University of Huddersfield - Management with Communication Professional Practice MSc

University of Huddersfield

Management with Communication Professional Practice MSc

This course is specifically aimed at International students, supporting those wishing to gain practical work based experiential learning. Together with studying your chosen course we are offering an additional 6-month placement opportunity, making the course 18 months in length. This allows students to put into practice the skills and techniques developed throughout the Master’s degree within a UK environment after completing the 12-month taught programme.

A Masters in Management offers a wide and flexible range of options and is an excellent opportunity for those from a variety of backgrounds to acquire awareness and insight into professional management principles and practice.

This course specialises in the strategic importance of communication for contemporary organisations and its impact on society. The course is ideal if you are seeking to advance a career in corporate communication and public relations alongside leadership aspirations.

The course will equip you with the knowledge of key management areas such as marketing, finance, people management and strategy, applying real world business case studies to develop your professional and leadership skills. Designed to enable you to tailor the course to your own personal and career interests, there are a number of option modules available.

Entry Requirements

  • An Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification, in any subject.
  • Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
  • IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5 (a minimum of TOEFL 550 (Computer Based Toefl 213) score) or equivalent will be considered acceptable

Career Prospects

This course offers you the chance to undertake a 6 month placement at the end of the taught element. A placement can help you build on the knowledge and skills developed on the course.

The placement is a valuable tool that can enhance your employability and help you to develop as an individual. It is acknowledged that graduates with work experience are generally much more attractive to employers.

Our Employability and Placements Office are available to support you in finding placement opportunities and can provide advice in areas such as interview skills and preparing CVs and covering letters.

Course Details

You will study the following modules:


Core Modules

Fundamentals of Management
Leading Managing and Developing People
Strategic Communication, Business and Society
The Global Professional

Term 1

You may choose one form the following list:
Managing Big Data
Intelligent Business Information Systems
Managing Sustainable Challenges
Managing Employee Relations
Global Business and Human Rights
Emotional Intelligence for the Effective Leader
Strategic Management
Management Accounting

Term 2

You may choose two form the following list:
The Circular Economy and Responsible Resource Management
International Finance
Reward Management
Humanitarian Challenges

Final Project

Research Route:
Research Methods
Individual Research Project

Consultancy Route:
Consultancy Skills
Group Consultancy Project

New Venture Creation:
Launch a venture
New Venture Creation

MSc Professional Practice Placement

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