Advanced Management (Complex Systems), MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Program Overview

The MSc Advanced Management (Complex Systems) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage complex systems in various sectors. It combines theoretical concepts and practical applications, focusing on the interaction between complexity theory, socio-technical systems, and real-world case studies. The program offers a blended format of online and on-campus instruction, with modules covering topics such as asset management, operations management, and complex systems principles. Graduates gain advanced skills and knowledge for careers in complex environments, driving change and innovation in public and private sector organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The MSc Advanced Management (Complex Systems) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage complex systems in various sectors, including ICT, engineering, aquaculture, defense, cybersecurity, health, and social care.
• Objectives:
• Master the intricacies of managing complexity
• Effectively manage complex systems in public and private sector organizations
• Apply principles of asset management, operations management, and complexity theory to real-world situations
• Understand the importance of socio-technical systems and their role in managing complex systems effectively
• Program Description:
• Offers a unique blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications drawn from real-world case studies from various sectors
• Combines theories and models from complex systems, socio-technical systems, and complexity theory
• Students learn about the principles of asset management, operations management, and complexity theory
• Explores the importance of socio-technical systems and their role in managing complex systems effectively

Outline:

• Program Content and Structure:
• Course content focuses on the interaction between theory and practice
• Equips students with the principles of complexity theory and socio-technical systems to solve complex problems and make effective decisions
• Course Schedule:
• Taught in a "blended" format, combining online and on-campus instruction
• For part-time students, the program typically requires approximately 7 hours of commitment per week, including self-directed learning and online modules
• Full-time students engage in intensive and engaging on-campus lectures, seminars, and face-to-face workshops
• Modules:
• Exploring Organizational Purpose:
Fundamentals and Applications
• Navigating Innovation and Change:
Fundamentals and Applied
• Operations Management
• Asset Management in Practice
• Complex Systems: Principles
• Complex Systems: Applications and Improvement
• Research in Practice
(for MSc students only)

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods and Criteria:
• Coursework assignments
• Research project report
• Each module includes sector-specific challenges aimed at developing students' ability to implement innovation and manage complexity both in theory and practice

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Weekly lectures and seminars developed by experts and practitioners from public and private sector organizations
• Self-directed learning
• Workshops
• Group discussions
• Team exercises
• Learner-led presentations
• State-of-the-art content (asynchronous lectures and masterclasses)
• Virtual seminars
• Face-to-face workshops
• Faculty:
• Experienced academics from research, academic, and industry backgrounds
• Knowledge and expertise closely linked with module content
• Unique Approaches:
• Cutting-edge research and industry-led teaching
• Opportunities to develop key transferable skills
• Focus on meeting the learning outcomes set out in the module syllabus

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Advanced skills and knowledge of management approaches in organizations operating in complex environments
• Improved decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership abilities
• Focus on reliability in complex industries contributes to higher-quality outcomes
• Opportunities and Outcomes:
• Employment in public and private sector organizations
• Driving change and innovation in complex systems
• Making effective changes to services

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

MSc 1 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 12,800 £ 21,650 MSc 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 6,400 £ 10,850 PGDip 2 Year Part Time Start Date UK International September 2024 £ 4,250 £ 7,200 PGCert 1 Year Part Time Start Date UK International May 2025 £ 4,250 £ 7,200 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.