This course builds on prior knowledge and skills gained from a relevant 1st degree and prior experience if appropriate; students on the course learn to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the several subject areas of business and management while placing that subject within a wider organisational and contextual framework; they are expected to develop techniques and skills to understand and research current issues and thinking in the subject area; they gain a sound theoretical grounding in specific areas of business and management and develop a range of analytical and personal skills.