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Management MSc

London, Canary Wharf

The Management MSc provides you with a solid understanding of practical managerial issues coupled with a strong foundation in current theoretical debates. Whether taking the Finance or Corporate pathway, you will learn how to make informed strategic decisions and manage and innovate organisations in dynamic and complex environments.

UK students International students
Study mode
Full-time
UK tuition fees (2025/26)
£39,800
Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
£39,800
Duration
1 calendar year
Programme starts
September 2025
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 01 Nov 2024 – 04 Apr 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Applicants who do not require a visa: 01 Nov 2024 – 29 Aug 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in any subject.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2
Please note that when applicable, students must meet Level 2 English in one single test.

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree


Delivered by UCL School of Management at our Canary Wharf Campus, the Management MSc programme is designed to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful career in management.

As a student on this programme, you'll develop the knowledge and understanding of diverse organisations and their management in the context of complexity and change. 

You'll be able to demonstrate a critical appreciation of relevant theory and how it can be applied in practice to manage people, organisations and their external environments. 

You'll also learn about the use of analytical methods and techniques for scanning, selecting and analysing business and management information in a systematic way.

The programme aims to encourage personal and professional development for lifelong learning through a learn-how-to-learn approach.

Who this course is for

The Management MSc programme is ideal for you if you are an ambitious and talented student with a 'can-do' attitude who aims high, thinks critically and views challenges as opportunities. 

You must be prepared to grow your analytical capabilities, lead and work in teams, and contribute to building a strong community of knowledge-holders. We welcome students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds from over 45 countries (data from 2023-24 cohort).  

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What this course will give you

This degree offers you the following benefits and opportunities:

  • Gain the knowledge and capabilities to work for leading organisations around the world. You will be prepared to assume strategic and decision-making positions, equipped with the analytical tools to understand complex problems in dynamic and uncertain environments.
  • Develop management and leadership skills with a strong international focus, building professional excellence and confidence.
  • Learn from an expert faculty, producing research rated as ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). The teaching team is comprised of academic leads and practitioners, exposing you to cutting-edge research and industry knowledge.  
  • Build a strong global professional network, with support from our dedicated careers team. 
  • The programme leverages the advantages of being delivered in one of the most cosmopolitan, diverse and well-connected cities to connect you with industry professionals and our talented global alumni.   
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The foundation of your career

You'll benefit from career training as soon as you arrive at UCL and throughout the duration of your studies – from job application and CV preparation, to techniques for interviews and presentations. This, together with rigorous academic training, better prepares you to find jobs in top international companies, consultancies and banks around the world.

MSc Management not only provided incredible foundations and world-class teaching in key fields of business management, but also allowed me to lean into areas of interest and make the programme my own. I left with a confidence that I could approach some of the toughest challenges in a rapidly changing business environment.

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Sophie Watson

MSc Management

Employability

The programme is designed to enhance career prospects through the advanced study of business and management topics in organisations. It aims to educate graduates to make an early and substantial contribution to future employers in broad areas, from management of operations and finance, to marketing and strategy.

You'll be prepared to assume key managerial and leadership roles in your field, enabling you to apply independent and critical analysis to a variety of management disciplines and develop your own research in the domains of business and management studies.  

Graduates have secured jobs in a variety of leading companies, including PwC, Deloitte, HSBC, UBS, Bloomberg, Unilever and Google (UCL Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-2021). 

Networking

The programme offers a variety of networking opportunities throughout the year.

  • Attend careers training sessions with employers and alumni events as a part of your programme and with other postgraduate students from the UCL School of Management, enabling connections within peer groups.
  • Take part in optional study trips and masterclasses to further develop your networks outside of the programme.
  • Attend optional summer schools and build your global network and understanding the global management landscape.  

Accreditation

This programme at the UCL School of Management is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on postgraduate business education. The accreditation demonstrates the high standard of teaching, curriculum design, career development and innovation on the programme. AMBA limits the number of accredited institutions globally and currently accredits a small percentage of business schools in over 75 countries, highlighting the School's continuing commitment to excellence in management education. For more information, please visit the AMBA website.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and class discussions based on case studies and other activities.

Students typically study 5 compulsory modules in Term 1 and up to 5 modules in Term 2, of which 1 is selected from the optional module list. Students on the Finance pathway may study their optional module in Term 2 or Term 3. Students on the Corporate pathway study their optional module in Term 2. In Term 3 all students undertake a Business Research module.

Student performance is assessed through simulations, presentations, coursework, group projects, class participation, and examinations.

The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the weekly activities being undertaken. Each taught module is delivered over 10 weeks, with 3 contact hours per week comprising lecture content and interactive components. This means you can expect approximately 10-12 contact hours per teaching week, on average. Some optional modules in Term 3 are delivered intensively with ten 3-hour sessions over a period of 1 to 5 weeks.

