MSc Management
Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
Course Overview
Prepare to excel as a leader in business with our renowned MSc in Management course, designed for the business innovators of tomorrow.
Effective management requires the ability to view problems from multiple perspectives and recognise that there might not always be a single right answer. In this course, you’ll study a range of business disciplines, learning to handle such complexities. You’ll approach the science of management from an evidence-based perspective, understanding what works in the field and why. By critically analysing existing theories, you’ll learn to develop and propose your own solutions.
As a research-based Master’s programme, a background in business is essential. You might be transitioning directly from undergraduate studies or have some industry experience since graduating. Many of our students have worked in or plan to work in family businesses. You’ll be open-minded, intellectually curious, and a creative thinker, ambitious about finding innovative solutions to complex business problems. You’ll study key business disciplines, including management, marketing, accounting, finance, operations, logistics, human resources, organisational behaviour, entrepreneurship, business creation, and branding, gaining a broad understanding of markets and their functions.
After building a firm foundation through taught modules, you’ll begin your dissertation, exploring a problem of your choice with guidance from an academic adviser. This project allows you to tackle significant issues while developing research and analytical skills vital for ongoing innovation in your career. You’ll learn to approach issues scientifically, make decisions based on evidence, and use literature and research to solve problems - essential skills for any business leader.
Here at UEA, you’ll learn from leading academics and practitioners, immersing yourself in all aspects of business. You’ll generalise insights and techniques across sectors, regions, cultures, and disciplines. The broad focus of this course ensures you’ll graduate with the ability to view challenges from multiple perspectives, positioning yourself to excel as a leader in your field.
Study and Modules
Structure
You can’t lead a business if you don’t understand all aspects of it. You won’t just study management and organisational behaviour, you’ll also explore financial, accounting, marketing, operations, logistics and human resources, drawing on the many specialisms of Norwich Business School.
In your first semester you’ll take two compulsory modules where you’ll explore the most important theories and practices in business and management.
In your second semester you’ll add further depth and breadth to your studies.
Over your first and second semesters you’ll also learn what research is and discover different techniques for using evidence to drive innovation in management. You’ll explore different qualitative and quantitative techniques, as well as different sources and resources. You’ll learn when best to use which techniques and sources, and how to combine them to create rich, multidimensional research.
In your third and final semester you’ll complete your dissertation, under the guidance of your supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to conduct your own original piece of research, exploring a question you’re passionate about, and contributing to the latest thinking in the field. Your dissertation is also great preparation for if you wish to progress to PhD study, as well as being a valuable calling card to show employers your potential.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
Over this 12-month intensive course, you’ll be constantly challenged to build your knowledge and hone your skills. You’ll develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills.
You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars, and case studies. You’ll also learn through a series of tasks and activities specifically designed for you as well as independent study. You’ll learn from lecturers, guest speakers and researchers, from Norwich Business School and the wider university. You’ll also learn from your fellow students, from sharing and defending your ideas and critically analysing the ideas of others.
You’ll become practiced at giving presentations, working effectively in a group, leading groups and working alone. In group work you’ll learn how to solve issues together and how to present findings as a team. By studying alongside other business disciplines, you’ll become practiced in the multidisciplinary collaboration essential to a successful career.
All our teaching is informed by the latest research and real-world business experience. You’ll be studying with lecturers with international reputations in their fields, and who are recognised worldwide for the quality of their research. That means you’ll benefit from the latest thinking in the industry. Business is ever-changing, so you won’t just learn to understand, evaluate and utilise the leading theories of today, you’ll also develop the critical skills needed to examine and use any new theories and methods that come to the fore during your career.
In your dissertation module you’ll conduct your own original piece of research. This allows you to investigate an area of interest, whilst honing your research skills. Developing these skills now means you won’t just graduate with knowledge in your area, you’ll have the ability to investigate and research new areas of interest. And that means you can grow and adapt with the changing business world, now and throughout your career.
Assessment
During the programme your knowledge is assessed using a broad range of assessment methods (e.g. coursework, group projects, and presentations). The choice and number of assessment methods for each module reflects the objectives of the module and the teaching methods employed.
Before each assignment, formative assessments will also take place. These are informal assessments that will not contribute directly to your final marks, but they're designed to give you useful feedback when preparing your assignments.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.1
Degree Subject
Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative subject, or a combination of these.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.1 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative subject, or a combination of these.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, and 5.5 in Reading and Listening)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study the International Pre-Masters programme offered by our partner INTO UEA. This programme guarantees progression to selected Master's degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details, please click here:
International Pre-Masters in Business, Economics and Social Sciences
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £13,800
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International Students: £24,300
We estimate living expenses at £1,023 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.
Employability
After the Course
You’ll graduate ready to work in management in a number of different specialisms and sectors, including as a management consultant, a junior manager or financial manager.
The international flavour of the course means you’ll be well prepared to work for multinational companies.
If you aspire to start your own company, lead your family business, or rise to the top of another business as senior management or even CEO, this course is a great choice.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Junior or senior manager
- Entrepreneur
- Researcher
- Consultant
- Family business
Discover more on our Careers webpages.