MSc Management Studies
ACADEMIC YEAR
2024/2025
Online Programmes Delivery Department (OPDD) Programme Manager: Ms. Kayon Dean Email: kayon.dean@open.uwi.edu |
Kindly review this document at the start of each semester for any adjustments to the schedule.
Students who enrolled as of Academic Year 2024/2025 must follow the prescribed course of study and sequence given for your programme
It is recommended that students continue to follow the prescribed course of study for the year/semester admitted.
For the working adult, we recommend a maximum of two courses per semester and (1) course in summer (Part-time Status). University Regulation governing Full-Time status for Graduate Students: Full-time students may take employment for not more than twelve hours per week
without losing their full-time status otherwise they shall be registered as part-time. However, research students who hold Teaching or Research Assistantships in the area of their research programmes may be registered as full-time students, provided that their employment commitment does not exceed twenty hours per week. [Board of Graduate Studies and Research (BGSR) Regulations, August 2018, #1.46]
Plan wisely to suit your particular situation so you may perform at your full potential. Do not jeopardize your long-term goals by being unrealistic about what you can handle.
IMPORTANT NOTE for New Students
Induction Course: It is mandatory that all students participate in the Graduate Introduction to Online Learning course (OOL6001) and complete this by the end of their first semester. You can review the information about this course on the Website. If you are re-entering the programme and have completed this course already, you will not need to redo the course once done within 5 years of your re-entry.
Technology Requirement: Students will need to have access to a computer with Internet access.
The Master of Science in Management, which offers specializations in General Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Public Sector Management, Management Information Systems and Project Management, is intended to meet the demand in the region for more qualified persons to provide effective leadership in the public, private and non-profit sectors.
Working professionals will not only get an understanding of management theory but will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience, while developing their critical and analytical thinking skills.
Each MSc Management Studies programme is a 41-credit graduate programme with the exception of the Project Management concentration, which is 40 credits.. The duration of the programme is based on the courses outlined for each teaching period. If you choose to do less than the outlined number, note that this will prolong your studies. Note that the programme does not have a full-time delivery schedule at this time, however students wishing to take on a full-time load can consult the Programme Manager to work out a personalized schedule.
MSc Management programme operates under a semester system.
● Semester 1 and 2 each, have thirteen (13) weeks of instruction and the Summer session has seven (7) weeks of instruction.
Remember to check the programme-advising document before the start of registration and during the semester for any updates or additional information.
Pre-requisites for Matriculation into the BSc Political Science Programme
MSc Management Studies - PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | SEMESTER | PRE-REQUISITES & TIPS |
Y E A R 1 | ||||
OOL6001 | Graduate Introduction to Online Learning | 0 | 1 | No prerequisite; should be completed in the first semester of the programme |
MGMT6019 | Critical and Analytical Communication Skills for Managers | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6202 | Management Essentials I | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6206 | Management Essentials II | 3 | 2 | No prerequisite; Should be taken after Management Essentials 1 |
MGMT6205 | Sustainable Financial Management | 4 | 2 | |
GRST6900 | Research Process | 3 | Summer | Prerequisite for MGMT6890: Research Proposal or MGMT6980: Practicum proposal |
Y E A R 2 | ||||
PRMG6030 | Project Management Framework & Initiation Domain | 3 | 1 | None |
PRMG6031 | Project Planning Domain | 3 | 1 | None |
PRMG6032 | Project Execution Domain | 3 | 2 | None |
PRMG6033 | Project Monitoring/Control and Closing Domains | 3 | 2 | None |
PRMG6034 | Project Governance, Values & Ethics | 3 | Summer | None |
Y E A R 3 | ||||
PRMG6035 | Project Analysis and Decision-Making using Software-based Tools | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6890 OR MGMT 6980 | Research Proposal OR Practicum Proposal | 0 | 1 | GRST6900: Research Process |
MGMT6900 OR MGMT6990 | Research Paper OR Practicum | 6 | 2 | MGMT6890: Research Paper Proposal OR MGMT 6980: Practicum Proposal |
MSc Management Studies - PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT | ||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | SEMESTER | SEPRE-REQUISITES & TIPS |
Y E A R 1 | ||||
OOL6001 | Graduate Introduction to Online Learning | 0 | 1 | No prerequisite; should be completed in the first semester of the programme |
MGMT6019 | Critical and Analytical Communication Skills for Managers | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6202 | Management Essentials I | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6205 | Sustainable Financial Management | 4 | 2 | None |
MGMT6206 | Management Essentials II | 3 | 2 | No prerequisite; Should be taken after Management Essentials 1 |
GRST6900 | Research Process | 3 | Summer | Prerequisite for research/practicum proposal |
Y E A R 2 | ||||
MGMT6000 | Management Information System | 4 | 1 | None |
PSMA6111 | Ethics and the Public –Sector Manager | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6121 | Policy formulation and Implementation | 3 | 2 | None |
PSMA6110 | Law and Public Affairs | 3 | 2 | None |
PSMA6112 | The Role of Government in National Development | 3 | Summer | None |
Y E A R 3 | ||||
