Management

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Business and management studies

About this course

Would you like to set-up your own business, join a fast-growing firm or widen your knowledge of management? This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

The MSc Management degree provides a fast-track into business for those with no previous experience and covers all key elements of management - innovation, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, organisational change and human resources.It provides the opportunity to learn both about big business and entrepreneurial start-ups.

Elective modules on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Creation and Development and Developing Enterprising Individuals will develop your ability to create and successfully grow an organisation. Building on Alliance Manchester Business School's leading position in the field, the elective module Sustainability and Social Responsibility will show how your business can improve the environment and benefit society as whole.

Core courses on Accounting and Human Resource Management will equip you with a range of knowledge and skills in managing the financial die of the business and motivating employees. You will master the principles of Marketing in order to research your market and promote your business.

You will learn to identify opportunities and risks in the global business environment in the core module Trends in Global Business and Management .

The Business Research Project provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate your talent and showcase your new skills through a specific case study of a company or organisational issue. Taking place in the final semester, it allows you to engage with the issues that you will experience in the workplace. Throughout the programme, field trips to major companies and external speakers provide opportunities to learn best-practice from managers and senior leaders.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
1139 Functional managers and directors
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies