MA Global Management - pathway in People Management & Leadership Regent's University London

The MA Global Management with pathways offers an enhanced study of global organisations, their management and the changing external context in which they operate.

We aim to prepare you to be a more effective global manager, leader and citizen.

The People Management & Leadership pathway prepares you for a career in the changing global environment.

You will gain an appreciation of the key contemporary issues in the global marketplace and the unique challenges faced by today’s managers.

Following this pathway will give you the required knowledge, skills and expertise to address those challenges.

You will develop the competencies to become an effective manager and leader in a fluctuating global economy, as well as the soft skills and cultural awareness to work with multicultural teams and organisations in a global context.

Why should I choose this programme?

Today’s managers work in an increasingly global environment. They need to be familiar with the structure and operations of organisations within that environment and the forces that shape it.

On this pathway, you will learn about the significance of people-management decisions in a global context, and discover how to formulate and implement management and leadership strategies that will contribute to organisational growth and sustainability in a global economy.

Key skills, aims and objectives

• Research skills
• Skills of reflection and critical evaluation, used to solve problems and make global business decisions
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Communication skills, including the ability to use a range of media in the preparation of business reports
• Negotiation skills and the ability to persuade or influence others
• Leadership skills
• Team-working skills

Future opportunities

The People Management & Leadership pathway places an emphasis on the acquisition of relevant, transferable skills that can be immediately applied in a global context.

You will be prepared for a wide range of international business careers. The design and content of the programme make it equally suitable for students who are not yet sure of their specific career path and want flexibility, and those who are already looking for a more specific career in international management.

Graduate opportunities exist in diverse global organisations, including those that produce goods or deliver services and require operations management specialists.

You could also consider roles in human resource management, IT, finance, marketing, consultancy, personal development, coaching, life coaching and new enterprises.

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower-second class (2:2) UK honours undergraduate degree or its international equivalent from a recognised institution. Exceptional entry: we welcome applications from candidates who do not meet the essential entry criteria outlined above. In order to be accepted for exceptional entry, you must: hold a minimum of two years’ managerial work experience; provide a 1000-word personal statement outlining your reasons for applying, and how your previous experience is of relevance to the programme you are applying for; be prepared to attend an interview with the Postgraduate Admissions Panel. Other international qualifications, as recommended by the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) will also be accepted. For those applicants whose mother tongue is not English, we also require evidence of English language proficiency. Please refer to our website for further details.