MSc Management

One of the most valuable aspects of the MSc Management at Exeter is how practical and applied the learning experience feels. You won’t just study management theory; you’ll constantly work with real business challenges, collaborate with peers, and receive structured career preparation from one of the UK’s most respected business schools. Throughout the programme, you’ll use Exeter’s modern learning spaces, digital tools, and professional development services to build the confidence and capability employers look for in future leaders.

To show you how this experiential learning truly comes to life, here are the key opportunities you’ll benefit from:

• Business Project Experience: The programme includes a dedicated Business Project that lets you apply your learning to a real organisational issue. You’ll analyse a company challenge, evaluate options, and propose evidence-based recommendations—an experience that mirrors professional consultancy work.

• Interactive, Case-Based Teaching: Core modules such as Strategic Marketing and Management in a Sustainable World and Organisational Management and Leadership use case studies, group activities, and problem-solving workshops to help you learn through doing, not just listening.

• Career Development Embedded in the Programme: The Global Career Management module helps you prepare for the job market through CV coaching, employer engagement activities, and skills sessions led by career professionals. This ensures you graduate ready to compete for global opportunities.

• Optional Work Placement or Dissertation Pathway: The extended route gives you the chance to pursue a work placement, a business project, a summer school, or a dissertation—allowing you to tailor hands-on experience to your goals.

• Access to Exeter’s Business School Facilities: You’ll study in modern teaching spaces at the Business School, supported by group work rooms, online learning platforms, and specialist databases used for research and analysis throughout your modules.

• Support from the Career Zone: As an Exeter student, you’ll have access to the Career Zone’s one-to-one guidance, employer events, skill-building workshops, and internship opportunities—all created to help you develop professionally while you study.

• Digital Resources and Analytics Tools: Modules such as Business Analytics and Research Skills introduce you to contemporary digital research tools and data analysis methods, helping you build practical capabilities that employers expect from management graduates.

Facilities list: You can explore the full range of University of Exeter facilities through the university’s main facilities and campus resources pages.

Graduates from Exeter’s MSc Management step confidently into the job market with a strong blend of strategic insight, analytical skills, and practical project experience. Many secure roles in consulting, marketing, finance, operations, and general management, benefiting from the reputation of a triple-accredited business school. Typical graduate roles include business analyst, management consultant, marketing manager, and project manager.

To help you understand what your future could look like after completing this programme, here’s how Exeter supports your career journey:

• Career Zone Support: You’ll benefit from Exeter’s Career Zone, which offers personalised guidance, employer events, interview training, CV advice, and networking opportunities. Their support continues after you graduate, helping you transition smoothly into professional life.

• Strong Graduate Outcomes: University data shows that a high proportion of Exeter postgraduates secure employment or progress to further study within 15 months. Business School graduates often achieve competitive starting salaries, reflecting the strong market value of the degree.

• Industry Engagement & Business Connections: Throughout your studies, you’ll experience employer-led workshops, skills sessions, and business insights from organisations that collaborate with the University of Exeter Business School. This exposure helps you understand real industry expectations and build valuable connections.

• Triple Accreditation Advantage: The Business School’s AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS accreditations give your degree long-term international credibility, making it easier to stand out in global job markets and apply for roles worldwide.

• Practical Experience That Enhances Employability: Whether you complete the Business Project, a work placement, or a dissertation, you’ll graduate with tangible experience that strengthens your CV and demonstrates your ability to apply management theories in professional settings.

Further Academic Progression:

If you choose to continue your academic journey, the MSc Management prepares you well for doctoral study, including a PhD in Management or related business disciplines. You may also pursue specialist professional qualifications in areas such as marketing, finance, operations, or leadership, depending on your long-term career goals.