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MSc - Master of Science
Keele University
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Our career focussed Management MSc is the perfect launchpad. Actively develop essential leadership, strategy and operational management skills and knowledge to tackle the diverse challenges and complexities in managing various organisations. Additional programme benefits include real-world business engagement, enabling you to become a well-rounded management professional who can effectively lead in different organisational contexts. The modern business environment is multifaceted and ever-changing, making effective management crucial for achieving organisational objectives. Whatever your future ambitions, upskill with our Management MSc to unlock your potential as an innovative and motivational leader, excelling in varied roles across diverse sectors.You’ll explore the fundamentals of management, such as managing people, products and organisations, with a focus on new product development, supply chains, organisational structures and cultures, HR management and up-to-date insights into digital technologies and their impact. Equip yourself with advanced skills in strategic management, business innovation and effective approaches for organisational change so you can confidently navigate the business environment. Choose from optional modules to tailor your programme to specific areas of interest, such as business technology and AI, leadership, entrepreneurship, game theory, negotiation, and managing and resolving conflict. Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills. Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposalDuration of study 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years with Placement.
From June to September, you will spend eight to 12 weeks undertaking a management research project on behalf of an organisation (chosen by Keele Business School). You?ll put into practice what you?ve learned, developing and applying your skills to solve a business problem, issue or focus on a specific project. As part of the eventual assessment, you?ll present your findings to the host organisation, exactly as you would do within the workplace. As an example, one previous management student considered organisational change and employee resistance at a local physiotherapy practice, while another conducted a study to find customer segments, value propositions, delivery channels and customer relationships for a new business venture in UK print industry. Another student helped a not-for-profit community interest company develop its strategy to improve health and social care services in Staffordshire.
An excellent opportunity if you have an idea for a new business venture, this module will provide you with the time, space and expertise to develop it. For between eight weeks to 12 months, you?ll be given the option of a base within the University?s incubator and have access to workshops and guidance from a network of entrepreneurs and business advisers. During this time, you?ll complete a portfolio of evidence on your idea and present this to an external stakeholder. Places are limited, and you will be required to undertake an interview prior to acceptance on this module. Please note: The Entrepreneurship pathway is available to UK Students only.
In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are looking to recruit employees who have high-level knowledge, skills and workplace experience. With support from the Faculty Placement Officer, you will gain first-hand professional experience on a suitable, paid work placement for between eight weeks to 12 months. During your placement, you will be required to complete an extended project on behalf of the organisation. As part of the eventual assessment, you?ll present your findings to the host organisation, exactly as you would do within the workplace.?Your placement can be based anywhere in the UK giving you the opportunity to work with local, national and international organisations.
The dissertation is a formal written academic project of between 15,000 and 20,000 words, making it ideal preparation for future academic research at MPhil or PhD level or for the report-writing and scrutiny expected of senior management professionals. Taking inspiration from your own interests, and with support throughout from a supervisor with relevant expertise, you?ll choose a topic to research in management. As an example, previous students have considered how employee performance is influenced by internationalised organisational culture for female NHS workers, how the global 'war on drugs' has affected UK drug policy and the impact of Brexit on the internalisation of SMEs in the UK.
