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MSc Management

Think like a leader, succeed like a boss with an accredited online business degree designed for tomorrow’s top managers.

Start Dates: January, May, September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode: Online

Fees: £11,520

About the programme

Get the skills to become an industry leader with Brunel’s online MSc Management. With a modern curriculum and direct access to industry experts, you’ll position yourself at the forefront of today’s most exciting and fast-evolving sectors.

From day one, you’ll learn like a leader—taking charge of your own schedule, mastering essential skills from financial planning to innovation, and shaping your path with flexible study options and tailored electives.

With a variety of electives to specialise your career path and Brunel’s dual-accredited Business School behind you, this MSc is your launchpad to diverse management roles across industries worldwide.

Accreditation 

This programme is delivered by the Brunel Business School, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

Modules

All learning is delivered online to fit around your work and personal commitments. You’ll complete 7 core modules, 1 optional module, and a dissertation, combining theory and practical tasks to prepare you for a successful career in business.

Smart financial decisions can drive a business forward—or bring it to a halt. This module develops your ability to interpret financial data, shape strategy, and solve complex financial challenges through real-world case studies that sharpen your analytical skills. You’ll explore the key issues financial managers face, from assessing organisational health to implementing strategies that impact overall operations.
Topics:
  • Financial analysis
  • Strategy development
  • Capital structure
  • Investment appraisal
  • Risk management

A strong plan is the result of asking tough questions and connecting the dots between opportunity, resources, and risks. This module guides you through developing a business plan by exploring market realities, strategic choices, and financial thinking, all while encouraging reflection on your decision-making and team collaboration.
Topics:
  • Opportunity analysis
  • Strategy formulation
  • Financial planning
  • Team dynamics
  • Critical reflection

What does it take to build and grow a successful venture? This module explores the mindset, challenges, and strategies behind entrepreneurship, equipping you to identify opportunities, develop business ideas, and lead small firms through different stages of growth.
Topics:
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Opportunity evaluation
  • Business planning
  • Growth strategies
  • Leadership transitions
  • Types of ventures

Organisational success depends on forward-thinking. This module develops your ability to analyse, craft, and execute strategies that help organisations thrive amid uncertainty and complexity. You’ll build critical thinking skills to navigate strategic challenges and drive long-term success.
Topics:
  • Strategic analysis
  • Competitive advantage
  • Resource and capability evaluation
  • Strategy formulation and implementation
  • Growth and governance

Make better decisions with the power of research. This module equips you to interpret, evaluate, and apply both qualitative and quantitative findings, giving you the tools to approach complex business challenges with confidence and clarity.
Topics:
  • Research design
  • Qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Data interpretation
  • Literature review techniques
  • Ethical research practice
  • Critical analysis skills

Responsible leadership in global business means mastering ethics and governance across cultures and markets. This module explores sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and governance frameworks that shape decision-making in SMEs and multinationals alike.
Topics:
  • Shareholder vs stakeholder models
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Ethical theories
  • Cross-cultural ethics
  • Governance structures
  • Board roles and accountability
  • Sustainability

How do successful organisations continue to drive progress? This module explores how knowledge is created, shared, and applied within teams, across networks, and through technology. You’ll examine the role of digital platforms in supporting innovation and long-term business growth.
Topics:
  • Knowledge management
  • Organisational learning
  • Social networks and collaboration
  • Innovation strategy
  • Web 2.0 tools
  • Knowledge transfer

Discover what makes marketing strategies successful across diverse global markets. This module examines cross-cultural consumer behaviour, market entry options, and how environmental factors influence the marketing mix in international contexts.
Topics:
  • Marketing environment
  • Globalisation vs adaptation
  • Culture and mindset
  • Market entry strategies
  • International marketing mix

What shapes employee satisfaction and workplace culture? This module unpacks leadership theories and behavioural models, helping you evaluate how management styles impact motivation, teamwork, and organisational performance.
Topics:
  • Organisational behaviour
  • Management approaches
  • Individual differences
  • Motivation and satisfaction
  • Teams and groups
  • Managerial roles
  • Leadership development
  • Organisational design
  • Culture and innovation

In today’s fast-paced business world, technology shapes how organisations compete and grow. This module examines the strategic role of digital innovation, from leveraging data analytics and automation to managing cybersecurity risks. You’ll develop the skills to assess technology-driven opportunities and challenges, enabling businesses to stay agile and forward-thinking in the digital age.
Topics:
  • Technology strategy and competitive edge
  • Digital ecosystems and platform management
  • Cybersecurity principles
  • Data-driven business insights
  • Managing tech adoption and change

Entry requirements

To join this programme, you’ll need:

  • A 2:2 UK Honours degree (or international equivalent) in any subject is all you need to apply. While work experience isn’t essential, many of our graduates have found it valuable in getting even more from their studies.

All modules and assessments are delivered in English, so you’ll need to meet our English language requirements. We accept a range of qualifications, including:

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all areas)
  • Pearson (PTE): 59 overall (59 in all subscores)
  • BrunELT: 63% overall (minimum 58% in all areas)
  • TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (minimum 20 in each section)
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Become best-in-class in leading teams

Global recognition: Join a top 25% UK university where your degree carries weight worldwide.

Skills that lead: Build practical management capabilities to advance your leadership career.

Learn by doing: Build practical experience through real projects and tools you’ll use on the job.

Support every step: Benefit from expert guidance designed for busy professionals balancing study and work.

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Gain in-demand skills that make you the best in the business

Management thinking

Apply management theories and strategies to navigate today’s fast-changing, diverse workplaces.

Business problem-solving


Use creativity and smart thinking to drive change and build ventures that value people and the planet. 

Research application


Leverage research tools to analyse complex data and support effective organisational decisions. 

Leadership development


Build the skills to lead teams and create a positive impact across all types of organisations. 

Digital problem-solving


Harness technology and innovation to improve business performance and operations. 

Research leadership


Design and deliver research projects that generate actionable insights for managers.

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Lead your business career forward

Brunel’s 16,000 business graduates have launched careers with some of the world’s biggest names, including Amazon, PwC, Microsoft, Jaguar Land Rover and L’Oréal. 

With the expertise and real-world application you gain on this online degree, you’ll be well on your way to do the same in roles like: 

  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Insurance Underwriter
  • Management Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Sales Executive
  • Stockbroker
  • Supply Chain Manager

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