MSc Management

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Leicester

Program Overview

The MSc Management at the University of Leicester gives you a strong foundation in how modern organisations operate, covering everything from finance and strategy to marketing, sustainability and organisational behaviour. It’s an excellent choice if you want a broad, career-focused master’s degree that prepares you for leadership roles in a wide range of industries.

Curriculum Structure

What You Will Study

Since this is a one-year master’s programme, your learning is structured to give you a complete understanding of core management functions in an intensive but supportive way.

You begin by exploring essential areas such as Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, and Management Theory. These modules help you understand how organisations make decisions, motivate people, and adapt to external conditions. As the year progresses, you deepen your knowledge through Strategy, Sustainability, and Research Methods, where you learn to analyse complex business challenges and apply management theories to real-world problems. The course is designed to blend academic insight with practical thinking, helping you build both confidence and competence as a future manager.

Focus Areas

“Management theory and practice, accounting and economics, marketing and organisational behaviour, corporate strategy, sustainability, and applied research skills.”

Learning Outcomes

“Graduates gain a solid understanding of all core business functions, develop the ability to analyse organisational and environmental conditions, strengthen their strategic and analytical thinking, and become ready to take on managerial or leadership roles in diverse sectors.”

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This degree is accredited by AMBA (Association of MBAs) and offers a dual award with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), giving you both an academic master’s qualification and a recognised professional management credential.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

The MSc Management is delivered by Leicester’s respected School of Business, which is known for its strong focus on employability and practical career development. The university highlights that students gain the skills and confidence needed to progress quickly into professional and managerial roles after graduation.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The MSc Management at Leicester is designed to help you learn by doing. Alongside classroom teaching, you’ll spend a lot of time developing practical skills—working with real business tools, collaborating on projects, and using facilities that mirror professional environments. The School of Business is based at the modern Brookfield campus, giving you access to spaces and resources that make your learning feel applied and career-focused rather than purely theoretical.

To show you what this looks like in everyday student life, here are the kinds of hands-on experiences you can expect:

Learning in the Brookfield Business School campus, a contemporary space with lecture theatres, seminar rooms, breakout areas and group-study rooms designed specifically for business students.
Using the ULSB Trading Room, equipped with Bloomberg terminals and live financial data, allowing you to explore markets, analyse real-time information and gain familiarity with tools widely used in finance, consulting and business analytics.
Working on group projects and case-based learning, which are integrated into several modules and help you practise teamwork, problem-solving and communication — core skills for any future manager.
Accessing specialist academic and career support, including one-to-one careers guidance, CV and interview coaching, employability workshops, and events that connect you with potential employers.
Taking part in School of Business networking activities, such as employer meet-and-greets, guest lectures, career fairs and industry-focused events that help you understand how organisations operate and what employers expect.
Using the University of Leicester Library and study facilities, which provide research databases, digital tools, and quiet spaces to support your coursework and dissertation work.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the MSc Management at Leicester step into roles where they can lead teams, analyse business challenges and shape strategic decisions. Because the degree gives you such a broad and practical understanding of how organisations work, it prepares you for careers across many sectors. Typical roles include management consultant, business analyst, operations or project manager, and managerial positions in marketing, HR or general management.

Here’s how the university helps you turn this degree into a strong career path:

Dedicated career support through the School of Business Careers and Employability team, offering one-to-one guidance, CV and interview coaching, and regular employer events to help you connect with organisations.
Strong employment outcomes, with the university reporting that a high proportion of graduates enter skilled work or further study within 15 months of completing their course.
Accredited learning with long-term value, as the degree is recognised by AMBA and includes a professional qualification through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), adding a respected credential to your CV.
Links to industry through events, guest speakers and business activities, giving you a chance to learn directly from employers and build your professional network while you study.
A versatile qualification that opens doors, allowing graduates to work across consulting, corporate management, operations, marketing, human resources, and other business functions.

Further Academic Progression:

If you wish to continue your studies, the MSc Management gives you a solid platform for research-focused pathways. Many students progress to a PhD in Management or specialise in areas such as organisational studies, strategy, or leadership. Your training in research methods and management theory provides a strong foundation for doctoral work or academic careers.