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MSc Management
An intensive introduction to management treated as a social science, with an international focus and modules on people, governance, sustainability and strategy. It suits graduates of any subject, and offers an applied dissertation working on real consultancy projects with employers.
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Potential funding at University of York
Sri Lanka is on the eligible list for the York International Undergraduate Scholarship (£5,000 per year) and the York International Masters Scholarship (£5,000–£8,000 per year) for 2027/28. Achievement Scholarships of up to £10,000 (first year only) are open to all international UG and masters applicants.
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A clearer look at MSc Management
An intensive introduction to management treated as a social science, with an international focus and modules on people, governance, sustainability and strategy. It suits graduates of any subject, and offers an applied dissertation working on real consultancy projects with employers.
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.
24 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.
- 01DissertationPublished course content
- 02Managing People in the Global ContextPublished course content
- 03Contemporary Issues in ManagementPublished course content
- 04Management, Governance and SocietyPublished course content
- 05Management and SustainabilityPublished course content
- 06Case Studies in Strategic ManagementPublished course content
- 07International Business Management and Emerging MarketsPublished course content
- 08Accounting and Finance FundamentalsPublished course content
- 09Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain ManagementPublished course content
- 10Research MethodsPublished course content
- 11Management, Society and Artificial IntelligencePublished course content
- 12Dissertation Management Studies (Academic)Published course content
- 13Dissertation Management Studies (Academic) orPublished course content
- 14Work-based, applied dissertationPublished course content
- 15Optio GroupPublished course content
- 16Think Consulting SolutionsPublished course content
- 17Gong Cha GlobalPublished course content
- 18Premier CrewPublished course content
- 19PukpipPublished course content
- 20Better SharedPublished course content
- 21Secret Garden GlampingPublished course content
- 22Learning outcomes for this coursePublished course content
- 23Evaluate the opportunities and challenges involved in contemporary international management, across culturesPublished course content
- 24Read Chandradeep's blog postPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 or equivalent
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor Special or Professional degree: 60% / B+ / 3.30 GPA is comparable to a UK 2:1; 55% / B / 3.00 GPA is comparable to a 2:2. Most masters need at least a 2:2 equivalent; Pre-Masters available
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on york.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 York before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.