Program Overview
The Management in a Service Economy at University of Buckingham is a MSc 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 Management in a Service Economy 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 3,713 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,253 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buckingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Management in a Service Economy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Service strategy development
- Organisational transformation through extensive and intensive service involvement
- Development of audit tools for assessment of service expectations and perceptions
- Human resources accounting to measure cost of employee turnover
- Service quality gap analysis
- Identification of value-added services required by markets
- Audit of service delivery systems in professional service firms
- Study of the impact of after sales service on sale of products such as cars and computers
- Measurement of customer defection rates with suggested corrective measures
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum entry level required for this course is as follows:
- a first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or,
- a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience
Wherever possible, you will be invited to the University to meet the Admissions Tutor for an informal interview and to have a tour of our campus. If you are an international applicant, it may not be possible for you to visit in person, so if the Admissions Tutor has any queries about your application you may be conducted by skype, email or phone.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 3,713 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,253 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 3,713 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,253 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Buckingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Buckingham
University of Buckingham
Buckingham, United Kingdom
University of Buckingham 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- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months