Management (MSc) at University of Glasgow - UCAS

Course summary

The MSc Management is an intensive programme that provides an advanced introduction into the latest management thinking and business conditions. You will develop an understanding of modern business principles and techniques, including financial information management, marketing and strategy. Ideally suited if you want to learn about management without a prior business degree or previous experience. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • The programme will provide you with an in-depth understanding of contemporary business and management issues, in addition to environmental and historical influences on business and management practice.
  • Through practical exercises that encourage innovative thinking and develop analytical and interpretive skills, it will equip you with essential managerial and business skills required to succeed in the industry.
  • You will learn to apply the skills you acquire in a range of environments including marketing, purchasing, strategic customer management and organisational development.
  • You will cultivate vital interpretive and problem-solving skills that are highly beneficial in enhancing career prospects.
  • The MSc Management is ranked by the QS and Financial Times.
  • Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals.
  • Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take a series of core and optional courses and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a project, dealing with a topical management issue. There are also non-assessed, compulsory workshop programmes, involving participation in a series of reflective learning exercises that include induction events, strategic case analyses and debates. Core Courses DELIVERING PERFORMANCE FINANCIAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT MARKETING MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH METHODS PEOPLE IN ORGANISATIONS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT DISSERTATION PROJECT Optional Courses may include: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: NEW MODELS OF BUSINESS DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'. As there is extremely high demand for places on this degree programme, the University has established an application process with six application rounds which recognises that different geographical areas complete and submit their applications at different times of the year. This process aims to ensure fairness and equity to applicants from all geographies.

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in any business and management discipline, or relevant social science degree subject. Prior work experience is encouraged but not required. This is a generalist degree for students who have no previous experience in the area of business and management. Those students who do have previous studies in a relevant field of study are advised to consider one of our specialist degrees: International Business & Entrepreneurship, International Human Resource Management & Development, International Strategic Marketing. Only applications that meet or exceed our stated entry requirements will go forward for consideration. Any application that does not will be automatically rejected. Applicants will be made offers based on their relative performance compared to other applicants, taking into account both current GPA, or degree classification, and the relevance of an applicant’s academic background. Please note, applications that meet our minimum entry requirements may still be rejected, based on its score in comparison to other applications received during the same round. Please review our stated entry requirements to ensure you meet or exceed them before submitting your application. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Management (MSc) at University of Glasgow - UCAS