MSc Management

at University of Surrey

Semester 1

The first semester is dedicated to giving you a solid background in management knowledge through four compulsory modules, worth 15 credits each: people, markets, organising and money. Together, these foundation modules cover the core concepts, theories, and practice of management across the relevant subject areas.
 

Semester 2

The second semester is dedicated to advanced study of the most current and relevant areas of business and management theory and practice. These advanced modules are future-focused and research-led through the involvement of our research centres, offering in-depth insight into the current issues and anticipated trends in the areas of the digital economy, leadership and decision making, sustainability and social innovation, global aspects, entrepreneurship and creativity, and strategic risk management.
 

At the same time, these modules are designed on the principle of learning in action and combine academic content with applied learning through project work. They are all optional modules worth 15 credits each, and you’ll choose four out of six of these modules to study.
 

Course summary

• Four compulsory foundation modules in Semester 1, worth 15 credits each (you must take all four)
• Four optional advanced modules in Semester 2, worth 15 credits each (you’ll choose four from six)
• Capstone Project or;
• Capstone Project with placement or;
• Study abroad module.
   

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
 

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Year 1

• Money
• Organising
• People
• Consulting Project
• Digital Economy Project
• Entrepreneurship And Creativity Project
• Global Project
• Leadership And Decision Making Project
• Strategic Risk Management
• Sustainability And Social Innovation Project
• Capstone Project

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.
 

English language requirements
 

IELTS (or equivalent) 7.0 overall including 6.5 in each category.
 

Postgraduate

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

Full-time - 1 year
 

UK
£13,500
 

Overseas
£20,800
 

Please note:

• These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually.
• If you are on a two-year full-time Euromasters or MFA programme, or a two-year or three-year part-time masters programme (excluding modular/self-paced/distance learning), the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme.
• Annual fees will increase by 4% for each subsequent year of study, rounded up to the nearest £100, subject to any overriding applicable legislative requirements. 

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
 

Students on our course have gone on to secure placements at the following companies:

• MMRG
• Church and Dwight
• Prem Financial
• Oryx Energies (Geneva)
• Praemium
• RF (Rugby Football Union)
• Tavistock PLC
• iSportsconnect
• Karot Power Pvt (Pakistan)
• Wild at Heat (Hong Kong).