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MSc Management
A broad master's introducing core management disciplines for graduates from any field. Useful for those starting a business or management career.
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6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component
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Potential funding at University of Southampton
Southampton offers 75th Anniversary Excellence Scholarships for international students, varying by subject and country, plus course-linked awards such as the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Global Talent Award (up to 5 awards of £10,000).
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A clearer look at MSc Management
A broad master's introducing core management disciplines for graduates from any field. Useful for those starting a business or management career.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on understand how organisations operate and compete, use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions, develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Understand how organisations operate and compete.
- Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
- Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Strategic analysis
- Professional communication
- Teamwork and leadership
- Evidence-based decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for graduates or experienced professionals seeking advanced knowledge and a more specialised career direction. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Business analyst
- Operations manager
- Management consultant
- Business development professional
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
17 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Contemporary Marketing Practice: Ethics, Innovation, and Social ResponsibilityPublished course content
- 02Dissertation (HRM/OB)Published course content
- 03Fundamentals of Financial AccountingPublished course content
- 04Managing People and OrganisationsPublished course content
- 05Quantitative and Qualitative Research (HRM/OB)Published course content
- 06Strategic ManagementPublished course content
- 07Strategic Operations ManagementPublished course content
- 08Corporate FinancePublished course content
- 09Fundamentals of Management AccountingPublished course content
- 10Global EntrepreneurshipPublished course content
- 11International Corporate Social Responsibility and EthicsPublished course content
- 12Organisational DevelopmentPublished course content
- 13Project ManagementPublished course content
- 14Risk Taking and Decision MakingPublished course content
- 15Strategic Human Resources ManagementPublished course content
- 16Sustainable Operations and Supply ChainsPublished course content
- 17DissertationPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised university: 2:1 equivalent is GPA 3.3/4.0 or 60%; 2:2 equivalent is GPA 3.0/4.0 or 55% (first class 3.7 or 70%)
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on southampton.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Southampton before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.