This document summarizes the MSc in Business Management program offered jointly by Manchester Metropolitan University and EPHEC in Brussels, Belgium. The 1-year full-time program can be completed through a combination of 2-day workshops each lecturing week and online learning. Students will study units covering key business topics like strategic management, marketing, change management, and sustainability. The program aims to develop sophisticated management professionals and provide an internationally recognized qualification and career-enhancing skills.

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One-year programme delivered in Belgium, Brussels
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www.mmu.ac.ukMSc Business Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
is one of the largest and most popular
universities in the UK. It is located on
two campuses, in Manchester and in
Crewe, Cheshire; we are part of one of
the most extensive higher education
centres in Europe and are known for
delivering high quality distance learning
programmes. We have an enviable
reputation for providing work-ready
graduates with a mix of thinking,
problem-solving and practical skills that
employers want. Our aim is to be the
University for World-Class Professionals.
Located in Brussels, EPHEC (Haute
École Économique et Technique) was
founded in 1969 by professionals who
wanted to offer practical education
to junior executives. Over the past
decades, EPHEC’s main mission has
strongly retained its professional focus
in preparing autonomous graduates
ready for employment within the
fields of international trade, law,
e-business, marketing, accounting,
electromechanical and computer
technology amongst others.
Within an ethical, collaborative and
respectful openness to others, EPHEC
has strived to maintain and promote
a dynamic and innovative teaching
environment within a large network
of educational and professional
partnerships home and abroad, thus
ensuring the development of global
professionals and citizens.
Entry requirements
You will normally have a good UK
honours degree (or international
equivalent) in any discipline; a relevant
subject is preferred. Applicants from a
different background may be admitted
if they have equivalent professional
qualifications or proven management
experience in a relevant field.
Who should apply?
• Those who have a degree in a relevant
subject.
• Those who have a degree in an
unrelated subject who want to
progress in the Business Management
field.
What does the course
contain?
Recognising that most business
organisations today face unprecedented
change this programme has been
devised to create sophisticated
management professionals. To achieve
this, you will study a range of units
covering key topics. By studying this
internationally recognised award, you
will develop a keen awareness of the
most up to date management thinking
and practice. You will also develop an
appreciation of cutting edge techniques
for managing people and thinking
strategically.
Units
You will study a range of topics relevant
to managers in organisations today.
These units will be in key areas such as:
• Research Methods
• Strategic Management Practice
• Managing Change
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Creating & Managing Sustainable
Organizations
• Academic Professional Practice
• Principles of Management Practice
• Dissertation
Delivery modes
Moodle, student emails and library
resources are all essential tools for
completion of the course. There will also
be two-day workshops to attend, each
throughout the academic year. Some
students may find that they can work
part-time whilst studying, since the
programme will delivered over two days
most lecturing weeks.
Degree
MSc Business Management
Brussels, EPHEC
Length and Mode
1 year full-time
Entry
September 2016
Fees
Price on application
Introducing Manchester Metropolitan
University and Haute École
Économique et Technique (EPHEC)
“Our postgraduate programmes will
help you to develop the skills and
techniques to continue learning
or to seek out new careerS.”
Dr Kevin Gallimore Head of Business and Management.
Induction
The start date for the course is
September 2016 and there will be
a course induction to attend. The
induction will provide some background
about MMU, introduce the programme
structure and content, and explain the
key rules and regulations. In addition,
you will be introduced to Moodle and
the Library resources available to MMU
students.
The induction will also consider the
various skills involved in delivering
assignments in different formats and
examine the expectations of MMU in
terms of referencing and use of citations
etc.
Career prospects
For those already in business or wishing
to embark on a career in business, this
course will provide the opportunity to
gain an internationally-recognised and
career-enhancing qualification and to
share experience whilst developing new
skills and expertise.

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World-Class Professionals
This publication is available in alternative formats.
Please telephone 0161 247 2991.
Contact details:
Kerri Tomkinson
Email: k.tomkinson@mmu.ac.uk
Cheshire Campus
Manchester Metropolitan University
Cheshire Campus
Crewe Green Road
Crewe, Cheshire
CW1 5DU
Tel. 00 44 161 247 5288
www.cheshire.mmu.ac.uk/bms
For direct enquiries please e-mail international@ephec.be during term time.
How to apply
This course is delivered by Manchester Metropolitan University on the premises
of EPHEC through a combination of workshops and online learning.
You can find further information and a list of frequently asked questions at:
www.ask.mmu.ac.uk
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