Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
MSc Management
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,260 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK| International: GBP 33,500
Key Summary
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' High Fliers report) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.
Kickstart a rewarding career and take the lead towards a responsible future. Be part of the next generation of leaders and managers.
In our ever-changing, diverse, and digitalised world, inclusive and effective management across a variety of organisational and geographical contexts is essential. Our MSc Management programme equips you with key theoretical and practical knowledge, offering the skills to lead organisations. Additionally, you can specialise in your area of interest through a wide range of optional modules.
Course highlights
With responsible and ethical business practices embedded at its core, this course 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 how firms use technology to get ahead of the competition.
During this course, you will develop your technological skills, such as digital analytics and blockchain, which are highly sought after by employers.
- Develop 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 course has been informed by research, cutting-edge, innovative teaching, and industry practice to ensure you are ready to tackle real-world business challenges.
- Opportunities to work with a range of organisations, such as social enterprises and charity organisations, give you real-life experience and develop a wide range of transferrable skills.
- The Mini Skills Passport offers extracurricular training in skills such as project management, cryptocurrency analysis, and fundraising, enhancing your competencies.
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.
Course delivery
Our Management Master's degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching.
- Taught modules – these include lectures, workshops, seminars and blended learning support.
- Assessments - these will include group and individual projects, group presentations, individual reports, essays, videos, digital artefacts and creative responses.
- Dissertation Project - you will have the opportunity to work with industry partners using real data to address a problem or opportunity facing a real company or to undertake a standard academic dissertation.
Course Module
The course comprises 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation. Students will study five core modules and choose one optional module.
The modules listed below are indicative only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Compulsory Modules
- Digital Business and Business Analytics
- Dissertation
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
- Organisational Decision Making and Operations Management
- Strategically Understanding the Business Environment
- Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices
- #1: Most targeted by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
- #80: QS World University Rankings 2025 (QS Top Universities)
- #93: World University Rankings 2025 (Times Higher Education)
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about advancing responsible business and driving positive change.
For 2025, we are offering several scholarships to invest in future leaders who will set new global standards for responsible business leadership by challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges.
What funding is available?
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Indian Students
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Chinese Students excelling in Economics and Finance
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence
- Deans Responsible Business Award
- Deans Outstanding Talent Award
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships – for international students
- Birmingham Masters Scholarship – for UK and Ireland Students
- Birmingham Alumni Scholarship
- Postgraduate Access Scholarships
- The Grants Register
- The British Council
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.
BBS Careers
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help them succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.