Management Degree Courses in Southampton, UK

University of Southampton Management School:
Southampton Management School at the University of Southampton is one of the UK’s leading management schools. We provide a range of bachelor's degrees and masters programs in fields that include finance and accounting, management, marketing and entrepreneurship. Southampton is located in Hampshire on the south coast of England. We are conveniently situated only 75 miles south-west of London and 19 miles north-west of Portsmouth. With superb study and leisure facilities, a great location and a lively campus life, the student experience at Southampton has lots to offer.

Undergraduate Management Degree Programs:

BSc in Accounting and Finance - 3 years:
This Accounting and Finance BSc degree will provide you with a thorough working knowledge of accounting and finance theory and methods in the context of social science. You will learn how to prepare and interpret financial and managerial information for a variety of users, as well as gaining an understanding of the theory and practice of investment and finance. These subjects are informed by a range of perspectives including those from economics, mathematics, behavioural and political science, psychology and sociology.

BSc in International Marketing - 4 years:
The BSc International Marketing degree will provide you with an up-to-date knowledge of international marketing that is grounded in both marketing theory and practice. The focus is on delivering value internationally for both customers and shareholders using technology in both the management of customer experience and in engaging with customers through digital media.

The programme is four years in duration and involves an international placement year in your third year which is compulsory for all students. The international element of the BSc International Marketing degree programme is delivered through a partnership with an international partner university, where their students study along with you in Southampton in your second year, and you study abroad (in France, Spain, Vienna or Hong Kong) along with their students in your third year. You will then return to the University to complete a 4th and final year of study.

BSc in Management - 3 years:
This Management degree programme will provide you with a broad introduction to the principles and practice of management. You will develop an understanding of key management functions and have an opportunity to apply core management skills such as problem solving, teamwork, communication, numeracy and self-management. The programme adopts a behavioural approach to management, with an emphasis on qualitative aspects.

The study of a BSc in Management differs from Business Studies in that it is concerned with the successful operation of all types of organisations, whereas business studies focuses primarily on the performance of commercial concerns operated to make profits.

The School of Management offers opportunities to study abroad for second year students of BSc Management and BSc Management with Entrepreneurship. This includes Erasmus scheme and the School's own exchange opportunities where students are able to undertake a period of study at an overseas university.

BSc in Management Sciences - 3 years:
This Management Sciences (also known as Operational Research) degree has been designed to be very flexible, so that you can specialise in your chosen area of interest. It offers a wide range of options in both mathematical and non-mathematical management sciences. You will explore managerial decision-making processes, investigate commonly used management science techniques and assess the means by which people and systems can be managed to improve organisational performance.

BSc in Management Sciences and Accounting - 3 years:
This BSc Management Sciences and Accounting degree aims to provide you with a good understanding of the central concepts of the disciplines of both management sciences and accounting, whilst allowing you to develop a high degree of numeracy and a capacity for reasoned thought and analysis.

During the three years, you will explore various aspects of decision making and consider the behavioural elements of management sciences and accounting. On graduation, you will be able to comprehend, apply and critically evaluate current and alternative accounting and management science practices.

BSc in Management with Entrepreneurship - 3 years:
This BSc in Management with Entrepreneurship provides a broad appreciation of management theory and practice from a number of different perspectives, combined with specialist knowledge of entrepreneurship. It places entrepreneurship in its broader managerial and organisational context and will provide you with the opportunity to develop relevant analytical and practical skills. The integration of theory and practice is central to the degree.

The management element of the programme explores the basic theoretical principles in key areas such as organisational behaviour, finance, marketing, operations and project management. A central theme is entrepreneurial behaviour and how this relates to innovation, opportunity recognition and development, and new venture creation.

The School of Management offers opportunities to study abroad for second year students of BSc Management and BSc Management with Entrepreneurship. This includes Erasmus scheme and the School's own exchange opportunities where students are able to undertake a period of study at an overseas university.

BSc in Marketing - 4 years:
Marketing activities should play a central role in delivering value to both customers and shareholders. In this context ‘marketing’ can be seen as being at the interface between the customer and the organisation – it interprets the needs, desires and changing values of customers for the organisation and at the same time presents the organisation’s response in terms of services or products to the customer. Modern marketing requires analytical, numeric and data management skills as well as the creativity traditionally associated with marketing.

