the Chartered

Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). The programme is also recognised by the Institute of Export (IoE) and The Nautical Institute.

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Prepare yourself for a management role in the areas of international procurement and supply chain sectors with this qualification. Take advantage of opportunities to study abroad and stand out to employers with a qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and recognised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and The Nautical Institute. You’ll also benefit from a high-profile visiting speakers programme.

Programme overviewInternational Procurement and Supply Chain Management offers you an opportunity to pursue dual award titles in that the students have the option to study both areas in depth. Our programme is designed to appeal to the students and professionals seeking to gain specialist skills required to enter into mid and senior management positions in areas of international procurement and supply chain management. Students and professionals will have the opportunity to pursue a postgraduate programme in International Logistics and Supply Chain Management in sufficient depth to merit masters degree, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate awards. The programme also offers an opportunity to enhance the professional competence of individuals who are already experienced and who wish to build on that experience through a structured programme of study. Our programme is delivered by research-intensive staff with extensive industry experience and continuous engagement with the industry.

Further programme informationCore modules• International procurement management• International supply chain systems• International trade, procurement, logistics and shipping• Logistics, supply chains, systems and methods• Maritime finance and business modelling• Research project• Research skills and economics for international supply chains

INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc/PgDip

Key features• Take the opportunity to experience the maritime

industries abroad with the option of choosing a joint programme with Fontys University of Applied Sciences, School of Business Engineering and Logistics, at Venlo, the Netherlands.


• Join a programme with a truly international focus. In any given year our students might hail from over 20 different countries, enhancing one another’s academic experiences and providing excellent opportunities for international networking.

• Harness the latest technologies to enhance your learning experience – our expertise in simulation-based technology will allow you to enter the workplace up to speed with the most contemporary techniques.






Career opportunitiesThis programme provides opportunities to specialise in dual areas of procurement and supply chain management. Our students are currently working globally in various companies as procurement managers, procurement consultants, sourcing analysts, sourcing strategists, and supplier relationship managers.


Start dateSeptember

FeesVisit www.plymouth.ac.uk/feesAccredited by the Chartered

Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS). The programme is also recognised by the Institute of Export (IoE) and The Nautical Institute.

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Join a programme that combines over 30 years of international industry experience with a strong focus on commercial aspects of shipping, logistics and ports. Build industry connections through the visiting speakers programme and stand out to employers with a qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and recognised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and The Nautical Institute.

Programme overviewThe MSc International Shipping programme caters to the commercial needs of the specialist segments of the maritime industry. Our programme reflects a demand for professionals with the knowledge, technical capacity and skills demanded in senior management positions in various industries. Students and professionals will have the opportunity to pursue a postgraduate programme in International Shipping in sufficient depth to merit masters degree, postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate awards. The programme is designed to appeal to students and professionals seeking to gain specialist skills required to enter into middle and senior management positions in maritime and related industries. International Shipping also offers an opportunity to enhance the professional competence of individuals who are already experienced and who wish to build on that experience through a structured programme of study. Our programme is delivered by research-intensive staff with extensive industry experience and continuous engagement with the industry.

Further programme informationCore modules• International trade, procurement, logistics and shipping• Logistics, supply chains, systems and methods• Maritime finance and business modelling• Port policy and management• Research project• Research skills and economics for international supply chains• Shipping finance, management and law

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPINGMSc/PgDip/PgCert

Key features• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and

Transport (CILT) and recognised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and The Nautical Institute.

• Designed to appeal to those already in the workplace, enhance your professional competence by building on your existing experiences through a structured programme of study.


• Broaden your horizons by joining a programme with a truly international focus, with multicultural and international staff and students.





• International students: IELTS score 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent is required.

Career opportunitiesMany of our students are working globally as operations managers in various ports, cargo and ship brokers, cargo charterers, and cargo traders. Our students are also working in well-renowned ship management firms and leading shipping consultancy firms.


Start dateSeptember


A postgraduate qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and recognised by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) and The Nautical Institute.

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Increase your employability and sharpen your professional edge as you learn how to deliver creative and effective management solutions. The combination of taught and hands-on learning will help you accentuate your leadership talents and management skills, providing you with the capability to succeed. We welcome graduates and professionals with varied backgrounds, enabling you to learn from your peers and apply your existing skills and abilities throughout your future career in management.

