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speciality: Management

4.5

What is a Management degree?

A Management degree builds a strong foundation in a wide variety of fields including business, finance, economics and marketing. It develops students’ understanding of business practices, structures, business theory, business strategy and research as well as global economies and financial markets. Doing a Management Degree also allows students to gain skills that enable them to work with financial and numerical data effectively.

Management degrees cover different managerial roles, such as Human Resource (HR) management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. They can be specialized into one of the areas mentioned above or follow a more general approach that covers most of these areas.

The range of management degrees is huge and includes Business Management, Management, Marketing Management, etc. They are predominantly offered in the business departments/business schools/management schools of different universities.

Benefits of a Management degree

One of the main benefits of this degree is that Management is a broad discipline, which keeps students’ career options open.

Management degrees could have a very practical focus, which is an opportunity for students to gain experience in the process of completing their degree before having started their professional careers. Management courses usually offer work placements and practical modules, which include business simulations and business creation in a simulated environment. Acquiring practical experience through these opportunities could make students stand out from the crowd in the job market once they graduate. Research-oriented Management degrees also exist for those who prefer the theoretical aspects of such a degree. Most courses, however, have established a good balance between theory and practice in order to meet the needs of all students.

Management degrees also prepare students to serve the managerial role across a wide range of areas, including HR management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. Students can specialize in one particular area or focus on gaining knowledge across all of these areas thanks to the high availability of different management courses.

Additionally, there is a high demand for management professionals in the contemporary business world. Therefore, taking a management course is an opportunity for students to kick-start their careers and occupy a higher position in the organizational hierarchy.

management degree Structure

Management courses usually begin by introducing students to different areas covered by the managerial role, such as organizational management, business environment, statistics, accounting and finance, business growth, etc. After the first year, institutions allow students to explore the management discipline into more depth by delivering specialized modules and offering optional modules, which enable students to choose subjects that interest them the most and are most relevant to their career aspirations.

Management degrees take 3 years to complete in the UK. However, their duration could extend to 4 years if students choose to spend a year in industry between their second and third year, which is a popular option among the student community. Setting placement opportunities apart, the duration of a Management degree depends on three main factors – country, mode of study (part-time or full-time) and degree level. Below are listed the approximate durations of Management degrees in the most popular countries for Higher Education in Europe:

  • Management degrees’ duration in the UK:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time and 6 years part-time
    • Master’s in Management: 12 months full-time and 36 months part-time
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in the Netherlands:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: about 4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in Spain:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1 year
    • PhD in Management: 3 years full-time and 5 years part-time
  • Management degrees’ duration in Germany:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in France:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years.
  • Management degrees’ duration in the US:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 2 years
    • PhD in Management: 4-6 years.

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    Gioia
    unexpectedly. difficult. interesting

    This is perhaps the main difference from Italy. Therefore, it is very important to allocate your time correctly. At first, I myself made this typical mistake: I thought that I would write in a day, but in the end I didn’t sleep at all, I sat all night in the library and did the assignment, and at eight in the morning I went to class. If in the exam you are noticed with cheating, this is immediately fail. In the best case, you will be given the opportunity to rewrite the work, but for the rewritten work, the student cannot receive more then 40 percent. Therefore, all students are motivated to write well the first time. Another important requirement is that you must always adhere to the academic language, you must keep within strict limits, otherwise the scores will be greatly reduced.

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    Programme: Business and Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Newcastle
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  • e-Business
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    Great modules and facilitators

    Digital business in e-marketing is a relevant degree for anyone who is passionate in the business industry. It covers the relevant topics and subjects necessary for a role in business management and marketing. Most of the facilitators are highly qualified and experts in their field. The university also provides a lot of resources to ensure students have all the tools and access to the resources needed for the program.

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    Programme: e-Business
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Newcastle
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  • e-Business
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    So far so good

    I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect from this course, but some of the modules went over my expectations, some were below. Most of the tutors are good and know how to deliver classes in a fun and interesting way, but there was a tutor whose level of English and accent feels not suitable for the master’s degree tutor and his module was very hard and he didn’t know how to deliver the classes, it felt like he didn’t know how to teach. However, so far successfully I finished the first semester and I am looking forward to new modules and new lecturers.
    Overall I would recommend this university and course.