The BSc in Marketing will provide you with an up-to-date knowledge of marketing that is grounded in both marketing theory and practice. The focus is on delivering value for both customers and shareholders using technology in both the management of customer experience and in engaging with customers through digital media.

This Marketing degree course is four years in duration and involves an industrial placement year in your third year which is compulsory for all students. You will then return to the University to complete a 4th and final year of study. Thus, the programme will introduce you to exciting new developments in marketing practice and provide you with work-related skills that are in great demand from employers.


Postgraduate Management Degree Programs:

MSc in Accounting and Finance:
The MSc in Accounting and Finance consists of a core covering the main areas of accounting and corporate finance, and a research methods course that supports the dissertation. Options allow students to study particular aspects of accounting or taxation in more depth. There is a pathway within the programme that allows students to concentrate on research-oriented training and more advanced aspects of accounting and finance. This masters degree course is designed to meet the needs of students who have some knowledge of accounting and finance and who wish to extend their knowledge to an advanced level.

MSc in Accounting and Management:
The blend of Accounting and Management provides you with a MSc that offers the best of both worlds. You can study a range of Management subjects to provide you with the key skills that are necessary for a modern business environment but also develop your Accounting skills in much more depth that would be possible through studying a MSc Management or MBA course. You will have a number of optional courses offered to you from a range of Management, Accounting and Finance units which enable you to focus on areas that are of interest to you. The MSc Accounting & Management, with a range of options to tailor the MSc as you wish, provides you with pathways into careers that would normally be available to MSc Accounting & Finance students or MSc Management students.

MSc in Business Analytics and Management Sciences:
This Business Analytics and Management Sciences masters programme, formerly known as MSc Management Sciences, is linked to the MSc in Operational Research offered by the School of Mathematics, in that all the optional courses are shared. The core courses in this programme are designed for students with a quantitative but not necessarily highly mathematical background. The MSc in Management Sciences equips you for a vast range of exciting careers in the public and private sector for numerate graduates.

Business Analytics and Management Science (BAMS) involves applying a wide variety of efficient and effective techniques, methods and approaches (from a diverse set of disciplines), for tackling real-life problems in businesses involving complex decision making. Applications of such techniques usually result in improved processes, productivity, and performance with significant implications in cost savings and increased revenues.

The dissertation is in the form of a three month project, where you will apply the skills that you have learned to a real-life business problem. A wide choice of projects is available. Most projects involve either a placement within, or else working closely with, a company or other external organisation. Teaching on the MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences programme is carried out by members of CORMSIS who are known internationally for their research.

MSc in Corporate Risk and Security Management:
The Corporate Risk and Security Management MSc programme has similarities to our MSc in Risk Management, however it is structured to provide students with greater flexibility through fewer core units and an enhanced choice of options. The programme provides greater emphasis on the 'people' or 'human' issues, associated with corporate risk and security. Hence, the emphasis in this programme is placed on qualitative management of corporate risk and security, rather than a quantitative approach to risk.

MSc in Digital Marketing:
The MSc in Digital Marketing reflects the needs of students who are living in, and intend working in, the digital economy and will provide a breadth of knowledge and skills in key digital marketing disciplines that are in great demand from employers. It will introduce you to the latest developments in digital and data based marketing being well grounded in current research and professional advances in these areas. It is particularly innovative and relevant to the ongoing changes in ICT and Internet platform developments. Industry standard software will be demonstrated and used as part of the programme. The is particularly suitable for students who have previously studied marketing at undergraduate level and who wish to develop a deeper understanding of the tools and techniques available to marketers today.

MSc in Human Resource Management:
This Human Resource Management masters degree programme provides students with knowledge in contemporary human resource management policies and practices within organisations and how people management practices are changing in response to the changing world of work. It provides good grounding in many of the key concepts and models that underpin HRM, and also parent disciplines of psychology, sociology and economics. The MSc Human Resource Management degree also focuses both on both operational and strategic issues as well as current debates and challenges facing the field. The international focus of the programme’s content is a key strength which will support the transfer of learning through contextualisation via case studies to a wide range of scenarios.

