University partners with Coursera to launch online Master’s in Management

The University of Huddersfield is partnering with Coursera Inc, one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, to launch a new Master’s in Management, for which no Business background or application is required. The Master’s will offer learners across the UK - and worldwide - the opportunity to train for a career in a variety of leadership roles at the intersection of management and technology.

By offering performance-based admissions, this will expand access to postgraduate education at the University of Huddersfield. All learners, irrespective of prior attainment or educational background, are eligible to attempt a first module of the Master’s in Management, and, should they successfully complete this introductory module to the requisite standard, will gain admission to the full degree programme. 

The online Master’s aims to produce business leaders who possess the combination of technical and human skills required to thrive in an economy increasingly defined by rapid digitalization and automation. To this end, learners will, from their mobile devices and around their schedules, complete modules including:

• The Global Professional: this module provides an overview of the key skills needed for leaders to succeed in today’s highly mobile and interconnected world of business. Learners will gain the skills required to offer future employers, colleagues and other stakeholders an adaptable, interculturally aware, responsive approach to management.
• Digital Marketing Strategy: learners will familiarise themselves with the digital marketing strategies, tools, and data analytics required to nurture an effective online business presence.
• Research Project: students will conclude the program by completing an in-depth piece of business research work, deploying key applied research skills to solve a concrete business problem. 

 “This is an exciting development for the Distance Learning offer at the University of Huddersfield, which continues to expand to meet the needs of our students. We understand the need for a flexible approach to learning and distance learning enables many of our students to study for their degrees whilst balancing their other commitments, as well as overcoming any geographical barriers. We’re delighted to be working with Coursera who share our vision to provide high-quality online learning and I look forward to our continued collaboration,” said Professor Jane Owen-Lynch, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching & Learning) at the University of Huddersfield.

Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera said: “We’re proud to expand our online degree provision in Britain, which has already seen us work with partners including Imperial College London and the University of London to offer flexible, accessible degrees from world-class institutions. Amid a growing need for highly-skilled, visionary business leaders, students worldwide can now earn a high-quality British management degree without upending their lives or careers. This life-changing credential, coupled with new skills and the robust professional network offered by a Master’s in Management, can unlock doors for countless learners, enabling them to lead in the digital economy.”

Learners wishing to apply to join the first cohort of the University of Huddersfield-Coursera MSc in Management can do so now here.