MSc Business & Management at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A one-year MSc in general management at Strathclyde Business School, designed primarily for graduates of non-business subjects. It builds understanding of organisations and their contexts and develops management skills through hands-on analysis of management issues.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Classes fall within four areas: understanding the business (a managerial overview of the major functional areas), developing the business, professional development, and a careers focus built through electives and a final project or dissertation. A Consulting in Practice element applies theory to live client challenges.

Career pathways

Typical alumni job titles include founder/owner, vice president/director, consultant, business analyst/advisor and project, risk, finance, BI or operations manager, with graduates employed in finance, consulting, manufacturing, IT services and start-ups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree or overseas equivalent in a non-business or management-related subject; the programme is not suitable for those with general business degrees such as BA/BSc Business Studies or Commerce. No prior work experience is required, and the course is not suitable for those with extensive experience; competence in word processing and spreadsheets is recommended. English language (first language not English): IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5. A Pre-Masters Preparation Course is available for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate (table row covers MSC/PGDIP); Scotland and rest of UK Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate (table row covers MSC/PGDIP) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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