This course prepares participants for a range of executive and management careers. It is equally valuable for the person who aspires to such a role, by helping them to gain the knowledge and understanding necessary to carry out that role. It covers the key developments and methodological discussions in the developing fields and disciplines of business management research, a general grounding in the tools and processes of strategic analysis, evaluation, selection and implementation and focus on operations management through to the ultimate delivery of products and services to consumers.