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MSc Strategic Management at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A robust strategy, implemented well and managed effectively, enables organisations to operate competitively and to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. The success of a strategy’s execution depends largely on the talent and capability of its leadership - even a great strategy can fail if it’s not well-executed.

Faculty: Derby Business School  |  Department: Business  |  Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years  |  Study mode: online (part-time)  |  Intake: September, January, May  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Postgraduate certificate core modules: Strategy Formulation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic Execution, Management and Leadership , International Business Strategies. Masters core modules: Independent Study.

Career pathways

This MSc in Strategic Management will help transform you into a skilled and thoroughly modern strategic leader and manager. You will be able to formulate, manage and execute business strategy in innovative and creative ways.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have a UK undergraduate degree (at least a 2:2) with honours in any business-related subject, or an equivalent international qualification. Equivalent professional qualifications will also be considered for entry.; If you do not have the above required academic or professional qualifications but do have significant management experience and a substantial record of achievement, then we will also consider your application.; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); RPL may be available for you based upon past study and experience.; English language qualifications; If English is not your first language or you have not completed your undergraduate degree at a UK University, you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following: IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each module); TOEFL 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based); Pearson Test of Academic English: 51; Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass; London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for postgraduate courses

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

International applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2025/26). Total course fee for online study; same fee for UK/EU/international students Source

Intake: September, January, May

Duration: Part-time: 2-3 years

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