MSc Business and Management

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Exeter

Program Overview

The MSc Business and Management at the University of Exeter is designed to give you a solid foundation in business while keeping things exciting and practical. Whether you’re new to business or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this program will help you understand how companies operate globally, tackle real-world challenges, and prepare for an international career.

Curriculum Structure

Over the year, you’ll experience a mix of core business fundamentals and hands-on projects:

Core Learning (Term 1-2): You’ll start with essential modules like Accounting for International Managers, Managing Operations, and Organisational Behaviour. These courses help you understand how businesses function, how to improve efficiency, and how people shape the way organizations work.
Innovation & Strategy (Term 2): Modules such as Strategic Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship: Business Simulation let you explore creative approaches to business, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and even try out business ideas in a safe, simulated environment.
Capstone Project (Final Part): The International Business Plan allows you to bring everything together — from strategy and finance to operations and leadership — in a real-world style project that prepares you for the workplace.

You’ll also pick from optional modules like Corporate Governance and Finance, International HR Management, Marketing and New Product Innovation, or Digital Transformation, so you can shape your studies to match your career goals.

Focus Areas

Global business, innovation and entrepreneurship, strategy, operations, sustainability, leadership, cross-cultural management.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

Understand how organizations work in an international context;
Apply analytical and creative thinking to solve business problems;
Develop a practical business plan that integrates strategy, finance, and operations;
Lead and communicate effectively in real-world business settings.

Professional Alignment & Accreditation

Exeter Business School is triple-accredited (AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS), ensuring that the skills and knowledge you gain are recognized worldwide and valued by employers.

Reputation & Employability

Exeter Business School is known for its strong global reputation — the program ranks highly in the QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026, and graduates are well-prepared for international careers. In the UK, it is among the top business schools in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Complete University Guide 2026.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Exeter, learning isn’t just about lectures and textbooks — it’s about doing business. You’ll tackle real-world challenges, work in teams, and develop practical skills that employers really value. The Business School provides expert guidance, excellent facilities, and strong industry connections to make sure what you learn in class is immediately relevant to your future career.

Here’s how you’ll gain hands-on experience:

Business Simulation Project: In the Entrepreneurship: Business Simulation module, you’ll team up with classmates to run a simulated company, make strategic decisions, and see the impact of your choices in real time.
Capstone Business Plan: Through the International Business Plan project, you’ll bring together finance, strategy, operations, and HR knowledge to create a real business plan — something tangible to show future employers.
Guest Workshops & Industry Seminars: Learn directly from business leaders and experts in workshops and seminars, gaining insights and networking opportunities that go beyond the classroom.
Careers Support & Internships: With the Master Your Future programme, you’ll get personalized career coaching, attend employability workshops, and have opportunities for short internships to build your CV.
Online Induction & Community Building: Before term starts, the online induction helps you settle in, meet peers, and start building your professional network.
Research & Analytics Centres: Make use of Exeter’s research facilities, like the Centre for Simulation, Analytics and Modelling (CSAM), where you can work on data-driven projects and explore advanced simulation tools.

These experiences ensure that you leave Exeter not just with knowledge, but with real, practical skills and confidence to succeed in the business world.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from Exeter’s MSc Business and Management opens doors to exciting, global career paths. Many of our students go on to roles in strategy, consulting, HR, or marketing — whether in multinational companies or fast-growing startups. Typical jobs include Business and Commercial Analyst, International Business Director, Human Resource Manager, and Marketing & Strategy Consultant.

Here’s how Exeter helps you make that leap:

Master Your Future programme: From day one, you’ll get one-on-one career guidance, workshops, and resources to help you map out your career journey and make meaningful connections.
Your Future First induction: This online induction gets you ready for recruitment cycles, teaches you what top employers are looking for, and helps you start building employability skills before term even begins.
Career Zone & Employability Events: Ongoing support includes CV and interview coaching, sector-specific events, and networking opportunities with leading employers.
Internship & Placement Opportunities: The Graduate Business Partnership Scheme (GBP) connects you with internships and early-career roles, giving you real workplace experience.
Accreditation Value: The Business School’s triple-accreditation (AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS) adds global recognition to your degree, helping you stand out to recruiters worldwide.
Graduate Outcomes: Exeter Business School graduates consistently secure roles in finance, consulting, marketing, and management — with strong prospects for career growth.

Further Academic Progression:
If you decide to continue your studies, you could pursue a PhD in Management or Business at Exeter, or explore specialized master’s programs like MSc International Business, MSc Business Analytics, or even an MBA to deepen your expertise and broaden your career options.