Management

The MSc in Management is an exciting one-year full-time programme, designed for students coming from non-business or management backgrounds who seek to augment their initial degree or pivot towards a thriving career in management.



This programme provides comprehensive education on various aspects of management while simultaneously honing vital skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication to become practice-ready for a 21st century workforce.



Centred on enhancing students' employability skills, the programme offers opportunities to manage real-life business challenges, establish professional networks with employers and alumni, engage in a dynamic culturally diverse learning atmosphere, and utilise world-class facilities.



The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including fundamental management disciplines like Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain, and People Management. Furthermore, it also includes topics addressing contemporary management issues such as data-driven decision-making using AI and analytics, as well as ethical business decision-making.



In order to apply knowledge and skills in a comprehensive manner, a culminating module focussing on leading change is included in the curriculum. This module provides students with the necessary skills to adeptly manage organisational changes within a dynamic environment, addressing contemporary management topics such as sustainability, risk management, ethical considerations, responsible business practices, technological advancements, and more. It is aimed at utilising insights gained from various other modules within the programme to offer a well-rounded understanding of effective leadership in evolving contexts. Additionally, a dedicated module on employability prepares students to utilise the academic skills they have acquired to enhance their employment prospects in the 21st-century job market.

Core Modules

Marketing in the Digital Age (15 credits)

Operations and Supply Chain Management (15 credits)

People Management and the Future of Work (15 credits)

Accounting for Decision Making (15 credits)

Finance for Managers (15 credits)

Leading for Change (60 credits)

Developing Career and Employability Skills (15 credits)

Making Ethical Business Decisions (15 credits)

Analytics with Artificial Intelligence (AI) (15 credits)

Entrance requirements

Graduate

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline.



International Students

Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region at https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/



English Language Requirements

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years).



International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.



For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.



If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 14th August 2026 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the application portal against the programme application page.



Please note: international applicants will be required to pay a deposit to secure a place on this course.

Can include individual coursework, group work, oral presentations, poster presentations, simulations, case studies, class tests, examinations and dissertation.

1 year (Full-time)

Entry Year: Academic Year 2026/27

Career Prospects

Introduction

This programme provides an opportunity for recent graduates to increase their employment and career prospects, giving themselves a competitive advantage in the graduate labour market. Our graduates are now playing important roles in a wide range of industries including marketing, supply chain management, operations management, consultancy and general management.



For further opportunities to enhance your studies and career prospects please see the school website.

https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/queens-business-school/student-opportunities/



Employment after the Course

Graduates from this programme have secured roles with employers such as PwC, Deloitte, Accenture, HSBC, Bank of China, Cisco, Tesla, Telefónica, Spirit AeroSystems, and many others. Typical roles include management consultant, sales manager, business development manager, marketing executive, supply chain agent, and senior administrative and management roles.

https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/