Management

Birkbeck, University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesEvents management

About this course

MSc Management

Our MSc Management is designed for ambitious graduates seeking to develop advanced managerial skills and strategic thinking. It is ideal if you are aspiring to a leadership role and want to gain real-world experience. It offers you a unique blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, so you can be prepared to excel in a competitive global business environment.

Why choose this course?

  • You will study strategic management, leadership and innovative business practices through a curriculum grounded in real-world applications and the latest research.

  • You can access partnerships with leading businesses and attend exclusive events, enhancing your professional network and career prospects.

  • You can benefit from personalised career coaching and connections with top employers, preparing you for successful leadership roles after completing the course.

    What you will learn

    On this course you will examine the essentials of management theory and practice and the core principles and practice of business and organisations in a local and international context. You will gain a broad knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of strategy at different levels of corporate organisations and of other types of organisation such as public, not-for-profit and cooperative.

    How you will learn

    You will learn through a mixture of lectures, interactive seminars and hands-on workshops, tailored to bridge theory and practice. Studying real-world case studies will help you to foster practical problem-solving skills. You can study this MSc course in the daytime or in the evening from autumn 2024.

    MRes Management

    The MRes Management is designed for students with a good academic background who wish to improve their research skills and do a substantial piece of dissertation research. The research training modules are the same as those taken by our MPhil/PhD students; the MRes is suitable for students who are considering undertaking a PhD in Management. You may choose subject-specific modules from within the area of business and management, and other social science disciplines, in keeping with your individual research interests. It has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening.

    Highlights

  • Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.

  • We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.

  • Our campus is in the heart of London, giving you access to a vibrant business community and extensive professional networks, and the opportunity to join a diverse student body with varied perspectives and insights.

    Careers and employability

    On graduating, you'll have an array of important transferable skills, including:

  • the ability to lead and manage teams effectively, making informed strategic decisions

  • analytical skills to think critically, evaluate complex business scenarios and devise innovative solutions

  • a deep understanding of global markets and cross-cultural management practices

  • professional communication techniques essential for influencing stakeholders and driving change.

    Studying for this MSc will prepare you for management and leadership roles in a wide range of functions, public and private organisations and industry sectors. Possible professions include:

  • management consultant

  • project manager

  • marketing manager

  • operations manager

  • business development manager

  • entrepreneur

  • data analyst.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MRes

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management