Program Overview

Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Management and Law (1-Term)

The Pre-Masters Programme includes academic modules, study skills and English language training, providing complete preparation for your postgraduate degree.

Is this programme for me?

As part of the Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Management and Law you will:

• Gain understanding of the analysis of academic concepts and issues relating to operations management, organisational strategy and organisational behaviour with an emphasis on critically evaluating ideas and applications
• Identify the limitations of business models and management theory
• Complete a subject related research project
• If you take the Law route, you will study the principles of legal methods, legal argument and legal concepts are outlined, and you are encouraged to develop skills in legal argument.

When you complete the Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Management and Law, and achieve the required grades, you can progress to Strategic People Management and Practice MSc at Liverpool John Moores University.

Leading to: Strategic People Management and Practice MSc
LJMU's Strategic People Management and Practice MA focuses on the practical application of knowledge in different organisational contexts, business sectors and areas of operation.

• Study in a CIPD-approved centre
• Work towards accreditation against the knowledge requirements of the CIPDs Advanced Diploma Level Standards
• Top up your CIPD Level 7 Diploma from another university or college to a Masters degree

Increasing labour costs are amongst the most expensive operational spend for many organisations, and their evolving needs demand knowledgeable and capable human resource and people management teams. This course helps support and add value to business growth and development.

As a postgraduate in this specialist area you will be part of an HR community, engaging in study and research with practitioner input through taught sessions, master classes and CIPD Liverpool Group and Branch activities.

The programme provides you with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Advanced (Level 7) Standards. On graduation student members upgrade to Chartered Member, evidencing experience, behaviours and academic achievement.

Liverpool Business School at Liverpool John Moores University is a member of AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.