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The Master’s Degree in Applied Management is a generic course designed to develop master’s level knowledge and skills, in strategic management subjects. It will enhance your career prospects and increase your capacity as a high performing manager.
Nescot is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards.
To be considered for entry to the course applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:
Academic Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree classification at least second-class honours degree from a recognised UK Higher Education sector. Or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant field. This will most commonly be in a management position, but each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis according to Nescot RPL policy.
Evidence of level 2 Literacy will also be required, for example key skills or functional skills at level 2 or GCSE English language at Grade C/4 or above. If applicants do not have evidence of Literacy at level 2, it will be necessary to complete a piece of writing to demonstrate competence in written English
IELTS (academic): A minimum score of 7.0 with minimum scores of 6.5 in all elements. The IELTS indicator test will be accepted for admissions English Language.
Employment or further study.
On successful completion of all the Level 7 modules students will have achieved a master’s degree in Applied Management
Students who achieve the modules totalling 120 credits at level 7 will get an exit award of Postgraduate Diploma in (PGDip) Applied Management.
Students who achieve 60 credits will be awarded a Post graduate Certificate (PGCert) in Applied Management
Annual Fees £4,200* (subject to ratification at Full Governing Body)
* Exam fees included.
Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)
Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.
The course intends to deepen conceptual understanding of strategic management and involves setting objectives, analysing the competitive environment, and analysing the internal organisational environment to facilitate change. The course will give you the tools to successfully evaluate current strategies, determine strategic direction and ensure effective delivery. Ethical approaches to the management of both people and resources will be embedded.
The course aims to produce postgraduates who display a strong sense of self as a strategist who is both curious and confident in the pursuit of creative, ethical, timely, productive and just solutions when applying strategic management principles to affect change.
The programme will be delivered in a part-time mode over four semesters (two years). It is anticipated that most participants on this programme will have already be working hence the delivering will be twilight sessions and two Saturdays per month to accommodate students work commitments. The dissertation will be run as a long thin module from the second semester of the programme till semester four (the final semester). The research methods module will be taught in first semester to prepare them for the dissertation. It will also afford them the opportunity to write up and present their research proposals to the College’s Research Ethics Committee for approval before commencement to collect primary data. The remaining 30 credit modules will be delivered as short fat modules within the four semesters.
Compulsory Modules |
Credit Points |
Semester Runs In |
1. Principles of Strategic Management |
30 |
1 |
2. Research Methods |
15 |
1 |
3. Leadership and Strategic Decision Making |
30 |
3 |
4. Contemporary Business Environment |
30 |
2 |
5. Resources Management |
30 |
4 |
6. Dissertation |
45 |
2, 3 & 4 |
Learning and Teaching Strategy/Assessment Methods
The teaching and learning methods employed will provide students with a range of opportunities to further develop the pedagogical skills necessary to support learners to flourish.
Active and Experiential Learning:
To enhance and improve practice, and encourage transformational education, there is an emphasis on learning from others via peer review, group work, individual and group presentations, recorded footage, ICT and social media. Students will be encouraged to share experiences and exchange exemplars of good practice. There are opportunities to engage with role play, presentations, case studies, project work, practical activities, problem – based scenarios, practice – based case studies, quizzes, and workshops. All of these will build upon the practical experience of students and provide opportunities for self – reflection leading to personal and professional development.
Formal Approaches & Assessment:
More formal methods of teaching will include a combination of lectures, seminars & tutorials. Students’ theoretical input will be through lectures and seminars. The modules contain formative assessments to support the summative submission.
Feedback to feedforward will be utilized to facilitate and promote the skills and dispositions necessary to develop independent study skills.
The assessment strategies employed are designed to include formative and summative assessments which test the learning outcomes of the programme and give opportunities for students to get feedback using group presentations, individual presentations, essays, individual reports, case studies, data interpretation exercises. Where appropriate alumni from other courses and guest speakers will be invited.
The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards
Open University Students Guide
Click here for more information for university-level students
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate, and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services
detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot. Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated - 09/10/2023
Course Code:
N3236
Study type:
Part Time
Awarded by:
The Open University
Course length:
2 years
Provisional timetable:
Wednesdays 5pm-8pm, blended learning (some sessions in college, some online). Saturdays, 10am-4pm, once per month during term time, in college. (Days and hours subject to final confirmation).
