Business and Management
Progress to an MSc and study at the Aberdeen Business School
Pre-Master's Leading to Business and Management
This 10-week Pre-Master’s course has been designed to enable seamless progression onto Robert Gordon University’s postgraduate degrees. Developed alongside RGU, this course provides you with the skills, knowledge and focus needed to succeed at MSc level. You will develop a proactive and self-managed approach to business planning, project management, critical thinking and problem solving.
Duration
- 10 weeks
Intakes
- February
- June
- October
Location
- Aberdeen
MSc Degrees Available
MSc Energy Management
This course provides you with comprehensive knowledge and transferable management skills for the oil and gas, sustainable and renewable energy industries. Course content reflects the current situation of the energy industry and is intended to fulfil the management training requirements for technical, business and early career managers within the sector.
Find out more: MSc Energy Management
MSc Business and Management
Our MSc Business and Management degrees deliver business theory with practical relevance. This MSc develops business and management skills suitable for all levels. The course is suitable for graduates without management experience and for those wishing to enhance their professional skills.
There are multiple routes to choose from under this course, including:
- MSc International Business Management
- MSc Business Innovation and Leadership
- MSc Business Leadership and Management
- MSc Business and Management
- MSc Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- MSc Business with Strategic Risk Management
- MSc Business with HR Management
- MSc Business with Financial Management
Find out more: MSc Business and Management
MSc Project Management
This practical and professionally accredited course is designed to meet the growing industry demand for project management professionals across a range of sectors. You will develop skills transferable to a wide variety of industries, including:
- Construction
- Creative industries
- Engineering
- Health care
- IT
- Oil and gas
Find out more: MSc Project Management
MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
This degree will help develop your knowledge, understanding and business skills for professional practice in procurement and supply chain management. Course content can be applied to both middle and higher management levels.
Find out more: MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
| Year | Location | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Week Pre-Master | ICRGU | 1 semester | ICRGU Fees |
| RGU MSc Degree | Robert Gordon University | 3 semester | RGU Fees |
Course Details
Modules
This course information relates to students progressing to:
– School of Computing, Engineering and Technology
– Aberdeen Business School
– School of Law and Social Sciences
– Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment
– School of Health
– School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health
Modules10 week Pre-Masters
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study
To develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level. To develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life. To develop independent learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/modules)
Contact hours: 100
Self-directed study hours: 50
How will I be assessed?
Coursework: written assignment (50%); Coursework: Oral Presentation in defense of a research project (50%) Minimum overall pass mark of 40% (Grade D*) across all assessment events and a minimum of 35% in assessments.
Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study
To develop a range of critical thinking skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/module)
Contact hours: 40
Self-directed study hours: 70
How will I be assessed?
Coursework, evaluation of arguments exercise (10%), critical evaluation of a text (20%) final examination (70%). This module carries a standard minimum progression requirement: grade D / pass mark 40%.
Foundations of Research Practice
The Module aims to introduce students to the principles and practices of academic research. The module will enable students develop practical introductory understanding of key research concepts which include research philosophies, how to develop research questions, conduct literature reviews, and select suitable research designs.
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/module)
Contact hours: 40
Self-directed study hours: 100
How will I be assessed?
Poster Presentation (30%); Research Proposal (70%). This module carries a standard minimum progression requirement: grade D / pass mark 40%
Accreditations
RGU’s Business and Management degrees are accredited by a wide range of professional bodies, including:
- The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM)
- The Digital Marketing Institute (DMI)
- The Energy Institute (EI)
- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
- The Business Graduates Association (BGA)
- The Small Business Charter (SBC)
- The Association for Project Management (APM)
- The PMI Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)
- The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
- The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
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Campus Facilities
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