Business School

Postgraduate programmes

We provide a varied selection of postgraduate studies for both experienced managers and executives, and people wishing to develop management skills. 

We also offer tailor-made courses for local businesses.  We continue to run a number of successful Diploma in Management Studies| (DMS) courses for the Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, NHS and Medway Council.

Our postgraduate programmes are taught at the Canterbury campus.

MBA Programmes

  • MBA (Executive) - a part-time course for current working middle/senior managers in strategic decision-making roles, who want to enhance their career prospects and develop their strategic skills
  • MBA (International) - a full-time course for junior/middle managers with an honours degree and some business experience (around 2 years) interested in an international career
    NB This programme is not being offered in 2009/10. Interest and applications for the 2010/11 academic year are welcome. For 2009/10 entry, please consider the MSc Business & Management

Masters Programmes

  • Pre-Masters Certificate in Business - a 10-week, full-time intensive programme for students who do not have the language or academic requirements for direct entry to one of our Masters programmes.   
  • MSc/Diploma/Certificate Business & Management - a full-time 12-15 month programme for graduates who want to develop themselves as future managers and leaders.
  • MA Human Resource Management - a part-time, two-year course for current managers or HR managers. Also allows students to gain graduate membership of the CIPD.
  • MSc/Diploma Managerial Finance - a full time 12-15 month programme for graduates of Business or quantitative subjects such as Accounting, Finance or Economics.  Prepares students for careers in financial services, accountancy, industry or government.
  • MSc/Diploma Marketing - a full-time 12 – 15 month programme for graduates from any discipline who wish to pursue a career in marketing management
  • MA in Management Studies

Management Development Programmes

Those who successfully complete the DMS will be eligible to progress to the MA in Management Studies

Who to Contact

Postgraduate Programmes Framework Director: Ms Sara Garratt  |