MA Practice Management - Wolverhampton - West Midlands - University of Wolverhampton, School of Legal Studies - I14839

- You will be able to move into a recognised professional role within your own organisation, or into another organisation, at a higher level - This qualification will provide professional status within the ranks of a legal practice - It is also suitable for those working within a dental or GP practice

- You should normally have a good Honours degree or equivalent - substantial management experience in legal practice can substitute for graduate status - You should also have a good standard of written and spoken English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) - Applicants who have completed the Legal Practice Course within the designated time restrictions will be entitled to apply for accreditation of 90 credits towards a Masters-level qualification

MA Practice Management

Summary
- Developed in collaboration with the Law Management Section of the Law Society, this course covers the key management and professional issues facing today's lawyers
- The course draws upon expertise from the School of Legal Studies and the University of Wolverhampton Business School lecturers have strong links with the legal profession and local law firms
- This individually-tailored study programme enables you to demonstrate a systemic understanding and critical awareness of current managerial and organisational problems, much of which is related to your professional practice
- The course is particularly suited to those already in employment - you have the chance to develop essential skills in your individual area of work
- It is of interest to anyone who wants to further their knowledge of complex managerial and organisational issues
- Through analysis of your own organisation, you will be able to demonstrate creativity in problem-solving to implement change
- Completion deadlines of the different stages are flexible to accommodate the needs of the individual as far as possible within University regulations
- Teaching methods include case study analysis, group discussions, student-led seminars, lectures, class exercises, projects and personal reflection
- Benefit from our wide range of law facilities
- Student support promotes a strong sense of community within the School of Legal Studies
- Learn about the expertise of our staff
- Find out about our research activities

Typical modules may include
- PGCert:
- Business Planning and Change Management
- Quality and Project Management
- Relationship Marketing
- Risk Management

- PGDip
- CPD and Learning Portfolio
Choice of 3 modules from:
- Business Law
- E-Business
- Employment Law
- Finance, Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Professional Ethics
- Human Resource Issues in Management

- MA
- Research Methods
- Dissertation