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Postgraduate Taught

Business Management

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Lay the foundation for a number of career pathways in business with this hands-on, fully accredited Masters degree from Hull University Business School.

Our Business School includes a number of exclusive spaces just for you to study, socialise and network with fellow students and future employers.

By studying modules covering every aspect of business, you'll graduate with the expertise and experience to thrive as a future leader.

Inside the ivy-clad walls of the Hull University Business School, you'll find millions invested in building some of the country's best facilities.

At Hull, it’s personal. Here, you’re a valued member of a tight-knit community with a dedicated team to help you lay the foundations for your future career.

Lay the foundation for a successful career in business with this Masters degree from Hull University Business School.

In the face of rapid change and disruption, managers need to possess agility, resilience, and the ability to lead ethically in an ever-changing market.

Our MSc in Business Management blends cutting-edge academic thinking with industry best practice to give you the knowledge, skills and expertise to thrive as a future leader in this increasingly carbon-neutral and digitally transformed world.

Lay the platform

for a leadership career
AMBA and AACSB

accredited Business School
Gain hands-on experience

as part of your course
Learn in an inspiring setting

in our Grade II listed buildings
Join an exclusive club

at Hull University Business School

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Course overview

Module options

About this course

Our Business Management programme equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in today's dynamic and interconnected business landscape, while also preparing you for the challenges of tomorrow.

You’ll develop your managerial, administrative, planning, and analytical skill sets and lay the platform for a multitude of future career pathways by studying across all business functions including product design and innovation, marketing, human resource management and supply chain management.

You’ll gain the hands-on experience that employers look for too – thanks to our unique Authentic Business Learning (ABL) approach. This gives you the opportunity to take part in live projects, prototyping, user and market testing, professional pitches, scenario analyses, interactive group discussions, debates and other activities from day one.

And with our double international accreditations from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), you’ll also be learning in a Business School that’s part of an exclusive club – less than 5% of the world’s 13,000 plus business programmes hold both AMBA and AACSB accreditations.

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Choose your modules

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

Study Skills and Research Methods

This module equips you with the essential skills you need at the start of your MSc journey. You will learn the academic skills required for progression and develop competencies to undertake your own research projects. The module emphasizes working within diverse settings, understanding the importance of feedback, and ethical considerations in academic research. By the end of the module, you will have enhanced academic skills, an understanding of working in diverse environments, and the ability to conduct ethical research projects.

Core•0 credits

International Business in Practice

This module offers a critical exploration of theories and debates in the global business context, enabling you to apply them to real-world business practices and activities. It examines the impact of institutional environmental changes on cross-border operations of organisations. You will gain knowledge to analyse international business phenomena and personalize your project topics according to your career ambitions. With flexibility and autonomy, you will acquire the ability to effectively apply international business theory, enhancing your understanding of global business dynamics and preparing you for diverse international business scenarios.

Core•20 credits

Strategic Planning and Foresight Methods

Gain adaptive decision-making skills and explores strategic foresight techniques such as horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning. You will learn how to analyse the past, present, and future of your organisations to identify and communicate insights, enhancing organisational resilience and flexibility. Applying critical strategy concepts, you will explore potential solutions and implications for policy, risk, strategy, and processes in the public and private sectors. By the end of the module, you will have the ability to identify, analyse, and communicate future insights and evaluate policy responses, integrate inclusive approaches, and make informed strategic decisions in today's dynamic business environment.

Core•20 credits

Marketing Management in Action

This module equips you with the marketing knowledge and competencies necessary for managing in diverse organisations with intercultural contacts. You will learn to devise sustainable marketing plans through real case studies. Practical aspects involve practicing and showcasing marketing management skills. The module emphasises the development of intercultural competence and the ability to navigate global marketing challenges. By the end of the module, you will be able to apply marketing concepts in multicultural contexts, create effective marketing plans, and demonstrate their understanding of marketing management principles.

Core•20 credits

Design-driven Business Innovation and Management

You will be immersed in the dynamic intersection of innovation management, design thinking, and human-centred approaches. Through a comprehensive exploration of the latest theories, principles, and practices, you will gain an in-depth understanding of strategic management of innovation within organisations, such as strategizing, prioritisation, generation, implementation, protection and appropriation of innovation. By leveraging design-driven innovation processes and human-cantered design tools and methods, you will gain practical insights into new product/service development and innovation strategies. The module will prepare you to effectively manage and navigate the entire innovation lifecycle, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to organisational growth and success in today's rapidly evolving and technology-driven business landscape.

Core•20 credits

Leading People and Performance

Reflect on your leadership behaviours and adapt to volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous environments. You will explore how external factors influence leadership decisions and tasks, focusing on critical success factors for socially responsible leadership. The module emphasizes the critical success factors for socially responsible leadership, focusing on behaviours and psychology. Gain insights into your leadership style, enhance your decision-making capabilities, and develop skills to lead and optimise the performance of individuals and teams in challenging contexts.

Core•20 credits

Sustainable Logistics and Operations Management

This module will introduce you to the realm of sustainable management of logistics and supply chain operations. You will gain an understanding of critical drivers, barriers, and interventions for implementing sustainability principles across global logistics and supply chains. You will learn cutting-edge techniques in operations and logistics, enabling you to make high-level decisions and effectively manage current and future trends in sustainable logistics. The module fosters forward-thinking skills and emphasizes the complex nature of sustainability, preparing students to align businesses, customers, and regulations to support society and the environment.

Core•20 credits

Dissertation (MSc Business)

This Dissertation gives you the chance to tailor your research project according to your interests gained throughout the taught element of your MSc programme. The dissertation is the pinnacle of the MSc course and allows you to build upon your knowledge gained in the previous taught modules, by carrying out research based on real-world business challenges that will prepare you for the complexities of entering the job market.

Core•60 credits

8 Modules

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Our academics

Our Business School is a vibrant community of talented staff with our lecturers boasting international knowledge and experience from all over the world.

We’re also a member of the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). So we’ll teach you to be a successful and sustainable leader.

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Featured academic

Dr Satomi Kimino

Satomi joined Hull in September 2015 after previous roles at both Durham University and the University of Exeter. An expert in international business, she has worked with various private sectors in multiple countries for a number of years.

Featured academic

Dr Ehsan Khavandkar

Ehsan is a lecturer with specialisms in innovation and entrepreneurship, splitting his time between undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. He is also an external examiner and has designed a number of programmes and award-winning modules.

Entry requirements

UK
International

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in any subject area

Additional entry requirements for this course

The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in the principles and practices of business and management. However, we do recommend that you have a basic knowledge and understanding of this area.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in any subject area

Additional entry requirements for this course

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

UK
International

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Find out more about our scholarships

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 25% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Take a look at our facilities

Business Lounge

Network with entrepreneurs, organisations and partners in our newly enhanced Business Lounge at the heart of campus.

Executive Education Suite

This flexible space is located in a Grade II listed building but offers a modern teaching and workspace for our Business Management students.

Brynmor Jones Library

One of the most eye-catching pieces of architecture on campus, our library offers round-the-clock access, over a million books and 400+ open-access PCs.

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Future prospects

Whether you’re building on your existing knowledge of business and management or adding to your knowledge from another subject area, the successful completion of an MSc in Business Management equips you to pursue a wide range of career paths.

You’ll graduate with a comprehensive skill set and in-depth knowledge that is transferable into any professional industry, with the confidence to become a successful leader of the future.

Plus, we offer career support via the Student and Graduate Centre for Professional Success, which is the central point of contact for connecting students and business and brings together employability activities from across Hull University Business School.

Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

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