Programme overviewThe programme comprises nine 20-credit modules that will be studied over three semesters. There is no dissertation/project module. You will have a chance of freely selecting two elective modules which will be delivered in an intensive block. All modules will be delivered by staff with consultancy/professional practice experience and research output in the field.

Our teaching approach will engage you in opportunities to apply theory to practice through experiential learning methods such as case studies analysis, live projects, and business simulations. Owing to the changing nature of the business environment, an international perspective will be reflected in both the taught sessions and the speakers invited to participate in the dedicated seminar series.

Further programme informationCore modules• Accounting and finance• Human resources and talent management• International business environment• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials• Marketing and strategy• Operations and project management

MANAGEMENTMSc


programme which is designed to allow you to bring your experience and knowledge from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines and apply them to business management.

• Give your employability an immediate boost with the new skills you’ll develop – this intensive and comprehensive programme would also suit professionals with little or no experience in business management.

• Equip yourself with the foundations of business management expertise, as well as confidence in using the most advanced tools and theories in the industry, positioning you to become a successful manager of the future.

• Carve out the career path that suits your individual interests by selecting two specialist modules in your third semester.


equivalent, in any discipline. • International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5 or

equivalent.• We welcome students from a broad range of disciplines

who are keen to place their undergraduate discipline knowledge into the context of management.

Career opportunitiesGiven the unique characteristics of this programme, graduates will have the opportunity to develop skills across a broad range of business and management specialisms, leading to careers in consulting, operations management, marketing, and general management. International careers are also possible depending on module choices.


Start dateSeptember/February


Give your employability an immediate boost with the new skills you’ll develop. This intensive and comprehensive programme would also suit professionals with little or no experience in business management.


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With consumer choice at an all-time high and markets more saturated and competitive than ever before, marketing innovation holds the key to business growth. Through studying the MSc Marketing and Innovation programme you will learn to improve your strategic insight and creativity and develop the ability to create, recognise and exploit unique and innovative marketing strategies. You will enter the industry ready to respond to rapid changes in the marketplace and anticipate the future changes that are crucial for growth.

Programme overviewThe programme consists of nine modules. The assessment process in relation to the learning outcomes is conducted primarily through the completion of coursework. You will be introduced to and be engaged in a diverse range of subjects and perspectives that will explore and analyse business and society’s relationship with marketing and innovation, and assess the most effective way to manage it to maximise organisation performance. In addition you will have the opportunity to develop personal skills that are key for individuals who are seeking to create and develop innovative marketing strategies.

Further programme informationCore modules• Branding and marketing communications• Changing consumer behaviour• Innovation and new product development• International business environment• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials• Marketing and strategy

MARKETING AND INNOVATIONMSc


programme which is designed to allow you to bring your experience and knowledge from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines and apply them to marketing and innovation.

• Position yourself at the forefront of innovative, contemporary marketing practices, equipped with the key skills necessary for a successful career in marketing.

• Develop distinctive marketing expertise in innovation, strategic insight and creativity, allowing you to stand out to employers.

• Grow your marketing capabilities in the strategic and creative process of leading and managing innovations, taking products all the way from concept through to commercialisation.

• Join the next generation of marketing professionals, possessing the knowledge and practical skills to develop, manage and lead innovative marketing strategies and campaigns.

Entry requirements• A good honours degree, first or second class, in any

discipline.• International students: IELTS score 6.5 with a minimum

of 5.5 in any element in a secure English language test.• We welcome students from a broad range of disciplines

who are keen to build upon their undergraduate discipline knowledge in the context of marketing and innovation.

Career opportunitiesGraduate destinations include Birmingham City FC, Bryden Stokes, Local Heroes, Lowe Profero, Reval, SCA, Scarlett Entertainment, Sinclair Pharma, TMW agency, and Water Babies.


Start dateSeptember


Position yourself at the forefront of innovative, contemporary marketing practices, equipped with the key skills necessary for a successful career in marketing.


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Whether you are looking to have a successful career in international marketing, wish to specialise in brand and marketing communications, or your interests are in analysing changing consumer behaviour, our programme will prepare you to be successful across all marketing disciplines. Through practical and research-based learning you will develop your capacity for analysing complex marketing situations, making business decisions and implementing appropriate courses of action.

