Program Overview

Business and Management MSc

The Business and Management MSc is a 2-year full-time postgraduate program offered by Newcastle Business School. The program is designed to develop global management competencies, leadership, and management skills, with a focus on responsible change.

Course Overview

The course includes modules that focus on developing global management competencies, leadership, and management skills, with topics such as emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and project management. The program also includes a residential day for leadership and team-building events.

Modules

The program consists of the following modules:

• Research Methods and Analytics for Business Practice (Core, 20 Credits)
• Academic Language Skills for Postgraduate Business Students (Core – for International and EU students only, 0 Credits)
• Leadership and Management Development (Core, 20 Credits)
• Leadership for Responsible Change (Core, 20 Credits)
• Strategy and Marketing (Core, 20 Credits)
• Globalisation, Innovation and Sustainability (Core, 20 Credits)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Core, 20 Credits)

Year Two Modules

• Applied Management Work Investigation (Optional, 60 Credits)
• Business Clinic PG Group Consultancy Project (Core, 60 Credits)
• The Newcastle Business School Masters Dissertation (Optional, 60 Credits)
• Masters' Management Enquiry (Optional, 60 Credits)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation. International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

The full UK fee for the 2025/26 entry is £15,350, and the full international fee is £23,950. Scholarships and discounts are available, including the International Postgraduate Scholarships and the Alumni Discount.

Study Options

The program is available in various study options, including full-time, part-time, and distance learning.

Research Areas

Newcastle Business School has three formal research and distinctive signature areas supported by a set of dynamically inclusive and academic-led research interest groups, including:

• Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Responsible Business
• Digital Business

Careers and Employment

The program is designed to enhance employability, with graduates typically going into professional and graduate management positions. The course could also lead to a postgraduate research degree, such as an MPhil, PhD, and Professional Doctorate. The university's Careers and Employment Services provide support and guidance to students.