MSc in International Banking and Financial Markets:
Familiarity with the latest innovative techniques in international lending and borrowing, asset and liability management and risk appraisal is also an essential requirement for all those involved in the global money and capital markets. With these needs in mind, this MSc in International Banking and Financial Studies programme aims to develop students' existing skills by advanced study in the areas of finance and banking, with particular emphasis on the international dimension. The programme provides a coherent theoretical framework for the various subject areas, but the emphasis throughout is on the practical application of financial techniques in a real world setting.

MSc in Knowledge and Information Systems Management:
The MSc in Knowledge and Information Systems Management (KISM) introduces students to the effective development, use and management of knowledge management and information systems in businesses and other organisations, and the information and communication technologies (ICT) that support them. The KISM provides an excellent basis for those people who wish to have careers in knowledge and information systems management or carry out research in the discipline. It emphasises knowledge management and information systems practice as well as the theory underpinning it, and integrates technological, managerial and social aspects of the subject.

The Programme does not provide detailed coverage of technical skills such as programming and software engineering. Instead, participants will among other things learn to appreciate the strategic applications of information systems and e-business, and evaluate the implications of existing or emerging technologies such as social media, cloud computing, business intelligence, etc. for the nature of work and competitive advantage.

*This masters programme is also available on a part-time basis over two years.

MSc in International Management:
The masters degree in International Management covers a broad range of key management disciplines such as strategy, marketing, risk, accounting, human resource management and operations. Electives offer the prospect of further specialisation. It is designed for students who wish to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external context in which they operate and how they are managed. By the end of the programme, students will have developed an appreciation and understanding of the principles, concepts, purpose and practice of management in contemporary organisations. This program appeals to graduates from all over the world who are looking for a broad introduction to management in preparation for a career involving managerial responsibilities in any type of organisation.

On successful completion of the taught part of the International Management MSc, students work over a three month period on topics of a practical or applied nature. This dissertation phase provides the opportunity to explore management issues in depth. It also allows students to put into practice much of the theory of management discussed during the programme.

MSc in Management Science and Finance:
This Masters in Management Science and Finance will suit graduates with a numerate, but not necessarily highly mathematical background. Optional modules are shared with the MSc Operational Research and Finance offered by the School of Mathematics. Most dissertation projects involve either a placement or working closely with a financial or other external organisation.

The dissertation is in the form of a three month project, where you will apply the skills that you have learned to a real-life business problem. A wide choice of projects is available. Most projects involve either a placement within, or else working closely with, a company or other external organisation.

MSc in Marketing Analytics:
This MSc Marketing Analytics degree programme is designed to provide training and education for those who wish to understand how marketing data is collected, stored, analysed, disseminated, and interpreted in order to make sound marketing decisions. These issues would be set in a context of strategic marketing decision-making. The approach taken would be applied, preparing students for careers in the industry of marketing decision-support or in marketing management.

MSc in Marketing Management:
The MSc in Marketing Management aims to provide insight into the management activities of any organisation as well as an in-depth understanding of marketing functions in terms of delivering both corporate and customer value. Marketing is a key activity of all types of organisations whether they are commercial or non-commercial, large or small, national or international. This Marketing Management masters degree aims to equip graduates to address these issues and offers the interpersonal skills to contribute to continuing business success. It provides an excellent basis for those wishing to have careers in Marketing.

On successful completion of the taught part of the MSc Marketing Management  programme, students work on a three month project which may be practical or academic in nature. The more practical projects may include the possibility to work alongside a local business on a marketing problem with a typical output being a formal marketing plan.

MSc in Risk Management:
Effective risk management is increasingly becoming recognised as a necessary condition for successful organisational performance. Consequently, the development of more systematic approaches to risk management is now a major concern across both the public and private sectors. More specifically, formal treatment of risk and uncertainty is needed in the management of all aspects of management including: strategy, investment decisions, projects, asset utilisation, business continuity, corporate security, health and safety, liabilities, and risk financing.

