MSc Business & Management

The MSc Business & Management draws together the best that Strathclyde Business School has to offer. By combining the School’s research expertise with its understanding of personal and professional development, the programme provides a springboard for those looking to pursue careers in management, in business analysis, in consultancy, or even in starting a business.  The mission of the programme instils in you the personal qualities and critical thinking skills that will see you emerge as a self-directed learner, capable of dealing with the ambiguous and complex task of managing.

Accreditation

The MSc Business & Management is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) as a Pre-Experience Masters in Management. As a result, you can be sure the course will develop the business acumen you need to operate effectively across different industries and operating environments. 

You have the opportunity to convert your qualification to the prestigious Strathclyde MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree once you've acquired sufficient work experience. To take advantage of this opportunity you must apply within five years of graduating.

1. The curriculum builds your understanding of organisations and the context in which they operate, and helps you explore where you might fit within them. Classes fall within four focal areas:
2. Understanding the business – through a sequence of classes you'll gain a managerial overview of the major functional areas of most organisations. You'll explore what they do and learn the language and techniques they employ.
3. Developing the business – building on your growing understanding of organisations, this group of classes explores how businesses are responding to their contexts and analyse how they might evolve in the future.
4. Professional development – in this area you will identify and develop a plan to enhance the key strengths and skills that will mark you out in your management career.
5. Building a careers focus – as you move towards the next stage of your career, the elective classes and the final project/dissertation provide a wide range of options that allow you to customise your learning towards your career direction or development needs.