Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £12,990 for the course
International/EU: £21,030 for the course -
How long will I study?
2 Years
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2027
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Placement year available?
Yes
Course summary
- Tackle real-world business challenges through consultancy or research.
- Develop strategic, ethical, and leadership skills grounded in creativity and vision
- Gain expertise in finance, operations and supply chain management.
- Strengthen your decision-making through data and finance
- Explore how AI and innovation drive smarter marketing.
The MSc Management at Sheffield Business School goes beyond a qualification – it’s your opportunity to further understand the interconnected world of business and shape your future within it. Designed for graduates and professionals, the course prepares you for senior roles in private, public or third-sector organisations – locally or globally – and develops the knowledge, skills and confidence to either progress, pivot or launch your career.
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How you learn
We think the best way to learn management is to do it for real – that’s why every part of your MSc Management is built around putting ideas into action and theory into practice. The course is designed to develop forward-thinking, responsible leaders who are equipped to navigate complex global environments. Through a strong focus on strategic, ethical and leadership capabilities, you’ll learn to lead with integrity, foster sustainable growth, and inspire diverse teams.
Industry specialists have helped to design the course – helping you graduate with the global skillset employers seek. Our teaching strategies are grounded in contemporary academic research, with a strong emphasis on the practical challenges faced by global organisations.
A key feature of the programme is the chance to address those global business challenges – through consultancy projects or independent research where you can demonstrate your creativity, critical thinking and vision. You’ll build confidence, adaptability, and professional readiness for an increasingly dynamic and interconnected business world.
You learn through:
- lectures
- interactive seminars.
- dedicated tutor support.
- guest lectures from organisations such as GXO and HSBC
- digitally enabled learning and simulations
- group and individual presentations
- live projects
- small group and individual dissertation supervision meetings
Key themes of the masters-level management programme
Make your move with an MSc Management programme that builds confident, responsible leaders who are ready to shape the future of business. At Sheffield Business School you’ll combine strategic insight, ethical leadership and hands-on experience – all preparing to succeed in complex global environments.
You’ll gain deep expertise in finance, operations and smart marketing – with the skills to make sound commercial decisions and drive organisational success. You’ll explore how AI and innovation are informing modern marketing, harnessing emerging technologies to create value and competitive advantage. You’ll also enhance your decision-making skills by applying data-driven insights and financial analysis to real business scenarios.
A flexible and transformational MSc in Management
You’ll have the flexibility to shape your learning journey – with modules that let you tailor assessments to your interests, strengths and career ambitions. You’ll be supported every step of the way, with dedicated guidance to help you grow personally, achieve academically and move confidently towards your professional goals.
The course is much more than theory. It’s a transformational journey that empowers you to lead with purpose, make sustainable choices and inspire diverse teams. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and skillset to lead change, drive innovation and make an impact – whether that’s in a multinational organisation, a fast-growing start-up or your own business.
So, if you’re ready to go beyond a qualification and make your move in management, join us at Sheffield Business School.
Get support to secure your next management role
Our Careers and Employability Team offers personalised guidance, workshops and development sessions to help you refine your CV, prepare for interviews and take confident steps forward.
You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through a number of key areas. These include:
- access to specialist support services to help with your personal, academic and career development.
- access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments.
- industry-specific employability activities such as live projects and networking opportunities.
Applied learning
Work experience
You’ll have the opportunity to source a work placement for up to 12 months, where you’ll apply academic theory and your skills in a real-world setting. This hands-on experience will enhance your professional development and help you to make more informed career choices after you graduate. Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported to reflect on your experience and contribution to the organisation you work for. You'll also share your progress and achievements with your Placement Academic Supervisor as part of your final assessment.
Work placements are competitive, so you’ll need to make formal applications to employers and be successful in securing an opportunity. These applications take place while you’re a student with us. To support you in applying for placements, you’ll complete an additional placement preparation programme, introducing you to the UK employment landscape and preparing you for the recruitment and assessment activities you’ll experience along the way. We also maintain a large database of placement offers, where you can search and apply for opportunities relevant to your course.
