MSc
Business Management
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Why study MSc Business Management at Goldsmiths
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to be an effective manager in increasingly uncertain and technology-dominated environments.
- This Masters will equip you with practical and conceptual skills to perform different kinds of management roles in diverse types of organisations such as large corporations, entrepreneurial businesses, non-profits and government agencies.
- Teaching is practice-oriented and aims to introduce you to different perspectives on real-world organisational problems, strategic approaches, decision-making conundrums, diverse contexts, organisations and environments.
- We’ll help to shape you into a future leader with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to sustainably lead their organisations.
- You’ll collaborate with corporations and non-profits who are involved in programme development and delivery.
- You’ll learn from managers and other business professionals through guest lectures and exciting department events.
- You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of organisations as we explore the latest research from management theory, organisation theory, strategic management, sociology and economics, translating them to simple applicable skills you can use in your future management career.
- You’ll gain an understanding of the influential role that managers play in shaping society and the environment.
Contact the department
If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Ivan Zupic or Chris Brauer.
Length
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Entry requirements
Students are normally expected to have first or upper second class 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent from any discipline. Applicants with appropriate work experience may be considered. Such applicants must have a minimum of three years of work experience.
Fees
Home - full-time: £12520
Home - part-time: £6260
International - full-time: £18560
Department
Which pathway is right for you?
What’s unique about this degree, is that it gives you the option to specialise in particular areas of management through our different pathways.
Business Management Pathway
Will prepare you to assume any kind of management role, including CEO, in diverse types of organisations.
Marketing Pathway
Will prepare you for management roles, including CMO, in marketing departments of large organisations, marketing agencies, non-profits or entrepreneurial businesses.
Innovation Pathway
Teaches you the fundamental knowledge and skills required for managing product and brand or policy development, service delivery, or integration of emerging technologies in fast-paced industries.
Entrepreneurship Pathway
Will teach you the skills necessary to manage small and/or fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses, including family businesses, technology start-ups and other types of new ventures.
What you'll study
Students on all pathways complete these four modules:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Strategic Management: Building Competitive Advantage | 15 credits |
| Designing High-Performing Organisations | 15 credits |
| Developing Management Skills | 15 credits |
| Research Project | 60 credits |
As well as three compulsory modules according to their Pathway:
Business Management Pathway
Students on the Business Management Pathway will also complete the following compulsory modules:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Social Responsibilities of Management | 15 credits |
| Project Management | 30 credits |
| Behavioural Data Science | 15 credits |
Marketing Pathway
Students on the Marketing Pathway will also complete the following compulsory modules:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Digital Marketing and Branding | 15 Credits |
| Consumer Behaviour | 15 credits |
| Marketing Strategy | 15 credits |
Innovation Pathway
Students on the Innovation Pathway will also complete the following compulsory modules:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Innovation Theory | 15 credits |
| Innovation Case Studies | 15 credits |
| Design Thinking | 15 Credits |
Entrepreneurship Pathway
Students on the Entrepreneurship Pathway will also complete the following compulsory modules:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial Finance | 15 credits |
| Technological Innovation & Market Creation | 15 credits |
| Innovation Case Studies | 15 credits |
Note about optional modules (if available): The above is indicative of the typical modules offered, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. The module content and availability is subject to change.
Teaching style
Teaching is practice-oriented and aims to introduce you to different perspectives on real-world organisational problems, strategic approaches, decision-making conundrums, diverse contexts, organisations and environments.
You’ll learn from managers and other business professionals through guest lectures and exciting events organised by the Institute of Management Studies.
Entry requirements
Students are normally expected to have first class or upper second class (2:1) undergraduate degree, or equivalent from any discipline.
Applicants with appropriate work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Such applicants must have a minimum of three years of work experience, having performed management, marketing or entrepreneurial roles in a corporation, government agency, non-profit organisation or entrepreneurial company and/or in a technology-driven industry.
These may include such roles as:
- Team manager
- Management consultant
- Business founder
- Brand manager
- Product manager
- Account manager
- Marketing consultant
International qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
How to apply
Apply directly to Goldsmiths using our online application system
To complete your application, you will need to have:
- Details of your academic qualifications
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively a copy of your academic reference
- Copies of your educational transcripts or certificates
- A personal statement
Read our guide to applying for a postgraduate degree at Goldsmiths.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees
These are the PG fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year.
- Home - full-time: £12520
- Home - part-time: £6260
- International - full-time: £18560
If your fees are not listed here, please check our postgraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office, who can also advise you about how to pay your fees.
It’s not currently possible for international students to study part-time under a student visa. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while being on another visa type, please contact our Admissions Team for more information.
If you are looking to pay your fees please see our guide to making a payment.
Funding opportunities
Explore the Goldsmiths scholarships finder to find out what funding you may be eligible for.
If you are a UK student you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan.
Meanwhile our Careers Service can also offer advice on finding work during your studies.
Paying your fees
Find out about paying your tuition fees.
Additional costs
In addition to your tuition fees, you'll be responsible for any additional costs associated with your course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying. You can find out more about what you need to budget for on our study costs page.
There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. This can include things like paying for field trips or specialist materials for your assignments. Please check the programme specification for more information.
Careers
This programme aims to prepare you for a career in management. This is an interdisciplinary field that can lead to a career in different types of organisations: large companies, entrepreneurial businesses, government institutions or social enterprises/charities.
Find out more about employability at Goldsmiths.
Skills
This degree will help you to become an ethical graduate, able to use your knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively manage diverse types of organisations in different contexts. Employers increasingly demand that recruits are able to add immediate value to their organisation through a mix of basic management skills enhanced with creative and technological skills. After graduating, you’ll be able to identify significant organisational, societal and environmental challenges, important technological trends, diagnose management problems and combine all to create and manage sustainable organisations.