*This MSc in Risk Management programme is also available part-time over 2 years.

The broad scope of this Risk Management masters degree explicitly recognises the multi-disciplinary nature of most risk management issues, and is concerned directly with the transfer and integration of concepts, techniques and best practice across different areas of application. Individuals with a formal qualification in risk management broadly defined are highly sought after by a variety of employers. The risk management programme is designed to provide such a qualification.

MSc in Global Enterprise and Entrepreneurship:
The Global Enterprise and Entrepreneurship MSc course examines the fundamentals of strategies and business processes, seeks to promote innovation and creativity in organisations, and to develop the individual’s knowledge of entrepreneurship and enterprise development from a global perspective. You will gain a range of skills and abilities, supported by a strong theoretical framework, which you can use in a new business enterprise of your own, or as a member of a small or medium enterprise which is seeking employees capable of acting in an entrepreneurial way.

The dissertation is in the form of a three-months project, which allows you to explore a real-world problem in depth. In addition to the formal programme, you can tap into a wide range of additional entrepreneurship related resources at the University (e.g. workshops, guest speakers or practical social enterprise projects that are organised by a vibrant student society).

MSc in Strategy and Innovation:
The MSc Strategy and Innovation programme will provide you with knowledge about strategic thinking and the innovation process, which you can use in a wide range of organisations. You will learn about the latest developments in strategy and innovation, including recent trends in responsible innovation as well as service innovation. You can choose from a wide range of optional modules.

This masters programme in Strategy and Innovation programme aims to respond to those interested in strategic thinking and the challenges of developing new products and services. The MSc will provide you with knowledge and skills, which you can use in a wide range of organisations including larger corporations. You will learn about the latest developments in strategy and innovation, including recent trends in responsible innovation as well as service innovation. Whilst the programme is centred on the latest insights from research, it aims to be alert to how theories and concepts can be applied practically in a ‘real world' setting. A wide range of optional modules enables you to deepen your knowledge according to your interests and needs. The dissertation is in the form of a three-months project, which allows you to explore a real-world problem in depth.

MSc in Organisation Development and Facilitation:
This masters programme offers the opportunity to reflect on and develop an understanding of different approaches to managing organisational change. The programme integrates wide ranging and leading edge approaches to understanding and managing change processes at multiple levels within organisations including organisation development, appreciative inquiry, strategic planning and facilitation models. The programme is designed to address your realities and the models, theories and concepts, which if understood and utilised appropriately, can enhance your ability to more effectively manage change in organisations. The dissertation is in the form of a three-months project, which allows you to explore a real-world problem in depth.

The MSc will provide you with knowledge and skills, which you can use in a wide range of organisations including larger corporations. You will learn about the latest developments in strategy and innovation, including recent trends in responsible innovation as well as service innovation. Whilst the programme is centred on the latest insights from research, it aims to be alert to how theories and concepts can be applied practically in a ‘real world' setting. A wide range of optional modules enables you to deepen your knowledge according to your interests and needs.

Further Postgraduate Management Courses:

MBA - Master of Business Administration:
The University of Southampton MBA full time course will give you the tools, knowledge and confidence to challenge conventional thinking and succeed in today’s fast-moving business world by standing out, not blending in. On the MBA, you must expect to work with ideas and concepts that are complex and that need real intellectual effort to master fully. In return you will receive an education that prepares you for a career as a skilled and reflective manager. Our MBA Master of Business Administration is neither a crash course in business buzz-words nor a catalogue of quick fix solutions. Your personal learning is enhanced by putting theoretical concepts into the context of your own experience.

The full-time MBA Master of Business Administration is designed for graduates who have at least four years, but probably more, of relevant work experience since graduation and who now wish to pursue a challenging programme of study to develop their managerial potential. The Southampton MBA Master of Business Administration welcomes participants that are looking for a challenge; are keen to question and debate ideas with other bright and similarly motivated managers; and seek an all round management education and development exercise.

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration - Part-time Programme:
The PGCert Business Administration course provides an open entry route to the University of Southampton MBA for managers who do not have a first degree, or wish to undertake a postgraduate course in management without initially committing to the complete MBA programme.