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Management MSc

1 year, starting in September 2027

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Get a solid grounding in all the key management disciplines. Follow a general management route or specialise in operations, marketing or finance.

This course is for graduates who want to complement their non-management background with management knowledge, tools and skills. Choose to take a general route for an MSc in Management or specialise in one of these areas for an:

  • MSc in Management with Marketing
  • MSc in Management with Operations
  • MSc in Management with Finance

You’ll have the flexibility to choose between two options for the summer term:

  • explore a management issue through an individual research project
  • work with one of our partner organisations to solve a real business challenge.

Key benefits

  • Benefit from a strong support system. Personal tutoring will allow you to develop extracurricular academic and professional skills.
  • Share your knowledge and experiences with students from diverse backgrounds. Our 2025-26 class included 19 different nationalities with first degrees in engineering, law, science, the arts and more.

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Employability and careers

We combine the latest research with many opportunities to apply it. This will help you stand out from the crowd. You'll develop key professional skills and work with our partner organisations on optional projects from day one. Find out more about optional activities.

Our graduates have a great employment record. Most go on to careers in a range of areas, start their own business or begin a PhD. Find out more about how we prepare you for career success.

Graduate career data

97% of our 2024 graduates were employed or had accepted a job offer six months after completing their degree. View more graduate career data.

Fantastic facilities

Our School of Management building opened in June 2022. The latest technology gives you a flexible and modern learning environment. The design focuses on working together, with an open layout to enable effective teamwork.

Our building encourages engagement with other students and academics. A dedicated Employability Hub provides a space for you to meet and network with our industry partners.

Learning and teaching

You’ll learn from staff with backgrounds and expertise in relevant areas of management. This course has been designed to ensure the available units complement each other to meet its overall aims.

2027/28 Academic Year

Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail. If you apply to the University of Bath, you will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.

Course structure

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Welcome week starts on 27 September 2027.

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Units

Compulsory units vary depending on whether you take the general route for an MSc in Management or specialise in one of these areas for an:

  • MSc in Management with Marketing
  • MSc in Management with Operations
  • MSc in Management with Finance

Course route

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Accounting and finance for managers

    5 credits

  • Business economics

    5 credits

  • Human resource management

    5 credits

  • Marketing

    5 credits

  • Principles of operations management

    5 credits

  • Strategy

    5 credits

Semester 2

You will take one, three or four compulsory units OR choose between five and 20 credits of optional units. This depends on whether you decide to take the general management route, or one of the specialist routes.

Compulsory units

  • Analysing grand challenges in business and society

    10 credits

Optional units

  • Business analytics

    5 credits

  • Contemporary issues in finance practice

    5 credits

  • Digital marketing society

    5 credits

  • Digital supply chain management

    5 credits

  • Employment law

    5 credits

  • Entrepreneurial finance

    5 credits

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

    5 credits

  • Financial management in global markets

    5 credits

  • Financial statement analysis and equity valuation

    5 credits

  • Governance for sustainability

    5 credits

  • Independent study

    5 credits

  • Luxury brand management

    5 credits

  • Management consulting

    5 credits

  • Marketing communications - strategy and practice

    10 credits

  • Marketing in a service economy

    5 credits

  • Negotiation

    5 credits

  • New product development

    5 credits

  • Operations strategy

    5 credits

  • Project management

    5 credits

  • Supply chain analytics

    5 credits

  • Supply chain management

    5 credits

  • Theories of corporate responsibility

    5 credits

Summer

You'll have the flexibility to choose one of three options.

Optional units

  • Dissertation

    30 credits

  • Internship

    30 credits

  • Practice track

    30 credits

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Accounting and finance for managers

    5 credits

  • Business economics

    5 credits

  • Human resource management

    5 credits

  • Marketing

    5 credits

  • Principles of operations management

    5 credits

  • Strategy

    5 credits

Semester 2

You will take one, three or four compulsory units OR choose between five and 20 credits of optional units. This depends on whether you decide to take the general management route, or one of the specialist routes.

Compulsory units

  • Analysing grand challenges in business and society

    10 credits

  • Contemporary issues in finance practice

    5 credits

  • Financial management in global markets

    5 credits

  • Financial statement analysis and equity valuation

    5 credits

Optional units

  • Business analytics

    5 credits

  • Digital marketing society

    5 credits

  • Digital supply chain management

    5 credits

  • Employment law

    5 credits

  • Entrepreneurial finance

    5 credits

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

    5 credits

  • Governance for sustainability

    5 credits

  • Independent study

    5 credits

  • Luxury brand management

    5 credits

  • Management consulting

    5 credits

  • Marketing in a service economy

    5 credits

  • Negotiation

    5 credits

  • New product development

    5 credits

  • Operations strategy

    5 credits

  • Project management

    5 credits

  • Supply chain analytics

    5 credits

  • Supply chain management

    5 credits

  • Theories of corporate responsibility

    5 credits

Summer

You'll have the flexibility to choose one of three options.

Optional units

  • Dissertation

    30 credits

  • Internship

    30 credits

  • Practice track

    30 credits

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Accounting and finance for managers

    5 credits

  • Business economics

    5 credits

  • Human resource management

    5 credits

  • Marketing

    5 credits

  • Principles of operations management

    5 credits

  • Strategy

    5 credits

Semester 2

You will take one, three or four compulsory units OR choose between five and 20 credits of optional units. This depends on whether you decide to take the general management route, or one of the specialist routes.

Compulsory units

  • Analysing grand challenges in business and society

    10 credits

  • Digital marketing society

    5 credits

  • Marketing communications - strategy and practice

    10 credits

Optional units

  • Business analytics

    5 credits

  • Contemporary issues in finance practice

    5 credits

  • Digital supply chain management

    5 credits

  • Employment law

    5 credits

  • Entrepreneurial finance

    5 credits

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

    5 credits

  • Financial management in global markets

    5 credits

  • Financial statement analysis and equity valuation

    5 credits

  • Governance for sustainability

    5 credits

  • Independent study

    5 credits

  • Luxury brand management

    5 credits

  • Management consulting

    5 credits

  • Marketing in a service economy

    5 credits

  • Negotiation

    5 credits

  • New product development

    5 credits

  • Operations strategy

    5 credits

  • Project management

    5 credits

  • Supply chain analytics

    5 credits

  • Supply chain management

    5 credits

  • Theories of corporate responsibility

    5 credits

Summer

You'll have the flexibility to choose one of three options.

Optional units

  • Dissertation

    30 credits

  • Internship

    30 credits

  • Practice track

    30 credits

Year 1

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Accounting and finance for managers

    5 credits

  • Business economics

    5 credits

  • Human resource management

    5 credits

  • Marketing

    5 credits

  • Principles of operations management

    5 credits

  • Strategy

    5 credits

Semester 2

You will take one, three or four compulsory units OR choose between five and 20 credits of optional units. This depends on whether you decide to take the general management route, or one of the specialist routes.

Compulsory units

  • Analysing grand challenges in business and society

    10 credits

  • Operations strategy

    5 credits

  • Project management

    5 credits

  • Supply chain management

    5 credits

Optional units

  • Business analytics

    5 credits

  • Contemporary issues in finance practice

    5 credits

  • Digital supply chain management

    5 credits

  • Employment law

    5 credits

  • Entrepreneurial finance

    5 credits

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

    5 credits

  • Financial management in global markets

    5 credits

  • Financial statement analysis and equity valuation

    5 credits

  • Governance for sustainability

    5 credits

  • Independent study

    5 credits

  • Luxury brand management

    5 credits

  • Management consulting

    5 credits

  • Marketing in a service economy

    5 credits

  • Negotiation

    5 credits

  • New product development

    5 credits

  • Supply chain analytics

    5 credits

  • Theories of corporate responsibility

    5 credits

Summer

You'll have the flexibility to choose one of three options.

Optional units

  • Dissertation

    30 credits

  • Internship

    30 credits

  • Practice track

    30 credits

Learning and assessment

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.

Learning

You will experience a variety of teaching methods including:

  • interactive lectures
  • case studies
  • seminar presentations
  • group project work

Specialists from our Careers Service, Academic Skills Centre and Library offer a range of personal development opportunities. There are more options available through the Students’ Union.

Assessment

  • Coursework
  • Written examination

These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.

Learning and teaching

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activities. The balance of these elements within your overall workload may vary depending on the units you choose.

Contact hours

Timetabled contact hours, which can be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes, vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically between 12 and 16 hours a week during the taught semesters.

Additional briefing sessions will be provided to help you prepare for the individual research project/practice track period and as part of the co-curricular offering of live projects. (See below for the co-curricular offering.) You will receive direct guidance from an allocated member of academic staff for your individual research project/practice track activity.

Independent learning

As well as timetabled contact hours, you're expected to undertake independent learning and assessment. Typically, this might be around 25 - 30 hours per week, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework, presentations, or revising for exams.

Assessment breakdown

You will experience a broad balance between different forms of assessment: individual and group assignments, as well as examinations. The work required may include written submissions, live presentations and recorded videos. Assessment on the course has been designed to support your professional development in important business skills.

The final degree grade is determined by a weighted average of the taught semesters (two thirds) and the dissertation/practice activity (one third).

We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities. Take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information.

Professional exemptions

By studying a course with a professional accreditation, you could have the chance to get workplace experience, learn about new developments in the industry and apply for membership with the accrediting body. You may also be able to apply for jobs in the industry without having to do any more exams.

Graduates of MSc in Management or MSc in Management with Finance can apply for certain professional qualification exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

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Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Recognition of professional qualifications

As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).

The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.

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‘The people I met through the university and in the city were exceptionally kind and welcoming.’
Abhijeet Jangale MSc in Management (Graduating year, 2023)

Entry requirements

Origin of qualifications

British qualifications

Type of degree

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree at least equivalent to 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended. Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you are a UK student and completed your undergraduate degree abroad, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Cuban qualifications

A Título de Licenciado/Arquitecto/Doctor/Ingeniero with a final overall result of at least 4 out of 5 or Muy Bien (Very Good).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Maltese qualifications

A Bachelor degree or Bachelor (Honours) degree awarded by University of Malta or Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), or a Bachelor degree accredited at level 6 of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) with a final overall result of at least Upper Second Class.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Moroccan qualifications

A Licence, Licence d'Études Fondamentales or Licence Professionelle with a final overall result of at least 13 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Mauritian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Class II Division I.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Peruvian qualifications

A Grado Académico de Bachiller, Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo (Profesional) de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 13 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Malawian qualifications

A Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 70%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Syrian qualifications

A Bachelor Degree (Licence/Al-ijâza) with a final overall result of at least 70-80% depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Macedonian qualifications

A Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 9 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Guatemalan qualifications

A Licenciado/Título de [subject area] when awarded after four years of study and approved by the CEPS (Consejo de Enseñanza Privada Superior) with a final overall result of at least 80% or Muy Bueno (very Good).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Zimbabwean qualifications

A Bachelor Honours degree with a final overall result of at least Upper Second Division (65%).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended..

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Filipino qualifications

A Bachelor degree (awarded from 2022 onwards) or a Master’s degree with a final overall score of at least 2.5 to 1.75 on a 5-point scale (where 1 is the highest mark) or 2.0 to 3.0 out of 4.0 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Belizean qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded by The University of the West Indies with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Bruneian qualifications

A Bachelor (Honours) degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or 3.5 out of 5.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Guyanese qualifications

A Master's degree with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.2 out of 4.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Sudanese qualifications

A Bachelor (Honours) degree or a Bachelor degree in a professional subject from a recognised institution in the Republic of the Sudan with a final overall result of at least 68%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Namibian qualifications

A Bachelor Honours degree or Professional Bachelor degree awarded after 2008 by a public university, or registered at level 8 on the NQF when awarded by a private university after 2008, with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Latvian qualifications

A Bakalaura Diploms (Bachelor degree) or Profesionālā Bakalaura Diploms (Professional Bachelor degree) awarded from 2003 with a final overall result of at least 7.0 on a 10-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Lebanese qualifications

A Bachelor degree/Licence or Maîtrise from a recognised institution with a final overall result of at least 65-80%, GPA 2.5 to 3.2 on a 4-point scale, or 11 to 13 out of 20 and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Omani qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 2.5 to 3.0 on a 4-point scale and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Mosotho (singular) and Basotho (plural) qualifications

A Master's degree from a recognised institution with a final overall result of at least 75%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Slovene qualifications

A Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree), Diplomant or Univerzitetni diplomant with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10 (prav dobro/very good).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Tanzanian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Upper Second (Very Good, B+ or GPA 3.5 on a 5-point scale).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Russian qualifications

A Diplom Bakalavra (Bachelor degree) or Specialist Diploma with an overall final result of at least 4 out of 5 (khorosho/good).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Tunisian qualifications

A Licence, Maîtrise, Diplôme National d'Ingénieur, Diplôme National d'Architecture with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Swedish qualifications

A Kandidatexamen (Bachelor Degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least Grade D to B and above depending on the institution attended. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Vatican Citizen qualifications

A Baccalaureato/Baccalaureatus with a final overall result of at least 4.0 out of 5.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Kyrgyzstani qualifications

A Bachelor degree (диплом бакалавра), a Specialist Diploma (диплом специалиста) or a Master's degree (диплом магистра) with a final overall result of at least 4.0 out of 5.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Palestinian qualifications

A Bakalorius (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 80% or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Libyan qualifications

A Bachelor degree in Architecture, Engineering or Medicine/Surgery with a final overall result of at least 70% or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Georgian qualifications

A Bakalavris Khariskhi (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 80% or 4.0 on a 5-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Iraqi qualifications

A Master's degree or a Bachelor degree [in Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Medicine/Pharmacy/Architectural Engineering] with a final overall result of at least 75%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Malagasy qualifications

A Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Ingenieur, Diplôme de Master or Diplôme d'Études Approfondies with a final overall result of at least 13 out of 20 (Bien).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Ugandan qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Class II Upper or GPA 4.0 on a 5-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

South African qualifications

A Bachelor Honours degree, Professional Bachelor degree or Baccalaureus Technologiae (Bachelor of Technology) with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Division One) or 70%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Spanish qualifications

A Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en (subject area) (Licenciatura), Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado en (subject area) (Grado), Título de Ingeniero or Título de Arquitecto with a final overall result of at least 5.8 to 6.5 out of 10 (Notable/Very Good) depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Ukrainian qualifications

A Bachelor degree (awarded after 2007) or Specialist Diploma with a final result of at least 70-80% or 2.75 to 3.5 on a 4-point scale depending on the institution attended. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Ghanaian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of Second Class and above (50-60% or 2.5 to 3.25 on a 4-point scale) and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Liberian qualifications

A Master's degree from a recognised institution with a final overall result of at least 75%, B+ or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Ecuadorian qualifications

A Titulo de Licenciado/Titulo de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 80% or 16 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Mozambican qualifications

A Grau de Mestre with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Ethiopian qualifications

A Master's degree, or a Bachelor degree awarded from 2024 onwards, from a recognised institution with a final overall result of at least 3.2 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Eritrean qualifications

A Master's degree from a recognised institution with a final overall result of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

American qualifications

A Honors Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 2.5 to 3.0 on a 4-point scale depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Egyptian qualifications

A Bachelor degree from a university with a final overall result of at least 75% (Very Good) or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Finnish qualifications

A Kandidaatti / Kandidat (University Bachelor Degree), (Professional Title) (AMK/YH) (Bachelor degree from a University of Applied Sciences), Arkkitehti / Arktitekt / Diplomi-insööri / Diplomingenör / Proviisori / Provisor with a final overall result of at least 2.5 to 3.5 and above on a 5-point scale depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Icelandic qualifications

A Baccalaureus or Candidatus/a with an overall final result of at least 6.5 to 7.25 and above on a 10-point scale depending on institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Irish qualifications

A Honours Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours and above.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Myanma, Burmese qualifications

A Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 75%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Gambian qualifications

A Bachelor degree studied for four years and awarded from 2020 onwards by the University of The Gambia, or institutions accredited by the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority, with a final overall result of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.3.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Burundian qualifications

A Diplôme d’Études Approfondies or Diplôme de Baccalauréat en Médicine Générale with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Nigerien qualifications

A Diplôme d'Études Approfondies or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spéclialisées with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Tajikistani qualifications

A диплом специалиста (Specialist Diploma) or диплом магистра (Master's degree) with a final overall result of at least 4.5 out of 5.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Indonesian qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Sarjana I) with a final overall result of at least 2.6 to 3.0 out of 4.0 and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Polish qualifications

A Licencjat or Inżynier (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 3.5 to 4.5 and above on a 5-point scale depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Iranian qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or Professional Doctorate with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 when studied at a state university and 15 out of 20 when studied at a private university.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Kenyan qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Romanian qualifications

A Diplomă de Licență (Bachelor degree), Diplomă de Inginer or Diplomă de Urbanist Diplomat with a final overall result of at least 7 to 8 or above out of 10 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Azerbaijani qualifications

A Bakalavr Diplomu (Bachelor degree) awarded from 2005 with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Cameroonian qualifications

A Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Conception, Diplôme d'Études Supérieures de Commerce, Maîtrise/Master Sans Thèse with a final overall result of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale or 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Turkmen qualifications

A Ýokary bilim hakynda şahadatnama or a Diplom (Diploma of Higher Education/Specialist) awarded from 2008 onwards with a final overall result of at least 4.0 out of 5.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Bahraini qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 2.7 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Senegalese qualifications

A Maîtrise, a Diplôme d'Ingénieur, a Master II, a Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA) or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spéclialisées (DESS) with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Honduran qualifications

You should have a Título de Licenciado/a or Grado Académico de Licenciatura with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Other qualifications

We welcome applications from graduates from all countries. If you can’t see your country or region in the list, please contact our admissions team for advice about your specific entry requirements.

