University of Lancaster

What you'll study

The MSc Management combines core management disciplines with applied analytical methods and a choice of elective modules, culminating in a substantial independent project. Teaching typically covers strategic management, organisational behaviour, marketing, operations and supply chain management, and finance for managers. Quantitative and digital skills are emphasised through modules such as business analytics, decision modelling and research methods.

Assessment mixes essays, individual and group coursework, case studies, presentations and unseen examinations. Students complete a dissertation or an applied consultancy project that addresses a real organisational problem, often informed by Lancaster University Management School's industry contacts.

• Core topics: Strategic Management, Organisational Behaviour, Marketing Management, Finance for Managers, Operations & Supply Chain.
• Skills and methods: Business Analytics, Research Methods, Data-driven decision making, Project and change management.
• Applied element: Dissertation or Consultancy Project working with a company or on an independent research question.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a good undergraduate degree (equivalent to a UK upper second-class honours) in any discipline. Graduates from non-business subjects are welcome; the programme is designed to provide core management knowledge to those without a business background. Relevant professional experience can strengthen an application, particularly for mature applicants.

International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through an approved English language test at a level specified by the university. Additional requirements such as references, a personal statement and transcripts are part of the standard application process. Some applicants may be asked to attend an interview.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc Management progress into a wide range of roles across private, public and third-sector organisations. Typical destinations include management consulting, graduate management and leadership programmes, marketing or product management, operations and supply chain roles, project and programme management, and human resources. The programme provides the analytical and strategic foundations needed for roles that require commercial awareness, problem solving and leadership potential.

Many students use the degree as a springboard to professional qualifications or further research; others secure graduate schemes with multinational firms or roles in smaller, fast-growing organisations. Lancaster's career support and employer engagement activities help students prepare applications, interviews and assessment centres.

Why study at University of Lancaster

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is a well-established faculty specialising in management education and research. The school is known for its combination of rigorous academic teaching and strong links with employers, offering students opportunities for employer projects, guest lectures and networking.

Students benefit from a campus-based university environment, dedicated careers and employability services, and a community of multidisciplinary researchers and practitioners. The programme emphasises applied learning, quantitative skills and ethical, sustainable approaches to management, preparing graduates to lead and adapt in varied organisational contexts.