Bachelor of Management

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A Bachelor of Management or a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMgt, BMgmt, BMS) [1] [2] [3] is an undergraduate degree program offered by numerous universities worldwide. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume managerial roles in a variety of organizations. It provides a solid foundation in organizational behavior and human resource management, while also allowing students to specialize in specific areas of interest through elective courses such as labor-management relations, negotiation, leadership, conflict resolution, compensation systems, and organizational development. [4] Additionally, this degree program provides insights into how organizations function, how they are managed, and their interactions with object-oriented programming using C++ and data structures in both national and international environments. [5]

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BMS program structure

Core and major curriculum

This programme enables students to develop advanced knowledge and skills in a range of business functions while setting them within the wider context of current business practice. [6] In the first and second years, students have a variety of choices with an understanding of the role of the core business disciplines: [7]

In third year, students will study Organizational Strategy and they will have a choice of subjects from a list of options, based on their own interests and career aspirations. [7] These options offer excellent opportunities to gain relevant work experience to prepare for their careers or add an international dimension to their undergraduate study. [9]

Main course descriptions

This course gives a brief introduction to the critical management skills involved in planning, structuring, controlling, and leading an organization. It provides a framework to help students understand managing and being managed. Thus, leading them to become a more effective contributor to the organizations that they join. Students can develop a system view of organizations through examining organizations as part of a context. It aims to train the learners to diagnose and suggest the suitable solutions to various managerial and organizational cases. [10]

The focus of this course is to explore the principles of leading and managing people efficiently in today's global enterprises. In this field, students access HR policy and practice in the areas of employment law, job analysis, employee relations and international HRM. [11]

This organizational behaviour course combines classic arguments and contemporary empirical debates by discussing different elements of organizational structure. It introduces theoretical and empirical research on individual, interpersonal and group effectiveness at work. Course topics can be extended from decision making, motivation, leadership, teamwork to organizational culture. The learning method highly focuses on applying the essential tools of human side of management in role-play exercises and group projects in global organizations. [10]

The objective of the course is to show students how economic theory is related to the applications in managerial decision making and how resources are allocated and coordinated to achieve the organizations' end goal. [12] It emphasizes microeconomics ideas to solve problems and define the main concepts and models used in economic analysis. "Course topics covered include consumer theory, production, applications to the labour market, market structure, monopoly, oligopoly, product differentiation, pricing, decision analysis, bargaining, auctions, and asymmetric information." [13]

The primary aim of the course is to make students aware of the basic legal concepts and implications affecting business transactions. It fosters a deeper practical sense of how to critically manage the important relationship between business and the natural environment [10]

The first half of the course studies strategic situations and learn how to utilize the analytical tools to evaluate a firm's position in the industry. [14] Due to the modeling foundation of game theory, students will be tackled the real-world challenges and build the appropriate action plans .The second half of the course explores the evidence of different managerial styles and the impact on firm process, organizational change and corporate culture that constitute today's collaborative business environments. [13]

Optional courses

The management courses have a common first year, providing students with a solid foundation, before allowing them to specialize and enhance their career prospects. [15] The program also includes a dissertation and optional modules, offering students significant flexibility to concentrate on areas of special interest. [16] Students have the opportunity to choose elective modules from a selection list, which may include:

Placements and internships

Many universities offer the option of an 11-month work placement or studying abroad as part of their four-year management studies degree program. Undertaking the Management Studies Programme provides valuable opportunities to gain work experience during holidays or participate in short-term management training programs, enhancing essential business strategies. Working for a reputable institution during this time can offer invaluable experiences, allowing students to develop strong adaptability skills in the face of constantly changing business environments. Students have the chance to acquire skills and competencies by investigating real-world issues within a company and producing comprehensive research reports. [18] This program can help students make informed decisions about their career paths, whether they choose to enter the job market directly or pursue further graduate studies for career advancement. [19]

For internships, students in a Bachelor of Management Studies program can pursue various roles in different fields. Here are some examples:

Career options after BMS

Employability skills

Demonstrating employability skills is crucial for students to differentiate themselves in today's competitive job market. [21] Graduates from BMS programs acquire a valuable portfolio of transferable skills sought by employers across various sectors. These skills include general competencies such as organization and effective communication, as well as specific aptitudes related to studying management, including: [22]

Career direction

"In 2009, 65% of graduates from BMS went into full-time employment approximately. 22% work in the commercial, industrial and public management sectors. Others found work as health professionals (14.8%), in retail (14.4%) and marketing (12.5%). " [23] The Bachelor of Management Studies degree is highly applicable to a wide range of professions, especially within business-related sectors. [24] This course will provide a gateway for a career in:

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