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

Work experience

In exceptional cases, relevant work experience may be a substitute for the degree requirement. You should have no more than three years’ relevant work experience.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Brazilian qualifications

A Titulo de Bacharel, Titulo de (subject area) or Licenciado/a with a final overall result of at least 7.5 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Taiwanese qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 65-75% depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Thai qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 2.5 to 3.0 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Serbian qualifications

A Diplomirani (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Uruguayan qualifications

A Título de Licenciado / Título de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 8.0 on a 12-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Montenegrin qualifications

A Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje / Diplomirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education), a Diploma o završenim osnovim akademskim srudijama (Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies) or a Diploma primenjenih osnovnih studija (Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies) with a final overall result of at least 9 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Slovak qualifications

A Bakalár (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 1.5, Vel'mi Dobre (Very Good).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Venezuelan qualifications

A Título de Licenciado / Título de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 or 7.0 on a 9-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Cypriot qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Ptychio) with a final overall result of at least 4.0 to 7.0 and above out of 10 depending on institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

French qualifications

A Grade de licence / Grade de licence professionnelle with a final overall result of at least 11-13 out of 20 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Australian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3 out of 4, 80% or B.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Belgian qualifications

A Bachelier, Licencié or Licentiaat and other two cycle diplomas with a final overall score of at least 12 to 16 and above out of 20 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Canadian qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Honours) or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 2.3 to 3.0 and above on a 4-point scale (C+/60% to B/70%) depending on the institution attended. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Batswana (plural) or Motswana (singular) qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded from 2020 onwards and accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) at level 7 of the NCQF, a Bachelor (Honours) degree awarded from 2021 onwards and accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) at level 8 of the NCQF, or a Master's degree awarded up to and including 2021 by the University of Botswana or accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) with a final overall result of at least 70%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Nicaraguan qualifications

A Licenciado / Título de [subject area] or Maestría with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Saint Lucian qualifications

A Bachelor degree when studied at The University of the West Indies with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Argentine qualifications

A Título/Grado de Liceniado/a or Título de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 6.0 to 7.0 and above out of 10 depending on institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Liechtensteiner qualifications

A Bachelor degree or Magister Philosophiae with a final overall result of at least 5.0 out of 6.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Saudi Arabian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3.0 to 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 2.75 to 3.0 on a 4-point scale depending on institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Portuguese qualifications

A Licenciado with a final overall result of at least 13 to 15 and above out of 20 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Singaporean qualifications

A strong Bachelor (Honours) degree when studied at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Institute of Technology or Singapore University of Social Sciences with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours, or a strong Bachelor degree when studied at Singapore Management University (SMU) or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Typically, we require a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours, 50% or C to 60% or B depending on the institution attended, however we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application due to the range of grading scales used by different institutions.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Hong Kongese qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Honours) with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours or at least 2.3 to 2.5 and above out of 4.0 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Japanese qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Gakushi) with a final overall result of at least 2.3 to 3.0 out of 4.0 and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Luxembourger qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded from 2003 onwards with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Austrian qualifications

A Bachelor degree or Fachhochschuldiplom/Diplom (FH) with a final result of at least Genugend to Gut and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Kosovar qualifications

A Diplomë - Baçelor (Diploma - Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 9 (Nëntë).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

South Korean qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Haksa) with a final overall result of at least 2.5 to 2.7 and above out of 4.3 or at least 2.75 to 3.0 out of 4.5 and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Swiss qualifications

A Bachelor Degree (Baccalauréat Universitaire) with a final overall result of at least 4 to 5 and above out of 6.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Emirati qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 2.5 to 3.0 out of 4, 70-80% or C and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Ivorian qualifications

A Master, a Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA) or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spéclialisées (DESS) with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Bangladeshi qualifications

A Master's degree (following a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree) awarded up to and including 2025, a four-year Bachelor degree awarded from 2025 onwards, or a Bachelor degree in Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Science with a final overall grade of at least 2.75 to 3.2 and above out of 4.0 (55% or B to 65% or B+) depending on the institution attended. We may also consider a Bachelor of Architecture when studied for at least five years and awarded by a public university or awarded from 2014 onwards by a private university.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Bahamian qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded by The University of the West Indies Open Campus with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Djiboutian qualifications

A Maîtrise/Master or Diplôme d'Ingénieur with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Turkish qualifications

A Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor degree) or Mühendis Diplomasi with a final overall score of at least GPA 2.4 to 3.0 and above on a 4-point scale depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Danish qualifications

A Bachelor degree, Candidatus Philosophiae, Diplomingeniør (Engineer), Professionsbachelor (Professional Bachelor degree) or Korrespondenteksamen with a final overall result of at least 4 to 7 out of 10 and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Dutch qualifications

A Bachelor degree or Doctoraal with a final overall result of at least 6.5 to 7.0 and above out of 10 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Nigerian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Kazakhstani qualifications

A Bakalavr (Bachelor degree) or Specialist Diploma with a final overall result of at least 4.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.2 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Panamanian qualifications

A Licenciado/Titulo de [subject area] when awarded after four or more years of study with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Papuan qualifications

A Bachelor (Honours) degree with a final overall result of at least Class II Division A.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Barbadian qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded by Barbados Community College or The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.0 (UWI) or Upper Second Class Honours (Barbados CC).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Dominican qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded by Dominica State College or The University of the West Indies with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.0 (UWI) or 65% (Dominica State College).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Seychellois qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Upper Second Class (60%).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Malaysian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least a good Second Class and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Mexican qualifications

A Título de Licenciado or Título (Profesional) de (subject area) with a final overall result of least 8 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Norwegian qualifications

A Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree), Candidatus/a Magisterii, Sivilingeniør or Siviløkonom with a final overall result of at least B.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Greek qualifications

A University Bachelor degree (Ptychio) or Diploma with a final overall score of at least 5.5 to 6.5 out of 10 and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Indian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Puerto Rican qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 80% or 3.0 out of 4.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Samoan qualifications

A Bachelor degree (when studied at University of the South Pacific, Samoa) with a final overall result of at least 3.5 out of 4.5.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

São Toméan qualifications

A Licenciatura with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Solomon Islander qualifications

A Bachelor degree (when studied at University of the South Pacific, The Solomon Islands) with a final overall result of at least 3.5 out of 4.5.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Kittitian and Nevisian qualifications

A Bachelor degree when studied at The University of the West Indies with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Chinese qualifications

A four year Bachelor degree with a final overall score of at least 62-75% depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

German qualifications

A Bachelor degree, Esrte Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I), Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) or Magister Artium with a final overall result of at least 3.5 to 2.5 (Gut) and above depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Italian qualifications

A Laurea, Laurea in Ingegneria / Architettura, Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico or Licenza di Academia di Belle Arti with a final result of at least 86 to 95 out of 110 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Lao qualifications

A Master's degree with a final overall result of at least B+, 3.5 out of 4.0 or Very Good.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Vietnamese qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học/Bằng Cử Nhân) of at least four years or a Masters (Thạc sĩ) from a recognised degree-awarding institution with a final overall result of at least 6.0 to 7.0 on a 10-point scale depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Mauritanian qualifications

A Maîtrise or Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Moldovan qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Diplomă de Licenţă) or Diplomă de Licenţă - Studii Integrate with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Monégasque qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 13 out of 20 or 3.0 out of 4.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Tongan qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded by University of the South Pacific, Tonga with a final overall result of at least 3.5 out of 4.5.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Vincentian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Albanian qualifications

A Diplomë Bachelor or a Master i Shkencave with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Nepali qualifications

A four year Bachelor degree from a recognised university with a final overall result of at least 65% or 3.25/4.0 or Masters degree following a three year or four year Bachelor degree.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Pakistani qualifications

A four-year Bachelor degree awarded by a recognised institution from 2016 onwards, or a Master's degree following a four-year Bachelor degree (MS or MPhil), with a final overall result of at least 55-65% or at least 2.4 to 3.0 on a 4-point scale depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Cambodian qualifications

A masters degree from a recognised degree-awarding institution with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Bhutanese qualifications

A four-year Bachelor degree from a recognised university with a final overall result of at least 70% or Very Good.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Surinamese qualifications

A Master's degree with a final overall result of at least Met Genoegen/Good.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Togolese qualifications

A Diplôme de Master, a Diplôme d'Études Approfondies or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Turks and Caicos Islander qualifications

A Bachelor degree accredited by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica with a final overall result of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, B or 70%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Andorran qualifications

A Bàtxelor with a final overall result of at least 3 punts (Excellent).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Mongolian qualifications

A магистр (Master's degree) with a final overall result of at least 80%, B or 3.0 out of 4.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Macanese qualifications

A four-year 学士学位/Licenciatura (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least Second Class Upper Honours or 3.2 out of 4.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Chilean qualifications

A Grado de Licenciado with a final overall result of at least 5.5 on a 7-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Algerian qualifications

A Licence, Diplôme in any specialised professional field, Diplôme d'Ingênieur, Diplôme d'Architecte d'État or Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures with a final overall score of at least 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Bolivian qualifications

A Licenciado or Titulo de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 75%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Bulgarian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 5 out of 6.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Colombian qualifications

A Licenciado en, Titulo de, Profesional en, Maestro en or Diploma de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 3.5 to 3.8 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

ni-Vanuatu qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded by University of the South Pacific, Vanuatu, or a Master's degree, with a final overall result of at least 3.5 out of 4.5.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Grenadian qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded by The University of the West Indies with a final overall result of at least GPA 3.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Dominican qualifications

A Licenciado/Titulo de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 80% (Muy Bueno).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Angolan qualifications

A Grau de Mestre with a final overall result of at least 15 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Congolese qualifications

A Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Paraguayan qualifications

A Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional title] with a final overall result of at least 4.0 out of 5.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Maldivian qualifications

A Bachelor degree awarded after three or more years campus-based learning in the Maldives and accredited by the Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) with a final overall result of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Salvadoran qualifications

A Licenciado/Título de [subject area] or a Título de Maestro/Maestría with a final overall result of at least 7.5 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Fijian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least B+, 75% or 3.3 out of 5.0. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Beninese qualifications

A Master's degree, a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures or a Diplôme d'Études Approfondies with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Hungarian qualifications

An Alapfokozt (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with an overall final result of at least 3 to 4 and above out of 5 depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Israeli qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Croatian qualifications

A Baccalaureus or Baccalaurea with a final overall result of at least 4 out of 5.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Czech qualifications

A Bakalár (Bachelor degree) with a final overall score of 1.5 on a 1-4 scale or Grade B. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended..

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Estonian qualifications

A Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree), Diplomeeritud spetsialisti ülikoolidiplom/Kraadita Diploma (University Specialist's Diploma) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a final overall result of at least 4 on a 5-point scale (B).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Armenian qualifications

A Specialist Diploma (Diplom Masnageti) or a Bachelor degree (Diplom Bakalavri Astichan) with a final overall result of at least B+, 3.3, 75-80 or 17/20.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Costa Rican qualifications

A Licenciado with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10 or 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Listwati (singular) Emswati (plural) or Swazi qualifications

A Master's degree from a recognised institution with a final overall result of at least 70%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Trinidadian or Tobagonian qualifications

A Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with a final overall result of at least Upper Second Class or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Qatari qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 2.7 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Belarusian qualifications

A Diploma of Higher Education, a Specialist Diploma or Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 7 out of 10 (Very Good).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Afghan qualifications

A Master's degree of two years following an undergraduate degree with a final overall result of at least 82%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Bosnian and Herzegovinian qualifications

A Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja or Diploirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education or Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 9 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Burkinabe qualifications

A Diplôme d'Études Approfondies, Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spéclialisées with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Chadian qualifications

A Maîtrise, a Diplôme d'Études Approfondies or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spéclialisées with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Lithuanian qualifications

A Bakalauro Diplomas or Profesinis Bakalauras with an overall final result of at least 8 out of 10.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Jamaican qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

New Zealander qualifications

A Bachelor Honours degree or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least B+/B or 6 on a 9-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Jordanian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 2.25 (Satisfactory) to 3.0 (Very Good) and above on a 4-point scale depending on the institution attended.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Kuwaiti qualifications

A Bachelor degree (البكالوريوس) with a final overall result of 3.2 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Uzbekistani or Uzbek qualifications

A Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) or Magistr diplomi (Master's degree) with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Rwandan qualifications

A Bachelor (Honours) degree (at least 480 credits) awarded after 2012 or a Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 70%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Sierra Leonean qualifications

A Bachelor degree (Honours) with a final overall result of at least Class II (Upper) or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Yemeni or Yemenite qualifications

A Master's degree (Majister) with a final overall result of at least 78% (Very Good).

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Zambian qualifications

A Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 70%.

Type of degree

Your degree can be in any discipline except business or management subjects.

If you studied your undergraduate degree in the UK, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.

If you have a business or management degree, consider our MSc in International Management or one of our other specialised MSc courses.

English language requirements

English language requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

These results must be no more than two years old from the start date of your MSc course.

Other language tests accepted including PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CPE and CAE.

Read more about alternative language tests.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Management MSc

Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

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Budgeting

As well as the cost of books, you will also need to cover the cost of scanning and photocopying. You should budget at least £100 for this.

Some courses involve engagement away from the University campus, and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs for these optional events.

Application information

  • Course title
    Management
  • Final award
    MSc
  • Mode of study
    Full-time
  • Course code
    TDUMN-MM03
  • Department
    School of Management
  • Location
    University of Bath
    Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
  • Home application deadline
    31 August 2027

    We recommend you apply early as we may close applications before the deadline if a course is full.

  • Overseas application deadline
    30 June 2027

    We recommend you apply early as we may close applications before the deadline if a course is full. We may consider late applications but if you need a Student Visa to study in the UK, you will need time to apply for and receive your visa to be in the UK by the start of the course.

  • Application eligibility
    Home and Overseas students are eligible to apply
  • Regulator
    The Office for Students (OfS)

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Accounting and finance for managers

5 credits

Get an introduction to key accounting and finance concepts and frameworks used by managers. You'll learn how accounting supports financial reporting, performance measurement and control. You'll also learn how finance supports planning, investment and other managerial decisions.

Assessment detail

  • Closed-book written examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:
  • Explain the role of accounting and finance in supporting managerial and organisational decision-making;
  • Analyse the information needs of different stakeholders and assess how accounting and finance information is used to address those needs;
  • Interpret and analyse financial statements and related financial information to evaluate organisational performance and financial position;
  • Evaluate how accounting and finance information is used to support managerial decision-making within organisations;
  • Apply accounting and finance concepts and frameworks to assess the financial implications of managerial choices.

Unit detail

This unit introduces key accounting and finance theories and concepts relevant to managerial decision-making in business.

Analysing grand challenges in business and society

10 credits

This unit is intentionally different. It cuts across disciplinary boundaries with a focus on complex problems with no single right answer. Explore a broad range of issues in contemporary management and organisations and get the skills to provide compelling recommendations in debates, presentations and reports.

Assessment detail

  • Portfolio (Portfolio 50%)
  • Reflective essay (Essay 50%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, participants should have/be able to:
  • Discuss the implications of grand challenges for business and society
  • Critically evaluate evidence associated with grand challenges
  • Integrate and apply academic theory to grand challenges
  • Develop a compelling and coherent point-of-view on grand challenges
  • Communicate that point-of-view through various business relevant mediums

Unit detail

Analysing Grand Challenges in Business and Society cuts across disciplinary boundaries. It takes a case-based approach by critically applying cutting-edge theory and concepts about the grand challenges faced in contemporary society to complex real-world problems with no single right answer. Students will also learn the skills needed to evaluate evidence, make good arguments, and provide compelling recommendations through written and oral forms of communication.

Business analytics

5 credits

Develop analytical skills that will allow you to:

  • understand and analyse data
  • develop insights that influence decision-making

You will develop your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. You'll learn a variety of modern analytics tools and techniques that help decision-making in many business areas like finance, marketing and operations management.

Assessment detail

  • Examination (EXCB 100%) (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you should be able to:
  • Recognise the role that analytics techniques can play in finding solutions to management problems
  • Identify problems that are amenable to these techniques
  • Understand and apply the key statistical techniques that underpin different Business Analytics techniques
  • Communicate effectively with specialists in management science and operational research

Unit detail

Weeks 1- 6: Introduction to business analytics and key statistical techniques
Weeks 7-12: Simulation and optimisation in business analytics

Business economics

5 credits

Use microeconomics to develop an understanding of the markets in which firms operate. You'll explore a range of microeconomic concepts, including some of the models and analytical tools used by economists. You'll learn how these are helpful in making business decisions and how they help provide insights into the nature of the competitive environment.

Assessment detail

  • Closed book examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit you will be able to:
  • Recognise and explain fundamental knowledge of business economics
  • Identify key management challenges and issues
  • Apply models and theories to analyse problems in context
  • Evaluate business problems/opportunities in order to identify viable responses and/or solutions

Unit detail

You will be introduced to business economics from first principles, with a particular focus on microeconomic theory of the firm and industry, and related analytical frameworks. Likely topics to be covered include: demand and supply; market equilibrium; production and costs; the structure of product markets; The five forces affecting industry profitability; the intensity of rivalry between firms; oligopoly price and non-price behaviour under conditions of competition and co-operation; barriers to entry and entry deterrence; and the impact of government competition policy on strategic options.

Contemporary issues in finance practice

5 credits

Develop a broad understanding of the topical issues in the finance practice. You'll learn how theory is applied in practice and the challenges you may face as a finance practitioner. Topics covered will change to reflect contemporary finance, but some topics we would have explored in recent years include blockchain, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

Assessment detail

  • Individual Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Describe contemporary business and social issues affecting or likely to affect finance practice and discuss their implications for practitioners, businesses and wider society
  • Evaluate how current developments in finance practice are shaped by, but often depart from, textbook and theory
  • Be conversant with current developments in finance practice
  • Demonstrate awareness of the need for practice to remain relevant
  • Research and synthesise complex information on contemporary issues in finance practice

Unit detail

By its nature, the unit content will be directed towards issues in finance practice that are contemporary at the time of delivery.

Digital marketing society

5 credits

Develop your understanding of the societal effects of digital marketing. Through social theory and critical reflection, you'll explore topics related to digital technologies and societal structure like:

  • social media
  • influencers
  • identity in digital life
  • algorithms and big data
  • surveillance and privacy

You'll explore and discuss these topics and how they affect society in various ways like technological dependency and alienation.

Assessment detail

  • Closed-book written examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
  • Critically investigate societal effects of digital marketing practices
  • Discuss the relevance and implications of these effects to social life and digital marketing practices
  • Understand the ethical dilemmas related to both the digital marketing practices and the societal effects
  • Engage with academic social theory and critical thinking

Unit detail

This unit aims to address the societal implications of digital marketing practices. Indicative content includes:
  • History and development of digital marketing
  • Digital marketing and the genesis of social media
  • Big data, algorithms, and digital marketing society
  • Self-identity in a digital world
  • Influencer capitalism
  • Surveillance, security, privacy, and risk

Digital supply chain management

5 credits

Explore the fundamentals of digital supply chains and how organisations use digital technologies to transform end-to-end supply chain activities. You'll examine practical approaches, theories and frameworks for managing digital transformation projects, including the use of artificial intelligence. You will also explore strategy, leadership and decision-making in digitally enabled supply chains.

Assessment detail

  • Case study analysis (Project output Individual 30%)
  • Group coursework (Project output Group 70%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the fundamentals of digital supply chains and the role of digital technologies across end-to-end supply chain activities.
  2. Analyse the application of these technologies and artificial intelligence in supporting specific supply chain functions
  3. Evaluate theories, frameworks, and practical approaches for digital transformation and innovation in supply chain contexts.
  4. Critically examine the challenges associated with the design and implementation of digital transformation projects in supply chain

Unit detail

Key elements to be included:
  • Application of artificial intelligence across end-to-end supply chain activities,
  • Overview of digital transformation in operations and supply chain management
  • Digital technologies for planning, forecasting, and inventory management
  • Automation, digital platforms, and supply chain visibility
  • Organisational and managerial challenges in digital transformation
  • Leadership and strategic decision-making challenges associated with digitally enabled supply chains.
  • Foundational theories and frameworks of digital transformation, innovation, and change management

Dissertation

30 credits

Research a topic in detail. You will be able to focus on either an academic research question(s) or a practical challenge. Your analysis might be based on primary data, secondary data or a synthesis of existing literature. You'll produce recommendations for theory and/or practice.

Assessment detail

  • Individual dissertation (Dissertation 100%)

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the unit will be able to:
  • Plan, design and execute a small-scale research project.
  • Identify a topic and develop a research question that is of strategic relevance to management.
  • Evaluate, and synthesize literature to critically discuss theories, practices, and policies in relation to the chosen topic.
  • Compare, contrast, and apply suitable research methods to collect data.
  • Analyse data in a systematic way as appropriate to the chosen methods.
  • Present findings in a logical and coherent manner.
  • Draw conclusions from research and provide recommendations and/or policy insights.
  • Write up the research to communicate ideas in a clear and structured way.
  • Work independently to show adaptability, responsibility, and awareness of managing a research project.

Unit detail

A supervisor will be allocated to provide guidance on the research process, including directions on preparing a proposal, reviewing literature, and designing a methodology. Detailed guidance will also be provided on the expectations on student and supervisor roles during the dissertation phase.

Employment law

5 credits

Acquire knowledge of the legal framework that shapes employer-employee relationship and its impact on those involved. You will develop your understanding of:

  • the factors involved in the employment relationship
  • the legal rules and principles which apply in this context

You'll work on a case-study and take part in a mock tribunal: a practical way to use legal materials

Assessment detail

  • Mock Tribunal (Oral presentation Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, you will have:
  • acquired an understanding of the factors involved in the employment relationship and the different legal rules and principles which apply to this context.
  • identified key areas relevant to managing the employment setting, including the knowledge of hiring and firing.
  • gained knowledge of cases which offer insights into the legal and procedural methods of dealing with workplace problems.
  • participated in a mock tribunal which involves drawing together theory and practice.

