Program Overview

MSc Management and Consultancy

The MSc Management and Consultancy course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to step into the world of management consultancy. The course provides a full understanding of the complexities of management consultancy, exploring key themes such as organisational strategy, consultancy project planning, finance, and marketing. The course places a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, reflecting their importance in today's business landscape.

Course Overview

The course is tailored to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become management consultants. Students will gain a full understanding of the complexities of management consultancy, exploring key themes such as organisational strategy, consultancy project planning, finance, and marketing. The course places a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, reflecting their importance in today's business landscape.

Entry Requirements

• A UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent in a non-business-related subject.
• Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.

Fees and Funding

• UK and Channel Island students: £11,500 per year.
• EU and non-EU international students: £22,500 per year.
• Self-funding international students may be eligible for the International Scholarship worth £5,000 off the tuition fees.

Career Prospects

Every organisation needs skilled and effective consultants and managers to help them navigate a complex business environment. This course will give students the confidence to consult, as well as lead teams and make business decisions, for start-ups and multinational organisations in any sector.

Course Structure

The course consists of six core units, including the Capstone Consultancy Project. In addition to the core units, students will also study social, ethical, and environmental enterprise for leaders as an option unit.

Core Modules

• Organisational Strategy
• Logistics and Supply Chain Practices
• Marketing Management
• Management Consultancy
• Finance for Managers
• Research Project

Option Modules

• Social, Ethical and Environmental Enterprise For Leaders

Study and Assessment

• Full-time: 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study.
• Full-time: 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination.

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• EFMD Quality Improvement System
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• Business School Impact System (BSIS)
• Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs

Features and Benefits

• Skills-focused
• Shaped by industry
• Delivered with industry
• A city of opportunities
• Taught by experts
• Triple accredited

Research Areas

The course is part of the Department of Strategy, Enterprise, and Sustainability at Manchester Met. The department is committed to producing cutting-edge research that informs teaching and supports students in their studies.

Additional Information

• The course is available for September and January start dates.
• The course is full-time, lasting one year.
• The course is taught at the Manchester Metropolitan University campus.
• The course has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
• The course includes a capstone consultancy project, where students work with real clients to find solutions to actual problems facing businesses today.