UWE-Business Management
MSc Business Management
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol Business School)
You'll acquire the practical business skills needed for effective management. You'll then take these skills and learn to apply them in various contexts, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how different business functions operate and interrelate.
You'll further develop your management abilities by exploring the rapidly evolving external challenges currently faced by actual businesses and management professionals. By honing your ability to confidently account for these issues, you'll boost your chances of managerial success out in the real world. We'll encourage you to think about business in a responsible way, creating sustainable value for business and society at large, and contributing to a healthy economy.
Designed in collaboration with employers, the MSc in Business Management at Bristol Business School is delivered by industry experts, many of whom are active in business management-related research. Our practitioner-led teaching approach and curriculum is continually updated to reflect the fast-moving environment in which modern businesses operate.
We know it's not where you start but where you finish that matters. With this in mind, we've designed a skills and aspirations audit on arrival. This will help you identify gaps in your knowledge, including digital literacy, and guide you in choosing the right career path. Throughout the programme, you'll receive tailored support to develop your skills and track your personal and professional growth.
This feeds into the Careers Catalyst module, which enables you to reflect on your aspirations, build a relevant skillset and develop your personal unique selling point.
You'll also enjoy access to and dialogue with business leaders, debating current, relevant topics at our popular annual Master's Business Conference.
The MSc in Business Management at Bristol Business School will support you to build the transferable skills, values and attitudes to face the challenges of contemporary business and to make confident and ethical decisions. By the time you graduate, the business competencies and knowledge you've mastered will allow you to add significant value to organisations all over the world, and in any sector.
If you're already working in a management or management-adjacent role, the business skills you gain will give you the tools to develop your performance further, with a valuable qualification that also enhances your future professional prospects.
Course Module
- Digital Entrepreneurial Finance
- International Marketing Communication and Media Management
- International Business Strategic Management
- Global Management and Organizational Behavior
- Research in Action (Non-credit)
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Self and Society in Business Management
View Self and Society in Business Management module details
Overview
This module explores the intricate relationship between the self and society in the context of business management. Students will examine how the interplay between individual identity and societal factors shape and influence dynamic business environments.
Educational Aims
The overarching aim of this module is for students to develop an understanding of business management concepts and behavioural science.
Students will cultivate a deep understanding of self identity and society in a professional business context, exploring how personal values influence the purpose, goals, and outcomes of organisations.
Emphasis is placed on cross-cultural communication and collaboration, equipping students to work effectively, ethically, and respectfully in diverse global environments.
Outline Syllabus
The syllabus will incorporate the intersectionality between ‘self’ and ‘society’.
The ‘self’ part of the module will be underpinned by behavioural science and an indicative syllabus will include, although is not limited to, content such as:
- Self-awareness and identity
- Motivation and personal drivers
- Cognitive biases and decision-making
- Team dynamics
- Resilience and coping mechanisms
- Leadership
- Influence of past and cultural background
The ‘society’ part of the module will be underpinned by sociology, economics, politics, strategy, and history and an indicative syllabus will include, although is not limited to, content such as:
- Sociology of business
- Capitalism and economic systems
- Political systems and business
- Globalisation and economic inequality
- Colonialism and post-colonial perspectives in business
- Sustainability and climate change
- Strategic Management
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Career Catalyst: Developing Skills for Long Term Success
(Studying both Tri2 & Tri3) -
Project 1 : Choose One the following Module
- Management Project: Group Project Challenge
(Research Project)
OR
- Enterprise Project: Concept Development
- Career Catalyst: Developing Skills for Long Term Success
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Project 2 : Choose One the following Module
- Management Project: Individual Project Challenge
(Research Project)
OR
- Enterprise Project: Business Realisation
Some modules may be subject to change due to academic or operational requirements.
Accommodation
- Accommodation on campus (Frenchay Campus): En-suite starts from £211/week. (approx. 42 – 51 weeks)
- Accommodation in the city centre (City Campus): En-suite starts from £175/week, Studio starts from £225/week. (approx. 42 – 51 weeks)
Accommodation details and fees may change annually. Please refer to the UWE official website for updates.
Tuition Fees
- 1st Instalment: 150,000 THB
- 2nd Instalment: 200,000 THB
- 3rd Instalment: 280,000 THB
- Total Tuition Fee: 630,000 THB
For International Students (Non-Thai Student) Only
*** International students (Non-Thai nationals) will be charged 25,000 baht for the Extra fees on the 1st Instalment fee
*** International students (Non-Thai nationals) are required to have the Thai student visa / ED Plus visa before starting semester 1 in Thailand. (We cannot change the Tourist visa to the Thai Student visa in Thailand).
Minimum living cost: £1,171/month.
Students may work up to 20 hours/week during term time and full-time during vacation.