Unit detail

This unit will cover:
  • The legal framework: the roles of the courts, employment tribunals and other bodies such as ACAS and trades unions, and the sources and influences on employment are set out.
  • The relevance of changes introduced by EU law are drawn into this framework.
  • Contracts of employment and consequent duties of employers and employees are considered in detail, including issues such as discrimination (racial, religious, sexual, disability and trade union rights) and health and safety at work.
  • Rights on termination of employment, unfair and wrongful dismissal and the developing role of conciliation are covered.

Entrepreneurial finance

5 credits

Develop your theoretical and practical understanding of financing entrepreneurial ventures. You will learn to:

  • develop financial plans
  • analyse investment proposals
  • apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages
  • scan, organise and analyse financial data
  • identify funding needs and sources of funding
  • communicate with potential investors
  • negotiate investment agreements
  • deal with complex issues

Assessment detail

  • Investment proposal evaluation (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course/unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the nature and intricacies of various sources of financing across the different stages of venture development
  • Develop financial plans
  • Analyse investment proposals
  • Apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages

Unit detail

  • Financial planning
  • Ownership and valuation
  • Term sheets
  • Sources of funding

Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

5 credits

Learn to develop people-focused strategies to attract, nurture and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will explore equality, diversity and inclusion practices within specific cultural and legislative contexts. You'll develop key insights into different ethical perspectives, stakeholder relations and approaches to change. You will also learn to challenge, communicate and influence HR policies whilst being fair, compassionate and consultative.

Assessment detail

  • Analyse a case of equality, diversity and inclusion (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the industrial, cultural and legislative context and how they influence ED&I at work.
  • Appreciate the role of voice, advocacy, and knowledge sharing within ED&I, as well as the need to demonstrate compassion and fairness.
  • Critically reflect on how ED&I is shaped by personal and organisational values; alongside organisational resources and individual competencies.
  • Identify ways in which to challenge prejudice and discrimination and deal with opposing views and criticism regarding ED&I.
  • Evaluate a range of ED&I practices and their impact on different people and stakeholders, and plan for long term sustainable change.

Unit detail

The unit will examine a variety of aspects relating to the dynamics of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in organisations. This will include an appreciation of the context of EDI; conceptual EDI frameworks; EDI practices; and will foster the development of essential skills for the understanding and facilitation of EDI in a working context.

Financial management in global markets

5 credits

Explore the different forms of financial risk that companies and investors face and the tools used to mitigate against them. You will examine various types of risk, including:

  • international cash flow risk
  • currency risk
  • political risk
  • cultural differences faced when running business across countries

Assessment detail

  • Financial management in global markets: Exam (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Formulate an understanding of international financial management
  • Understand multinational operations and the role of corporate governance
  • Analyse the financial environment and assess various risks faced by multinational companies and investors
  • Understand different risk management tools and choose appropriate techniques to mitigate the risks
  • Develop understanding of exchange rates determinants and foreign exchange market

Unit detail

  • Overview of international financial management
  • Financial globalization and corporate governance
  • Foreign exchange market and theory (FX determination)
  • Balance of payment
  • Managing transaction exposure and foreign exchange risk
  • Foreign exchange derivatives and alternative hedging strategies
  • Cost and availability of capital for multinational companies

Financial statement analysis and equity valuation

5 credits

Develop a broad understanding of both the theory and the practice of financial statement analysis. You'll learn about valuation techniques and how to use them in equity valuation.

Assessment detail

  • Application of the four steps of financial statement analysis to a listed company (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Critically assess the quality of accounting information and understand how the business strategy affects accounting information
  • Interpret the information in the financial statements for the purpose of assessing the overall profitability, the creditworthiness of the business and the effectiveness of management
  • Use multiple methods/models, based on accounting information, to value a company
  • Apply financial statement analysis to a limited company and draw conclusions which could be communicated to investors

Unit detail

Key elements to be included:
  • The role of financial statement analysis in capital markets
  • Business strategy analysis: analysis of the competitive environment of the firm
  • Accounting analysis: analysis of financial reporting quality
  • Financial analysis: (i) cash flow analysis; (ii) ratio analysis
  • Prospective analysis: (i) forecasting; (ii) valuation (alternative methods/models to value equity)
  • Credit analysis: analysis of the business from the point of view of creditors

Governance for sustainability

5 credits

Learn about the structures, practices and frameworks that underpin corporate accountability and sustainability. Explore the tools and decision-making processes that firms rely on to promote social, environmental, and governance sustainability. Develop your ability to apply theoretical concepts to real corporate problems. The unit goes behind the headlines of corporate scandals so you can begin to understand how governance practices failed, and what can be done to improve practise.

Assessment detail

  • Individual essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Define corporate governance, explain what corporate governance interventions are available to firms and compare and contrast the use of these mechanisms across different national settings
  • Articulate what a board is and what the different roles of the board are. Identify what the central issues in corporate board composition are, including board independence, board diversity and board structure
  • Describe what the common theories are that are used to explain executive pay, analyse and articulate central problems and issues with CEO pay and describe ways in which executive pay can be better aligned with CEO performance
  • Explain why firms adopt Corporate Governance codes, and identify two different regional approaches to corporate governance practices, and highlight what the differences are between the two
  • Identify the initiatives firms' adopt or implement to become more accountable. Discuss the extent to which these initiatives are designed to instigate real change at the firm level or whether they are intended to signal to stakeholders that they are responsible businesses
  • Describe non-financial disclosure, and identify emerging social and environmental issues that impact on corporate governance. Analyse approaches to addressing these issues
  • Identify ways in which shareholders can hold firms accountable for their financial and social performance, and discuss the opportunities and challenges this poses for firms and shareholders

Unit detail

The unit will address key concepts and debates in the field of sustainable governance, with an emphasis on the underlying corporate governance mechanisms that underpin the resolution of conflict between the firm and its stakeholders. The unit will evaluate approaches to sustainable governance broadly defined in a number of settings and through theoretical prisms where appropriate.

Human resource management

5 credits

Develop your understanding of key theories and practices related to people management. You'll explore perspectives from organisational behaviour, organisational psychology and human resource management. You'll have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned to practical scenarios involving key people management issues.

Assessment detail

  • Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

After completing this unit, the students will learn how to:
  • Understand the meaning of HRM from employee as well as organisational perspectives;
  • Identify the contribution of HRM to employees and organisations;
  • Understand and identify the role of HR professionals in organisations;
  • Critically assess the practical value of HRM theories, concepts, and debates in current business context;
  • Understand the meaning of the key HRM functions;
  • Analyse the role of the key HRM functions in organisations;
  • Identify how HRM functions create HR systems in organisations;
  • Analyse the impact of HR systems in organisations;
  • Apply the HRM theories, functions and concepts to case studies.

Unit detail

The unit content will include the following topics:
  • Introduction to HRM theories/models
  • HRM Functions (Recruitment, Selection, Negotiation, Training and Development; Performance Management)
  • HRM Outcomes (commitment, engagement, performance, turnover)
  • HR Professionals Role (Leger and Ulrich's Models)
  • HRM Systems (Best Fit and Best Practice)

Independent study

5 credits

Develop a deeper understanding of an area of interest through independent study. You will investigate at least ten academic articles and identify key themes within them. Supported by further reading, you'll produce an analysis and/or synthesis of the body of work. Entry to this unit is selective and you will need permission from your Director of Studies to do it.

Assessment detail

  • Independent Study Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Construct a coherent synthesis of the information in the selected body of work
  • Understand and critique the key pieces of work within the chosen area of study
  • Critically evaluate a range of perspectives on the same problem or issue
  • Identify new topics of research within the topic area that appear promising

Unit detail

This unit enables students to develop an understanding of an area of interest through a period of independent study. The topic may be chosen based on the student's academic interests, professional/practical expertise or future employability goals.
Students will be expected to identify key themes within an area of interest supported by at least ten articles from relevant literature, academic or otherwise, and to produce a meaningful analysis and/or synthesis of this body of work.
The exact content depends on the programme and topic of interest of the student, to be agreed on with the supervisor. However, the student will work with a supervisor that will guide the student to achieve a deeper understanding of the topic of choice.

Internship

30 credits

Apply your academic knowledge in a real job with an internship at an organisation. You will develop your skills, learn about an industry and gain experience of a practical work environment. We cannot guarantee internships, but our MSc Careers team will support you with your job search and at all stages of the application process.

Assessment detail

  • Business report (Report Individual 70%)
  • Reflective essay (Essay 30%)

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse the business context of the employing organisation.
  • Identify a problem the employing organisation encounters that can be investigated and addressed.
  • Communicate conclusions to a range of audiences for both academic and industrial purposes.
  • Act responsibly and collaboratively in planning and implementing projects at professional levels.
  • Reflect on the experience and its significance for one's own personal and professional development.

Unit detail

Complete an internship period with a minimum of 6 weeks of employment. Annual holidays do not count towards the minimum period. Complete and return all paperwork issued by the MSc Careers Team in an accurate and timely fashion. Undertake a project with a written output concerning a business issue of relevance to the employing organisation. Receive satisfactory appraisals from each organisation in which they have been placed and adhere to the Code of Conduct laid down by the MSc Careers Team.

Luxury brand management

5 credits

Explore key concepts of strategic luxury brand management and their applications in the modern marketplace. You'll gain deep strategic insights into the 5Ps of Luxury (Product, Price, Promotion, Place and Persona) and learn how to apply them to solve business problems. Working in a team, you'll apply your learning to real-world scenarios, and create a brand product development strategy for a real luxury brand.

Assessment detail

  • Luxury New Product Development (Project output Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to:
  1. Develop specialized approaches to solve contemporary business challenges in luxury brand management
  2. Exercise independent judgement and construct a reasoned and evidenced-based argument regarding contemporary luxury brand management
  3. Identify, reflect upon, and engage critically with appropriate and representative literature in the field of luxury brand management
  4. Critically evaluate contemporary practice in the luxury segment

Unit detail

The content for this unit will feature the following topics:
  • The definition of luxury
  • Understanding the emerging trends of luxury consumption
  • Luxury products and services
  • Luxury branding and storytelling
  • Luxury retailing and distribution
  • Luxury pricing and value creation
  • The role of CEO and creative directors' personality in managing luxury brands
  • The future of luxury

Management consulting

5 credits

Examine the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary consulting. You'll learn about:

  • concepts, tools and techniques for diagnosing and solving complex problems
  • the context in which the consulting process unfolds
  • the consulting life cycle
  • strategies for managing client-consultant relationships
  • the framework for optimising intellectual capital in professional service firms.

Assessment detail

  • Preparing a client pitch (Oral presentation Group 40%)
  • Coursework essay (Reflective Assessment 60%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Explain the context and background of management consulting.
  • Use theories, concepts and frameworks to make sense of consulting practice.
  • Apply approaches, methods and tools to diagnose and solve client problems.
  • Explain the importance of managing client and network relations.
  • Understand the different phases of the consulting life cycle.
  • Mobilize strategies to engage clients and leverage consulting projects.
  • Critically reflect on the conduct of the consultant and consulting as a profession.

Unit detail

Key topics covered include:
  • Context and background, such as origins, growth and importance, types of consulting firms and their operating mode.
  • Core elements of management consulting, e.g., forms of capital (human, social and organisational), and approaches, methods and tools.
  • Dynamics of clients and client-consultant relations.
  • Consulting life cycle and the client engagement process.
  • Ethics of consulting.
  • Case study analysis.
  • Preparation of a client proposal.

Marketing

5 credits

Learn to develop products and services that provide value to your customers. You'll explore the principles, tools, models and concepts to allow you to:

  • identify a market
  • understand your customers
  • develop success factors that align with organisational strategy

You will learn to create a marketing strategy, identify customer segments and develop a clear value proposition. You'll also develop a marketing plan to deliver elements of your strategy and controls to monitor the plan.

Assessment detail

  • Preparation of a strategic marketing plan (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
  • Critically evaluate the principles and precepts of strategy and marketing strategy.
  • Critically evaluate, and apply strategy and marketing strategy planning concepts and theories.
  • Synthesise market, competitor, and customer research to develop a marketing strategy that is implementable.
  • Identify and develop implementation, control, and evaluation methods for the marketing strategy.

Unit detail

  • Marketing strategy and the strategic planning process.
  • Core and competitive, business level and corporate level strategies.
  • Role of mission, vision, corporate objectives.
  • The marketing and strategy environment, larger (macro) and task environment, change and drivers in the performance (meso) environments.
  • Internal analysis (micro) environment.
  • Marketing and organisational resources, capabilities, and competencies.
  • Portfolio analysis.
  • Customer analysis.
  • Competitive benchmarking.
  • Models of buyer behaviour and factors influencing behaviour.
  • Marketing planning, implementation of tactics, control and evaluation.

Marketing communications - strategy and practice

10 credits

Explore the links between consumers, business strategy and key branding topics and how they can help create effective marketing communications. You will also learn the vital skill of how to track and measure campaign success. From billboards to social media, you will explore the theories and practices in the marketing communications mix.

Assessment detail

  • Oral presentation Group (Oral presentation Group 80%)
  • Report Individual (Report Individual 20%)

Learning outcomes

  • Apply key marketing communication theories and frameworks to real-world business and societal challenges
  • Interpret and synthesize market data systematically and creatively to solve marketing communications dilemmas
  • Design and develop strategic marketing communication plans and solutions
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and leadership skills to manage projects effectively
  • Formulate a career plan

Unit detail

This unit focuses on the theories and practices involved in effectively linking consumers with brands via the contemporary marketing mix. The tools, media and messages that comprise this mix are explored from multiple perspectives; consumer, 'in-house' and agency. Best practice is investigated in how campaigns are designed and measured, underpinned by exploring consumer behaviour in different markets.
The unit reflects current developments in advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct marketing, and personal selling, the content will therefore be reviewed on an annual basis and updated as appropriate.

Marketing in a service economy

5 credits

Explore marketing concepts and theories in the service-centric economy. While exploring distinctive characteristics and challenges associated with service organisations, you will also understand how a holistic approach to the incorporation of a service perspective is beneficial for marketing in general. You will collaborate in teams and engage in debates to critically analyse services concepts and theories as well as apply these to address real-world services challenges.

Assessment detail

  • Oral Presentation Group (Oral presentation Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:
  • Identify and critically engage with key literature in service marketing
  • Develop and justify marketing approaches and strategies that can be used by service managers.
  • Critically evaluate the application of service theory to solve real-world service problems

Unit detail

The unit will cover, among other things:
  • Service economy, service dominant logic and value co-creation
  • Developing services offering
  • Designing service process and servicescapes
  • Managing service customers and employees
  • Service quality, service failure and recovery management
The unit reflects current developments in services marketing and will therefore be reviewed on an annual basis and updated as appropriate.

Negotiation

5 credits

Improve your negotiation skills by acquiring a better understanding of people and situations, corresponding negotiating strategies and influencing techniques. You will develop better negotiating abilities by exploring the issues and practices surrounding negotiation in business and other contexts. You'll gain knowledge of negotiation principles and how to apply them while sustaining long term relationships.

Assessment detail

  • Portfolio of individual and group activity (Portfolio 100%)

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this unit will allow you to:
  • Build awareness of the values, motivations, and psychological biases that drive people's behaviours in negotiations and interpersonal situations
  • Increase familiarity with the skills, concepts, and principles that enable better negotiation outcomes in a variety of contexts
  • Learn about research findings on negotiations, interpersonal influence and related topics

Unit detail

  • Exercises that illustrate important elements and aspects of negotiations (e.g., power, trust, justice)
  • Class discussion and debriefing of each exercise
  • Lectures on core negotiation concepts and principles

New product development

5 credits

Explore the factors that impact firms' new product development strategy and the analytical tools used for making decisions. You'll develop your knowledge of all stages of the product development process, with a particular focus on the concept development phase. Working in teams, you'll interpret market research data and develop new and modified brands on a market simulation platform.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course/unit you will be able to
  • outline the principles of new product development;
  • recognize the key steps of new product development process and identify the analytical tools applied in each step;
  • investigate market opportunities for a new product concept and propose a concept development plan
  • interpret outputs of market research and appraise companies' potential to develop competitive new brands in existing and future markets.

Unit detail

  • Development Processes and Organizations
  • Opportunity Identification/Selection and Product Planning
  • Customer Need identification and Product Specification
  • Concept Generation, Selection and Testing
  • Prototyping and Design
  • Analytical Approaches

Operations strategy

5 credits

Explore how organisational strategy shapes and is shaped by operational capabilities through a variety of models and analytical frameworks. You'll learn about a range of issues including:

  • make versus buy
  • technology
  • capacity planning
  • global footprints
  • functional leadership
  • environmental and ethical concerns

You will analyse and discuss a range of service, manufacturing, for-profit and not-for-profit organisations.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the linkages between operations, other functional strategies and corporate strategy.
  • Explore the key content areas that shape operations strategy - including the pivotal role of individual leadership behaviours.
  • Develop and apply several analytical and co-ordination tools and frameworks likely to be encountered in practice.
  • Identify the challenges that managers face and be able to participate in or advise on operations strategy decisions.

Unit detail

The following topics/areas will feature in the core unit content:
  • Introduction to the (paradoxical?) theory and practice of operations strategy
  • Classic alignment/deployment and alternative models
  • The 'make/do' versus 'buy' decision and supply markets/structures
  • Short, medium and long-term capacity strategy (the economies and diseconomies of scale)
  • Technology strategy
  • Operations Leadership

Practice track

30 credits

Work in teams on a project with an external client organisation. You will gain experience of setting project objectives, project management and presenting. You will then apply management ideas to reflect on what you have learnt.

Assessment detail

  • Case Project: business report (Report Group 20%)
  • Case Project presentation (Oral presentation Group 10%)
  • Report on project process (Report Group 20%)
  • Reflective Essay (Essay 50%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:
  • Plan and conduct projects applying academic learning to practical business issues and activity.
  • Support their arguments with relevant empirical evidence. Develop viable alternatives and how they would contribute to management solutions.
  • Understand the needs of client organisations and manage the relationships with them.
  • Present conclusions in written and oral form.
  • Participate in team activity and contribute to the management of the group.
  • Reflect on the outcomes of an activity and the processes that led to those outcomes.
  • Identify literature relevant to chosen business issues and link it to practical experience.

Unit detail

The unit is intended to allow students to conduct team projects applying the skills, concepts, and techniques acquired in the taught programme to practice based business scenarios, typically to an initial specification from an external organisational client.
Students are also required to reflect on the links between their team experiences and management academic theory and on the impact of the experience on their personal development.
Students will receive formal guidance in whole cohort briefings on:
  • Presentation skills.
  • Project Management.
  • Reflective Writing.
Thus, the unit not only encourages students to conduct research to think about and address actual business problems through a cross-functional lens, the unit also encourages reflection on common managerial issues such as project management and group dynamics.

Principles of operations management

5 credits

Gain conceptual, analytical and practical insights into the effective management of operations in private and public sector organisations. You'll explore and apply the principles, tools and techniques used by operations managers in organisations from all over the world.

Assessment detail

  • Assessment (group presentation) (Oral presentation Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Identify and analyse operations opportunities and challenges in organisations.
  • Critically evaluate performance in the context of operations.
  • Appreciate the potential of operations to address sustainability agendas of organisations, and sustainability imperatives of society generally.
  • Apply operations principles, tools and techniques in manufacturing, service, and non-profit contexts.
  • Critically evaluate general approaches to operations improvement, as well as specific improvement tools and techniques.
  • Analyse the methods and scope of operations planning and control, including resource planning and control systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how environmental, and strategic factors inform the design of operations in terms of broad categories of process design, and
  • ...how the broad categories of operational design response may be articulated as detailed process and job designs.
  • Explain how the operations function works within broader operations networks and supply chains.

Unit detail

The Operations Management unit provides a general introduction to Operations and Process Management and explains how the Operations function fits within the organisation overall. The unit also explores how actors outside the core Operations function have a role in, and engage in the management of processes.
The unit will show students the broad organisational scope of Operations Management activity and will establish an understanding of the core concepts underlying the discipline. The unit is introductory in nature, and while focussed primarily on large organisations, also looks at small organisations and even the management of individual "human" processes.
Given that in most organisations, it is the operations function which has the greatest potential to impact corporate sustainability objectives, the unit includes several dedicated sessions which explore sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the context of operations.

Project management

5 credits

Explore key concepts, frameworks and tools of project management, types of project organisations, and project-based strategies in different firms and industries. You will use case studies of major projects in leading international firms to examine the real-world challenges facing the project business in different industries. You will learn how to apply these approaches to any major project and project-based organisations.

Assessment detail

  • Project coursework (Report Group 70%)
  • Presentation coursework (Oral presentation Group 30%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Select an appropriate project management approach for different project types;
  • Assess and plan for project success with the classic constraints of time, cost and quality;
  • Identify the risks and uncertainties associated with projects;
  • Use the basic tools and techniques of project management likely to be encountered in practice.

Unit detail

Key topics include: the context of project management, PM lifecycles from start to finish (including various methodologies traditional and agile), project stakeholders, risk management, project scheduling, project implementation and project closure (including lessons learned). Lectures will include examples of major private and public sector projects and the experiences of leading international firms. These case-studies will illustrate the challenges of managing projects and project-based organisations in real-world settings.

Strategy

5 credits

Explore key issues in strategic management and how to resolve them. You'll develop your abilities in strategic management, analysis and judgement.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • To develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and theories of strategic management
  • To develop a critical awareness of strategic management concepts and current debates in strategic management
  • To develop the ability to research strategic phenomena for firms and synthesise information from different sources
  • To develop the ability to analyse strategic phenomena for firms and formulate strategic responses, drawing on strategy concepts
  • The ability to communicate analysis and conclusions in a clear and succinct manner

Unit detail

The unit is designed to develop your understanding of fundamental strategy concepts and issues in the context of organisations' external environments and resources and capabilities. The unit will address the strategic choices at the business and the corporate levels. It will take account of issues related to the development and implementation of strategies.

Supply chain analytics

5 credits

Explore the approach to several fundamental issues in supply chain management like:

  • supply chain network design
  • demand forecasting
  • aggregate planning
  • coordination
  • inventory
  • transportation

You will learn how to use analytical tools and techniques to effectively deal with these supply chain problems.

Assessment detail

  • Supply Chain Analytics: Exam (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Use appropriate methodologies to design supply chain and transportation networks.
  • Evaluate supply chain design decisions under uncertainty.
  • Apply forecasting methodologies given historical data.
  • Discuss practical approaches to improve supply chain coordination.
  • Assess the appropriate level of inventory in supply chains.

Unit detail

This unit covers analytical topics in:
  • supply chain and transportation network design,
  • forecasting,
  • planning,
  • coordination,
  • inventory management.

Supply chain management

5 credits

Explore how organisations work together to deliver value to customers. Using case studies from a variety of production and service sectors, you will learn about flows, frictions, drivers, risks and challenges in a global supply chain.

Assessment detail

  • Viva voce based on a case study (Viva Voce 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate emerging concepts and principles of supply chain and supply network management
  • Describe appropriate frameworks for developing inter-organisational relationship strategies and methods
  • Evaluate the concepts and techniques of lean and agile thinking in supply networks
  • Articulate effects of global trends on supply chain planning and operation
  • Explain the implications of disruptive technologies on supply management

Unit detail

  • Supply chain management and logistics
  • Moving products in supply chains
  • Matching supply and demand
  • Technology and supply chain management
  • Risk in supply chains
  • Sustainability and ethics in supply chains

Theories of corporate responsibility

5 credits

Explore the differences between corporate responsibility and sustainability and develop an understanding of key relevant theories. You will advance your knowledge of the latest developments in the field and practically apply this knowledge to complex, social, and environmental issues that arise within today's business environment.

Assessment detail

  • Individual coursework (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Effectively generate, communicate and defend arguments relating to business and its social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Develop research skills through critical reading, information-gathering and the composition of written work;
  • Propose and evaluate the appropriateness of corporate responses to social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Discuss, evaluate and participate in debates about corporate social and environmental impacts and develop your capacity for active and creative contributions to public debates concerned with related issues.

Unit detail

Key elements to be included include:
  • Main theories and tools related to the contemporary CSR debates;
  • Empirical evidence regarding social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Using relevant theories to evaluate rhetoric and activities of businesses, governments and/or civil society;
  • Construction of well-planned, and sufficiently evidenced arguments regarding CSR issues and activities.

Accounting and finance for managers

5 credits

Get an introduction to key accounting and finance concepts and frameworks used by managers. You'll learn how accounting supports financial reporting, performance measurement and control. You'll also learn how finance supports planning, investment and other managerial decisions.

Assessment detail

  • Closed-book written examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:
  • Explain the role of accounting and finance in supporting managerial and organisational decision-making;
  • Analyse the information needs of different stakeholders and assess how accounting and finance information is used to address those needs;
  • Interpret and analyse financial statements and related financial information to evaluate organisational performance and financial position;
  • Evaluate how accounting and finance information is used to support managerial decision-making within organisations;
  • Apply accounting and finance concepts and frameworks to assess the financial implications of managerial choices.

Unit detail

This unit introduces key accounting and finance theories and concepts relevant to managerial decision-making in business.

Analysing grand challenges in business and society

10 credits

This unit is intentionally different. It cuts across disciplinary boundaries with a focus on complex problems with no single right answer. Explore a broad range of issues in contemporary management and organisations and get the skills to provide compelling recommendations in debates, presentations and reports.

Assessment detail

  • Portfolio (Portfolio 50%)
  • Reflective essay (Essay 50%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, participants should have/be able to:
  • Discuss the implications of grand challenges for business and society
  • Critically evaluate evidence associated with grand challenges
  • Integrate and apply academic theory to grand challenges
  • Develop a compelling and coherent point-of-view on grand challenges
  • Communicate that point-of-view through various business relevant mediums

Unit detail

Analysing Grand Challenges in Business and Society cuts across disciplinary boundaries. It takes a case-based approach by critically applying cutting-edge theory and concepts about the grand challenges faced in contemporary society to complex real-world problems with no single right answer. Students will also learn the skills needed to evaluate evidence, make good arguments, and provide compelling recommendations through written and oral forms of communication.

Business analytics

5 credits

Develop analytical skills that will allow you to:

  • understand and analyse data
  • develop insights that influence decision-making

You will develop your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. You'll learn a variety of modern analytics tools and techniques that help decision-making in many business areas like finance, marketing and operations management.

Assessment detail

  • Examination (EXCB 100%) (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you should be able to:
  • Recognise the role that analytics techniques can play in finding solutions to management problems
  • Identify problems that are amenable to these techniques
  • Understand and apply the key statistical techniques that underpin different Business Analytics techniques
  • Communicate effectively with specialists in management science and operational research

Unit detail

Weeks 1- 6: Introduction to business analytics and key statistical techniques
Weeks 7-12: Simulation and optimisation in business analytics

Business economics

5 credits

Use microeconomics to develop an understanding of the markets in which firms operate. You'll explore a range of microeconomic concepts, including some of the models and analytical tools used by economists. You'll learn how these are helpful in making business decisions and how they help provide insights into the nature of the competitive environment.

Assessment detail

  • Closed book examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit you will be able to:
  • Recognise and explain fundamental knowledge of business economics
  • Identify key management challenges and issues
  • Apply models and theories to analyse problems in context
  • Evaluate business problems/opportunities in order to identify viable responses and/or solutions

Unit detail

You will be introduced to business economics from first principles, with a particular focus on microeconomic theory of the firm and industry, and related analytical frameworks. Likely topics to be covered include: demand and supply; market equilibrium; production and costs; the structure of product markets; The five forces affecting industry profitability; the intensity of rivalry between firms; oligopoly price and non-price behaviour under conditions of competition and co-operation; barriers to entry and entry deterrence; and the impact of government competition policy on strategic options.

Contemporary issues in finance practice

5 credits

Develop a broad understanding of the topical issues in the finance practice. You'll learn how theory is applied in practice and the challenges you may face as a finance practitioner. Topics covered will change to reflect contemporary finance, but some topics we would have explored in recent years include blockchain, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

Assessment detail

  • Individual Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Describe contemporary business and social issues affecting or likely to affect finance practice and discuss their implications for practitioners, businesses and wider society
  • Evaluate how current developments in finance practice are shaped by, but often depart from, textbook and theory
  • Be conversant with current developments in finance practice
  • Demonstrate awareness of the need for practice to remain relevant
  • Research and synthesise complex information on contemporary issues in finance practice

Unit detail

By its nature, the unit content will be directed towards issues in finance practice that are contemporary at the time of delivery.

Digital marketing society

5 credits

Develop your understanding of the societal effects of digital marketing. Through social theory and critical reflection, you'll explore topics related to digital technologies and societal structure like:

  • social media
  • influencers
  • identity in digital life
  • algorithms and big data
  • surveillance and privacy

You'll explore and discuss these topics and how they affect society in various ways like technological dependency and alienation.

Assessment detail

  • Closed-book written examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
  • Critically investigate societal effects of digital marketing practices
  • Discuss the relevance and implications of these effects to social life and digital marketing practices
  • Understand the ethical dilemmas related to both the digital marketing practices and the societal effects
  • Engage with academic social theory and critical thinking

Unit detail

This unit aims to address the societal implications of digital marketing practices. Indicative content includes:
  • History and development of digital marketing
  • Digital marketing and the genesis of social media
  • Big data, algorithms, and digital marketing society
  • Self-identity in a digital world
  • Influencer capitalism
  • Surveillance, security, privacy, and risk

Digital supply chain management

5 credits

Explore the fundamentals of digital supply chains and how organisations use digital technologies to transform end-to-end supply chain activities. You'll examine practical approaches, theories and frameworks for managing digital transformation projects, including the use of artificial intelligence. You will also explore strategy, leadership and decision-making in digitally enabled supply chains.

Assessment detail

  • Case study analysis (Project output Individual 30%)
  • Group coursework (Project output Group 70%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the fundamentals of digital supply chains and the role of digital technologies across end-to-end supply chain activities.
  2. Analyse the application of these technologies and artificial intelligence in supporting specific supply chain functions
  3. Evaluate theories, frameworks, and practical approaches for digital transformation and innovation in supply chain contexts.
  4. Critically examine the challenges associated with the design and implementation of digital transformation projects in supply chain

Unit detail

Key elements to be included:
  • Application of artificial intelligence across end-to-end supply chain activities,
  • Overview of digital transformation in operations and supply chain management
  • Digital technologies for planning, forecasting, and inventory management
  • Automation, digital platforms, and supply chain visibility
  • Organisational and managerial challenges in digital transformation
  • Leadership and strategic decision-making challenges associated with digitally enabled supply chains.
  • Foundational theories and frameworks of digital transformation, innovation, and change management

Dissertation

30 credits

Research a topic in detail. You will be able to focus on either an academic research question(s) or a practical challenge. Your analysis might be based on primary data, secondary data or a synthesis of existing literature. You'll produce recommendations for theory and/or practice.

Assessment detail

  • Individual dissertation (Dissertation 100%)

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the unit will be able to:
  • Plan, design and execute a small-scale research project.
  • Identify a topic and develop a research question that is of strategic relevance to management.
  • Evaluate, and synthesize literature to critically discuss theories, practices, and policies in relation to the chosen topic.
  • Compare, contrast, and apply suitable research methods to collect data.
  • Analyse data in a systematic way as appropriate to the chosen methods.
  • Present findings in a logical and coherent manner.
  • Draw conclusions from research and provide recommendations and/or policy insights.
  • Write up the research to communicate ideas in a clear and structured way.
  • Work independently to show adaptability, responsibility, and awareness of managing a research project.

Unit detail

A supervisor will be allocated to provide guidance on the research process, including directions on preparing a proposal, reviewing literature, and designing a methodology. Detailed guidance will also be provided on the expectations on student and supervisor roles during the dissertation phase.

Employment law

5 credits

Acquire knowledge of the legal framework that shapes employer-employee relationship and its impact on those involved. You will develop your understanding of:

  • the factors involved in the employment relationship
  • the legal rules and principles which apply in this context

You'll work on a case-study and take part in a mock tribunal: a practical way to use legal materials

Assessment detail

  • Mock Tribunal (Oral presentation Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, you will have:
  • acquired an understanding of the factors involved in the employment relationship and the different legal rules and principles which apply to this context.
  • identified key areas relevant to managing the employment setting, including the knowledge of hiring and firing.
  • gained knowledge of cases which offer insights into the legal and procedural methods of dealing with workplace problems.
  • participated in a mock tribunal which involves drawing together theory and practice.

Unit detail

This unit will cover:
  • The legal framework: the roles of the courts, employment tribunals and other bodies such as ACAS and trades unions, and the sources and influences on employment are set out.
  • The relevance of changes introduced by EU law are drawn into this framework.
  • Contracts of employment and consequent duties of employers and employees are considered in detail, including issues such as discrimination (racial, religious, sexual, disability and trade union rights) and health and safety at work.
  • Rights on termination of employment, unfair and wrongful dismissal and the developing role of conciliation are covered.

Entrepreneurial finance

5 credits

Develop your theoretical and practical understanding of financing entrepreneurial ventures. You will learn to:

  • develop financial plans
  • analyse investment proposals
  • apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages
  • scan, organise and analyse financial data
  • identify funding needs and sources of funding
  • communicate with potential investors
  • negotiate investment agreements
  • deal with complex issues

Assessment detail

  • Investment proposal evaluation (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course/unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the nature and intricacies of various sources of financing across the different stages of venture development
  • Develop financial plans
  • Analyse investment proposals
  • Apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages

Unit detail

  • Financial planning
  • Ownership and valuation
  • Term sheets
  • Sources of funding

Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

5 credits

Learn to develop people-focused strategies to attract, nurture and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will explore equality, diversity and inclusion practices within specific cultural and legislative contexts. You'll develop key insights into different ethical perspectives, stakeholder relations and approaches to change. You will also learn to challenge, communicate and influence HR policies whilst being fair, compassionate and consultative.

Assessment detail

  • Analyse a case of equality, diversity and inclusion (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the industrial, cultural and legislative context and how they influence ED&I at work.
  • Appreciate the role of voice, advocacy, and knowledge sharing within ED&I, as well as the need to demonstrate compassion and fairness.
  • Critically reflect on how ED&I is shaped by personal and organisational values; alongside organisational resources and individual competencies.
  • Identify ways in which to challenge prejudice and discrimination and deal with opposing views and criticism regarding ED&I.
  • Evaluate a range of ED&I practices and their impact on different people and stakeholders, and plan for long term sustainable change.

Unit detail

The unit will examine a variety of aspects relating to the dynamics of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in organisations. This will include an appreciation of the context of EDI; conceptual EDI frameworks; EDI practices; and will foster the development of essential skills for the understanding and facilitation of EDI in a working context.

Financial management in global markets

5 credits

Explore the different forms of financial risk that companies and investors face and the tools used to mitigate against them. You will examine various types of risk, including:

  • international cash flow risk
  • currency risk
  • political risk
  • cultural differences faced when running business across countries

Assessment detail

  • Financial management in global markets: Exam (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Formulate an understanding of international financial management
  • Understand multinational operations and the role of corporate governance
  • Analyse the financial environment and assess various risks faced by multinational companies and investors
  • Understand different risk management tools and choose appropriate techniques to mitigate the risks
  • Develop understanding of exchange rates determinants and foreign exchange market

Unit detail

  • Overview of international financial management
  • Financial globalization and corporate governance
  • Foreign exchange market and theory (FX determination)
  • Balance of payment
  • Managing transaction exposure and foreign exchange risk
  • Foreign exchange derivatives and alternative hedging strategies
  • Cost and availability of capital for multinational companies

Financial statement analysis and equity valuation

5 credits

Develop a broad understanding of both the theory and the practice of financial statement analysis. You'll learn about valuation techniques and how to use them in equity valuation.

Assessment detail

  • Application of the four steps of financial statement analysis to a listed company (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Critically assess the quality of accounting information and understand how the business strategy affects accounting information
  • Interpret the information in the financial statements for the purpose of assessing the overall profitability, the creditworthiness of the business and the effectiveness of management
  • Use multiple methods/models, based on accounting information, to value a company
  • Apply financial statement analysis to a limited company and draw conclusions which could be communicated to investors

Unit detail

Key elements to be included:
  • The role of financial statement analysis in capital markets
  • Business strategy analysis: analysis of the competitive environment of the firm
  • Accounting analysis: analysis of financial reporting quality
  • Financial analysis: (i) cash flow analysis; (ii) ratio analysis
  • Prospective analysis: (i) forecasting; (ii) valuation (alternative methods/models to value equity)
  • Credit analysis: analysis of the business from the point of view of creditors

Governance for sustainability

5 credits

Learn about the structures, practices and frameworks that underpin corporate accountability and sustainability. Explore the tools and decision-making processes that firms rely on to promote social, environmental, and governance sustainability. Develop your ability to apply theoretical concepts to real corporate problems. The unit goes behind the headlines of corporate scandals so you can begin to understand how governance practices failed, and what can be done to improve practise.

Assessment detail

  • Individual essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Define corporate governance, explain what corporate governance interventions are available to firms and compare and contrast the use of these mechanisms across different national settings
  • Articulate what a board is and what the different roles of the board are. Identify what the central issues in corporate board composition are, including board independence, board diversity and board structure
  • Describe what the common theories are that are used to explain executive pay, analyse and articulate central problems and issues with CEO pay and describe ways in which executive pay can be better aligned with CEO performance
  • Explain why firms adopt Corporate Governance codes, and identify two different regional approaches to corporate governance practices, and highlight what the differences are between the two
  • Identify the initiatives firms' adopt or implement to become more accountable. Discuss the extent to which these initiatives are designed to instigate real change at the firm level or whether they are intended to signal to stakeholders that they are responsible businesses
  • Describe non-financial disclosure, and identify emerging social and environmental issues that impact on corporate governance. Analyse approaches to addressing these issues
  • Identify ways in which shareholders can hold firms accountable for their financial and social performance, and discuss the opportunities and challenges this poses for firms and shareholders

Unit detail

The unit will address key concepts and debates in the field of sustainable governance, with an emphasis on the underlying corporate governance mechanisms that underpin the resolution of conflict between the firm and its stakeholders. The unit will evaluate approaches to sustainable governance broadly defined in a number of settings and through theoretical prisms where appropriate.

Human resource management

5 credits

Develop your understanding of key theories and practices related to people management. You'll explore perspectives from organisational behaviour, organisational psychology and human resource management. You'll have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned to practical scenarios involving key people management issues.

Assessment detail

  • Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

After completing this unit, the students will learn how to:
  • Understand the meaning of HRM from employee as well as organisational perspectives;
  • Identify the contribution of HRM to employees and organisations;
  • Understand and identify the role of HR professionals in organisations;
  • Critically assess the practical value of HRM theories, concepts, and debates in current business context;
  • Understand the meaning of the key HRM functions;
  • Analyse the role of the key HRM functions in organisations;
  • Identify how HRM functions create HR systems in organisations;
  • Analyse the impact of HR systems in organisations;
  • Apply the HRM theories, functions and concepts to case studies.

Unit detail

The unit content will include the following topics:
  • Introduction to HRM theories/models
  • HRM Functions (Recruitment, Selection, Negotiation, Training and Development; Performance Management)
  • HRM Outcomes (commitment, engagement, performance, turnover)
  • HR Professionals Role (Leger and Ulrich's Models)
  • HRM Systems (Best Fit and Best Practice)

Independent study

5 credits

Develop a deeper understanding of an area of interest through independent study. You will investigate at least ten academic articles and identify key themes within them. Supported by further reading, you'll produce an analysis and/or synthesis of the body of work. Entry to this unit is selective and you will need permission from your Director of Studies to do it.

