Business and Management

University of Stirling
Postgraduate MRes Full-time 1 Year Business and management studies

About this course

Our MSc Business and Management course gives you the knowledge and skills you need to be an inspiring, effective and resilient manager. We combine management theory with development of practical skills, and our course is taught by internationally recognised subject experts.

The course focuses on operations and strategic management, and explores the need for managing limited resources effectively, with maximum business impact. This is the ideal Masters if you're looking to take your first steps into management. We cover the major functions of organisations – accounting, marketing, operations, people and talent management. Finance and economics are integrated through our strategic orientation.

We aim to create industry leaders, managers and entrepreneurs, who're confident in the use of business analytics tools and critical thinking abilities. This allows for better and informed decision making in your management career. There’s an emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation and strategic management. You’ll also develop an appreciation of corporate social responsibility, ethical decision making and managing change.

Degree pathways As part of our commitment to flexible learning this postgraduate course in Business and Management also offers two pathways, MSc Management and Marketing, and MSc Management with New Venture Creation and Innovation. To graduate with one of these degrees, students choose from a selection of tailored modules.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MRes

Location: Stirling

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Stirling

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
7220 Customer service supervisors
2432 Marketing and commercial managers
1131 Financial managers and directors

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Research - MRes
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Stirling
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies