Management

Management is the discipline concerned with how organisations are led, organised and made to function effectively. It covers the core areas of business activity, including strategy, operations, marketing, human resource management, finance and organisational behaviour, and it develops the knowledge, skills and ways of thinking that enable people to make good decisions in complex and uncertain environments. A management degree is one of the most flexible qualifications available, precisely because the ability to manage well is needed in almost every sector and type of organisation.

At Birkbeck College, this part-time programme in management is designed to develop both your knowledge and your professional capabilities in a way that fits alongside existing commitments. You will be introduced to the key functions of business and management and develop a grounded understanding of how organisations operate, allowing you to decide which areas you want to specialise in as your studies progress. The programme builds the knowledge, skills and attitudes that employers look for, whether you are starting your career or looking to accelerate your progression in an existing role.

Birkbeck's part-time model means that many students are applying what they learn directly in their working lives as the degree unfolds, giving the study a practical immediacy that full-time programmes do not always provide.

Graduates in management enter careers across every sector and type of organisation. Common roles include business analyst, operations manager, marketing manager, human resources professional, project manager and general manager. Many graduates use the degree as a foundation for senior roles in their existing organisations, while others move into new sectors or pursue entrepreneurial ventures.

Postgraduate study in business administration, human resource management, marketing or a specialist management field is a natural next step for those who want deeper expertise or are aiming for leadership-level positions.