Build masters-level management experience
Through live consultancy projects or independent research on your MSc Management, you’ll tackle real business challenges, developing the critical thinking skills and adaptability that employers demand. Alongside expert teaching from industry professionals and research-active academics, you’ll sharpen your leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
From day one, you’ll take on live business challenges that mirror the pace and complexity of today’s global organisations. Working with real companies – from local enterprises to major international firms – you’ll test your skills, analyse data, and deliver solutions that make a tangible impact. These projects help you build the confidence, creativity and strategic insight that employers value.
Through case studies you’ll take a closer look at how different industries operate, from fast-growing start-ups to global corporations. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for industry-recognised certification through ILM.
Then your final consultancy or research project brings everything together. You’ll choose a focus that aligns with your ambitions – applying what you’ve learned to a live business problem or independent study – demonstrating your ability to lead change and drive innovation.
Strengthen your management network
You’ll learn directly from people who’ve been there and done it – with guest lectures, masterclasses and networking events led by business leaders, entrepreneurs and Sheffield Business School alumni. You’ll explore how they’ve tackled real-world challenges in areas like innovation, sustainability and digital transformation – and how those lessons can shape your own career.
At every stage, you’ll be encouraged to connect with employers, mentors and industry professionals – through dedicated Careers Days and networking events hosted in our purpose-built facilities, including the business lounge and trading floor. These experiences help you gain insights into different sectors, discover new opportunities, and build relationships that can open doors to your future career.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
This module drives your understanding of financial performance and operations management within business. You will cultivate a critical awareness of how to measure, manage, and improve performance throughout supply chains and internal operations, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and responsible resource management.
You’ll study topics such as:
Business, Operations and Sustainable Strategy
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Planning, Control, and Process Improvement
Lean Management and Value Stream Mapping
Operational and Cultural Performance
Financial Literacy and Statement Analysis
Management Accounting and Sustainable Performance
Global Production and Value Networks
This module explores the strategic challenges and opportunities faced by organisations operating in an increasingly globalised and sustainability-conscious world. You’ll examine how multinational enterprises develop and implement international strategies that balance competitive advantage with ethical, environmental, and social responsibilities.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Globalisation and regionalisation trends, impact and key debates
- National and supra-national sustainability agendas and business models
- International strategy and decision-making, including Ansoffs growth matrix
- International business environment and institutions
- Business-level strategies, including international market selection and entry methods
- Design of international organisational structure and controls
- Influence of sustainability agendas on corporate level strategies
- Shared value
This module enhances your professional practice by critically applying leadership, change, and people management. You’ll explore your leadership journey while engaging with academic and industry experts in real-world contexts.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Contemporary leadership
- Ethical and responsible people management
- Organisational change and behaviours
- Change leadership and agency
- HR data analytics
- Personal and professional development
- Reflective practice
The aim of this module is to enhance students’ professional development through the completion of, and reflection on meaningful work experience.
A work experience will provide students with opportunities to experience the realities of professional employment and experience how their course can be applied within their chosen industry setting. The placement will:
Allow student to apply the skills, theories and behaviours relevant and in addition to their course.
Enable students to enhance their interpersonal skills in demand by graduate employers – communication, problem solving, creativity, resilience, team work etc.
Grow their student network and relationship building skills.
Provide students with insights into the industry and sector in which their placement occurs.
Help student make informed graduate careers choices.
In this module, students will undertake a work experience (minimum duration and expectations as per HESA regulations – clarified on assignment brief/Blackboard) which is integrated, assessed and aligned to their studies and appropriate for their level of study.
Their personal Placement Academic Supervisor (PAS) will be their key point of contact during their work experience and will encourage and support students to reflect on their experience, learning and contribution to the organisation they work for.
To demonstrate gains in professional development, students will be required to share their progress, learning and achievements with their Placement Academic Supervisor and reflect on these for the summative piece of work.