Programme overviewThe programme consists of nine modules. The assessment process, in relation to the learning outcomes, is conducted primarily through the completion of coursework. You will be introduced to and be engaged in a diverse and wide range of subjects and perspectives that will explore and analyse business and society’s relationship with marketing, and assess the most effective way to manage it to maximise organisation performance. In addition you will have the opportunity to develop the required personal skills that are key for individuals who seek to lead or play a significant role in the management of marketing activities.

Further programme informationCore modules• Branding and marketing communications• Changing consumer behaviour• Competitive marketing strategy• International business environment• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials• Marketing and strategy

MARKETING MANAGEMENTMSc

Key features• Set sail for new horizons with this programme which is

aimed at allowing you to change the direction in which you wish to take your future career.

• Take advantage of the diversity of a programme designed to enable you to become an outstanding marketing professional in whichever marketing discipline you choose to pursue a career path.

• Engage in a breadth of marketing management subjects which will ensure you are well equipped to enter the workplace upon graduation.

• Reinforce your core marketing knowledge with targeted expertise by selecting specialist optional modules, enabling you to shape your studies to suit your aspirations.

• Gain the hands-on experience that employers are looking for by combining your academic studies with practical workshops where you will have the opportunity to analyse real-life company marketing strategies, case studies and marketing management practices.


equivalent, in any discipline.• International students: IELTS score 6.5 or equivalent.• We welcome students from a broad range of disciplines

who are keen to build upon their undergraduate discipline knowledge in the context of marketing management.

Career opportunitiesGraduate destinations include Birmingham City FC, Bryden Stokes, Local Heroes, Lowe Profero, Reval, SCA, Scarlett Entertainment, Sinclair Pharma, TMW agency, and Water Babies.


Start dateSeptember


Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Market Research Society (MRS).


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The Plymouth Graduate School of Management is dedicated to providing an excellent learning experience for postgraduates founded upon a critical, analytical approach to management education.

We offer a range of masters programmes in business and specialist areas of management expertise which meet the diverse needs of students looking to pursue different career paths. These include general management, accounting and finance, marketing, international business, operations and supply chain management, entrepreneurship, shipping and logistics, and human resource management. All our programmes are delivered by international experts in their field who are academically and professionally qualified as well as having practical experience as managers or consultants to businesses and government organisations.

Internationally we provide graduate education opportunities for students from around the world who join the school to study a general business

masters programme or one of our specialist postgraduate qualifications.

Locally we provide opportunities for students to study for postgraduate qualifications that are relevant to the needs of business and government. We provide research that focuses on regional issues and has practical value, particularly from the viewpoint of industry sectors such as marine and maritime, agriculture and food, and healthcare. We engage with the many SMEs and government bodies, providing them with executive education opportunities to strengthen their capabilities in increasingly difficult economic and competitive circumstances.

Many students from diverse backgrounds come to study with us in Plymouth, benefiting from the dedicated teaching facilities of Mast House, located on Sutton Harbour overlooking the historic Barbican and Plymouth Sound.

Professor Phil Megicks Director of Plymouth Graduate School of Management

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The MBA is recognised worldwide as the premier postgraduate qualification in the field of business management. This MBA is a distance learning ‘top-up’ programme designed specifically for holders of postgraduate diplomas in business or management, allowing you to ‘fast-track’ your studies to gain a full MBA award. The programme assessment is project-based and supported through expert supervision and online learning – it can be studied from any location worldwide.

Programme overviewYou will progress or articulate to the programme following the successful completion of 120 Level 7 credits in business and management or an equivalent postgraduate diploma. You are required to undertake a single 60-credit Level 7 dissertation chosen from a broad range of topics including marketing, human resource management, maritime logistics, economics, supply chain management or international strategic management under the supervision of an appropriate academic with relevant subject expertise. The programme consists of a single module: MBA project. The programme has no taught modules and support is provided through specially developed online learning resources and regular supervisory meetings, typically through email exchange and Skype or equivalent software system.

An MBA programme is an academic endeavour of high quality, which means that the dissertation fully adheres to the University’s academic standards. The work must be original and grounded in academic theory. The programme is an academic challenge especially for students who have been away from higher education for a while.

