Change agents are facing volatile disruption in the world. This provides risks for many and opportunities for those that can sense, seize and adapt effectively. Many change practitioners have realised that change and innovation is predominantly a socio-technological phenomenon and that the standard approaches don't work back in their organisations.

This two-year part-time programme has been designed by experienced practitioners to meet the needs of their peers. You will explore different perspectives on organisations, change and new approaches grounded in years of practical experience as well as sound academic research.

Entry requirements: Bachelor degree, and a minimum of five years' experience in an organisational intervention role.... [-]

This unique Dual Award programme provides students with the opportunity to study at two highly respected European institutions, Newcastle University Business School and the University of Groningen while experiencing two amazing European cities. The key feature of this distinctive programme is its focus on operations management in different contexts of culture and business environment.

On completion students will be awarded degrees in:

Students will learn how to analyse operations functions in different countries, understand various institutional environments and develop a sharp eye for operations management within multinational enterprises.... [-]

European Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management ESCP EUROPE

The international official Master in Management ESCP EUROPE is a recognized program for students, businesses and accreditation bodies worldwide.

It is based on the 5 school Campus established in Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid and Turin and pursues quality in three dimensions:

Master in Engineering Management and Logistics

The Master stems from a Ph.D. program that has been awarded a Quality distinction by the Spanish Education and Culture Ministry.

The Master qualifies for admission to the Ph.D. Program.

The increasing demand for engineers adequately trained in the field of management leads to the creation of this Master. Its aim is to complement the technological background that its students already have a strong preparation in the areas of organization and management specifically related to engineering.

This dual background (management and technology) prepares the candidates for management positions in the industrial and services sectors, with special focus on consultancy, particularly in areas such as purchasing, logistics, production, business process management, products, costs, maintenance and project management, as well as for R+D activities, preparing interested students for an eventual Ph.D. program.... [-]

This programme aims to provide students with core skills in human resource management along with an awareness' of current issues in leading and developing people in complex organisations. Those who take the course will be intending to pursue their career in human resource management at high operational and strategic levels. Subjects studied include: Human Resource Management, Business Law, Business Financial Management, Marketing Management, Employment Law, Strategic HRM, Managing Organizational Development and Change, Corporate Communication, Negotiation and Decision Making, Intercultural Management Consumer Behaviour, Legal issues in HRM, Training and Development, International HRM, Recruitment and Selection, Crisis Management.... [-]

This programme aims to provide students with core skills in human resource management along with an awareness' of current issues in leading and developing people in complex organisations. Those who take the course will be intending to pursue their career in human resource management at high operational and strategic levels. Subjects studied include: Human Resource Management, Business Law, Business Financial Management, Marketing Management, Employment Law, Strategic HRM, Managing Organizational Development and Change, Corporate Communication, Negotiation and Decision Making, Intercultural Management Consumer Behaviour, Legal issues in HRM, Training and Development, International HRM, Recruitment and Selection, Crisis Management.... [-]

The Executive Masters in Public Administration (XMPA) reflects changes in the public sector and not for profit environment. It explores developments in service provision, at a strategic level as well as critical analysis of Government policy. It supports the Government's commitment to providing lifelong learning and the skilling, training, and development of public managers to achieve this. To this end, it engages in changing styles of public management theory and practice as well as in the evolution public administration and the requirements of managers to develop the skills and knowledge to manage cross-sectorally and inter-sectorally.

The XMPA will develop your academic and vocational skills, equipping you for the next stage of your career in the public or nfp sector and as a manager able to respond to an ever-changing and challenging environment. You'll gain relevant current knowledge, skills, and understanding to enable you to work effectively given the changes in the public sector environment and in public policy.... [-]

Focusing on areas such as strategy, people resourcing, reward management, employment relations and leadership, this MA is designed to develop recent graduates and those in the early stages of their career who want to delve deeper into the field and enhance career progression. Not only does the course address highly relevant topics of people management and development but it is also grounded in the professional standards of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, ensuring you meet internationally recognised HR benchmarks.

Core to the course is the development of capabilities in utilising people-related data, metrics, and analytics for insight-driven and informed practice to further the priorities of the organisation. The course also has a number of activities such as case studies, student-led appraisals and residential which all embed an understanding of the application of theory in practice. We also have flexible learning modes, either over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time with a combination of time slots integrating evening and weekend options, as well as an enhanced 15-month version if you want a more graduated approach to undertaking study.... [-]

This programme is one of very few in the UK that it is now double accredited by both CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain Management) and CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)

This programme will encourage and challenge you to develop your knowledge and skills in global procurement, logistics and supply chain management. Our teaching team is research active and you will learn from them the up-to-date theoretical knowledge in areas such as automation and artificial intelligence. You will also look at the opportunities and challenges provided by Big Data Analytics, the Internet of Things, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and robotics. Our expertise is supported by input from industry partners such as Jaguar Landrover, Brother International and Manchester Airport who have helped to develop the programme.... [-]

Expand your experience, advance your skillset and become a leader and a pioneer of public service at home or abroad.

Our Online Masters of Public Administration (MPA) is designed to offer busy public sector professionals the opportunity to progress their careers at a national and international level. The course has been designed to offer students the skills and confidence to change their career, whether it’s a move into a new department within the public or voluntary sector, or a shift into a consultancy role.

Taught by the prestigious Institute of Local Government Studies (INLOGOV), our Online MPA is perfectly positioned to encourage progressive ideas. INLOGOV is the leading UK centre for the study of local public service management, policy and governance, known nationally as the instigator of innovative thinking for public servants.... [-]

The M.P.A. has been designed to develop professionals in the public sector, who understand the increasingly complex issues shaping policies and projects at the local and national level, and who have the necessary analytical and managerial skills to apply their knowledge to real-world situations. The Master in Public Administration program equips graduates with the skills, perspectives and understanding needed to function effectively in solving problems and tackling challenges within the wider public sector.

Online and through Supported Open Learning

Our MA Human Resource Management program is highly valued and holds an international reputation for quality. The programme is designed for those who want to pursue senior level careers in human resource management (HRM) and covers essential skills for your professional development and future career. Along with international focus, you’ll gain essential knowledge to become an HR professional. The programme gives strong emphasis on applying this knowledge in practical business environments. Programme Relevant and Flexible and delivered in 10 months and has been a ranked as a valuable investment with the majority of our students rating it high in terms of return on investment and programme content.... [-]

This course focuses on critical issues and key developments relating to public management, such as leadership, strategy, and performance and human resource management.

It is an internationally recognised qualification and provides you with the competencies and knowledge to managing creatively in challenging policy environments. It is suitable for new graduates and those with managerial and/or public or third sector work experience.

With the current developments around the world, this is one of the most exciting times to be studying the public sector, governance and government, and the delivery of services to meet people's needs.

We aim to provide you with the skills, knowledge and tools to make sense of the world of public policy and management so that you can analyse situations and problems, and use this to improve practice.... [-]

Public administration is at the heart of our political systems and policy outcomes are a key way by which we engage with the social and political environment. It is increasingly characterised by open networks, devolved decision-making and a mesh of public, private and civil society stakeholders all trying to influence the direction of public policy. The key areas of health, welfare, ethics, trade, aid and disaster management are analysed, with a spotlight on the dramatic and innovative public services changes in the UK and the wider international context. This course provides insight into policy transfer between states in the international community and the shaping frameworks of international organisations, as well as considering the historical and cultural reasons why there remain significant differences in policy trajectories, public service management and service delivery.... [-]