Program Overview
The Investigative Management at University of Sunderland is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Investigative Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Sunderland, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Investigative Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The development of research and presentational skills and ethical considerations
- The undertaking and presentation of a literature review
- The formulation of the research question, aim and objectives
- Knowledge management
- Emotional intelligence
- Decision-making and the influence of values and beliefs
- Professional leadership and professional identity
- The principles of transactional and transformational leadership
- Collaborative leadership and stakeholder management
- Selection of a contemporary research topic
- Planning and conducting work-based research
- Present findings in a formal written project.
- Interpret and analyse data, using appropriate statistical and computational techniques
- Reflect on the personal and organisational learning as a result of undertaking the project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate in BA (Hons) Applied Investigation
- Senior Officer with experience of leading and managing investigations (such as Senior Investigation Officers)
- Graduate in the Police force with at least five years\xc2\x92 experience in investigation.
- You need an overall score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 or higher in each component: reading, writing, listening and speaking. An alternative approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) will also be accepted if the applicant\xc2\x92s element scores are equivalent to those required for IELTS.\xc2\xa0
- Pearson Test of English -\xc2\xa056 with no less than 51 in each skill.
- CPE - You need grade C or above.
- CAE - You need grade C or above.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland
Sunderland, United Kingdom
University of Sunderland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months