Management, Strategy and Leadership MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A pathway of the Management MSc focused on business strategy, leadership and decision-making. It prepares students to manage people, processes, systems and operations and to critique management theories and concepts.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Business | Department: School of Business | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course covers business strategy, leadership approaches and decision-making across sectors, and includes an eight-week internship. It is accredited to the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Management and Leadership, depending on modules taken.

Career pathways

Graduates work in businesses of all sizes across all sectors, and many start their own businesses. Recent graduate roles include trainee consultant (IT), marketing officer (FMCG), trainee manager (health sector), finance assistant (energy sector), management consultant and trainee accountant (financial services).

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK Honours degree at third-class or above in any subject that has developed analytical and quantitative skills. International College Dundee offers an alternative route for applicants not meeting the grade requirement. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 writing and 5.5 in listening, reading and speaking; TOEFL iBT 80 overall (writing 19, listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20); PTE Academic UKVI 64 overall (writing 64, others 59); LanguageCert Academic 60; Trinity ISE II Merit. Nationals of some countries are exempt.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 a year. Fee year not stated on source. Same fee for Scotland, rest of UK and Republic of Ireland. Field trips and studio fees are separate. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year. Fee year not stated on source. May rise each January by up to 5% or CPI, whichever is higher. Before scholarships. Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time

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