Overview
- Degree awarded
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Entry requirements
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We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent.
Covering all key elements of management - entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and human resources - this MSc provides a fast-track into business for those with no previous experience.
When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
- How to apply
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NOTE: There is a non-refundable application fee of £60. You should be prompted to pay this within the application portal before you can submit your application. We cannot consider applications until you have paid the application fee.
Applying to multiple programmes
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
Enhance your graduate degree with the skills and specialist knowledge to become a creative manager.
Open days
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:
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MSc (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £18,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): £30,000
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
Refund Policy
Due to the competition for places and limited availability, our courses require a deposit of £1000 to cover non-recoverable costs and secure your place. The deposit will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register on the course.
The deposit is non-refundable, except in the following situations:
- you fail to meet the conditions of your offer (see below for further information); and/or
- you are refused a visa or entry clearance to enter the UK (proof must be submitted)
If an offer has been made specifying an English Language condition which you do not meet, the Admissions Team will require the official certificate of an English Language test taken after the date of offer as evidence that you have attempted to meet your offer conditions for a refund to be approved. The English Language test certificate provided with your application documents will not be accepted as proof that you have attempted to meet your offer conditions as such a certificate will predate the offer.
If an offer has been made specifying an academic condition, the Admissions Team will require the official university documentation showing that you have not met this academic condition from the institution at which you have studied, as evidence for a refund to be approved.
The Admissions Team reserves the right to refuse to refund of any deposit that does not meet with the requirements outlined above.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Read about available scholarships and funding.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Alliance Manchester Business School
- Contact name
- Master's Admissions Office
- pgadmissions.ambs@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/msc-management/
- School/Faculty
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Alliance Manchester Business School was established in 1965 as one of the UK's first two business schools. Today, we are the UK's largest campus-based business and management school, and 'Original Thinking Applied' is at the heart of everything we do. Find out more .
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Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent.
Covering all key elements of management - entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and human resources - this MSc provides a fast-track into business for those with no previous experience.
When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
English language
For the latest information on demonstrating your English proficiency for those whose first language is not English, please see our language requirements .
English language test validity
Other international entry requirements
Application and selection
How to apply
NOTE: There is a non-refundable application fee of £60. You should be prompted to pay this within the application portal before you can submit your application. We cannot consider applications until you have paid the application fee.
Applying to multiple programmesAdvice to applicants
Your statement of purpose should cover the areas outlined below:
- Tell us why you are interested in the MSc Management course at Alliance MBS and how the course will impact on your future
- Describe what makes you an outstanding applicant and describe your potential to contribute to all aspects of the course.
How your application is considered
We can only process applications with the following documents:
- valid English language qualification
- first and second year transcript (scanned copies are accepted at the time of application)
- statement of purpose (this is included as part of your application form, you do not need to email your statement of purpose directly to the Admissions Team)
Deferrals
Re-applications
Course details
Course description
Would you like to set-up your own business, join a fast-growing firm or widen your knowledge of management? This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
The MSc Management degree provides a fast-track into business for those with no previous experience and covers all key elements of management - innovation, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, organisational change and human resources.
Modules such as Entrepreneurship and Innovation will develop your ability to create and successfully grow an organisation, while courses on Accounting and Human Resource Management will equip you with a range of knowledge and skills in managing the financial side of the business and motivating employees. You will master the principles of Marketing in order to research your market and promote your business.
You will learn to identify opportunities and risks in the global business environment in the module Trends in Global Business and Management . Building on Alliance Manchester Business School's leading position in the field, the module Sustainability and Social Responsibility will show how your business can improve the environment and benefit society as whole.
The Business Research Project provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate your talent and showcase your new skills through a specific case study of a company or organisational issue. Taking place in the final semester, it allows you to engage with the issues that you will experience in the workplace. Throughout the programme, field trips to major companies and external speakers provide opportunities to learn best-practice from managers and senior leaders.
Coursework and assessment
Assessment across the course units varies, and includes a combination of examinations, course work, report and group project assessment and presentations.
During the third semester students undertake a business project as part of their final assessment.
Course unit details
During the course you will be taking 180 credits in all. The eight taught modules during semester one and two total 120 credits which can be viewed in the list below.
Semester 3 modules are also compulsory and will consist of one 15-credit module and one 45-credit module that focuses on a business research project, during which you work in groups and individually. The project allows you to reflect on everyday challenges faced by managers, builds on your learning and links it with real-world business practice allowing you to showcase your management and research skills.
Recent topic areas include fast fashion, pharmaceuticals and corporate tax avoidance.
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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| Foundations of Management | BMAN73061 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Introduction to Accounting | BMAN73071 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Marketing & Marketing Management | BMAN73081 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Business Performance & Strategy | BMAN73091 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Sustainability and Social Responsibility | BMAN73102 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship | BMAN73112 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Comparative Employment Relations and International HRM | BMAN73122 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Organisational Psychology | BMAN73132 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Trends in Global Business and Management | BMAN73150 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Business Research Projects | BMAN73160 | 45 | Mandatory |
Disability support
Careers
Career opportunities
The course is aimed at graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in management, but may never have studied management previously. Typically graduates are able to work in a variety of management roles across private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Recent recruiters
ABS Consulting, Balfour Beatty, EY, JD Morgan, JD Williams, JP Morgan, KPMG, Magna Connections, Michael Page Marketing, NHA Tourism Group Ltd, PwC, Taishin International Bank, TJX Europe and United Nations.
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