The Masters programme in Management provides a detailed understanding of modern business principles, including financial information management, managing people in organisations, marketing and strategy.

• As a graduate from a non-business discipline, this programme will provide you with a rapid and reliable understanding of contemporary management principles, priorities, practices and issues. You will combine an academic understanding of management with applied knowledge and effective, practical insights and capabilities.
• There is focus on personal and career development. You will attend sessions dedicated to enhancing your CV and your interview technique, as well as careers advice shops and job market analysis meetings. You will have contact with graduate employers through a programme of guest speakers, practitioner-led workshops and career events.
• You will also participate in a series of reflective learning exercises. These include induction events (involving outdoor challenges and cross-cultural team building), strategic case analyses and debates on topics like business ethics.
• The University of Glasgow Business School is an accredited member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time

For the MSc you will take six core courses and select four optional courses. You will also undertake an individual project comprising a comprehensive and critical review of a selected topic. There is also a non-assessed, compulsory workshop programme.

You will work with a peer group of like-minded students at a similar stage in their management development, and with complementary interests and ambitions. It is an engaging and stimulating learning experience, with staff and students coming together in a vibrant postgraduate community. The taught courses comprise a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, fieldwork and project work, both in groups and individually. You will also have opportunities for study trips in the UK and abroad.

Core courses

• People in organisations
• Operations management 
• Financial information management 
• Marketing management 
• Research methods 
• Strategy and the competitive environment.  

Optional courses include

• E-Commerce
• Processes of entrepreneurship 
• The internationalisation of small and medium enterprises
• The knowledge economy 
• Entrepreneurial finance 
• Export marketing 
• Analytical marketing 
• Managing diversity in organisations 
• Learning and development 
• The business environment in China 
• American business and management in an international context.

Career prospects

There is a high demand for managers who can act on their own initiative, take personal responsibility, show leadership potential, and adapt to changing circumstances. As a graduate of this programme, these are the kind of attributes we would expect you to possess. 

Recent graduates have gained senior positions with international or multinational corporations as financial analysts, development executives, client services managers, contract managers, human resource managers, property consultants, sales and marketing managers.

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in any subject.  Prior work experience is encouraged but not required.

If you have a degree in business-related discipline and wish to pursue further studies in business and management you are advised to apply for our specialist MSc programmes which include International Business & Economic Development, International Business & Entrepreneurship, International Management & Design Innovation, International Management & Leadership, International Management for China or International Strategic Marketing depending on your area of interest.

English language

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to the University of Glasgow. The system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. You can also attach supporting documents including references, certificates and a transcript of previous studies. You will find instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it.

See: How to apply for a taught degree