A program in management research can be used by students to advance within the corporate field or to become an expert in the field of management. A program may teach students about topics that include business resource management, global business structures and research methods.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.