Start date:
Autumn 2024Course Code:
N3236
Study type:
Part Time
Awarded by:
The Open University
Course length:
2 years
Provisional timetable:
Wednesdays 5pm-8pm, blended learning (some sessions in college, some online). Saturdays, 10am-4pm, once per month during term time, in college. (Days and hours subject to final confirmation).
Start date:
Autumn 2024
To be considered for entry to the course applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:
Academic Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree classification at least second-class honours degree from a recognised UK Higher Education sector. Or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant field. This will most commonly be in a management position, but each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis according to Nescot RPL policy.
Evidence of level 2 Literacy will also be required, for example key skills or functional skills at level 2 or GCSE English language at Grade C/4 or above. If applicants do not have evidence of Literacy at level 2, it will be necessary to complete a piece of writing to demonstrate competence in written English
IELTS (academic): A minimum score of 7.0 with minimum scores of 6.5 in all elements. The IELTS indicator test will be accepted for admissions English Language.
Employment or further study.
On successful completion of all the Level 7 modules students will have achieved a master’s degree in Applied Management
Students who achieve the modules totalling 120 credits at level 7 will get an exit award of Postgraduate Diploma in (PGDip) Applied Management.
Students who achieve 60 credits will be awarded a Post graduate Certificate (PGCert) in Applied Management
Annual Fees £4,200* (subject to ratification at Full Governing Body)
* Exam fees included.
Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)
Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.
The course intends to deepen conceptual understanding of strategic management and involves setting objectives, analysing the competitive environment, and analysing the internal organisational environment to facilitate change. The course will give you the tools to successfully evaluate current strategies, determine strategic direction and ensure effective delivery. Ethical approaches to the management of both people and resources will be embedded.
The course aims to produce postgraduates who display a strong sense of self as a strategist who is both curious and confident in the pursuit of creative, ethical, timely, productive and just solutions when applying strategic management principles to affect change.
The programme will be delivered in a part-time mode over four semesters (two years). It is anticipated that most participants on this programme will have already be working hence the delivering will be twilight sessions and two Saturdays per month to accommodate students work commitments. The dissertation will be run as a long thin module from the second semester of the programme till semester four (the final semester). The research methods module will be taught in first semester to prepare them for the dissertation. It will also afford them the opportunity to write up and present their research proposals to the College’s Research Ethics Committee for approval before commencement to collect primary data. The remaining 30 credit modules will be delivered as short fat modules within the four semesters.
Compulsory Modules |
Credit Points |
Semester Runs In |
1. Principles of Strategic Management |
30 |
1 |
2. Research Methods |
15 |
1 |
3. Leadership and Strategic Decision Making |
30 |
3 |
4. Contemporary Business Environment |
30 |
2 |
5. Resources Management |
30 |
4 |
6. Dissertation |
45 |
2, 3 & 4 |
Learning and Teaching Strategy/Assessment Methods
The teaching and learning methods employed will provide students with a range of opportunities to further develop the pedagogical skills necessary to support learners to flourish.
Active and Experiential Learning:
To enhance and improve practice, and encourage transformational education, there is an emphasis on learning from others via peer review, group work, individual and group presentations, recorded footage, ICT and social media. Students will be encouraged to share experiences and exchange exemplars of good practice. There are opportunities to engage with role play, presentations, case studies, project work, practical activities, problem – based scenarios, practice – based case studies, quizzes, and workshops. All of these will build upon the practical experience of students and provide opportunities for self – reflection leading to personal and professional development.
Formal Approaches & Assessment:
More formal methods of teaching will include a combination of lectures, seminars & tutorials. Students’ theoretical input will be through lectures and seminars. The modules contain formative assessments to support the summative submission.
Feedback to feedforward will be utilized to facilitate and promote the skills and dispositions necessary to develop independent study skills.
The assessment strategies employed are designed to include formative and summative assessments which test the learning outcomes of the programme and give opportunities for students to get feedback using group presentations, individual presentations, essays, individual reports, case studies, data interpretation exercises. Where appropriate alumni from other courses and guest speakers will be invited.
The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards
Open University Students Guide
Click here for more information for university-level students
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate, and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services
detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot. Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated - 09/10/2023
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