Assessment detail

  • Independent Study Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Construct a coherent synthesis of the information in the selected body of work
  • Understand and critique the key pieces of work within the chosen area of study
  • Critically evaluate a range of perspectives on the same problem or issue
  • Identify new topics of research within the topic area that appear promising

Unit detail

This unit enables students to develop an understanding of an area of interest through a period of independent study. The topic may be chosen based on the student's academic interests, professional/practical expertise or future employability goals.
Students will be expected to identify key themes within an area of interest supported by at least ten articles from relevant literature, academic or otherwise, and to produce a meaningful analysis and/or synthesis of this body of work.
The exact content depends on the programme and topic of interest of the student, to be agreed on with the supervisor. However, the student will work with a supervisor that will guide the student to achieve a deeper understanding of the topic of choice.

Internship

30 credits

Apply your academic knowledge in a real job with an internship at an organisation. You will develop your skills, learn about an industry and gain experience of a practical work environment. We cannot guarantee internships, but our MSc Careers team will support you with your job search and at all stages of the application process.

Assessment detail

  • Business report (Report Individual 70%)
  • Reflective essay (Essay 30%)

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse the business context of the employing organisation.
  • Identify a problem the employing organisation encounters that can be investigated and addressed.
  • Communicate conclusions to a range of audiences for both academic and industrial purposes.
  • Act responsibly and collaboratively in planning and implementing projects at professional levels.
  • Reflect on the experience and its significance for one's own personal and professional development.

Unit detail

Complete an internship period with a minimum of 6 weeks of employment. Annual holidays do not count towards the minimum period. Complete and return all paperwork issued by the MSc Careers Team in an accurate and timely fashion. Undertake a project with a written output concerning a business issue of relevance to the employing organisation. Receive satisfactory appraisals from each organisation in which they have been placed and adhere to the Code of Conduct laid down by the MSc Careers Team.

Luxury brand management

5 credits

Explore key concepts of strategic luxury brand management and their applications in the modern marketplace. You'll gain deep strategic insights into the 5Ps of Luxury (Product, Price, Promotion, Place and Persona) and learn how to apply them to solve business problems. Working in a team, you'll apply your learning to real-world scenarios, and create a brand product development strategy for a real luxury brand.

Assessment detail

  • Luxury New Product Development (Project output Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to:
  1. Develop specialized approaches to solve contemporary business challenges in luxury brand management
  2. Exercise independent judgement and construct a reasoned and evidenced-based argument regarding contemporary luxury brand management
  3. Identify, reflect upon, and engage critically with appropriate and representative literature in the field of luxury brand management
  4. Critically evaluate contemporary practice in the luxury segment

Unit detail

The content for this unit will feature the following topics:
  • The definition of luxury
  • Understanding the emerging trends of luxury consumption
  • Luxury products and services
  • Luxury branding and storytelling
  • Luxury retailing and distribution
  • Luxury pricing and value creation
  • The role of CEO and creative directors' personality in managing luxury brands
  • The future of luxury

Management consulting

5 credits

Examine the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary consulting. You'll learn about:

  • concepts, tools and techniques for diagnosing and solving complex problems
  • the context in which the consulting process unfolds
  • the consulting life cycle
  • strategies for managing client-consultant relationships
  • the framework for optimising intellectual capital in professional service firms.

Assessment detail

  • Preparing a client pitch (Oral presentation Group 40%)
  • Coursework essay (Reflective Assessment 60%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Explain the context and background of management consulting.
  • Use theories, concepts and frameworks to make sense of consulting practice.
  • Apply approaches, methods and tools to diagnose and solve client problems.
  • Explain the importance of managing client and network relations.
  • Understand the different phases of the consulting life cycle.
  • Mobilize strategies to engage clients and leverage consulting projects.
  • Critically reflect on the conduct of the consultant and consulting as a profession.

Unit detail

Key topics covered include:
  • Context and background, such as origins, growth and importance, types of consulting firms and their operating mode.
  • Core elements of management consulting, e.g., forms of capital (human, social and organisational), and approaches, methods and tools.
  • Dynamics of clients and client-consultant relations.
  • Consulting life cycle and the client engagement process.
  • Ethics of consulting.
  • Case study analysis.
  • Preparation of a client proposal.

Marketing

5 credits

Learn to develop products and services that provide value to your customers. You'll explore the principles, tools, models and concepts to allow you to:

  • identify a market
  • understand your customers
  • develop success factors that align with organisational strategy

You will learn to create a marketing strategy, identify customer segments and develop a clear value proposition. You'll also develop a marketing plan to deliver elements of your strategy and controls to monitor the plan.

Assessment detail

  • Preparation of a strategic marketing plan (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
  • Critically evaluate the principles and precepts of strategy and marketing strategy.
  • Critically evaluate, and apply strategy and marketing strategy planning concepts and theories.
  • Synthesise market, competitor, and customer research to develop a marketing strategy that is implementable.
  • Identify and develop implementation, control, and evaluation methods for the marketing strategy.

Unit detail

  • Marketing strategy and the strategic planning process.
  • Core and competitive, business level and corporate level strategies.
  • Role of mission, vision, corporate objectives.
  • The marketing and strategy environment, larger (macro) and task environment, change and drivers in the performance (meso) environments.
  • Internal analysis (micro) environment.
  • Marketing and organisational resources, capabilities, and competencies.
  • Portfolio analysis.
  • Customer analysis.
  • Competitive benchmarking.
  • Models of buyer behaviour and factors influencing behaviour.
  • Marketing planning, implementation of tactics, control and evaluation.

Marketing in a service economy

5 credits

Explore marketing concepts and theories in the service-centric economy. While exploring distinctive characteristics and challenges associated with service organisations, you will also understand how a holistic approach to the incorporation of a service perspective is beneficial for marketing in general. You will collaborate in teams and engage in debates to critically analyse services concepts and theories as well as apply these to address real-world services challenges.

Assessment detail

  • Oral Presentation Group (Oral presentation Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:
  • Identify and critically engage with key literature in service marketing
  • Develop and justify marketing approaches and strategies that can be used by service managers.
  • Critically evaluate the application of service theory to solve real-world service problems

Unit detail

The unit will cover, among other things:
  • Service economy, service dominant logic and value co-creation
  • Developing services offering
  • Designing service process and servicescapes
  • Managing service customers and employees
  • Service quality, service failure and recovery management
The unit reflects current developments in services marketing and will therefore be reviewed on an annual basis and updated as appropriate.

Negotiation

5 credits

Improve your negotiation skills by acquiring a better understanding of people and situations, corresponding negotiating strategies and influencing techniques. You will develop better negotiating abilities by exploring the issues and practices surrounding negotiation in business and other contexts. You'll gain knowledge of negotiation principles and how to apply them while sustaining long term relationships.

Assessment detail

  • Portfolio of individual and group activity (Portfolio 100%)

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this unit will allow you to:
  • Build awareness of the values, motivations, and psychological biases that drive people's behaviours in negotiations and interpersonal situations
  • Increase familiarity with the skills, concepts, and principles that enable better negotiation outcomes in a variety of contexts
  • Learn about research findings on negotiations, interpersonal influence and related topics

Unit detail

  • Exercises that illustrate important elements and aspects of negotiations (e.g., power, trust, justice)
  • Class discussion and debriefing of each exercise
  • Lectures on core negotiation concepts and principles

New product development

5 credits

Explore the factors that impact firms' new product development strategy and the analytical tools used for making decisions. You'll develop your knowledge of all stages of the product development process, with a particular focus on the concept development phase. Working in teams, you'll interpret market research data and develop new and modified brands on a market simulation platform.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course/unit you will be able to
  • outline the principles of new product development;
  • recognize the key steps of new product development process and identify the analytical tools applied in each step;
  • investigate market opportunities for a new product concept and propose a concept development plan
  • interpret outputs of market research and appraise companies' potential to develop competitive new brands in existing and future markets.

Unit detail

  • Development Processes and Organizations
  • Opportunity Identification/Selection and Product Planning
  • Customer Need identification and Product Specification
  • Concept Generation, Selection and Testing
  • Prototyping and Design
  • Analytical Approaches

Operations strategy

5 credits

Explore how organisational strategy shapes and is shaped by operational capabilities through a variety of models and analytical frameworks. You'll learn about a range of issues including:

  • make versus buy
  • technology
  • capacity planning
  • global footprints
  • functional leadership
  • environmental and ethical concerns

You will analyse and discuss a range of service, manufacturing, for-profit and not-for-profit organisations.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the linkages between operations, other functional strategies and corporate strategy.
  • Explore the key content areas that shape operations strategy - including the pivotal role of individual leadership behaviours.
  • Develop and apply several analytical and co-ordination tools and frameworks likely to be encountered in practice.
  • Identify the challenges that managers face and be able to participate in or advise on operations strategy decisions.

Unit detail

The following topics/areas will feature in the core unit content:
  • Introduction to the (paradoxical?) theory and practice of operations strategy
  • Classic alignment/deployment and alternative models
  • The 'make/do' versus 'buy' decision and supply markets/structures
  • Short, medium and long-term capacity strategy (the economies and diseconomies of scale)
  • Technology strategy
  • Operations Leadership

Practice track

30 credits

Work in teams on a project with an external client organisation. You will gain experience of setting project objectives, project management and presenting. You will then apply management ideas to reflect on what you have learnt.

Assessment detail

  • Case Project: business report (Report Group 20%)
  • Case Project presentation (Oral presentation Group 10%)
  • Report on project process (Report Group 20%)
  • Reflective Essay (Essay 50%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:
  • Plan and conduct projects applying academic learning to practical business issues and activity.
  • Support their arguments with relevant empirical evidence. Develop viable alternatives and how they would contribute to management solutions.
  • Understand the needs of client organisations and manage the relationships with them.
  • Present conclusions in written and oral form.
  • Participate in team activity and contribute to the management of the group.
  • Reflect on the outcomes of an activity and the processes that led to those outcomes.
  • Identify literature relevant to chosen business issues and link it to practical experience.

Unit detail

The unit is intended to allow students to conduct team projects applying the skills, concepts, and techniques acquired in the taught programme to practice based business scenarios, typically to an initial specification from an external organisational client.
Students are also required to reflect on the links between their team experiences and management academic theory and on the impact of the experience on their personal development.
Students will receive formal guidance in whole cohort briefings on:
  • Presentation skills.
  • Project Management.
  • Reflective Writing.
Thus, the unit not only encourages students to conduct research to think about and address actual business problems through a cross-functional lens, the unit also encourages reflection on common managerial issues such as project management and group dynamics.

Principles of operations management

5 credits

Gain conceptual, analytical and practical insights into the effective management of operations in private and public sector organisations. You'll explore and apply the principles, tools and techniques used by operations managers in organisations from all over the world.

Assessment detail

  • Assessment (group presentation) (Oral presentation Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Identify and analyse operations opportunities and challenges in organisations.
  • Critically evaluate performance in the context of operations.
  • Appreciate the potential of operations to address sustainability agendas of organisations, and sustainability imperatives of society generally.
  • Apply operations principles, tools and techniques in manufacturing, service, and non-profit contexts.
  • Critically evaluate general approaches to operations improvement, as well as specific improvement tools and techniques.
  • Analyse the methods and scope of operations planning and control, including resource planning and control systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how environmental, and strategic factors inform the design of operations in terms of broad categories of process design, and
  • ...how the broad categories of operational design response may be articulated as detailed process and job designs.
  • Explain how the operations function works within broader operations networks and supply chains.

Unit detail

The Operations Management unit provides a general introduction to Operations and Process Management and explains how the Operations function fits within the organisation overall. The unit also explores how actors outside the core Operations function have a role in, and engage in the management of processes.
The unit will show students the broad organisational scope of Operations Management activity and will establish an understanding of the core concepts underlying the discipline. The unit is introductory in nature, and while focussed primarily on large organisations, also looks at small organisations and even the management of individual "human" processes.
Given that in most organisations, it is the operations function which has the greatest potential to impact corporate sustainability objectives, the unit includes several dedicated sessions which explore sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the context of operations.

Project management

5 credits

Explore key concepts, frameworks and tools of project management, types of project organisations, and project-based strategies in different firms and industries. You will use case studies of major projects in leading international firms to examine the real-world challenges facing the project business in different industries. You will learn how to apply these approaches to any major project and project-based organisations.

Assessment detail

  • Project coursework (Report Group 70%)
  • Presentation coursework (Oral presentation Group 30%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Select an appropriate project management approach for different project types;
  • Assess and plan for project success with the classic constraints of time, cost and quality;
  • Identify the risks and uncertainties associated with projects;
  • Use the basic tools and techniques of project management likely to be encountered in practice.

Unit detail

Key topics include: the context of project management, PM lifecycles from start to finish (including various methodologies traditional and agile), project stakeholders, risk management, project scheduling, project implementation and project closure (including lessons learned). Lectures will include examples of major private and public sector projects and the experiences of leading international firms. These case-studies will illustrate the challenges of managing projects and project-based organisations in real-world settings.

Strategy

5 credits

Explore key issues in strategic management and how to resolve them. You'll develop your abilities in strategic management, analysis and judgement.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • To develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and theories of strategic management
  • To develop a critical awareness of strategic management concepts and current debates in strategic management
  • To develop the ability to research strategic phenomena for firms and synthesise information from different sources
  • To develop the ability to analyse strategic phenomena for firms and formulate strategic responses, drawing on strategy concepts
  • The ability to communicate analysis and conclusions in a clear and succinct manner

Unit detail

The unit is designed to develop your understanding of fundamental strategy concepts and issues in the context of organisations' external environments and resources and capabilities. The unit will address the strategic choices at the business and the corporate levels. It will take account of issues related to the development and implementation of strategies.

Supply chain analytics

5 credits

Explore the approach to several fundamental issues in supply chain management like:

  • supply chain network design
  • demand forecasting
  • aggregate planning
  • coordination
  • inventory
  • transportation

You will learn how to use analytical tools and techniques to effectively deal with these supply chain problems.

Assessment detail

  • Supply Chain Analytics: Exam (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Use appropriate methodologies to design supply chain and transportation networks.
  • Evaluate supply chain design decisions under uncertainty.
  • Apply forecasting methodologies given historical data.
  • Discuss practical approaches to improve supply chain coordination.
  • Assess the appropriate level of inventory in supply chains.

Unit detail

This unit covers analytical topics in:
  • supply chain and transportation network design,
  • forecasting,
  • planning,
  • coordination,
  • inventory management.

Supply chain management

5 credits

Explore how organisations work together to deliver value to customers. Using case studies from a variety of production and service sectors, you will learn about flows, frictions, drivers, risks and challenges in a global supply chain.

Assessment detail

  • Viva voce based on a case study (Viva Voce 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate emerging concepts and principles of supply chain and supply network management
  • Describe appropriate frameworks for developing inter-organisational relationship strategies and methods
  • Evaluate the concepts and techniques of lean and agile thinking in supply networks
  • Articulate effects of global trends on supply chain planning and operation
  • Explain the implications of disruptive technologies on supply management

Unit detail

  • Supply chain management and logistics
  • Moving products in supply chains
  • Matching supply and demand
  • Technology and supply chain management
  • Risk in supply chains
  • Sustainability and ethics in supply chains

Theories of corporate responsibility

5 credits

Explore the differences between corporate responsibility and sustainability and develop an understanding of key relevant theories. You will advance your knowledge of the latest developments in the field and practically apply this knowledge to complex, social, and environmental issues that arise within today's business environment.

Assessment detail

  • Individual coursework (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Effectively generate, communicate and defend arguments relating to business and its social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Develop research skills through critical reading, information-gathering and the composition of written work;
  • Propose and evaluate the appropriateness of corporate responses to social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Discuss, evaluate and participate in debates about corporate social and environmental impacts and develop your capacity for active and creative contributions to public debates concerned with related issues.

Unit detail

Key elements to be included include:
  • Main theories and tools related to the contemporary CSR debates;
  • Empirical evidence regarding social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Using relevant theories to evaluate rhetoric and activities of businesses, governments and/or civil society;
  • Construction of well-planned, and sufficiently evidenced arguments regarding CSR issues and activities.

Accounting and finance for managers

5 credits

Get an introduction to key accounting and finance concepts and frameworks used by managers. You'll learn how accounting supports financial reporting, performance measurement and control. You'll also learn how finance supports planning, investment and other managerial decisions.

Assessment detail

  • Closed-book written examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:
  • Explain the role of accounting and finance in supporting managerial and organisational decision-making;
  • Analyse the information needs of different stakeholders and assess how accounting and finance information is used to address those needs;
  • Interpret and analyse financial statements and related financial information to evaluate organisational performance and financial position;
  • Evaluate how accounting and finance information is used to support managerial decision-making within organisations;
  • Apply accounting and finance concepts and frameworks to assess the financial implications of managerial choices.

Unit detail

This unit introduces key accounting and finance theories and concepts relevant to managerial decision-making in business.

Analysing grand challenges in business and society

10 credits

This unit is intentionally different. It cuts across disciplinary boundaries with a focus on complex problems with no single right answer. Explore a broad range of issues in contemporary management and organisations and get the skills to provide compelling recommendations in debates, presentations and reports.

Assessment detail

  • Portfolio (Portfolio 50%)
  • Reflective essay (Essay 50%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, participants should have/be able to:
  • Discuss the implications of grand challenges for business and society
  • Critically evaluate evidence associated with grand challenges
  • Integrate and apply academic theory to grand challenges
  • Develop a compelling and coherent point-of-view on grand challenges
  • Communicate that point-of-view through various business relevant mediums

Unit detail

Analysing Grand Challenges in Business and Society cuts across disciplinary boundaries. It takes a case-based approach by critically applying cutting-edge theory and concepts about the grand challenges faced in contemporary society to complex real-world problems with no single right answer. Students will also learn the skills needed to evaluate evidence, make good arguments, and provide compelling recommendations through written and oral forms of communication.

Business analytics

5 credits

Develop analytical skills that will allow you to:

  • understand and analyse data
  • develop insights that influence decision-making

You will develop your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. You'll learn a variety of modern analytics tools and techniques that help decision-making in many business areas like finance, marketing and operations management.

Assessment detail

  • Examination (EXCB 100%) (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you should be able to:
  • Recognise the role that analytics techniques can play in finding solutions to management problems
  • Identify problems that are amenable to these techniques
  • Understand and apply the key statistical techniques that underpin different Business Analytics techniques
  • Communicate effectively with specialists in management science and operational research

Unit detail

Weeks 1- 6: Introduction to business analytics and key statistical techniques
Weeks 7-12: Simulation and optimisation in business analytics

Business economics

5 credits

Use microeconomics to develop an understanding of the markets in which firms operate. You'll explore a range of microeconomic concepts, including some of the models and analytical tools used by economists. You'll learn how these are helpful in making business decisions and how they help provide insights into the nature of the competitive environment.

Assessment detail

  • Closed book examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit you will be able to:
  • Recognise and explain fundamental knowledge of business economics
  • Identify key management challenges and issues
  • Apply models and theories to analyse problems in context
  • Evaluate business problems/opportunities in order to identify viable responses and/or solutions

Unit detail

You will be introduced to business economics from first principles, with a particular focus on microeconomic theory of the firm and industry, and related analytical frameworks. Likely topics to be covered include: demand and supply; market equilibrium; production and costs; the structure of product markets; The five forces affecting industry profitability; the intensity of rivalry between firms; oligopoly price and non-price behaviour under conditions of competition and co-operation; barriers to entry and entry deterrence; and the impact of government competition policy on strategic options.

Contemporary issues in finance practice

5 credits

Develop a broad understanding of the topical issues in the finance practice. You'll learn how theory is applied in practice and the challenges you may face as a finance practitioner. Topics covered will change to reflect contemporary finance, but some topics we would have explored in recent years include blockchain, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

Assessment detail

  • Individual Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Describe contemporary business and social issues affecting or likely to affect finance practice and discuss their implications for practitioners, businesses and wider society
  • Evaluate how current developments in finance practice are shaped by, but often depart from, textbook and theory
  • Be conversant with current developments in finance practice
  • Demonstrate awareness of the need for practice to remain relevant
  • Research and synthesise complex information on contemporary issues in finance practice

Unit detail

By its nature, the unit content will be directed towards issues in finance practice that are contemporary at the time of delivery.

Digital marketing society

5 credits

Develop your understanding of the societal effects of digital marketing. Through social theory and critical reflection, you'll explore topics related to digital technologies and societal structure like:

  • social media
  • influencers
  • identity in digital life
  • algorithms and big data
  • surveillance and privacy

You'll explore and discuss these topics and how they affect society in various ways like technological dependency and alienation.

Assessment detail

  • Closed-book written examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
  • Critically investigate societal effects of digital marketing practices
  • Discuss the relevance and implications of these effects to social life and digital marketing practices
  • Understand the ethical dilemmas related to both the digital marketing practices and the societal effects
  • Engage with academic social theory and critical thinking

Unit detail

This unit aims to address the societal implications of digital marketing practices. Indicative content includes:
  • History and development of digital marketing
  • Digital marketing and the genesis of social media
  • Big data, algorithms, and digital marketing society
  • Self-identity in a digital world
  • Influencer capitalism
  • Surveillance, security, privacy, and risk

Digital supply chain management

5 credits

Explore the fundamentals of digital supply chains and how organisations use digital technologies to transform end-to-end supply chain activities. You'll examine practical approaches, theories and frameworks for managing digital transformation projects, including the use of artificial intelligence. You will also explore strategy, leadership and decision-making in digitally enabled supply chains.

Assessment detail

  • Case study analysis (Project output Individual 30%)
  • Group coursework (Project output Group 70%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the fundamentals of digital supply chains and the role of digital technologies across end-to-end supply chain activities.
  2. Analyse the application of these technologies and artificial intelligence in supporting specific supply chain functions
  3. Evaluate theories, frameworks, and practical approaches for digital transformation and innovation in supply chain contexts.
  4. Critically examine the challenges associated with the design and implementation of digital transformation projects in supply chain

Unit detail

Key elements to be included:
  • Application of artificial intelligence across end-to-end supply chain activities,
  • Overview of digital transformation in operations and supply chain management
  • Digital technologies for planning, forecasting, and inventory management
  • Automation, digital platforms, and supply chain visibility
  • Organisational and managerial challenges in digital transformation
  • Leadership and strategic decision-making challenges associated with digitally enabled supply chains.
  • Foundational theories and frameworks of digital transformation, innovation, and change management

Dissertation

30 credits

Research a topic in detail. You will be able to focus on either an academic research question(s) or a practical challenge. Your analysis might be based on primary data, secondary data or a synthesis of existing literature. You'll produce recommendations for theory and/or practice.

Assessment detail

  • Individual dissertation (Dissertation 100%)

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the unit will be able to:
  • Plan, design and execute a small-scale research project.
  • Identify a topic and develop a research question that is of strategic relevance to management.
  • Evaluate, and synthesize literature to critically discuss theories, practices, and policies in relation to the chosen topic.
  • Compare, contrast, and apply suitable research methods to collect data.
  • Analyse data in a systematic way as appropriate to the chosen methods.
  • Present findings in a logical and coherent manner.
  • Draw conclusions from research and provide recommendations and/or policy insights.
  • Write up the research to communicate ideas in a clear and structured way.
  • Work independently to show adaptability, responsibility, and awareness of managing a research project.

Unit detail

A supervisor will be allocated to provide guidance on the research process, including directions on preparing a proposal, reviewing literature, and designing a methodology. Detailed guidance will also be provided on the expectations on student and supervisor roles during the dissertation phase.

Employment law

5 credits

Acquire knowledge of the legal framework that shapes employer-employee relationship and its impact on those involved. You will develop your understanding of:

  • the factors involved in the employment relationship
  • the legal rules and principles which apply in this context

You'll work on a case-study and take part in a mock tribunal: a practical way to use legal materials

Assessment detail

  • Mock Tribunal (Oral presentation Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, you will have:
  • acquired an understanding of the factors involved in the employment relationship and the different legal rules and principles which apply to this context.
  • identified key areas relevant to managing the employment setting, including the knowledge of hiring and firing.
  • gained knowledge of cases which offer insights into the legal and procedural methods of dealing with workplace problems.
  • participated in a mock tribunal which involves drawing together theory and practice.

Unit detail

This unit will cover:
  • The legal framework: the roles of the courts, employment tribunals and other bodies such as ACAS and trades unions, and the sources and influences on employment are set out.
  • The relevance of changes introduced by EU law are drawn into this framework.
  • Contracts of employment and consequent duties of employers and employees are considered in detail, including issues such as discrimination (racial, religious, sexual, disability and trade union rights) and health and safety at work.
  • Rights on termination of employment, unfair and wrongful dismissal and the developing role of conciliation are covered.

Entrepreneurial finance

5 credits

Develop your theoretical and practical understanding of financing entrepreneurial ventures. You will learn to:

  • develop financial plans
  • analyse investment proposals
  • apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages
  • scan, organise and analyse financial data
  • identify funding needs and sources of funding
  • communicate with potential investors
  • negotiate investment agreements
  • deal with complex issues

Assessment detail

  • Investment proposal evaluation (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course/unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the nature and intricacies of various sources of financing across the different stages of venture development
  • Develop financial plans
  • Analyse investment proposals
  • Apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages

Unit detail

  • Financial planning
  • Ownership and valuation
  • Term sheets
  • Sources of funding

Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

5 credits

Learn to develop people-focused strategies to attract, nurture and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will explore equality, diversity and inclusion practices within specific cultural and legislative contexts. You'll develop key insights into different ethical perspectives, stakeholder relations and approaches to change. You will also learn to challenge, communicate and influence HR policies whilst being fair, compassionate and consultative.

Assessment detail

  • Analyse a case of equality, diversity and inclusion (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the industrial, cultural and legislative context and how they influence ED&I at work.
  • Appreciate the role of voice, advocacy, and knowledge sharing within ED&I, as well as the need to demonstrate compassion and fairness.
  • Critically reflect on how ED&I is shaped by personal and organisational values; alongside organisational resources and individual competencies.
  • Identify ways in which to challenge prejudice and discrimination and deal with opposing views and criticism regarding ED&I.
  • Evaluate a range of ED&I practices and their impact on different people and stakeholders, and plan for long term sustainable change.

Unit detail

The unit will examine a variety of aspects relating to the dynamics of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in organisations. This will include an appreciation of the context of EDI; conceptual EDI frameworks; EDI practices; and will foster the development of essential skills for the understanding and facilitation of EDI in a working context.

Financial management in global markets

5 credits

Explore the different forms of financial risk that companies and investors face and the tools used to mitigate against them. You will examine various types of risk, including:

  • international cash flow risk
  • currency risk
  • political risk
  • cultural differences faced when running business across countries

Assessment detail

  • Financial management in global markets: Exam (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Formulate an understanding of international financial management
  • Understand multinational operations and the role of corporate governance
  • Analyse the financial environment and assess various risks faced by multinational companies and investors
  • Understand different risk management tools and choose appropriate techniques to mitigate the risks
  • Develop understanding of exchange rates determinants and foreign exchange market

Unit detail

  • Overview of international financial management
  • Financial globalization and corporate governance
  • Foreign exchange market and theory (FX determination)
  • Balance of payment
  • Managing transaction exposure and foreign exchange risk
  • Foreign exchange derivatives and alternative hedging strategies
  • Cost and availability of capital for multinational companies

Financial statement analysis and equity valuation

5 credits

Develop a broad understanding of both the theory and the practice of financial statement analysis. You'll learn about valuation techniques and how to use them in equity valuation.

Assessment detail

  • Application of the four steps of financial statement analysis to a listed company (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Critically assess the quality of accounting information and understand how the business strategy affects accounting information
  • Interpret the information in the financial statements for the purpose of assessing the overall profitability, the creditworthiness of the business and the effectiveness of management
  • Use multiple methods/models, based on accounting information, to value a company
  • Apply financial statement analysis to a limited company and draw conclusions which could be communicated to investors

Unit detail

Key elements to be included:
  • The role of financial statement analysis in capital markets
  • Business strategy analysis: analysis of the competitive environment of the firm
  • Accounting analysis: analysis of financial reporting quality
  • Financial analysis: (i) cash flow analysis; (ii) ratio analysis
  • Prospective analysis: (i) forecasting; (ii) valuation (alternative methods/models to value equity)
  • Credit analysis: analysis of the business from the point of view of creditors

Governance for sustainability

5 credits

Learn about the structures, practices and frameworks that underpin corporate accountability and sustainability. Explore the tools and decision-making processes that firms rely on to promote social, environmental, and governance sustainability. Develop your ability to apply theoretical concepts to real corporate problems. The unit goes behind the headlines of corporate scandals so you can begin to understand how governance practices failed, and what can be done to improve practise.

Assessment detail

  • Individual essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Define corporate governance, explain what corporate governance interventions are available to firms and compare and contrast the use of these mechanisms across different national settings
  • Articulate what a board is and what the different roles of the board are. Identify what the central issues in corporate board composition are, including board independence, board diversity and board structure
  • Describe what the common theories are that are used to explain executive pay, analyse and articulate central problems and issues with CEO pay and describe ways in which executive pay can be better aligned with CEO performance
  • Explain why firms adopt Corporate Governance codes, and identify two different regional approaches to corporate governance practices, and highlight what the differences are between the two
  • Identify the initiatives firms' adopt or implement to become more accountable. Discuss the extent to which these initiatives are designed to instigate real change at the firm level or whether they are intended to signal to stakeholders that they are responsible businesses
  • Describe non-financial disclosure, and identify emerging social and environmental issues that impact on corporate governance. Analyse approaches to addressing these issues
  • Identify ways in which shareholders can hold firms accountable for their financial and social performance, and discuss the opportunities and challenges this poses for firms and shareholders

Unit detail

The unit will address key concepts and debates in the field of sustainable governance, with an emphasis on the underlying corporate governance mechanisms that underpin the resolution of conflict between the firm and its stakeholders. The unit will evaluate approaches to sustainable governance broadly defined in a number of settings and through theoretical prisms where appropriate.

Human resource management

5 credits

Develop your understanding of key theories and practices related to people management. You'll explore perspectives from organisational behaviour, organisational psychology and human resource management. You'll have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned to practical scenarios involving key people management issues.

Assessment detail

  • Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

After completing this unit, the students will learn how to:
  • Understand the meaning of HRM from employee as well as organisational perspectives;
  • Identify the contribution of HRM to employees and organisations;
  • Understand and identify the role of HR professionals in organisations;
  • Critically assess the practical value of HRM theories, concepts, and debates in current business context;
  • Understand the meaning of the key HRM functions;
  • Analyse the role of the key HRM functions in organisations;
  • Identify how HRM functions create HR systems in organisations;
  • Analyse the impact of HR systems in organisations;
  • Apply the HRM theories, functions and concepts to case studies.

Unit detail

The unit content will include the following topics:
  • Introduction to HRM theories/models
  • HRM Functions (Recruitment, Selection, Negotiation, Training and Development; Performance Management)
  • HRM Outcomes (commitment, engagement, performance, turnover)
  • HR Professionals Role (Leger and Ulrich's Models)
  • HRM Systems (Best Fit and Best Practice)

Independent study

5 credits

Develop a deeper understanding of an area of interest through independent study. You will investigate at least ten academic articles and identify key themes within them. Supported by further reading, you'll produce an analysis and/or synthesis of the body of work. Entry to this unit is selective and you will need permission from your Director of Studies to do it.

Assessment detail

  • Independent Study Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Construct a coherent synthesis of the information in the selected body of work
  • Understand and critique the key pieces of work within the chosen area of study
  • Critically evaluate a range of perspectives on the same problem or issue
  • Identify new topics of research within the topic area that appear promising

Unit detail

This unit enables students to develop an understanding of an area of interest through a period of independent study. The topic may be chosen based on the student's academic interests, professional/practical expertise or future employability goals.
Students will be expected to identify key themes within an area of interest supported by at least ten articles from relevant literature, academic or otherwise, and to produce a meaningful analysis and/or synthesis of this body of work.
The exact content depends on the programme and topic of interest of the student, to be agreed on with the supervisor. However, the student will work with a supervisor that will guide the student to achieve a deeper understanding of the topic of choice.

Internship

30 credits

Apply your academic knowledge in a real job with an internship at an organisation. You will develop your skills, learn about an industry and gain experience of a practical work environment. We cannot guarantee internships, but our MSc Careers team will support you with your job search and at all stages of the application process.

Assessment detail

  • Business report (Report Individual 70%)
  • Reflective essay (Essay 30%)

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse the business context of the employing organisation.
  • Identify a problem the employing organisation encounters that can be investigated and addressed.
  • Communicate conclusions to a range of audiences for both academic and industrial purposes.
  • Act responsibly and collaboratively in planning and implementing projects at professional levels.
  • Reflect on the experience and its significance for one's own personal and professional development.

Unit detail

Complete an internship period with a minimum of 6 weeks of employment. Annual holidays do not count towards the minimum period. Complete and return all paperwork issued by the MSc Careers Team in an accurate and timely fashion. Undertake a project with a written output concerning a business issue of relevance to the employing organisation. Receive satisfactory appraisals from each organisation in which they have been placed and adhere to the Code of Conduct laid down by the MSc Careers Team.

Luxury brand management

5 credits

Explore key concepts of strategic luxury brand management and their applications in the modern marketplace. You'll gain deep strategic insights into the 5Ps of Luxury (Product, Price, Promotion, Place and Persona) and learn how to apply them to solve business problems. Working in a team, you'll apply your learning to real-world scenarios, and create a brand product development strategy for a real luxury brand.

Assessment detail

  • Luxury New Product Development (Project output Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to:
  1. Develop specialized approaches to solve contemporary business challenges in luxury brand management
  2. Exercise independent judgement and construct a reasoned and evidenced-based argument regarding contemporary luxury brand management
  3. Identify, reflect upon, and engage critically with appropriate and representative literature in the field of luxury brand management
  4. Critically evaluate contemporary practice in the luxury segment

Unit detail

The content for this unit will feature the following topics:
  • The definition of luxury
  • Understanding the emerging trends of luxury consumption
  • Luxury products and services
  • Luxury branding and storytelling
  • Luxury retailing and distribution
  • Luxury pricing and value creation
  • The role of CEO and creative directors' personality in managing luxury brands
  • The future of luxury

Management consulting

5 credits

Examine the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary consulting. You'll learn about:

  • concepts, tools and techniques for diagnosing and solving complex problems
  • the context in which the consulting process unfolds
  • the consulting life cycle
  • strategies for managing client-consultant relationships
  • the framework for optimising intellectual capital in professional service firms.

Assessment detail

  • Preparing a client pitch (Oral presentation Group 40%)
  • Coursework essay (Reflective Assessment 60%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Explain the context and background of management consulting.
  • Use theories, concepts and frameworks to make sense of consulting practice.
  • Apply approaches, methods and tools to diagnose and solve client problems.
  • Explain the importance of managing client and network relations.
  • Understand the different phases of the consulting life cycle.
  • Mobilize strategies to engage clients and leverage consulting projects.
  • Critically reflect on the conduct of the consultant and consulting as a profession.

Unit detail

Key topics covered include:
  • Context and background, such as origins, growth and importance, types of consulting firms and their operating mode.
  • Core elements of management consulting, e.g., forms of capital (human, social and organisational), and approaches, methods and tools.
  • Dynamics of clients and client-consultant relations.
  • Consulting life cycle and the client engagement process.
  • Ethics of consulting.
  • Case study analysis.
  • Preparation of a client proposal.

Marketing

5 credits

Learn to develop products and services that provide value to your customers. You'll explore the principles, tools, models and concepts to allow you to:

  • identify a market
  • understand your customers
  • develop success factors that align with organisational strategy

You will learn to create a marketing strategy, identify customer segments and develop a clear value proposition. You'll also develop a marketing plan to deliver elements of your strategy and controls to monitor the plan.

Assessment detail

  • Preparation of a strategic marketing plan (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
  • Critically evaluate the principles and precepts of strategy and marketing strategy.
  • Critically evaluate, and apply strategy and marketing strategy planning concepts and theories.
  • Synthesise market, competitor, and customer research to develop a marketing strategy that is implementable.
  • Identify and develop implementation, control, and evaluation methods for the marketing strategy.

Unit detail

  • Marketing strategy and the strategic planning process.
  • Core and competitive, business level and corporate level strategies.
  • Role of mission, vision, corporate objectives.
  • The marketing and strategy environment, larger (macro) and task environment, change and drivers in the performance (meso) environments.
  • Internal analysis (micro) environment.
  • Marketing and organisational resources, capabilities, and competencies.
  • Portfolio analysis.
  • Customer analysis.
  • Competitive benchmarking.
  • Models of buyer behaviour and factors influencing behaviour.
  • Marketing planning, implementation of tactics, control and evaluation.

Marketing communications - strategy and practice

10 credits

Explore the links between consumers, business strategy and key branding topics and how they can help create effective marketing communications. You will also learn the vital skill of how to track and measure campaign success. From billboards to social media, you will explore the theories and practices in the marketing communications mix.

Assessment detail

  • Oral presentation Group (Oral presentation Group 80%)
  • Report Individual (Report Individual 20%)

Learning outcomes

  • Apply key marketing communication theories and frameworks to real-world business and societal challenges
  • Interpret and synthesize market data systematically and creatively to solve marketing communications dilemmas
  • Design and develop strategic marketing communication plans and solutions
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and leadership skills to manage projects effectively
  • Formulate a career plan

Unit detail

This unit focuses on the theories and practices involved in effectively linking consumers with brands via the contemporary marketing mix. The tools, media and messages that comprise this mix are explored from multiple perspectives; consumer, 'in-house' and agency. Best practice is investigated in how campaigns are designed and measured, underpinned by exploring consumer behaviour in different markets.
The unit reflects current developments in advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct marketing, and personal selling, the content will therefore be reviewed on an annual basis and updated as appropriate.

Marketing in a service economy

5 credits

Explore marketing concepts and theories in the service-centric economy. While exploring distinctive characteristics and challenges associated with service organisations, you will also understand how a holistic approach to the incorporation of a service perspective is beneficial for marketing in general. You will collaborate in teams and engage in debates to critically analyse services concepts and theories as well as apply these to address real-world services challenges.

Assessment detail

  • Oral Presentation Group (Oral presentation Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:
  • Identify and critically engage with key literature in service marketing
  • Develop and justify marketing approaches and strategies that can be used by service managers.
  • Critically evaluate the application of service theory to solve real-world service problems

Unit detail

The unit will cover, among other things:
  • Service economy, service dominant logic and value co-creation
  • Developing services offering
  • Designing service process and servicescapes
  • Managing service customers and employees
  • Service quality, service failure and recovery management
The unit reflects current developments in services marketing and will therefore be reviewed on an annual basis and updated as appropriate.

Negotiation

5 credits

Improve your negotiation skills by acquiring a better understanding of people and situations, corresponding negotiating strategies and influencing techniques. You will develop better negotiating abilities by exploring the issues and practices surrounding negotiation in business and other contexts. You'll gain knowledge of negotiation principles and how to apply them while sustaining long term relationships.

Assessment detail

  • Portfolio of individual and group activity (Portfolio 100%)

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this unit will allow you to:
  • Build awareness of the values, motivations, and psychological biases that drive people's behaviours in negotiations and interpersonal situations
  • Increase familiarity with the skills, concepts, and principles that enable better negotiation outcomes in a variety of contexts
  • Learn about research findings on negotiations, interpersonal influence and related topics

Unit detail

  • Exercises that illustrate important elements and aspects of negotiations (e.g., power, trust, justice)
  • Class discussion and debriefing of each exercise
  • Lectures on core negotiation concepts and principles

New product development

5 credits

Explore the factors that impact firms' new product development strategy and the analytical tools used for making decisions. You'll develop your knowledge of all stages of the product development process, with a particular focus on the concept development phase. Working in teams, you'll interpret market research data and develop new and modified brands on a market simulation platform.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course/unit you will be able to
  • outline the principles of new product development;
  • recognize the key steps of new product development process and identify the analytical tools applied in each step;
  • investigate market opportunities for a new product concept and propose a concept development plan
  • interpret outputs of market research and appraise companies' potential to develop competitive new brands in existing and future markets.

Unit detail

  • Development Processes and Organizations
  • Opportunity Identification/Selection and Product Planning
  • Customer Need identification and Product Specification
  • Concept Generation, Selection and Testing
  • Prototyping and Design
  • Analytical Approaches

Operations strategy

5 credits

Explore how organisational strategy shapes and is shaped by operational capabilities through a variety of models and analytical frameworks. You'll learn about a range of issues including:

  • make versus buy
  • technology
  • capacity planning
  • global footprints
  • functional leadership
  • environmental and ethical concerns

You will analyse and discuss a range of service, manufacturing, for-profit and not-for-profit organisations.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the linkages between operations, other functional strategies and corporate strategy.
  • Explore the key content areas that shape operations strategy - including the pivotal role of individual leadership behaviours.
  • Develop and apply several analytical and co-ordination tools and frameworks likely to be encountered in practice.
  • Identify the challenges that managers face and be able to participate in or advise on operations strategy decisions.

Unit detail

The following topics/areas will feature in the core unit content:
  • Introduction to the (paradoxical?) theory and practice of operations strategy
  • Classic alignment/deployment and alternative models
  • The 'make/do' versus 'buy' decision and supply markets/structures
  • Short, medium and long-term capacity strategy (the economies and diseconomies of scale)
  • Technology strategy
  • Operations Leadership

Practice track

30 credits

Work in teams on a project with an external client organisation. You will gain experience of setting project objectives, project management and presenting. You will then apply management ideas to reflect on what you have learnt.

Assessment detail

  • Case Project: business report (Report Group 20%)
  • Case Project presentation (Oral presentation Group 10%)
  • Report on project process (Report Group 20%)
  • Reflective Essay (Essay 50%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:
  • Plan and conduct projects applying academic learning to practical business issues and activity.
  • Support their arguments with relevant empirical evidence. Develop viable alternatives and how they would contribute to management solutions.
  • Understand the needs of client organisations and manage the relationships with them.
  • Present conclusions in written and oral form.
  • Participate in team activity and contribute to the management of the group.
  • Reflect on the outcomes of an activity and the processes that led to those outcomes.
  • Identify literature relevant to chosen business issues and link it to practical experience.

Unit detail

The unit is intended to allow students to conduct team projects applying the skills, concepts, and techniques acquired in the taught programme to practice based business scenarios, typically to an initial specification from an external organisational client.
Students are also required to reflect on the links between their team experiences and management academic theory and on the impact of the experience on their personal development.
Students will receive formal guidance in whole cohort briefings on:
  • Presentation skills.
  • Project Management.
  • Reflective Writing.
Thus, the unit not only encourages students to conduct research to think about and address actual business problems through a cross-functional lens, the unit also encourages reflection on common managerial issues such as project management and group dynamics.

Principles of operations management

5 credits

Gain conceptual, analytical and practical insights into the effective management of operations in private and public sector organisations. You'll explore and apply the principles, tools and techniques used by operations managers in organisations from all over the world.

Assessment detail

  • Assessment (group presentation) (Oral presentation Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Identify and analyse operations opportunities and challenges in organisations.
  • Critically evaluate performance in the context of operations.
  • Appreciate the potential of operations to address sustainability agendas of organisations, and sustainability imperatives of society generally.
  • Apply operations principles, tools and techniques in manufacturing, service, and non-profit contexts.
  • Critically evaluate general approaches to operations improvement, as well as specific improvement tools and techniques.
  • Analyse the methods and scope of operations planning and control, including resource planning and control systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how environmental, and strategic factors inform the design of operations in terms of broad categories of process design, and
  • ...how the broad categories of operational design response may be articulated as detailed process and job designs.
  • Explain how the operations function works within broader operations networks and supply chains.

Unit detail

The Operations Management unit provides a general introduction to Operations and Process Management and explains how the Operations function fits within the organisation overall. The unit also explores how actors outside the core Operations function have a role in, and engage in the management of processes.
The unit will show students the broad organisational scope of Operations Management activity and will establish an understanding of the core concepts underlying the discipline. The unit is introductory in nature, and while focussed primarily on large organisations, also looks at small organisations and even the management of individual "human" processes.
Given that in most organisations, it is the operations function which has the greatest potential to impact corporate sustainability objectives, the unit includes several dedicated sessions which explore sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the context of operations.

Project management

5 credits

Explore key concepts, frameworks and tools of project management, types of project organisations, and project-based strategies in different firms and industries. You will use case studies of major projects in leading international firms to examine the real-world challenges facing the project business in different industries. You will learn how to apply these approaches to any major project and project-based organisations.

Assessment detail

  • Project coursework (Report Group 70%)
  • Presentation coursework (Oral presentation Group 30%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Select an appropriate project management approach for different project types;
  • Assess and plan for project success with the classic constraints of time, cost and quality;
  • Identify the risks and uncertainties associated with projects;
  • Use the basic tools and techniques of project management likely to be encountered in practice.

Unit detail

Key topics include: the context of project management, PM lifecycles from start to finish (including various methodologies traditional and agile), project stakeholders, risk management, project scheduling, project implementation and project closure (including lessons learned). Lectures will include examples of major private and public sector projects and the experiences of leading international firms. These case-studies will illustrate the challenges of managing projects and project-based organisations in real-world settings.

Strategy

5 credits

Explore key issues in strategic management and how to resolve them. You'll develop your abilities in strategic management, analysis and judgement.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • To develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and theories of strategic management
  • To develop a critical awareness of strategic management concepts and current debates in strategic management
  • To develop the ability to research strategic phenomena for firms and synthesise information from different sources
  • To develop the ability to analyse strategic phenomena for firms and formulate strategic responses, drawing on strategy concepts
  • The ability to communicate analysis and conclusions in a clear and succinct manner

Unit detail

The unit is designed to develop your understanding of fundamental strategy concepts and issues in the context of organisations' external environments and resources and capabilities. The unit will address the strategic choices at the business and the corporate levels. It will take account of issues related to the development and implementation of strategies.

Supply chain analytics

5 credits

Explore the approach to several fundamental issues in supply chain management like:

  • supply chain network design
  • demand forecasting
  • aggregate planning
  • coordination
  • inventory
  • transportation

You will learn how to use analytical tools and techniques to effectively deal with these supply chain problems.

Assessment detail

  • Supply Chain Analytics: Exam (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Use appropriate methodologies to design supply chain and transportation networks.
  • Evaluate supply chain design decisions under uncertainty.
  • Apply forecasting methodologies given historical data.
  • Discuss practical approaches to improve supply chain coordination.
  • Assess the appropriate level of inventory in supply chains.

Unit detail

This unit covers analytical topics in:
  • supply chain and transportation network design,
  • forecasting,
  • planning,
  • coordination,
  • inventory management.

Supply chain management

5 credits

Explore how organisations work together to deliver value to customers. Using case studies from a variety of production and service sectors, you will learn about flows, frictions, drivers, risks and challenges in a global supply chain.

Assessment detail

  • Viva voce based on a case study (Viva Voce 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate emerging concepts and principles of supply chain and supply network management
  • Describe appropriate frameworks for developing inter-organisational relationship strategies and methods
  • Evaluate the concepts and techniques of lean and agile thinking in supply networks
  • Articulate effects of global trends on supply chain planning and operation
  • Explain the implications of disruptive technologies on supply management

Unit detail

  • Supply chain management and logistics
  • Moving products in supply chains
  • Matching supply and demand
  • Technology and supply chain management
  • Risk in supply chains
  • Sustainability and ethics in supply chains

Theories of corporate responsibility

5 credits

Explore the differences between corporate responsibility and sustainability and develop an understanding of key relevant theories. You will advance your knowledge of the latest developments in the field and practically apply this knowledge to complex, social, and environmental issues that arise within today's business environment.

Assessment detail

  • Individual coursework (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Effectively generate, communicate and defend arguments relating to business and its social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Develop research skills through critical reading, information-gathering and the composition of written work;
  • Propose and evaluate the appropriateness of corporate responses to social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Discuss, evaluate and participate in debates about corporate social and environmental impacts and develop your capacity for active and creative contributions to public debates concerned with related issues.

Unit detail

Key elements to be included include:
  • Main theories and tools related to the contemporary CSR debates;
  • Empirical evidence regarding social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Using relevant theories to evaluate rhetoric and activities of businesses, governments and/or civil society;
  • Construction of well-planned, and sufficiently evidenced arguments regarding CSR issues and activities.

Accounting and finance for managers

5 credits

Get an introduction to key accounting and finance concepts and frameworks used by managers. You'll learn how accounting supports financial reporting, performance measurement and control. You'll also learn how finance supports planning, investment and other managerial decisions.

Assessment detail

  • Closed-book written examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module students will be able to:
  • Explain the role of accounting and finance in supporting managerial and organisational decision-making;
  • Analyse the information needs of different stakeholders and assess how accounting and finance information is used to address those needs;
  • Interpret and analyse financial statements and related financial information to evaluate organisational performance and financial position;
  • Evaluate how accounting and finance information is used to support managerial decision-making within organisations;
  • Apply accounting and finance concepts and frameworks to assess the financial implications of managerial choices.

Unit detail

This unit introduces key accounting and finance theories and concepts relevant to managerial decision-making in business.

Analysing grand challenges in business and society

10 credits

This unit is intentionally different. It cuts across disciplinary boundaries with a focus on complex problems with no single right answer. Explore a broad range of issues in contemporary management and organisations and get the skills to provide compelling recommendations in debates, presentations and reports.

Assessment detail

  • Portfolio (Portfolio 50%)
  • Reflective essay (Essay 50%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, participants should have/be able to:
  • Discuss the implications of grand challenges for business and society
  • Critically evaluate evidence associated with grand challenges
  • Integrate and apply academic theory to grand challenges
  • Develop a compelling and coherent point-of-view on grand challenges
  • Communicate that point-of-view through various business relevant mediums

Unit detail

Analysing Grand Challenges in Business and Society cuts across disciplinary boundaries. It takes a case-based approach by critically applying cutting-edge theory and concepts about the grand challenges faced in contemporary society to complex real-world problems with no single right answer. Students will also learn the skills needed to evaluate evidence, make good arguments, and provide compelling recommendations through written and oral forms of communication.

Business analytics

5 credits

Develop analytical skills that will allow you to:

  • understand and analyse data
  • develop insights that influence decision-making

You will develop your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. You'll learn a variety of modern analytics tools and techniques that help decision-making in many business areas like finance, marketing and operations management.

Assessment detail

  • Examination (EXCB 100%) (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you should be able to:
  • Recognise the role that analytics techniques can play in finding solutions to management problems
  • Identify problems that are amenable to these techniques
  • Understand and apply the key statistical techniques that underpin different Business Analytics techniques
  • Communicate effectively with specialists in management science and operational research

Unit detail

Weeks 1- 6: Introduction to business analytics and key statistical techniques
Weeks 7-12: Simulation and optimisation in business analytics

Business economics

5 credits

Use microeconomics to develop an understanding of the markets in which firms operate. You'll explore a range of microeconomic concepts, including some of the models and analytical tools used by economists. You'll learn how these are helpful in making business decisions and how they help provide insights into the nature of the competitive environment.

Assessment detail

  • Closed book examination (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit you will be able to:
  • Recognise and explain fundamental knowledge of business economics
  • Identify key management challenges and issues
  • Apply models and theories to analyse problems in context
  • Evaluate business problems/opportunities in order to identify viable responses and/or solutions

Unit detail

You will be introduced to business economics from first principles, with a particular focus on microeconomic theory of the firm and industry, and related analytical frameworks. Likely topics to be covered include: demand and supply; market equilibrium; production and costs; the structure of product markets; The five forces affecting industry profitability; the intensity of rivalry between firms; oligopoly price and non-price behaviour under conditions of competition and co-operation; barriers to entry and entry deterrence; and the impact of government competition policy on strategic options.

Contemporary issues in finance practice

5 credits

Develop a broad understanding of the topical issues in the finance practice. You'll learn how theory is applied in practice and the challenges you may face as a finance practitioner. Topics covered will change to reflect contemporary finance, but some topics we would have explored in recent years include blockchain, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

Assessment detail

  • Individual Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Describe contemporary business and social issues affecting or likely to affect finance practice and discuss their implications for practitioners, businesses and wider society
  • Evaluate how current developments in finance practice are shaped by, but often depart from, textbook and theory
  • Be conversant with current developments in finance practice
  • Demonstrate awareness of the need for practice to remain relevant
  • Research and synthesise complex information on contemporary issues in finance practice

Unit detail

By its nature, the unit content will be directed towards issues in finance practice that are contemporary at the time of delivery.

Digital supply chain management

5 credits

Explore the fundamentals of digital supply chains and how organisations use digital technologies to transform end-to-end supply chain activities. You'll examine practical approaches, theories and frameworks for managing digital transformation projects, including the use of artificial intelligence. You will also explore strategy, leadership and decision-making in digitally enabled supply chains.

Assessment detail

  • Case study analysis (Project output Individual 30%)
  • Group coursework (Project output Group 70%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:
  1. Explain the fundamentals of digital supply chains and the role of digital technologies across end-to-end supply chain activities.
  2. Analyse the application of these technologies and artificial intelligence in supporting specific supply chain functions
  3. Evaluate theories, frameworks, and practical approaches for digital transformation and innovation in supply chain contexts.
  4. Critically examine the challenges associated with the design and implementation of digital transformation projects in supply chain

Unit detail

Key elements to be included:
  • Application of artificial intelligence across end-to-end supply chain activities,
  • Overview of digital transformation in operations and supply chain management
  • Digital technologies for planning, forecasting, and inventory management
  • Automation, digital platforms, and supply chain visibility
  • Organisational and managerial challenges in digital transformation
  • Leadership and strategic decision-making challenges associated with digitally enabled supply chains.
  • Foundational theories and frameworks of digital transformation, innovation, and change management

Dissertation

30 credits

Research a topic in detail. You will be able to focus on either an academic research question(s) or a practical challenge. Your analysis might be based on primary data, secondary data or a synthesis of existing literature. You'll produce recommendations for theory and/or practice.

Assessment detail

  • Individual dissertation (Dissertation 100%)

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the unit will be able to:
  • Plan, design and execute a small-scale research project.
  • Identify a topic and develop a research question that is of strategic relevance to management.
  • Evaluate, and synthesize literature to critically discuss theories, practices, and policies in relation to the chosen topic.
  • Compare, contrast, and apply suitable research methods to collect data.
  • Analyse data in a systematic way as appropriate to the chosen methods.
  • Present findings in a logical and coherent manner.
  • Draw conclusions from research and provide recommendations and/or policy insights.
  • Write up the research to communicate ideas in a clear and structured way.
  • Work independently to show adaptability, responsibility, and awareness of managing a research project.

Unit detail

A supervisor will be allocated to provide guidance on the research process, including directions on preparing a proposal, reviewing literature, and designing a methodology. Detailed guidance will also be provided on the expectations on student and supervisor roles during the dissertation phase.

Employment law

5 credits

Acquire knowledge of the legal framework that shapes employer-employee relationship and its impact on those involved. You will develop your understanding of:

  • the factors involved in the employment relationship
  • the legal rules and principles which apply in this context

You'll work on a case-study and take part in a mock tribunal: a practical way to use legal materials

Assessment detail

  • Mock Tribunal (Oral presentation Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, you will have:
  • acquired an understanding of the factors involved in the employment relationship and the different legal rules and principles which apply to this context.
  • identified key areas relevant to managing the employment setting, including the knowledge of hiring and firing.
  • gained knowledge of cases which offer insights into the legal and procedural methods of dealing with workplace problems.
  • participated in a mock tribunal which involves drawing together theory and practice.

Unit detail

This unit will cover:
  • The legal framework: the roles of the courts, employment tribunals and other bodies such as ACAS and trades unions, and the sources and influences on employment are set out.
  • The relevance of changes introduced by EU law are drawn into this framework.
  • Contracts of employment and consequent duties of employers and employees are considered in detail, including issues such as discrimination (racial, religious, sexual, disability and trade union rights) and health and safety at work.
  • Rights on termination of employment, unfair and wrongful dismissal and the developing role of conciliation are covered.

Entrepreneurial finance

5 credits

Develop your theoretical and practical understanding of financing entrepreneurial ventures. You will learn to:

  • develop financial plans
  • analyse investment proposals
  • apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages
  • scan, organise and analyse financial data
  • identify funding needs and sources of funding
  • communicate with potential investors
  • negotiate investment agreements
  • deal with complex issues

Assessment detail

  • Investment proposal evaluation (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course/unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the nature and intricacies of various sources of financing across the different stages of venture development
  • Develop financial plans
  • Analyse investment proposals
  • Apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages

Unit detail

  • Financial planning
  • Ownership and valuation
  • Term sheets
  • Sources of funding

Equality, diversity and inclusion at work

5 credits

Learn to develop people-focused strategies to attract, nurture and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will explore equality, diversity and inclusion practices within specific cultural and legislative contexts. You'll develop key insights into different ethical perspectives, stakeholder relations and approaches to change. You will also learn to challenge, communicate and influence HR policies whilst being fair, compassionate and consultative.

Assessment detail

  • Analyse a case of equality, diversity and inclusion (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the industrial, cultural and legislative context and how they influence ED&I at work.
  • Appreciate the role of voice, advocacy, and knowledge sharing within ED&I, as well as the need to demonstrate compassion and fairness.
  • Critically reflect on how ED&I is shaped by personal and organisational values; alongside organisational resources and individual competencies.
  • Identify ways in which to challenge prejudice and discrimination and deal with opposing views and criticism regarding ED&I.
  • Evaluate a range of ED&I practices and their impact on different people and stakeholders, and plan for long term sustainable change.

Unit detail

The unit will examine a variety of aspects relating to the dynamics of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in organisations. This will include an appreciation of the context of EDI; conceptual EDI frameworks; EDI practices; and will foster the development of essential skills for the understanding and facilitation of EDI in a working context.

Financial management in global markets

5 credits

Explore the different forms of financial risk that companies and investors face and the tools used to mitigate against them. You will examine various types of risk, including:

  • international cash flow risk
  • currency risk
  • political risk
  • cultural differences faced when running business across countries

Assessment detail

  • Financial management in global markets: Exam (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Formulate an understanding of international financial management
  • Understand multinational operations and the role of corporate governance
  • Analyse the financial environment and assess various risks faced by multinational companies and investors
  • Understand different risk management tools and choose appropriate techniques to mitigate the risks
  • Develop understanding of exchange rates determinants and foreign exchange market

Unit detail

  • Overview of international financial management
  • Financial globalization and corporate governance
  • Foreign exchange market and theory (FX determination)
  • Balance of payment
  • Managing transaction exposure and foreign exchange risk
  • Foreign exchange derivatives and alternative hedging strategies
  • Cost and availability of capital for multinational companies

Financial statement analysis and equity valuation

5 credits

Develop a broad understanding of both the theory and the practice of financial statement analysis. You'll learn about valuation techniques and how to use them in equity valuation.