PSMA6113 | Managing Public-Private Sector Partnerships | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6890 OR MGMT 6980 | Research Proposal OR Practicum Proposal | 0 | 1 | GRST6900: Research Process |
MGMT6900 OR MGMT6990 | Research Paper OR Practicum | 6 | 2 | MGMT6890: Research Paper Proposal OR MGMT 6980: Practicum Proposal |
MSc Management Studies - MARKETING MANAGEMENT | ||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | SEMESTER | SEPRE-REQUISITES & TIPS |
Y E A R 1 | ||||
OOL6001 | Graduate Introduction to Online Learning | 0 | 1 | No prerequisite; should be completed in the first semester of the programme |
MGMT6019 | Critical and Analytical Communication Skills for Managers | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6202 | Management Essentials I | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6205 | Sustainable Financial Management | 4 | 2 | None |
MGMT6206 | Management Essentials II | 3 | 2 | Should be taken after Management Essentials 1 |
GRST6900 | Research Process | 3 | Summer | Prerequisite for research/practicum proposal |
Y E A R 2 | ||||
MGMT6000 | Management Information System | 4 | 1 | None |
MKTG6000 | Marketing Management | 3 | 1 | Prerequisite for SBMA6010: Marketing Research |
MKTG6001 | Strategic International Marketing and E-communication | 3 | 2 | None |
SBMA6040 | International Marketing and Export Strategy | 3 | 2 | None |
SBMA6010 | Marketing Research | 3 | Summer | MKTG6000: Marketing Management |
Y E A R 3 | ||||
MKTG6002 | Sales Force Management | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6890 OR MGMT 6980 | Research Proposal OR Practicum Proposal | 0 | 1 | GRST6900: Research Process |
MGMT6900 OR MGMT6990 | Research Paper OR Practicum | 6 | 2 | MGMT6890: Research Paper Proposal OR MGMT 6980: Practicum Proposal |
MSc Management Studies - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | SEMESTER | SEPRE-REQUISITES & TIPS |
Y E A R 1 | ||||
OOL6001 | Graduate Introduction to Online Learning | 0 | 1 | No prerequisite; should be completed in the first semester of the programme |
MGMT6019 | Critical and Analytical Communication Skills for Managers | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6202 | Management Essentials I | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6205 | Sustainable Financial Management | 4 | 2 | None |
MGMT6206 | Management Essentials II | 3 | 2 | No prerequisite; Should be taken after Management Essentials 1 |
GRST6900 | Research Process | 3 | Summer | Prerequisite for research/practicum proposal |
Y E A R 2 | ||||
MGMT6000 | Management Information System | 4 | 1 | None |
SBHR6010 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6123 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 | 2 | None |
HRNM6112 | Recruitment and Selection | 3 | 2 | None |
SBHR6020 | Industrial Relations and Negotiating | 3 | Summer | None |
Y E A R 3 | ||||
MGMT6124 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Resource Management | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6890 OR MGMT 6980 | Research Proposal OR Practicum Proposal | 0 | 1 | GRST6900: Research Process |
MGMT6900 OR MGMT6990 | Research Paper OR Practicum | 6 | 2 | MGMT6890: Research Paper Proposal OR MGMT 6980: Practicum Proposal |
MSc Management Studies - GENERAL MANAGEMENT | ||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | SEMESTER | SEPRE-REQUISITES & TIPS |
Y E A R 1 | ||||
OOL6001 | Graduate Introduction to Online Learning | 0 | 1 | No prerequisite; should be completed in the first semester of the programme |
MGMT6019 | Critical and Analytical Communication Skills for Managers | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6202 | Management Essentials I | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6205 | Sustainable Financial Management | 4 | 2 | None |
MGMT6206 | Management Essentials II | 3 | 2 | No prerequisite; Should be taken after Management Essentials 1 |
GRST6900 | Research Process | 3 | Summer | Prerequisite for research/practicum proposal |
Y E A R 2 | ||||
MGMT6000 | Management Information System | 4 | 1 | None |
SBHR6010 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6121 | Policy formulation and Implementation | 3 | 2 | None |
MGMT6120 | Responsible Leadership | 3 | 2 | None |
ELECTIVE | 3 | Summer | Choose from any course on offer in HRM, PSM, or MKTG | |
Y E A R 3 | ||||
MKTG6000 | Marketing Management | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6890 OR MGMT 6980 | Research Proposal OR Practicum Proposal | 3 | 1 | GRST6900: Research Process |
MGMT6900 OR MGMT6990 | Research Paper OR Practicum | 3 | 2 | MGMT6890: Research Paper Proposal OR MGMT 6980: Practicum Proposal |
MSc Management Studies - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | ||||
COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | SEMESTER | SEPRE-REQUISITES & TIPS |
Y E A R 1 | ||||
OOL6001 | Graduate Introduction to Online Learning | 0 | 1 | No prerequisite; should be completed in the first semester of the programme |
MGMT6019 | Critical and Analytical Communication Skills for Managers | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6202 | Management Essentials I | 3 | 1 | None |
MGMT6205 | Sustainable Financial Management | 4 | 2 | |
MGMT6206 | Management Essentials II | 3 | 2 | No prerequisite; Should be taken after Management Essentials 1 |
GRST6900 | Research Process | 3 | Summer | Prerequisite for research/practicum proposal |
Y E A R 2 | ||||
MGMT6000 | Management Information Systems | 4 | 1 | None |
COMP5110 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 3 | 1 | None |
COMP5740 | Business Intelligence | 3 | 2 | None |
COMP6110 | Introduction to Programming, Databases and Networking | 3 | 2 | None |
MISY6116 | IT Governance and Policies | 3 | Summer | None |
Y E A R 3 | ||||
MISY6117 | IT Project Management | 3 | 1 | COMP5110: Software Engineering |
MGMT6890 OR MGMT 6980 | Research Proposal OR Practicum Proposal | 0 | 1 | GRST6900: Research Process |
MGMT6900 OR MGMT6990 | Research Paper OR Practicum | 6 | 2 | MGMT6890: Research Paper Proposal OR MGMT 6980: Practicum Proposal |
