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Management at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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Course summary

MSc Management Our MSc Management is designed for ambitious graduates seeking to develop advanced managerial skills and strategic thinking. It is ideal if you are aspiring to a leadership role and want to gain real-world experience. It offers you a unique blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, so you can be prepared to excel in a competitive global business environment. Why choose this course?

  • You will study strategic management, leadership and innovative business practices through a curriculum grounded in real-world applications and the latest research.
  • You can access partnerships with leading businesses and attend exclusive events, enhancing your professional network and career prospects.
  • Alongside benefitting from personalised career coaching and mentoring, you can take part in our alumni career clinics and follow our career programmes as well as our digital skills programmes. You can also undertake micro-placements and gain access to top employers through Birkbeck’s award-winning careers services to pave the way for successful leadership roles post-graduation.
  • You can also join Birkbeck’s pioneer programme, which is invaluable if you are running, or wanting to start, your own business.
What you will learn On this course you will examine the essentials of management theory and practice and the core principles and practice of business and organisations in a local and international context. You will gain a broad knowledge and expertise in the design and implementation of strategy at different levels of corporate organisations and of other types of organisation such as public, not-for-profit and cooperative. How you will learn You will learn through a mixture of lectures, interactive seminars and hands-on workshops, tailored to bridge theory and practice. Studying real-world case studies will help you to foster practical problem-solving skills. You can study the MSc course in the daytime or in the evening. MRes Management The MRes Management is designed for students who wish to improve their research skills and do a substantial piece of dissertation research. It is suitable for students who are considering undertaking a PhD in Management. You may choose subject-specific modules from within the area of business and management, and from other social science disciplines. Classes take place in the evening. Highlights
  • Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals. We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.
  • We engage in significant collaborative research and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
  • Our campus is in the heart of London, giving you access to a vibrant business community and extensive professional networks, and the opportunity to join a diverse student body with varied perspectives and insights.
Careers and employability On graduating, you'll have an array of transferable skills, including:
  • the ability to lead and manage teams effectively
  • analytical skills to think critically, evaluate complex business scenarios and devise innovative solutions
  • a deep understanding of global markets and cross-cultural management practices
  • professional communication techniques essential for influencing stakeholders and driving change.
This MSc will prepare you for management and leadership roles including:
  • management consultant
  • project manager
  • marketing manager
  • operations manager
  • business development manager
  • entrepreneur
  • data analyst.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Examinations, coursework and a 20,000-word dissertation.


How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Entry requirements

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. We will review every postgraduate application to Birkbeck on its individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

To be confirmed
Management at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS