MSc Management

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Queen Mary University of London

Program Overview

The MSc Management at Queen Mary University of London is a one-year programme designed to help you build a strong foundation in business leadership, strategic thinking, and organisational decision-making. It’s an excellent fit if you’re coming from any undergraduate background and want to accelerate your career in management, consulting, marketing, finance, or other business-focused roles.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Core Learning Across the Business Landscape

Your year begins with a set of core modules that give you a solid understanding of how modern organisations operate. You’ll explore Strategic Management, where you learn how companies build competitive advantage; Organisational Behaviour, which helps you understand people, teams and workplace culture; and Marketing in an International Environment, which shows how brands connect with global audiences. Alongside these, modules such as Finance and Accounting for Managers deepen your ability to interpret financial information and make informed managerial decisions. Optional modules allow you to tailor your studies toward areas like innovation, operations, or business analytics.

Dissertation or Live Management Project

Toward the end of the programme, you’ll complete either a 10,000-word dissertation or a Contemporary Live Management Project. This major element lets you work independently on a real business issue, apply the theories you’ve learned, and produce work that demonstrates your readiness for leadership roles. Many students find this to be one of the most transformative parts of the degree.

Focus Areas

Strategic management, organisational behaviour, global marketing, finance for managers, leadership development, sustainability and contemporary business challenges.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, you’ll be able to analyse complex business environments, make sound strategic decisions, interpret financial and market data, understand organisational dynamics, communicate effectively as a future manager, and conduct independent research to solve real managerial problems.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This MSc is delivered by Queen Mary’s School of Business and Management, which is AACSB-accredited—a global marker of excellence held by only the top 5% of business schools worldwide.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

Queen Mary is a Russell Group university known for strong research, high-quality teaching, and a diverse student community. Graduates from the School of Business and Management benefit from strong employability outcomes, supported by the university’s London location and close links with industry.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

One of the biggest strengths of the MSc Management at Queen Mary is how hands-on the learning experience feels. You won’t just study theories of strategy, marketing, or organisational behaviour — you’ll apply them through group work, real case analyses, presentations, and research-led projects. Students also benefit from Queen Mary’s modern study environments, digital learning platforms, and professional development support, all designed to help you build practical management skills that feel relevant from the moment you graduate.

To give you a clear sense of what this looks like in practice, here’s how the programme enriches your learning experience:

Group Projects and Case-Based Learning: Many of your core modules — including Strategic Management, Organisational Behaviour and International Marketing — incorporate collaborative case studies and team-based assessments that mirror real business decision-making.
Live Management Project Option: Instead of a traditional dissertation, you can choose the Contemporary Live Management Project, working on an applied business challenge where you analyse real organisational problems and present solutions grounded in research and industry understanding.
Access to Queen Mary Libraries and Digital Resources: You’ll use extensive digital databases, online journals, and study spaces across the Mile End campus to support coursework, presentations and your final project.
Careers and Enterprise Support: Queen Mary’s Careers and Enterprise team offers workshops, employer events, networking sessions, and opportunities such as QTemps and short-term work placements, helping you gain practical work experience during your studies.
Modern Learning Facilities: As a student within the School of Business and Management, you’ll benefit from contemporary teaching spaces and collaborative areas designed to support interactive discussions, teamwork, and project-based learning.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of Queen Mary's MSc Management step confidently into a wide range of business and leadership roles. Many move into areas such as consulting, analysis, marketing, and project management, supported by the strong reputation of a Russell Group university and the practical experience gained throughout the programme. Typical roles include management consultant, business analyst, project manager, and marketing strategist.

To give you a clearer picture of what lies ahead, here’s how Queen Mary supports your progression:

Dedicated Career Support Services: Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to Queen Mary’s Careers and Enterprise team, who offer personalised career coaching, CV and interview preparation, employer networking events, and opportunities like short-term work through QTemps. This support continues for up to three years after you graduate.
Strong Graduate Outcomes: University-wide data shows that the vast majority of Queen Mary graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with many moving directly into skilled professional roles. Salary outcomes are competitive, reflecting the value employers place on a Queen Mary postgraduate degree.
Industry Engagement: Being in London gives you natural access to employer events, business speakers, and networking opportunities across finance, consulting, tech, and the public sector. The School of Business and Management regularly hosts sessions where organisations meet students and share insights into recruitment and industry trends.
Long-Term Value of Accreditation: The programme is delivered by an AACSB-accredited business school — a global quality marker held by only a small percentage of business schools worldwide. This gives your degree long-lasting recognition and adds weight to your CV in international job markets.
Graduate Attributes That Make You Stand Out: Queen Mary places strong emphasis on communication, critical thinking, teamwork, global awareness, and ethical leadership — qualities that employers consistently highlight as essential for management roles.

Further Academic Progression:

If you enjoy research or want to specialise further, completing the MSc Management can open the door to doctoral study, such as a PhD in Management or Business. You may also pursue additional professional qualifications in strategy, finance, HR, or marketing, depending on where you want your career to grow next.