Loughborough University

What you'll study

The programme covers core management functions and contemporary issues in organisations. Typical core modules include Strategic Management, Organisational Behaviour and Leadership, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Managerial Finance and Accounting, Marketing Management, and Research Methods. Students study quantitative and qualitative decision-making tools such as business analytics and applied statistics, and explore themes in innovation, sustainability and ethics.

Teaching is usually a mix of lectures, seminars, case studies, group work and practical workshops. Assessment methods commonly include coursework, group projects, presentations, exams and a final individual piece of work — either a research dissertation or an applied consultancy project with an external organisation.

Optional modules let you tailor the degree towards particular interests such as entrepreneurship, international business, people management and digital business. Many students also take advantage of guest lectures, live company briefs and short professional development modules in negotiation, networking and career preparation.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a good undergraduate degree (typically a UK upper second-class honours or international equivalent) in any discipline. Candidates with a lower second-class degree plus relevant work experience may also be considered. The programme welcomes both recent graduates and professionals seeking to change or accelerate their careers.

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Typical accepted qualifications include IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent tests at scores that meet university postgraduate entry levels. Additional requirements such as a CV, personal statement and references are requested; some applicants may be invited to interview.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a broad range of roles in consultancy, management trainee schemes, marketing, project and operations management, business analysis, human resources, and entrepreneurship. The programme equips students for roles in private, public and third-sector organisations and provides a foundation for further study such as MBA programmes or doctoral research. Practical group projects and industry-facing assessments help build employer-focused skills valued by recruiters.

Loughborough’s careers and employability services support CV development, employer events, interview preparation and networking, helping graduates transition into graduate roles and early-career management positions.

Why study at Loughborough University

Loughborough is known for its strong links with industry, applied teaching approach and campus-centred student experience. The management programme benefits from experienced academic staff who combine research with consultancy and industry engagement, offering opportunities for applied projects and guest input from business practitioners.

Students gain access to campus facilities, careers support and a wide range of extracurricular activities that develop leadership and teamwork. The programme’s focus on practical skills, employability and real-world problem solving makes it suitable for those aiming to enter or progress in management roles across sectors.