Why study Management and Leadership

Want to build the skills needed to lead and inspire others in today’s fast-paced business world? Our Management and Leadership courses are designed to help you manage and motivate people, tackle challenges creatively, and adapt to a dynamic environment. As you progress, you’ll learn to manage complex strategies, navigate change with agility, and lead with strategic insight.

Whether you’re starting your management journey or refining your skills, these courses will equip you to inspire and achieve success across sectors.

You’ll study the essential building blocks of business, exploring theories and models related to financial, legal, ethical, analytical, and economic issues that shape decisions.

What can you do with a degree in Management and Leadership?

Management and leadership are about more than just overseeing teams; it’s about empowering people and driving meaningful change within organisations. With a career in management, you’ll shape how businesses operate, inspire teams, and lead them toward success. From strategic decision-making to operational efficiency, the possibilities are diverse and impactful.

In roles like business manager, management consultant, project director, or executive director, you’ll play a key part in optimising performance and shaping company culture. You might lead transformational initiatives, develop policies to enhance workforce productivity, or design strategies that improve processes and drive growth.

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Award winning experts

Our experts

We have many experts in Management and Leadership. Here are a few of them:

Dr Mark Horan

Dr Mark Horan

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Mark has over 17 years of teaching experience at the University of Huddersfield, specialising in Change Management, People Management, and Leadership. He has developed courses for CIPD, Royal Mail, the NHS, Kirklees Council, and the Cabinet Office.

Dr Nic Stenberg

Dr Nic Stenberg

Director of Executive Education at the School of Business, Education and La

Nic joined the university in 2019 with over 20 years in training, development, and consultancy. Previously a Company Director, she led projects for government and national organisations, focusing on impact and engagement.

Dr Ruth Brooks

Dr Ruth Brooks

School Director for International

Ruth joined Huddersfield Business School in 2005 and focuses on the international student experience and recruitment. Her research explores how class, gender, and ethnicity impact graduate employability.


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