A two term programme designed to prepare international students for success in taught master's degrees in business subjects at the University of Huddersfield. You will get an introduction to qualitative methods in business, operations and organisational management, business strategy, economics and research methods. 

Study structure and modules

Core Modules

English and Skills for University Study (ESUS) 
Over these three modules you will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills, including: writing and reading strategies, presentation and seminar participation, organisation of time and materials, meeting deadlines and responding to feedback. When you have completed these modules you will be able to effectively take notes and write essays in English, give presentations, answer follow-up questions and contribute to seminar discussions.

 

Route-specific modules

Quantitative Methods in Business
You will demonstrate and develop your numeracy skills and learn to utilise mathematical methods and techniques to inform the decision-making of managers and to seek solutions to practical problems in a business context.

Introduction to Economics
This module provides you with a grounding in economic theories and systems and equips you to examine information relevant to economics topics, problems and issues. Among the topics studied are economic models, the concept of allocative efficiency and the role of government.

Research Methods
During this module you will investigate sources of data relevant to a business context, providing a critical framework in which to apply this data in practical situations and preparing you for the Case Study.

Business and Management – Operations Management and Organisational Behaviour
You will study the key concepts of organisational behaviour, including management and leadership styles and the analysis of different cultural models. Operations management sessions will focus on supply chain management and inventory planning.

Business and Management – Strategy
Learn about the key models and concepts in the field of strategy. Building on work in earlier modules, you will consider topics such as resource and capability analysis, competitive advantage and corporate, global and diversification strategies.

Business and Management – Case Study
Using the knowledge, understanding and techniques learned in earlier modules, together with the guidance and support of your tutor, you will identify a FTSE 100 company on which to base a 4,000-word case study. Your tutor will help develop your independent learning skills by advising you on how to develop materials and use models and concepts to apply critical analysis techniques.

 

Please take note of your English language level and plan acordingly if you need to take English for Pre-Master's (EPM) before the 2-term Pre-Master's. If you have any questions about this, please contact a Student Enrolment Adviser now.

Academic Entry requirements:
Recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area; Recognised degree in related field.
Required English Language level:
IELTS 5.5: 2 terms
IELTS 4.5: 1-term EPM before Pre-Master's
IELTS 4.0: 2-term EPM before Pre-Master's
See entry requirements page for more information.

Please see the fees page for more information.

 

Please note:
Tuition fees excludes accommodation and other supplements.

Use the online application form »

Note that you will be required to submit copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.

Once you have successfully completed the Pre-Master's you can proceed directly to your preferred Master's degree from the options listed below:

 

• MSc Accounting
• MSc Accounting (Financial Services)
• MSc Business
• MSc Business Project Management
• MSc e-Business
• MSc Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• MSc International Human Resource Management
• MSc International Business Management
• MSc International Marketing
• MSc International Human Resource Management
• MSc International Hospitality Management
• MSc International Marketing
• MSc Marketing
• MSc Marketing Communications
• MSc Marketing Management
• MSc Management
• MBa Master of Business Administration**
• MSc Risk, Disaster and Environmental Management

 

NB: ** You must have 3 years’ managerial experience