Management and Leadership
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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.
Careers 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.
Careers in this area
Hear from our Graduates
Sana Naz
Business Management BA(Hons) graduate, Sana Naz shares her experience of her time on placement at CrossCountry Trains.
Marija Varzinska
Management MSc graduate, Marija Varzinska, shares five things she loved the most about her Master’s in Management.
Craig Dominique-Smith
Management MSc graduate, Craig Dominique-Smith, shares his experience of studying an MSc in Management at Huddersfield.
Olivia Sykes
Level 7 Senior Leader Higher Apprentice, Olivia Sykes, shares the direct impact the apprenticeship had in her workplace.
Sarah Durdin
Level 7 Senior Leader Higher Apprentice, Sarah Durdin, shares how the apprenticeship has boosted her confidence and leadership skills.
Facilities
Huddersfield Business School is situated next to a canal and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The Diamond Jubilee Lecture Theatre has been refurbished with sustainability in mind. It features updated architecture, refreshed walls, and newly upholstered seats made from fabric supplied by Camira – a local firm - using approximately 18,000 recycled plastic bottles recovered from UK seas. The Street provides a great space for group projects and also a place to catch up with friends, over a coffee from the Street Café.
Dr Mark Horan
Senior Lecturer in Management
Mark has 17+ years of teaching in Change Management, People Management, and Leadership and has experience creating courses for organisations such as Royal Mail & NHS. He was previously NHS Change Director and Strategic HR Director at Blackpool Council.
Dr Nic Stenberg
School Director for Executive Education
Nic is a Chartered Psychologist with 20+ years of experience in training, development, and consultancy. Previously a Company Director, Nic has led projects for government and national organisations, focusing on impact and engagement.
Dr Ruth Brooks
School Director for International
Ruth joined the university in 2005 with a finance background. Her research examines how class, gender, & ethnicity affect employability. She teaches modules on work in society and employability skills, supporting UK and international students in career success
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