Master of Science [M.Sc] [Management and Marketing] From Nottingham Trent University

Our MSc Management degrees are aimed at students with either no background in business and management who want to develop a career in this field, or students who have a qualification in business and management but want to become more competitive and progress their careers.

Our Management and Marketing route at Nottingham Trent University gives you a strong understanding of the fundamental issues behind marketing practice. You will explore the marketing planning process, marketing concepts and debates. You will also develop an in-depth understanding of the complexities of the consumer by exploring buying behaviour.

Building on this, you will examine strategic marketing issues and contemporary practice, taking a holistic view of how organisations respond to an ever-changing global environment. This includes understanding how marketing operates not just in a consumer-facing context, but also in business-to-business and not-for-profit contexts.

Why study this course?

• The course will equip you with broad knowledge across a wide range of management subject areas and enable you to develop more specialist knowledge as it progresses.
• You can add a year's work placement, making your master's a two-year course.
• You will complete a hands-on project, giving you a fantastic opportunity to use the theories and knowledge you've gained to produce a meaningful piece of work. Projects include Consultancy Experience Project, Internship, Business Research Project and Global Experience Project.
• It is a conversion master's and is therefore not restricted to those with a business or management-related first degree.
• Our partnership with the CMI means that on successful completion of this course you will receive the MSc Management and Marketing and the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Management and Leadership.
• This route has been designed to provide you with an understanding of marketing principles and practices and key analytical techniques.
• You will become equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and implement innovative, value-adding marketing solutions to help maintain superior customer satisfaction.
• Typically, these routes are made up of students from over 25 different countries, which means you will have a truly international learning experience.
• There is a unique opportunity to complete a consultancy project working for a real client on a live brief.
• You will complete a comprehensive development programme, which includes a short residential team-building course, usually held in the Peak District.
• You can learn from the best by attending guest lectures from leading organisations. Previous speakers have included representatives from organisations such as E.ON, Lego, Experian, Santander, and IBM.
• You can also build your skills and knowledge further with extra-curricular activities such as joining a society, volunteering or becoming a Student Ambassador.

Placement year opportunities

If you are starting your course in September, you can choose to add a year's work placement, making your master's a two-year course. It's a great way to put your learning into practice and gain valuable real-world experience to boost your career. We have extensive links with corporate partners who can offer placements, so we can help you find something perfect. If you undertake a placement, you must take up the Business Research Project in Semester Three.If you're unable to take a full year's placement, but have completed at least 36 weeks, you can qualify for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience.

Career prospects

Graduates from this course have taken on senior management positions all over the world, working as marketing and operational managers, services sales specialists, senior operational and planning analysts and marketing company directors.

Career development

As an integral part of the course, careers advisers will run a series of workshops where students can identify methods and strategies to enable them to effectively pursue their career goals. The workshops will focus on both home and international students and concentrate on developing skills and occupational awareness.