MA Business Management

The core aims of the Business Management programme are:To expose candidates to the fundamental principles underpinning modern management within a variety of organisational settingsTo introduce wider environmental factors affecting organisations, including core aspects of the macro economic environmentTo provide an understanding and appreciation of business process interdependenciesTo provide candidates with an understanding of marketing as a ‘management technology’To examine the nature of the employment relationship, workplace behaviour and the management of human resourcesTo develop a thorough understanding of the rationale and methods of aspects of information and knowledge managementTo introduce candidates to the fundamental concepts and practices of management accounting and financeTo introduce candidates to Communication theory and to critically evaluate key issues in the fieldTo explore issues impacting the management and handling of organisational strategyTo develop and apply business skills to decision making and planning problems in a business environment; andTo develop research and writing skills which will culminate in the submission of the MA Confirmation Paper.CONTACTMA in Business Management Course Director:Dr. Michael P. O’BrienTel:  353 61 202752Email:  michaelp.obrien@ul.ieCourse Website: MA in Business Management Programme Co-ordinator: Kathy RyanTaught Postgraduate ProgrammesTel: +353-61-234389Email: Kathy.Ryan@ul.ie