Management and Consultancy
Entry requirements
You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent in a non-business-related subject. We’ll also welcome applications from students who have significant experience of business and management theory or practice, or the international equivalent.
Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Are you a professional with a background in business, or a specialist in another field, aspiring to become a management consultant? This course is tailored to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to step into the world of management consultancy.
We’ll provide you with a full understanding of the complexities of management consultancy. During the course we’ll explore key themes such as organisational strategy, consultancy project planning, finance and marketing. Throughout the course we place a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability to reflect their importance in today’s business landscape.
The highlight of this course is the capstone consultancy project where you’ll get the opportunity to work with real clients (local, national or international) to find solutions to actual problems facing businesses today. This hands-on experience, combined with our focus on sustainable and innovative business solutions, will prepare you for the opportunities available in your future career.
We pride ourselves on our campus location in Manchester, a city at the forefront of innovation and industrial development. Here you’ll find an encouraging environment for learning, with modern classrooms and dedicated spaces for group discussions and individual study. The tutors on our course are experts in their fields, producing cutting-edge research that informs their teaching. Plus, our strong ties with industry offer excellent placement opportunities, giving you a head-start in your career.
On our course we strive to create a supportive and inclusive community, paired with a wide range of extracurricular activities, to ensure that your time with us is not only academically enriching but also personally fulfilling.
Apply now to start your journey towards becoming a manager or business consultant.
Features and Benefits
- Skills-focused – this course teaches you the skills you’ll need to obtain a management role in any sector, even if you haven’t got a business or management background.
- Shaped by industry – our courses are regularly reviewed in collaboration with our industry advisors to make sure you learn relevant skills that employers actually need.
- Delivered with industry – we invite industry experts to come to your lectures and organise live projects for you to work on so that you can learn directly from them what it takes to succeed.
- A city of opportunities – with global organisations, and innovative start-ups, Manchester offers a wealth of opportunities. Use our connections with employers to enhance your studies and professional networks.
- Taught by experts – our teaching staff have a wealth of experience working in industry and their teaching is informed by our leading research.
- Triple accredited – our Business School holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
Information for international students
International students please visit our website for more information.
Fees and funding
Funding information available, please visit our website.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
This course includes a 36-48 week internship option.
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@mmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)161 247 6969