By Abigail Cook, MSc Management
I am currently in my second semester of MSc Management and have particularly enjoyed a number of things about my experience so far.
One of the main things that I like about MSc Management is the variety of subjects covered by the modules. Having never studied anything related to Management before, I started the course with no knowledge of the subject whatsoever. However, in just the first term, I undertook modules in Accounting and Finance, Marketing, HR and many more. Now, in my second term, I am studying a whole new set of modules in an entirely different range of subjects, including Strategic Management, Economics and others. I feel that this has given me a broad overview of many different areas and allowed me to experience a wide variety of topics before I decide what I might like to pursue further or specialise in. I think this is a valuable opportunity that MSc Management offers, especially in comparison with many other courses which have a narrower, more specialised focus.
Another aspect of MSc Management that I have enjoyed is the opportunity to work in teams and undertake group assignments. For my undergraduate degree, I never worked as part of a team, so this has been a new experience for me. Working as part of a small group of students provides the opportunity to develop communication and teamworking skills, as well as the ability to compromise and co-operate. I think that these are valuable skills that will be beneficial in the future and help me to work with potential colleagues collaboratively and productively. It can also be fun to work as part of a group as it allows you to share your ideas and receive informal feedback and support from other students.
One final thing that I like about my course is the range of different assessment techniques. All of the modules are assessed in different ways, such as individual essays, presentations, group reports and exams. For one module, we even had to produce a video! This has given me the chance to experience new methods and techniques that I hadn’t previously experienced, as well as developing new skills and abilities. This also means that the workload is spread evenly across the year, which helps to relieve the pressure during exam seasons!