MSc Business & Management (January)

The MSc Business & Management (MBM) draws together the best that Strathclyde Business School has to offer. By combining the School’s research expertise with its understanding of personal and professional development, the MBM provides a springboard for those looking to pursue careers in management, in business analysis, in consultancy, or even in starting a business.

Key Facts

• Start date: January
• Accreditation: Association of MBAs (AMBA) as a Pre-Experience Masters in Management
• Study mode and duration: 12 months full-time

Course Overview

Studying an MSc in Business & Management at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow. On the programme, you'll experience a broad, yet specific exploration of general management, and develop skills in management theories and practices.

Why This Course?

The course is well-curated and gave students an overall understanding of the business management concepts with a mix of academic and industry projects. Students develop their business management fundamentals in the course and also enhance their critical analysis, emotional intelligence, innovation, and problem-solving skills.

What You’ll Study

The curriculum builds your understanding of organisations and the context in which they operate and helps you explore where you might fit within them. Classes fall within four focal areas:

1. Understanding the business – through a sequence of classes, you'll gain a managerial overview of the major functional areas of most organisations.
2. Developing the business – building on your growing understanding of organisations, this group of classes explores how businesses are responding to their contexts and analyse how they might evolve in the future.
3. Professional development – in this area, you will identify and develop a plan to enhance the key strengths and skills that will mark you out in your management career.
4. Building a careers focus – as you move towards the next stage of your career, the elective classes and the final project/dissertation provide a wide range of options that allow you to customise your learning towards your career direction or development needs.

Course Content

The MBM’s curriculum is continuously reviewed in order to keep pace with the rapidly evolving business landscape. You may find there are changes from the current list of classes.

• Core classes
• Elective classes

Understanding the Business

• Analytical Support for Decision Making
• Managerial Accounting
• Managing People in Organisations
• Business Operations
• Finance & Financial Management
• Marketing Management

Developing the Business

• Leadership for Change & Innovation
• Business Strategy
• Consulting in Practice
• Managing Innovation

Professional Development

• Professional Management Practice

Building a Career Focus

• Project

Electives

Choose two (electives are subject to change):

• New Venture Creation
• Project Management
• Brand Management & Strategy
• Service Operations Simulation
• Family Enterprise
• Managing in Europe (Toulouse)
• Commercial Management in Projects
• Digital Transformation

Learning & Teaching

Classes on the course differ significantly from traditional formal lectures. Academic staff maximise opportunities for class discussion and debate about how organisations are tackling real-life business issues and whether their approaches are appropriate in other contexts.

Assessment

The course is assessed through written assignments, group and individual projects or reports, class tests, and presentations.

Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements: Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a non-business or management-related subject.
• English language requirements: For students whose first language is not English, you must have a minimum of 6.5 IELTS score with no individual score lower than 5.5.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £16,800
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £16,800
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £31,100
• Available scholarships: Take a look at our Business School scholarships.

Careers

The degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities. For many of our graduates, it's the combination of their first degree, or work experience, and the MBM that distinguishes them from the competition. Typical alumni job titles include:

• Founder/Owner
• Vice President/Director
• Consultant
• Business Analyst/Advisor
• Manager – Project/Risk/Finance/BI/Operations

Recent graduates have found employment within national and multi-national organisations including roles in the following sectors:

• Finance
• Manufacturing
• Business support
• IT services
• Start-ups

Student Testimonials

• Frederic Emig: "The spirit and the professionalism, which all staff members and students share, is very special."
• Mrunalini Deshmukh: "The course is well-curated and gave me an overall understanding of the business management concepts with a mix of academic and industry projects."
• Rebecca O’Toole: "The MSc in Business & Management has exceeded my expectations so far – the broad scope of the course keeps it dynamic whilst the variety of teaching methods keep things interesting."

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Overview:

• Founded in 1796 as Anderson's Institution
• Received its Royal Charter in 1964, becoming the University of Strathclyde
• Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK for engineering and technology
• Home to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-leading research center in metal forming
• Notable alumni include Sir James Black (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), Sir David Murray (former CEO of Rangers Football Club), and Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (astrophysicist)

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Student Life:

• Over 23,000 students from over 100 countries
• 150+ student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societies
• Student support services include counseling, health, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a sports center, library, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, business, law, and social sciences
• Faculty includes world-renowned experts in their fields
• Teaching methodologies emphasize hands-on learning and industry engagement
• Academic support services include tutoring, writing centers, and language support
• Unique academic programs include the Strathclyde MBA, which is ranked among the top 100 MBAs in the world

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Excellent reputation for teaching and research, particularly in engineering and technology
• Strong industry connections and opportunities for internships and placements
• Specialized facilities such as the AFRC and the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
• Vibrant student life with a diverse and inclusive community
• Located in the heart of Glasgow, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center with a range of medical services
• Accommodation services with a variety of on-campus and off-campus options
• Library resources with over 1 million books and journals
• Technology support including IT services and free Wi-Fi
• Career development services with support for job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation