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Course overview
Kickstart a rewarding career and take the lead towards a responsible future. Be part of the next generation of leaders and managers.
#81 Global ranking in Management subject
QS Business Masters Rankings 2025
In our ever-changing, diverse, and digitalised world, inclusive and effective management across a variety of organisational and geographical contexts is essential. Our MSc Management programme equips you with key theoretical and practical knowledge, offering the skills to lead organisations. Additionally, you can specialise in your area of interest through a wide range of optional modules.
Be part of the next generation
The Management programme at Birmingham Business School allowed us to think critically in-depth and to collide with fellow students from different cultural backgrounds. The vibrant city culture, academic enthusiasm of the campus, and strong alumni network allow for a more inclusive view of the world.
Course highlights
With responsible and ethical business practices embedded at its core, this course will enable you to become part of a new generation of responsible leaders and managers who can make positive and sustainable changes to the industry and society across a wide range of organisations.
Digital technologies have taken the business world by storm, dramatically revolutionising the business environment and the way in which firms use technology to get ahead of the competition.
During this course you will develop your technological skills, such as digital analytics and blockchain, which are highly sought after by employers.
- Develop your management consultancy skills and responsible business values, preparing you to work with a range of organisations from social enterprises to charities, to global companies.
- This course has been informed by research, cutting-edge, innovative teaching, and industry practice to ensure you are ready to tackle real-world business challenges.
- Opportunities to work with a range of organisations, such as social enterprises and charity organisations, giving you real-life experience develop a wide range of transferrable skills.
- The Mini Skills Passport offers extracurricular training in skills such as project management, cryptocurrency analysis, and fundraising, enhancing your competencies.
The MSc Management programme is for students from a wide variety of disciplinary and geographical backgrounds who want to gain a broad understanding of the management of businesses and organisations in the context of an ever-changing and diverse world. Whether you are a recent graduate or an early career professional, this programme is for those who want to take their career to the next level.
Triple-crown accreditation
Birmingham Business School is one of a small number of schools worldwide to hold triple-crown accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
- #1
Most targeted university by top graduate employers
High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024
- #80
QS World University Rankings 2025
QS Top Universities
- #93
World University Rankings 2025
Times Higher Education
Course delivery
Our Management Masters degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching.
- Taught modules – these include lectures, workshops, seminars and blended learning support.
- Assessments - these will include group and individual projects, group presentations, individual reports, essays, videos, digital artefacts and creative responses.
- Dissertation Project - you will have the opportunity to work with industry partners using real data to address a problem or opportunity facing a real company or to undertake a standard academic dissertation
Module information
The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation . Students will study five core modules and choose one optional module.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff. For more information on the circumstances in which the University may need to make changes to modules, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for applicants.
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Business and Business Analytics | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Dissertation | 60 | Full Term |
| Organisational Behaviour and Leadership | 20 | Semester 1 |
| Organisational Decision Making and Operations Management | 20 | Semester 1 |
| Strategically Understanding the Business Environment | 20 | Semester 1 |
| Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices | 20 | Semester 2 |
Choose one optional module:
| Module Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Crisis, Resilience and Change Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
| International Business and Cross Cultural Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
| People Management and Development | 20 | Semester 2 |
| Strategic Outsourcing, Procurement and Supplier Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
Entry requirements
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
- 2:1 Honours degree
In order to be considered, applicants will have or should be expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent). Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference.
English language requirements
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 95 overall with no less than 22 in any component
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 76 with no less than 67 in all four skills
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency - minimum overall score of 185, with no less than 176 in any component
- LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): C1 'Expert' with no less than 25 in each skill
English Presessional Programmes
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
Fees and scholarships
- £18,260
Full-time
Postgraduate Masters Loan
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
Scholarships
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Birmingham Masters Scholarships
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
Application process
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
- 29 August 2025
Application deadline for UK and non visa requiring applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
How to apply to our taught courses
Find out how to apply to our postgraduate taught programmes. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question about our admissions process, including how to apply, your offer and how to track your application, please visit our admissions portal.
Career opportunities
Our MSc Management programme is informed by both research and industry practice, placing employability at the forefront by supporting you to develop transferrable skills and gain hands-on experience. Previous graduates have gone on to have successful international careers in both generalist and specialist management roles including HR, consultancy, marketing, project management, auditing, manufacturing, and business strategy. Our graduates have gone on to work at world-leading organisations such as Deloitte, PWc, GmbH, Rieke, Amazon, Protiviti, and GLG, while others have taken up further study.
As a Birmingham Business School student, you will benefit from two award-winning Careers teams.
Careers Network is the University of Birmingham careers and employability team offering: career fairs, employer events with top firms across the UK, start-up and entrepreneurial activities, and support. Internships and bursaries are also available exclusively to University of Birmingham students.
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help you succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Student experience
At Birmingham, your university experience isn’t just about studying. You will have the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Accommodation
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
Living in Birmingham
As one of the original pioneering cities, Birmingham is a melting pot for shopping, food and drink, nightlife, sport, culture, and industry. It’s no wonder our students fall in love with the city.
Student support
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to all of our students so that you can get the most out of your university experience.
Campus life
Our green and spacious campus is the place where our community comes together to learn, relax and socialise. Like a town of its own, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s second city.
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