Assessment detail

  • Application of the four steps of financial statement analysis to a listed company (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Critically assess the quality of accounting information and understand how the business strategy affects accounting information
  • Interpret the information in the financial statements for the purpose of assessing the overall profitability, the creditworthiness of the business and the effectiveness of management
  • Use multiple methods/models, based on accounting information, to value a company
  • Apply financial statement analysis to a limited company and draw conclusions which could be communicated to investors

Unit detail

Key elements to be included:
  • The role of financial statement analysis in capital markets
  • Business strategy analysis: analysis of the competitive environment of the firm
  • Accounting analysis: analysis of financial reporting quality
  • Financial analysis: (i) cash flow analysis; (ii) ratio analysis
  • Prospective analysis: (i) forecasting; (ii) valuation (alternative methods/models to value equity)
  • Credit analysis: analysis of the business from the point of view of creditors

Governance for sustainability

5 credits

Learn about the structures, practices and frameworks that underpin corporate accountability and sustainability. Explore the tools and decision-making processes that firms rely on to promote social, environmental, and governance sustainability. Develop your ability to apply theoretical concepts to real corporate problems. The unit goes behind the headlines of corporate scandals so you can begin to understand how governance practices failed, and what can be done to improve practise.

Assessment detail

  • Individual essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Define corporate governance, explain what corporate governance interventions are available to firms and compare and contrast the use of these mechanisms across different national settings
  • Articulate what a board is and what the different roles of the board are. Identify what the central issues in corporate board composition are, including board independence, board diversity and board structure
  • Describe what the common theories are that are used to explain executive pay, analyse and articulate central problems and issues with CEO pay and describe ways in which executive pay can be better aligned with CEO performance
  • Explain why firms adopt Corporate Governance codes, and identify two different regional approaches to corporate governance practices, and highlight what the differences are between the two
  • Identify the initiatives firms' adopt or implement to become more accountable. Discuss the extent to which these initiatives are designed to instigate real change at the firm level or whether they are intended to signal to stakeholders that they are responsible businesses
  • Describe non-financial disclosure, and identify emerging social and environmental issues that impact on corporate governance. Analyse approaches to addressing these issues
  • Identify ways in which shareholders can hold firms accountable for their financial and social performance, and discuss the opportunities and challenges this poses for firms and shareholders

Unit detail

The unit will address key concepts and debates in the field of sustainable governance, with an emphasis on the underlying corporate governance mechanisms that underpin the resolution of conflict between the firm and its stakeholders. The unit will evaluate approaches to sustainable governance broadly defined in a number of settings and through theoretical prisms where appropriate.

Human resource management

5 credits

Develop your understanding of key theories and practices related to people management. You'll explore perspectives from organisational behaviour, organisational psychology and human resource management. You'll have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned to practical scenarios involving key people management issues.

Assessment detail

  • Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

After completing this unit, the students will learn how to:
  • Understand the meaning of HRM from employee as well as organisational perspectives;
  • Identify the contribution of HRM to employees and organisations;
  • Understand and identify the role of HR professionals in organisations;
  • Critically assess the practical value of HRM theories, concepts, and debates in current business context;
  • Understand the meaning of the key HRM functions;
  • Analyse the role of the key HRM functions in organisations;
  • Identify how HRM functions create HR systems in organisations;
  • Analyse the impact of HR systems in organisations;
  • Apply the HRM theories, functions and concepts to case studies.

Unit detail

The unit content will include the following topics:
  • Introduction to HRM theories/models
  • HRM Functions (Recruitment, Selection, Negotiation, Training and Development; Performance Management)
  • HRM Outcomes (commitment, engagement, performance, turnover)
  • HR Professionals Role (Leger and Ulrich's Models)
  • HRM Systems (Best Fit and Best Practice)

Independent study

5 credits

Develop a deeper understanding of an area of interest through independent study. You will investigate at least ten academic articles and identify key themes within them. Supported by further reading, you'll produce an analysis and/or synthesis of the body of work. Entry to this unit is selective and you will need permission from your Director of Studies to do it.

Assessment detail

  • Independent Study Essay (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Construct a coherent synthesis of the information in the selected body of work
  • Understand and critique the key pieces of work within the chosen area of study
  • Critically evaluate a range of perspectives on the same problem or issue
  • Identify new topics of research within the topic area that appear promising

Unit detail

This unit enables students to develop an understanding of an area of interest through a period of independent study. The topic may be chosen based on the student's academic interests, professional/practical expertise or future employability goals.
Students will be expected to identify key themes within an area of interest supported by at least ten articles from relevant literature, academic or otherwise, and to produce a meaningful analysis and/or synthesis of this body of work.
The exact content depends on the programme and topic of interest of the student, to be agreed on with the supervisor. However, the student will work with a supervisor that will guide the student to achieve a deeper understanding of the topic of choice.

Internship

30 credits

Apply your academic knowledge in a real job with an internship at an organisation. You will develop your skills, learn about an industry and gain experience of a practical work environment. We cannot guarantee internships, but our MSc Careers team will support you with your job search and at all stages of the application process.

Assessment detail

  • Business report (Report Individual 70%)
  • Reflective essay (Essay 30%)

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse the business context of the employing organisation.
  • Identify a problem the employing organisation encounters that can be investigated and addressed.
  • Communicate conclusions to a range of audiences for both academic and industrial purposes.
  • Act responsibly and collaboratively in planning and implementing projects at professional levels.
  • Reflect on the experience and its significance for one's own personal and professional development.

Unit detail

Complete an internship period with a minimum of 6 weeks of employment. Annual holidays do not count towards the minimum period. Complete and return all paperwork issued by the MSc Careers Team in an accurate and timely fashion. Undertake a project with a written output concerning a business issue of relevance to the employing organisation. Receive satisfactory appraisals from each organisation in which they have been placed and adhere to the Code of Conduct laid down by the MSc Careers Team.

Luxury brand management

5 credits

Explore key concepts of strategic luxury brand management and their applications in the modern marketplace. You'll gain deep strategic insights into the 5Ps of Luxury (Product, Price, Promotion, Place and Persona) and learn how to apply them to solve business problems. Working in a team, you'll apply your learning to real-world scenarios, and create a brand product development strategy for a real luxury brand.

Assessment detail

  • Luxury New Product Development (Project output Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to:
  1. Develop specialized approaches to solve contemporary business challenges in luxury brand management
  2. Exercise independent judgement and construct a reasoned and evidenced-based argument regarding contemporary luxury brand management
  3. Identify, reflect upon, and engage critically with appropriate and representative literature in the field of luxury brand management
  4. Critically evaluate contemporary practice in the luxury segment

Unit detail

The content for this unit will feature the following topics:
  • The definition of luxury
  • Understanding the emerging trends of luxury consumption
  • Luxury products and services
  • Luxury branding and storytelling
  • Luxury retailing and distribution
  • Luxury pricing and value creation
  • The role of CEO and creative directors' personality in managing luxury brands
  • The future of luxury

Management consulting

5 credits

Examine the theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary consulting. You'll learn about:

  • concepts, tools and techniques for diagnosing and solving complex problems
  • the context in which the consulting process unfolds
  • the consulting life cycle
  • strategies for managing client-consultant relationships
  • the framework for optimising intellectual capital in professional service firms.

Assessment detail

  • Preparing a client pitch (Oral presentation Group 40%)
  • Coursework essay (Reflective Assessment 60%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit, students will have worked towards being able to:
  • Explain the context and background of management consulting.
  • Use theories, concepts and frameworks to make sense of consulting practice.
  • Apply approaches, methods and tools to diagnose and solve client problems.
  • Explain the importance of managing client and network relations.
  • Understand the different phases of the consulting life cycle.
  • Mobilize strategies to engage clients and leverage consulting projects.
  • Critically reflect on the conduct of the consultant and consulting as a profession.

Unit detail

Key topics covered include:
  • Context and background, such as origins, growth and importance, types of consulting firms and their operating mode.
  • Core elements of management consulting, e.g., forms of capital (human, social and organisational), and approaches, methods and tools.
  • Dynamics of clients and client-consultant relations.
  • Consulting life cycle and the client engagement process.
  • Ethics of consulting.
  • Case study analysis.
  • Preparation of a client proposal.

Marketing

5 credits

Learn to develop products and services that provide value to your customers. You'll explore the principles, tools, models and concepts to allow you to:

  • identify a market
  • understand your customers
  • develop success factors that align with organisational strategy

You will learn to create a marketing strategy, identify customer segments and develop a clear value proposition. You'll also develop a marketing plan to deliver elements of your strategy and controls to monitor the plan.

Assessment detail

  • Preparation of a strategic marketing plan (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:
  • Critically evaluate the principles and precepts of strategy and marketing strategy.
  • Critically evaluate, and apply strategy and marketing strategy planning concepts and theories.
  • Synthesise market, competitor, and customer research to develop a marketing strategy that is implementable.
  • Identify and develop implementation, control, and evaluation methods for the marketing strategy.

Unit detail

  • Marketing strategy and the strategic planning process.
  • Core and competitive, business level and corporate level strategies.
  • Role of mission, vision, corporate objectives.
  • The marketing and strategy environment, larger (macro) and task environment, change and drivers in the performance (meso) environments.
  • Internal analysis (micro) environment.
  • Marketing and organisational resources, capabilities, and competencies.
  • Portfolio analysis.
  • Customer analysis.
  • Competitive benchmarking.
  • Models of buyer behaviour and factors influencing behaviour.
  • Marketing planning, implementation of tactics, control and evaluation.

Marketing in a service economy

5 credits

Explore marketing concepts and theories in the service-centric economy. While exploring distinctive characteristics and challenges associated with service organisations, you will also understand how a holistic approach to the incorporation of a service perspective is beneficial for marketing in general. You will collaborate in teams and engage in debates to critically analyse services concepts and theories as well as apply these to address real-world services challenges.

Assessment detail

  • Oral Presentation Group (Oral presentation Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:
  • Identify and critically engage with key literature in service marketing
  • Develop and justify marketing approaches and strategies that can be used by service managers.
  • Critically evaluate the application of service theory to solve real-world service problems

Unit detail

The unit will cover, among other things:
  • Service economy, service dominant logic and value co-creation
  • Developing services offering
  • Designing service process and servicescapes
  • Managing service customers and employees
  • Service quality, service failure and recovery management
The unit reflects current developments in services marketing and will therefore be reviewed on an annual basis and updated as appropriate.

Negotiation

5 credits

Improve your negotiation skills by acquiring a better understanding of people and situations, corresponding negotiating strategies and influencing techniques. You will develop better negotiating abilities by exploring the issues and practices surrounding negotiation in business and other contexts. You'll gain knowledge of negotiation principles and how to apply them while sustaining long term relationships.

Assessment detail

  • Portfolio of individual and group activity (Portfolio 100%)

Learning outcomes

Successful completion of this unit will allow you to:
  • Build awareness of the values, motivations, and psychological biases that drive people's behaviours in negotiations and interpersonal situations
  • Increase familiarity with the skills, concepts, and principles that enable better negotiation outcomes in a variety of contexts
  • Learn about research findings on negotiations, interpersonal influence and related topics

Unit detail

  • Exercises that illustrate important elements and aspects of negotiations (e.g., power, trust, justice)
  • Class discussion and debriefing of each exercise
  • Lectures on core negotiation concepts and principles

New product development

5 credits

Explore the factors that impact firms' new product development strategy and the analytical tools used for making decisions. You'll develop your knowledge of all stages of the product development process, with a particular focus on the concept development phase. Working in teams, you'll interpret market research data and develop new and modified brands on a market simulation platform.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course/unit you will be able to
  • outline the principles of new product development;
  • recognize the key steps of new product development process and identify the analytical tools applied in each step;
  • investigate market opportunities for a new product concept and propose a concept development plan
  • interpret outputs of market research and appraise companies' potential to develop competitive new brands in existing and future markets.

Unit detail

  • Development Processes and Organizations
  • Opportunity Identification/Selection and Product Planning
  • Customer Need identification and Product Specification
  • Concept Generation, Selection and Testing
  • Prototyping and Design
  • Analytical Approaches

Operations strategy

5 credits

Explore how organisational strategy shapes and is shaped by operational capabilities through a variety of models and analytical frameworks. You'll learn about a range of issues including:

  • make versus buy
  • technology
  • capacity planning
  • global footprints
  • functional leadership
  • environmental and ethical concerns

You will analyse and discuss a range of service, manufacturing, for-profit and not-for-profit organisations.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the linkages between operations, other functional strategies and corporate strategy.
  • Explore the key content areas that shape operations strategy - including the pivotal role of individual leadership behaviours.
  • Develop and apply several analytical and co-ordination tools and frameworks likely to be encountered in practice.
  • Identify the challenges that managers face and be able to participate in or advise on operations strategy decisions.

Unit detail

The following topics/areas will feature in the core unit content:
  • Introduction to the (paradoxical?) theory and practice of operations strategy
  • Classic alignment/deployment and alternative models
  • The 'make/do' versus 'buy' decision and supply markets/structures
  • Short, medium and long-term capacity strategy (the economies and diseconomies of scale)
  • Technology strategy
  • Operations Leadership

Practice track

30 credits

Work in teams on a project with an external client organisation. You will gain experience of setting project objectives, project management and presenting. You will then apply management ideas to reflect on what you have learnt.

Assessment detail

  • Case Project: business report (Report Group 20%)
  • Case Project presentation (Oral presentation Group 10%)
  • Report on project process (Report Group 20%)
  • Reflective Essay (Essay 50%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:
  • Plan and conduct projects applying academic learning to practical business issues and activity.
  • Support their arguments with relevant empirical evidence. Develop viable alternatives and how they would contribute to management solutions.
  • Understand the needs of client organisations and manage the relationships with them.
  • Present conclusions in written and oral form.
  • Participate in team activity and contribute to the management of the group.
  • Reflect on the outcomes of an activity and the processes that led to those outcomes.
  • Identify literature relevant to chosen business issues and link it to practical experience.

Unit detail

The unit is intended to allow students to conduct team projects applying the skills, concepts, and techniques acquired in the taught programme to practice based business scenarios, typically to an initial specification from an external organisational client.
Students are also required to reflect on the links between their team experiences and management academic theory and on the impact of the experience on their personal development.
Students will receive formal guidance in whole cohort briefings on:
  • Presentation skills.
  • Project Management.
  • Reflective Writing.
Thus, the unit not only encourages students to conduct research to think about and address actual business problems through a cross-functional lens, the unit also encourages reflection on common managerial issues such as project management and group dynamics.

Principles of operations management

5 credits

Gain conceptual, analytical and practical insights into the effective management of operations in private and public sector organisations. You'll explore and apply the principles, tools and techniques used by operations managers in organisations from all over the world.

Assessment detail

  • Assessment (group presentation) (Oral presentation Group 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • Identify and analyse operations opportunities and challenges in organisations.
  • Critically evaluate performance in the context of operations.
  • Appreciate the potential of operations to address sustainability agendas of organisations, and sustainability imperatives of society generally.
  • Apply operations principles, tools and techniques in manufacturing, service, and non-profit contexts.
  • Critically evaluate general approaches to operations improvement, as well as specific improvement tools and techniques.
  • Analyse the methods and scope of operations planning and control, including resource planning and control systems.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how environmental, and strategic factors inform the design of operations in terms of broad categories of process design, and
  • ...how the broad categories of operational design response may be articulated as detailed process and job designs.
  • Explain how the operations function works within broader operations networks and supply chains.

Unit detail

The Operations Management unit provides a general introduction to Operations and Process Management and explains how the Operations function fits within the organisation overall. The unit also explores how actors outside the core Operations function have a role in, and engage in the management of processes.
The unit will show students the broad organisational scope of Operations Management activity and will establish an understanding of the core concepts underlying the discipline. The unit is introductory in nature, and while focussed primarily on large organisations, also looks at small organisations and even the management of individual "human" processes.
Given that in most organisations, it is the operations function which has the greatest potential to impact corporate sustainability objectives, the unit includes several dedicated sessions which explore sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the context of operations.

Project management

5 credits

Explore key concepts, frameworks and tools of project management, types of project organisations, and project-based strategies in different firms and industries. You will use case studies of major projects in leading international firms to examine the real-world challenges facing the project business in different industries. You will learn how to apply these approaches to any major project and project-based organisations.

Assessment detail

  • Project coursework (Report Group 70%)
  • Presentation coursework (Oral presentation Group 30%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Select an appropriate project management approach for different project types;
  • Assess and plan for project success with the classic constraints of time, cost and quality;
  • Identify the risks and uncertainties associated with projects;
  • Use the basic tools and techniques of project management likely to be encountered in practice.

Unit detail

Key topics include: the context of project management, PM lifecycles from start to finish (including various methodologies traditional and agile), project stakeholders, risk management, project scheduling, project implementation and project closure (including lessons learned). Lectures will include examples of major private and public sector projects and the experiences of leading international firms. These case-studies will illustrate the challenges of managing projects and project-based organisations in real-world settings.

Strategy

5 credits

Explore key issues in strategic management and how to resolve them. You'll develop your abilities in strategic management, analysis and judgement.

Assessment detail

  • Report Individual (Report Individual 100%)

Learning outcomes

  • To develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and theories of strategic management
  • To develop a critical awareness of strategic management concepts and current debates in strategic management
  • To develop the ability to research strategic phenomena for firms and synthesise information from different sources
  • To develop the ability to analyse strategic phenomena for firms and formulate strategic responses, drawing on strategy concepts
  • The ability to communicate analysis and conclusions in a clear and succinct manner

Unit detail

The unit is designed to develop your understanding of fundamental strategy concepts and issues in the context of organisations' external environments and resources and capabilities. The unit will address the strategic choices at the business and the corporate levels. It will take account of issues related to the development and implementation of strategies.

Supply chain analytics

5 credits

Explore the approach to several fundamental issues in supply chain management like:

  • supply chain network design
  • demand forecasting
  • aggregate planning
  • coordination
  • inventory
  • transportation

You will learn how to use analytical tools and techniques to effectively deal with these supply chain problems.

Assessment detail

  • Supply Chain Analytics: Exam (Closed-book written examination 100%)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Use appropriate methodologies to design supply chain and transportation networks.
  • Evaluate supply chain design decisions under uncertainty.
  • Apply forecasting methodologies given historical data.
  • Discuss practical approaches to improve supply chain coordination.
  • Assess the appropriate level of inventory in supply chains.

Unit detail

This unit covers analytical topics in:
  • supply chain and transportation network design,
  • forecasting,
  • planning,
  • coordination,
  • inventory management.

Supply chain management

5 credits

Explore how organisations work together to deliver value to customers. Using case studies from a variety of production and service sectors, you will learn about flows, frictions, drivers, risks and challenges in a global supply chain.

Assessment detail

  • Viva voce based on a case study (Viva Voce 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate emerging concepts and principles of supply chain and supply network management
  • Describe appropriate frameworks for developing inter-organisational relationship strategies and methods
  • Evaluate the concepts and techniques of lean and agile thinking in supply networks
  • Articulate effects of global trends on supply chain planning and operation
  • Explain the implications of disruptive technologies on supply management

Unit detail

  • Supply chain management and logistics
  • Moving products in supply chains
  • Matching supply and demand
  • Technology and supply chain management
  • Risk in supply chains
  • Sustainability and ethics in supply chains

Theories of corporate responsibility

5 credits

Explore the differences between corporate responsibility and sustainability and develop an understanding of key relevant theories. You will advance your knowledge of the latest developments in the field and practically apply this knowledge to complex, social, and environmental issues that arise within today's business environment.

Assessment detail

  • Individual coursework (Essay 100%)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the unit, you will be able to:
  • Effectively generate, communicate and defend arguments relating to business and its social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Develop research skills through critical reading, information-gathering and the composition of written work;
  • Propose and evaluate the appropriateness of corporate responses to social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Discuss, evaluate and participate in debates about corporate social and environmental impacts and develop your capacity for active and creative contributions to public debates concerned with related issues.

Unit detail

Key elements to be included include:
  • Main theories and tools related to the contemporary CSR debates;
  • Empirical evidence regarding social, environmental and economic issues;
  • Using relevant theories to evaluate rhetoric and activities of businesses, governments and/or civil society;
  • Construction of well-planned, and sufficiently evidenced arguments regarding CSR issues and activities.