MSc Management
Birmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 30,330 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for International students | 30 August 2024 deadline for Home students
** for International students | Home students: £15,030
Introduction
Kickstart a rewarding career and take the lead towards a responsible future. Be part of the next generation of leaders and managers.
- Triple Crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS
In an ever-changing, diverse and digitalised world, it is important that those leading from the front can be inclusive and effective managers in organisations across a variety of organisational and geographical contexts. Our MSc Management programme will give you the key theoretical, and practical knowledge, and skills to manage and lead organisations, whilst also providing you with the opportunity to specialise in an area of particular interest to you through our wide range of optional modules.
With responsible and ethical business practices embedded at its core, this programme will enable you to become part of a new generation of responsible leaders and managers who can make positive and sustainable changes to the industry and society across a wide range of organisations.
Digital technologies have taken the business world by storm, dramatically revolutionising the business environment and the way in which firms use technology to get ahead of the competition. During this programme, you will develop your technical skills, such as digital analytics and blockchain, which are highly sought after by employers.
Why study this course at Birmingham?
- Birmingham Business School is part of an elite group of global business schools that holds the Triple-Crown accreditation from leading bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.
- Our MSc Management programme will support you in developing your management consultancy skills and responsible business values, preparing you to work with a range of organisations from social enterprises to charities, to global companies.
- This programme has been informed by research, cutting-edge, innovative teaching, and industry practice to ensure you are ready to tackle real-world business challenges.
- This programme will support you to develop a wide range of transferrable skills which are essential for a management career in the dynamic digital era.
- There are plenty of opportunities for students to work with a range of organisations, such as social enterprises and charity organisations, giving you real-life experience.
Admissions
Curriculum
Unless indicated otherwise the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2024.
Core Modules
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership (20 credits)
- Organisational Decision Making and Operations Management (20 credits)
- Strategically Understanding the Business Environment (20 credits)
- Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices (20 credits)
- Digital Business and Business Analytics (20 credits)
- Dissertation (Conventional/Project Based) and Research Methods (60 credits)
Optional modules
- Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
- Crisis, Resilience and Change Management (20 credits)
- International Business and Cross-Cultural Management (20 credits)
- Strategic Outsourcing, Procurement and Supplier Management (20 credits)
- People Management and Development (20 credits)
Mini Skills Passport
As part of our MSc Management programme, you will have the opportunity to partake in extracurricular training activities that will allow you to develop specific skills and competencies. Examples of these activities include project management, cryptocurrency analysis, and fundraising skills. These training activities are not credit-bearing.
Please note: The modules listed here for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event, we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.
Rankings
- #71 QS Masters in Management 2023 Ranking
- #4 most targeted university of top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2022)
Scholarships and Funding
Discover our unique scholarship offers
At Birmingham Business School we offer a wide variety of scholarships for our new MSc students in 2024.
These awards are available to both UK and international applicants and range in value from partial to full tuition fee support.
What funding is available?
- Dean's Responsible Business Scholarships
- MSc Economics Scholarships
- MSc Supply Chain Management Scholarships
- MSc Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholarships
- UK/Home Scholarships
- European Scholarships
- Indian Subcontinent Scholarships
- African Scholarships
- Rest of the World Scholarships
Program Tuition Fee
Accreditations
Ideal Students
The MSc Management programme is for students from a wide variety of disciplinary and geographical backgrounds who want to gain a broad understanding of the management of businesses and organisations in the context of an ever-changing and diverse world. Whether you are a recent graduate or an early career professional, this programme is for those who want to take their career to the next level.
Career Opportunities
Our MSc Management programme is informed by both research and industry practice, placing employability at the forefront by supporting you to develop transferrable skills and gain hands-on experience.
Previous graduates have gone on to have successful international careers in both generalist and specialist management roles including HR, consultancy, marketing, project management, auditing, manufacturing, and business strategy.
Our graduates have gone on to work at world-leading organisations such as Deloitte, PWc, GmbH, Rieke, Amazon, Protiviti, and GLG, while others have taken up further study.
Birmingham Business School Future Ready Graduate Framework
Each taught module is supported by academics, careers development, and our student experience team to help develop the transferrable skills that are highly valued by top employers. Through activities embedded within modules, you will have the opportunity to attend industry workshops, career support, and related study skills.
We pride ourselves on our graduate's high levels of employability. We will help you to plan, manage and achieve your career goals, giving you a competitive edge when it is time to start job hunting.
Many employers visit the Business School to run seminars for our students. In fact, companies such as IBM, HSBC, and Deloitte are just a few of the organisations that see these sessions as an opportunity to look for suitable candidates for internship programmes and graduate training schemes.