In addition, students spend approximately 10 hours a week for each module on assessment and independent study to further develop the skills and knowledge covered in lectures and seminars.

For a full overview of the programme structure please visit the UCL School of Management website.

Modules

We offer two pathways: Corporate or Finance. We expect all applicants to state their preferred pathway in their personal statement. The final decision on pathway allocation, made by the Programme Director, will take into consideration the student's preference and educational background. Please also note that the available optional modules will depend on the allocated pathway, with students having the option to freely choose only one module. 

Finance Pathway
For graduates of business and management or other disciplines (with a strong background in accounting and finance) who want to pursue a career in finance.

Corporate Pathway
For graduates who may or may not have previously studied business and management, particularly those who have not studied Finance and Accounting in-depth, who want to pursue a career in general management in any sector.

For each pathway, students study 135 credits of compulsory taught modules, 15 credits of optional modules, a 30-credit Business Research module, and a Careers module.

Business Research Project
All students have an opportunity to investigate a business issue through original research or design of a business plan. The Business Research Project module has lectures and in-class activities on research design and methodology and on business plans. Students are then expected to develop an independent project (either business research or a business plan). Students also have an introduction to consultancy projects and can write their original research based on a consultancy project.

Compulsory modules








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Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits which includes ten 15-credit taught modules (9 core and one optional), one careers module, and a substantive 30-credit Business Research project. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Management.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.

Where you'll study

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Home to UCL’s business and management research and education programmes, the UCL School of Management focuses on creating disruptive research and preparing the next generation of creative and influential leaders who can apply the latest technological developments as a strategic asset for businesses in the complex, interconnected world of the future. Through outstanding teaching by leading academics in their field and a fantastic, dedicated careers team at the School, we provide you with the knowledge, skills and networks needed to expand professional opportunities and progress in your career.

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Graduate Open Events: Management MSc Q&A

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Want to build a successful career in management? MSc Management is a highly competitive programme designed to empower you to understand how to manage business complexity, innovation in complex environments. You will study practical managerial issues, theoretical debates in the field based on cutting-edge research. There will also be a Q&A session where you can learn more about the programme and the School of Management.

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At UCL Engineering, our graduates turn discoveries into solutions - improving medical treatments, housing, transportation, the products, processes and students we produce change the world. Visit us on campus and get your questions about postgraduate study at UCL answered by our leading academics, current students, and admissions advisors. You'll also take part in Bloomsbury campus tours, and enjoy department-specific demos, visits, taster lectures, and facility tours!

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time
Tuition fees (2025/26) £39,800
Tuition fees (2025/26) £39,800

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

For Full-time and Part-time offer holders a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

This programme may include opportunities for students to undertake optional international study trips and summer school programmes. The costs of such trips are usually covered by students although some elements may be subsidised depending on the destination, organisational and support responsibilities. On average, costs would be around £1,500 to £2,500 depending on the trip location, personal flight preferences and spending habits, as well as the prevailing exchange rates.

Further details will be provided to those selected to participate in international study trips and summer school programmes.

UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £114.50. This price was published by TfL in 2024. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

The Fulbright Commission Award

The Fulbright Commission Award is available for a US graduate student or those with equivalent experience in a relevant field to study the Management MSc. Please note this is only available to citizens of the United States of America. Further details on the Fulbright website and the Fulbright US Student Programme website.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

Global Finance Scholarship

Value: Up to £10,000 (1yr)
Criteria Based on academic merit
Eligibility: EU, Overseas

The Excellence Scholarship - School of Management

Value: Up to £10,000 (1yr)
Criteria Based on academic merit
Eligibility: UK, EU, Overseas

The Impact Scholarship - School of Management

Value: Up to £10,000 (1yr)
Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need
Eligibility: UK, EU, Overseas

Women in Finance Scholarship

Value: Up to £10,000 (1yr)
Criteria Based on academic merit
Eligibility: UK, EU, Overseas

Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines. Please note that applications for MSc Management are assessed in four stages, with many applications being held for regular review against other applicants. Further information may be found on the departments programme page at MSc Management Applications

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £160 for both online and paper applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

We are looking for applicants who have clear career plans and give evidence of having taken steps to pursue them. You should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the programme will contribute to your career goals including the industry or function you are interested in. Additionally, we look for evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong analytical skills.

If an applicant would like any directly relevant work experience or short academic courses (outside of any formal degree qualification) to be taken into consideration as part of their application, they must provide verifiable evidence for each in the form of a confirmation letter from the provider as part of their initial application. This confirmation must be provided on business/institution letterhead, listing the name and email address of a supervisor who oversaw the placement.

A maximum of five confirmation letters per application will be considered and any placements/courses must have been undertaken no more than two years before the programme start date. If such letters are not provided or we are unable to verify the placements/courses, these will not be taken into consideration as part of the application or for the purpose of pathway allocation.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2025-2026

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