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    Programme: e-Business
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: Blended
    Campus: Newcastle
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  • e-Business
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    Challenging but a great experience especially for a master degree

    Overall, the lectures are very interesting and give you the chance to enhance your knowledge through real-life examples. The university facilities are very good and modern. Most of the lecturers are very good and know how to make the lectures interesting and interactive. However, I had a bad experience with one of them because he wasn’t making any effort to help us with the module and the assignment and he didn’t know how to deliver the teaching material, so I was struggling a lot.

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    Programme: e-Business
    Degree: Master's
    Delivery Type: Blended
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  • Business and ...
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    Best university choice in North part of UK

    The university is located in the city centre. Newcastle University has a good reputation in the UK and high ranking in the world. The facility of business school looks modern and clean. The teachers will support anything you need.

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    Programme: Business and Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
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  • Business Management
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    Perfect place to live & study

    I really loved my time at Newcastle. I enjoyed my course, the lectures & seminars were interesting and there were also opportunities to take part in local work placements and international internships which has really helped with my career development skills. I also loved living in Newcastle, Jesmond the student area has loads of shops / bars and restaurants and it’s a short distance to town. It always felt super safe & friendly, the city isn’t too big but there is still loads going on!

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    Programme: Business Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
    Campus: Newcastle
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  • Business and ...
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    Lucy
    Facilities especially the Robinson Library

    Fully enjoyed my three years at Newcastle. Having studies a relatively new course with Geography and Business the Combined Honours school was well run with heads who were there to support us. I loved the facilities then all being brand new. Also I had the opportunity to go away with the University which was a good experience too.

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    Programme: Business and Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
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  • Business Management
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    Overall Experience

    The University is a great platform for those who are very career-focused, particularly due to the extracurricular opportunities present, mostly those present in the top Careers Service. I would recommend this university to everyone planning to have a successful career and a fun uni life in general!

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    Programme: Business Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2021
    Campus: Newcastle
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  • Business Management
    Liam
    Social life and academic support

    great hands on support by tutors and a great social scene with plenty of people to get along with and go out with. tutors are always there to help and guide in any scenarios and there are lots of extra curricular opportunities to be a part of

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    Programme: Business Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2022
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  • Business Management
    Krasimira
    Where to build employability skills at Newcastle University?

    Hi, I am Krassi – a business student at Newcastle University. As a future manager, I need to navigate myself in a professional development direction. I am going to present to you how Newcastle University supports me to achieve this.
    About my course. Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) follows the trend for practical teaching. During lectures, we usually have two-way communication, because lecturers attempt to include students in the topic. There are modules (like Business Enterprise) where we often do Personal Development tests and experiments. Additionally, our work during seminars is highly focused on group working. I really like to learn how to proceed in a team environment, to discuss a topic with others and to get in touch with people from different cultures and my course allows me to do this through the seminars. Sometimes, classes are placed in computing labs, where we develop knowledge about Analytical software, such as SAS, SPSS and Minitab. Students are allowed to use the full equipment like printers, study spaces, team rooms outside computer-based classes as well. Every school has its own building and space for studying. However, our Philip Robinson Library also has an awesome studying atmosphere. Lecturers at Newcastle University are very friendly. Everyone has a unique effective teaching style and tries to make lessons fascinating. What I love the most is their attitude outside lectures because they are always happy to help students by email or even arrange a meeting.
    However, as a future manager, I know that more experience means more skills. That is why I am introducing the Newcastle University Students Union (NUSU). This is the place where a student could turn their knowledge into skills and practice in a friendly environment. Firstly, we have more than 150 societies, which are not just a chance to meet new friends with similar interests, but also an opportunity to take part in the governance of one. For example, I am currently the president of one society. Each society has a committee, which needs to have a leader. Committees plan and organize events while networking with other societies and organizations. Committee members have to discuss all of this and present it to the society. In other words, this experience improves students’ employability by developing professional skills. Additionally, NUSU has a range of volunteering projects to which every student can contribute. Depending on the project, students could plan events or support other students. Moreover, there are awards like ncl+ Advanced. This project gives students the opportunity to train and develop leadership skills by working with other leaders.
    All these practices improve important skills. However, it is the Career Service department that helps students to present these skills in an attractive way. They help with writing CVs and cover letters, improving LinkedIn profile and preparing for interviews. They also offer the so-called JobsOnCampus, which is an excellent opportunity to work as part of the University alongside your studies. However, their criteria are very high. I have applied more than four times, but Career Services have not accepted me. Unfortunately, they do not provide feedback, which could be helpful for students like me to identify and improve their weaknesses.
    The three years at Newcastle University are not only for education but for achieving professional skill development.

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    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2021
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