Master of Arts [M.A] [Business Management] From University of Limerick

The emphasis is on a practical approach to business coupled with a theoretical understanding. Students attend lectures and laboratory sessions. Case studies and project work on an individual and group basis form a significant part of the program. The diversity of students' backgrounds greatly enriches the learning experience.

Objectives

The core aims of the Business Management program are:

• To expose candidates to the fundamental principles underpinning modern management within a variety of organizational settings;
• To introduce wider environmental factors affecting organizations, including core aspects of the macroeconomic environment;
• To provide an understanding and appreciation of business process interdependencies
• To provide candidates with an understanding of marketing as a 'management technology';
• To examine the nature of the employment relationship, workplace behavior, and the management of human resources;
• To develop a thorough understanding of the rationale and methods of aspects of information and knowledge management;
• To introduce candidates to the fundamental concepts and practices of management accounting and finance;
• To introduce candidates to Communication theory and to critically evaluate key issues in the field;
• To explore issues impacting the management and handling of organizational strategy;
• To develop and apply business skills to decision-making and planning problems in a business environment; and
• To develop research and writing skills which will culminate in the submission of the MA Confirmation Paper.