Further programme informationCore module• MBA project

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONMBA

Key features• Postgraduate diploma holders can gain a prestigious

MBA from a leading UK university.• Flexible delivery by expert faculty from Plymouth

University.• Study from any location worldwide.• Supported by online learning resources.• Access to Plymouth University e-library.• Choice of three start dates: September, January or

March/April.

Entry requirements• Minimum 120 Level 7 postgraduate credits or

equivalent in management and business subjects including coverage of research methods.

• For specialist awards, at least 20 Level 7 postgraduate credits in the specialist area.

• International students: minimum IELTS score 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element).

Career opportunitiesThe Plymouth MBA provides an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career into senior managerial positions, whether in marketing, human resource management, maritime logistics, economics, supply chain management or international strategic management. MBA graduates continue to achieve high salaries, beating MBA averages from a decade ago.

Duration and mode of study1 year part time

Start dateSeptember, January or March/April


‘Top-up’ programme designed specifically for holders of postgraduate diplomas in business or management, allowing you to ‘fast-track’ your studies to gain a full MBA award.

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Build the skills and competencies to help businesses manage the planning, production and delivery of their products and services. Learn how advanced operations management, modern and sustainable supply chains, and the flow of information therein have become the bedrock of competitive advantage in an ever-changing global business environment. Become a confident professional in operations and supply chain management and make a decisive step towards securing a very exciting career.

Further programme informationCore modules• Global supply chain management• International business environment• Knowledge management and decision making• Leadership and management essentials• Marketing and strategy• Operations and project management• Quality management and lean thinking

OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc

Key features• Bridge the gap from your previous studies or work

experience and acquire the specialist knowledge that will help you to join this rapidly growing industry. This programme is designed to be accessible to you, welcoming applicants from a broad range of undergraduate disciplines.

• Lead the way in the industry by learning to view the supply chain and logistics sector with a distinctly contemporary eye – sustainability and environmental issues are embedded in all our modules, increasing your employability and better preparing you for the challenges that climate change presents to the industry.

• Examine the latest regulations and governance in supply chains, placing your knowledge and skills at the leading edge of the sector.

• Take advantage of our programme of visiting speakers, and gain insider knowledge and important networking contacts to ensure you’re ready to enter the workplace immediately upon graduation.


equivalent, in any discipline.• Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their

compatibility with the UK equivalent through NARIC: www.naric.org.uk/naric/.

• We welcome students from a broad range of disciplines who are keen to place their undergraduate discipline knowledge into the context of operations and supply chain management.

Career opportunitiesCareers include opportunities in supply chain coordination in Europe as well as worldwide. Our postgraduates start on a salary that is significantly higher than that of undergraduates. Expected employers include Amazon, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Unilever.


Start dateSeptember


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This programme provides the basis for candidates to develop an understanding of interaction between theory and practice and emphasises close direction through workshops, presentations and written papers.

Programme overviewTuition concentrates on the literature review, philosophy of research, paradigms of inquiry, methodology, data collection, theory and analysis. Overall, the interaction between theory and practice through understanding the philosophy of research and precise methodological approaches gives you new perspectives that add value in semesters of effective and effi cient research capabilities.

The aim is to ensure that you:

• develop knowledge of the philosophy of research and paradigms of inquiry• understand methodological approaches and methods of data collection in ensuring rigour, validity and reliability• deal with information sources, and analytical tools pertinent to effective research and analysis in business and management studies• refl ect upon past experience and academic achievements as part of a carefully considered set of research activities• understand the relationship between leadership, values and ethics• become aware of refl exivity and utilise within the research process• enhance transferable and personal skills such as reasoning, report writing, independent learning, communication, critical thinking, personal management and presentation skills.

Further programme informationTypical modules• Induction and introduction to research and doctoral study• Understanding paradigms of inquiry• Developing methodological approaches and dealing with methods

RESEARCH METHODOLOGYPgCert

Key features• An in-depth understanding of the philosophy of

research and methodology.• Direct involvement with a research community.• Emphasis on relationships between theory and practice.• Paradigms of inquiry, ontology and epistemology.• Refl exivity and refl ective approaches.• Cohort teaching and intensive research environments.• Direct involvement with a research community.• Emphasis on research paradigms underpinning

methodologies and methods.

Entry requirementsA good degree, fi rst or second class, or equivalent, plus relevant work experience.

Duration and mode of study1 year part time

Start dateSeptember


Direct involvement with a research community.

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