MSc in Management

Program Overview

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Management

MSc

Overview

Are you keen to lead a profit-driven enterprise or make a difference in the not-for-profit sector? Our industry accredited MSc Management is tailor-made for students like you. During your studies you'll grasp the foundations of how businesses operate, while developing your skills in cross-cultural management. You'll unleash your potential in the world of management.

Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and abilities to thrive in various management roles. We understand today's fast moving workplace, where 'soft skills' in management have gained importance. You'll develop your self-awareness and competencies to lead and manage people within cross-cultural contexts. Also we can help you prepare for further study if you choose that path.

So take this opportunity to build your management skills, and develop insight into cross-cultural workplaces. You’ll finish the course ready to take your first managerial step into the corporate world.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

• Experiential learning
• A diverse community with expertise
• Build your network
• Co-curricular events
• Placement opportunities
• Accreditation(s): Chartered Management Institute

Course details

Course structure

During your studies you’ll complete a range of taught modules that explore key aspects of cross-cultural management. We’ll cover everything from leadership and employability to performance and coaching.

We also arrange guest lectures from top managers to give you an insight into the organisation and operation of companies. The CEO of Taylor Wimpey, and the managing directors of Barclays and Harley Davidson have previously given lectures to students.

A key part of this course is building your applicable skills that are underpinned by accepted management theory. You’ll explore areas of management learning and develop the skills that can be applied in ‘real life’.

You’ll also have the option of a work placement, where you’ll gain first-hand understanding of how businesses work. You’ll be able to apply the learning gained from your taught modules within a real working environment.

Learning and teaching

Most of the teaching on this course takes the form of interactive workshops and lectures from staff and visiting speakers.

You will strengthen your practical analysis and decision-making skills with:

• lectures
• discussions
• role-play exercises
• These are linked with selected case studies and assessments.

Structured group assignments allow you to develop your skills in working as part of a team.

Our teaching staff have a combination of both academic and practitioner experience. They have in-depth practical insight into business and management issues.

You will also learn from visiting speakers from:

• business
• industries
• consultancies
• research bodies.

Assessment

We use a range of assessment methods including:

• assignments
• individual or group reports
• group presentations
• oral examinations.

This range of assessments will help you develop the analytical and presentation skills employers look for.

Field Trips

The International Business in Practice Study Trip module allows you to experience ideas and practices of global business. During the trip you will have direct interaction with management executives and practices. You will:

• attend presentations from local management executives and experts
• go on site visits to major corporations and agencies.

This study trip is voluntary and you will need to fund all costs associated with the trip. We have also run study trips to Chengdu, Boston and Budapest.

Study modules

Taught modules

• Employee Engagement, Performance and Reward
• Developing Skills for Leadership and Employability
• Learning, Development and Coaching
• Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Change
• Project Management
• Managing International Organisations
• Research Methods

Final Research Project

• Final Research Project

Work Placement

• Enterprise Work Placement

Research

Studying for your MSc Management degree at Oxford Brookes Business School also offers you the opportunity to engage with our excellent research. Our academics investigate core challenges facing contemporary societies, ranging from refugee entrepreneurship and internationalisation to sustainable tourism, security and the changing world of work and organisations - including the impact of artificial intelligence.

We address questions such as:

• How can social media address well-being and social isolation?
• How can individuals be happier and how to navigate the increasingly complex world of work?
• How can technologies be used to map movements, reduce congestion and improve the quality of life?

And many others! Please visit our research pages to learn more.

Being a Masters student at OBBS offers plenty of opportunities to be a part of our research culture and to discuss your own research ideas with one of our academics.

Careers

By the end of this Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited course, you’ll be ready for a range of careers. Our alumni have forged successful paths with prestigious commercial powerhouses and inspiring not-for-profit organizations across the globe. Others join management consultancies or go on to study for a PhD.

A few examples of graduate roles include:

• business change manager at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics
• finance business controller at Informa
• managing director at Miyabi Consulting Group
• account director at Revere Agency
• senior consultant at Amadeus FiRe AG.

You’ll also find our past students working at big names including:

• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Oxfam
• Google
• Sainsbury's
• Nestlé
• Unilever.

We work closely with Brookes Enterprise Support and their suite of start-up leadership workshops and mentoring. There are plenty of opportunities for networking throughout the course, so you may even find a future employer before you graduate.

Entry requirements

• A minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2) in any academic discipline, or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification.
• Applicants who possess a diploma rather than a good degree may be eligible for entry provided they have compensatory work experience and can demonstrate career development.
• Entry will also be subject to one satisfactory reference (academic).

English language requirements

• IELTS minimum 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking)
• if you have completed your undergraduate degree in the UK (at least one full year of study) you will automatically meet our English language requirements.

Tuition fees

• Home (UK) full time: £12,450
• Home (UK) part time: £6,225
• Home (UK) sandwich (placement): £2,200
• International full time: £18,950
• International sandwich (placement): £2,200

Funding your studies

• Postgraduate Master's Loan - England

Additional costs

• Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
• We offer a non credit-bearing International Study Trip which is available to all postgraduate Business School students.
• The International Study Trip modules allow you to experience ideas and practices of global business. During the trip you will have direct interaction with management executives and practices. You will attend presentations from local management executives and experts and go on site visits to major corporations and agencies. These study trips are voluntary and you will need to fund most of the costs associated with the trip. We have run study trips to Boston, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur and Budapest.
• As an example of costs, the fees in 2022 and 2023 were around £2000 per student and included: accommodation for seven nights, insurance, company visits and group transportation for all activities. This fee did not include international airfare, visa application fee (if relevant), dinners and activities during your free time.