Business Management (Learning at Work)

Do you want to boost your career prospects by studying for a business management Master's degree alongside your current job?

Because the Business Management (Learning at Work) course at the University of Portsmouth is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don't have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position (such as a military role) or you have high-level skills through experience that isn't reflected in your qualifications.

You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.

Key facts

• Design your program of study to match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives

• Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make sound professional judgements when faced with the organisational, financial and management aspects of a business

• Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that ensure the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business

• Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course and have the opportunity to study on campus, if it suits you

• Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn

• Have full access to our student support services and community including study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students' Union

• Tap in to the Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection

• Choose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral support

• Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your program

• Use online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills

How you'll study

• On this Business ManagementMaster’s degree, you’ll work with our Learning at Work team and your employer to arrange a program of study that reflects your existing experience, your personal and professional goals, and your current employment situation. This makes up your Learning Contract.