MSc Business Management

Program Overview

The MSc Business Management program at Royal Agricultural University equips students with strong management, marketing, and financial skills for successful careers in various business sectors. It emphasizes critical thinking, change management, and practical experience through case studies and real-world projects. Graduates pursue careers in wealth management, finance, marketing, farm management, and consultancy. The program offers dual qualification with a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute.

Program Outline

MSc Business Management at Royal Agricultural University

Degree Overview:

This MSc Business Management program at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) prepares students for successful careers in various business sectors by equipping them with strong management, marketing, and financial skills. It focuses on developing critical thinking skills and the ability to manage change, risk, and people. Students also gain practical experience through case studies, guest lectures, and real-world projects.

Outline:

This 1-year (full-time) or 2+ years (part-time) program comprises lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and case studies. It covers nine modules: six core modules in the autumn and spring terms, followed by three elective modules and a research project (dissertation) submitted in August.

Core Modules:

• Financial Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership & Personal Development
• Sustainable Business Strategy
• Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
• Research Skills

Electives (choose three):

• Advanced Equine Business Management
• International Marketing
• Farm Business and Enterprise Management
• Operations Management
• Integrated Agricultural Systems
• Small Scale Farming and Local Food Supply
• Organic Systems
• Climate Change and Sustainability

Assessment:

Assessments include continuous assessment throughout the course and final examinations for each module.

Teaching:

The course is delivered by academics and practitioners with real-world experience and expertise in their respective fields. They incorporate diverse teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, guest lectures, and case studies, to create an engaging and interactive learning environment.

Careers:

Graduates of this program pursue careers in various sectors, including wealth management, finance, marketing, farm management, equine business, and consultancy. The RAU boasts a network of employers including Old Mill, Unilever, ADM, Millar Cameron, and Weatherbys.

Other:

• The program offers dual qualification with a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute.
• The RAU incorporates the UN Sustainable Development Goals into the curriculum, fostering awareness and knowledge of sustainability practices.
• Students can choose to specialize in pure business management or gain contextual knowledge by focusing on agriculture, environment, or climate and natural resource management through elective modules.

UK Overseas/EU Full-time £10,950 per year £18,050 per year Part-time Fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis depending on the number of modules taken. Please refer to Tuition Fees webpage Fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis depending on the number of modules taken. Please refer to Tuition Fees webpage