MA Practice Management

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University of Wolverhampton, School of Legal Studies

Comments about MA Practice Management - At the institution - Wolverhampton - West Midlands

• Objectives
  - 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
• Entry requirements
  - 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
• Academic title
  MA Practice Management
• Course description
  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

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