This module critically examines how data, artificial intelligence (AI) and creativity are transforming marketing theory and practice in the digital economy. You learn how to integrate core marketing principles with advanced analytical and creative approaches to develop evidence-based, ethical, and innovative marketing strategies.
You’ll study topics such as:
Core marketing concepts in a digital and data-driven context
Consumer behaviour through data analytics and AI
Digital tools and platforms for data collection, analysis and strategic insight
AI-enabled personalisation, automation, and customer experience management
Creativity, brand identity and communication in intelligent marketing systems
Integrating human and machine intelligence in marketing decision-making
Ethical, social and regulatory dimensions of AI and data use in marketing
Final year
Elective modules
This module develops your consultancy skills through a live project with a real client. You’ll investigate a specific organisational issue, apply research methods, and deliver practical insights. Alongside the project, you’ll reflect on its broader relevance to professional practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Defining project scope with your client
- Applying relevant theoretical frameworks
- Choosing appropriate research methods
- Addressing ethical research considerations
- Conducting a focused literature review
- Analysing and interpreting research data
- Drawing evidence-based conclusions
- Communicating findings clearly and professionally
- Managing your project effectively
- Reflecting on consultancy in professional practice
This module strengthens your critical research skills as you explore a current issue within your discipline. You’ll design and carry out an independent research project, generating insights that contribute to both academic knowledge and professional practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Defining your research question and focus
- Applying theoretical frameworks effectively
- Selecting appropriate research methods
- Addressing ethical research considerations
- Conducting a structured literature review
- Analysing and interpreting research data
- Drawing meaningful, evidence-based conclusions
- Managing your dissertation timeline
- Writing clearly and persuasively
- Reflecting on research in professional contexts
This module will enhance your critical research and analysis skills as you explore and reflect on a specific issue in relation to your work experience. You will investigate an organisational issue and provide valuable insights for organisational stakeholders, and you will also consider wider relevance to professional practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Working with stakeholders to formulate research purpose and focus
- Theoretical frameworks to inform research design
- Research methods including ethical considerations
- Literature review
- Analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of data
- Writing up/managing your research project
Future careers
Make your move into the future of management, with an MSc Management programme that develops your skills in strategy, innovation and digital transformation. You’ll prepare for a range of senior careers, such as:
- business consultancy
- project management
- marketing, HR or operations leadership
- sustainability strategy
- change leadership
- digital business management
Wherever you want to take your career – from global corporations to your own start-up – this course gets you there.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have more than a master’s degree – you’ll have the practical experience, professional connections and confidence to succeed in a fast-moving, interconnected business world.
All in on your career
We promise you’ll be ready to launch your career. With employer connections, hands-on learning and lifelong career support, we’ll help make your ambition a reality.
Equipment and facilities
Our state-of-the-art Sheffield Business School offers modern, technologically enabled teaching spaces, that are technologically enabled, plus a home space to meet peers, staff and employers.
You’ll study in world-class learning facilities, with specialist equipment and resources, including:
- specialist labs
- design studios
- practice facilities
- simulation environments
- our iLab enterprise hub
- our 24/7 library
- video-making hardware and software
- business gamification simulation equipment
- networks to develop a business idea or start your own business
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
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Explore the libraryEntry requirements
All students
Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, in a related field.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2027/28 is £12,990 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, based on credits studied per year. The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience. It does not guarantee you a placement and if a placement is not secured the work experience fee will still be charged. If a placement is not secured you will transfer to the standard version of the course to complete your remaining credits, where the balance of your course fees will be due in year one in line with completing the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2027/28 is £21,030 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, based on credits studied per year. The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience. It does not guarantee you a placement and if a placement is not secured the work experience fee will still be charged. If a placement is not secured you will transfer to the standard shorter version of the course to complete your remaining credits. We will inform the Home Office and the course end date on your visa will be adjusted accordingly. The balance of your course fees will be due in year one in line with completing the course.
Scholarships and financial support
Find information on scholarships, bursaries and postgraduate student loans.
International scholarships up to £3000 ›
Alumni scholarships up to £2000 ›
Postgraduate loans for UK students ›
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
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