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.

Programme overview

• MSc: 12 months full-time;

For the MSc you will take six core courses, four optional courses and complete an individual project comprising a comprehensive and critical review of a selected topic. There is also a non-assessed, compulsory workshop programme. You will also participate in a series of reflective learning exercises. These include induction events, strategic case analyses and debates on topics like business ethics.

The taught courses comprise a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, simulations, fieldwork and project work, both in groups and individually.

Core courses

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

Optional courses include

•  E-marketing strategy
• The knowledge economy 
• Entrepreneurial finance 
• Analytical marketing 
• The business environment in China 
• American business and management in an international context
• Influencing skills
• Management in the creative industries.

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.

There is a strong 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.

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.

Academic entry requirements

You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0 or above) in any subject. Prior work experience is encouraged but not required.

If you already have degree in business and management and wish to pursue advanced studies then are advised to consider one of our specialist MSc programmes.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0, with writing at 6.5
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 115; minimum Listening: 28; Reading: 29; Writing: 30; Speaking:26

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

FAQs

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

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For 2013-14

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