MSc Management and Leadership

Program Overview

MSc Management and Leadership

Overview

St Mary’s 100% online MSc Management and Leadership programme is designed for professionals seeking to refine their leadership capabilities and develop a deeper understanding of strategic management principles. This flexible, part-time programme equips you with the skills to lead effectively across various industries, addressing contemporary challenges in leadership, organisational strategy, and business development.

Programme Modules

• Strategic Decision Making for Managers: Master the art of strategic decision-making to give your organisation a competitive edge. This module emphasises understanding how organisations engage with their environments and develop key capabilities to meet objectives.
• Business Intelligence & Visualisation Tools: Explore the processes of transforming raw data into actionable business insights through advanced tools and techniques.
• Research Project Proposal: Create a detailed research proposal that forms the foundation for your dissertation.
• Business Strategy: Master the principles of strategic management and learn how to position organisations for long-term success.
• Organisational Change & Development: Learn strategies for driving and managing change in organisations to enhance effectiveness.
• Research Methods for Business and Management: Build a solid foundation in research design and methodology, essential for addressing complex business challenges.
• Leadership and Organisational Behaviour: Develop the skills and characteristics essential for effective leadership.
• Finance for Managers: Examine the critical financial fundamentals necessary for managing an organisation's operational activities and achieving its strategic goals.
• Operations Management: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of operations management, critical for success in any organisation.
• Research Project: Apply advanced research methodologies to conduct a thorough, in-depth study in your chosen area.
• Marketing Management: Develop your understanding of how organisations create and deliver value to their customers and stakeholders through effective marketing strategies.

Entry Requirements

• An undergraduate degree at 2:2 (or higher), or
• 3 years’ relevant work experience in a professional/managerial role

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English, or most recent education or work experience was not in English will need to demonstrate proficiency by completing an approved English language test such as IELTS (6.0 overall with no individual sub-scores under 5.5), Pearson PTE (55 overall minimum), or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

• Total fees: £7,740
• Per 15-credit module fees: £645

Programme Duration

Complete within 24 months

Start Dates

• Apply by: 10 Jun 2025, Start on: 23 Jun 2025
• Apply by: 19 Aug 2025, Start on: 01 Sep 2025
• Apply by: 14 Oct 2025, Start on: 27 Oct 2025
• Apply by: 23 Dec 2025, Start on: 05 Jan 2026
• Apply by: 17 Feb 2026, Start on: 02 Mar 2026
• Apply by: 14 Apr 2026, Start on: 27 Apr 2026