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MSc Management

Step up to senior roles with the mindset, tools, and training to manage what matters. Progress your career online at a dual-accredited business school.

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Time investment: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Location: Online

Cost: £11,520

Language: English

About this degree

Build skills that power your career

Management expertise is in high demand, and Brunel’s fully online MSc Management makes gaining the skills employers are looking for flexible and achievable, wherever you are.

At your own pace, you’ll work through comprehensive modules that strengthen your foundation in modern management principles, while mastering leadership, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.

With these highly transferable skills, you’ll open doors across industries and organisational settings.

Learn to lead with confidence

This programme empowers you to make confident financial decisions that influence a company’s future, while guiding you through shaping business plans that turn ideas into reality.

You’ll explore how entrepreneurship drives growth in organisations of all sizes and develop strategic thinking to steer businesses through uncertainty.

Along the way, you’ll learn to critically assess and apply research, turning data into actionable insights that strengthen your management impact.

Backed by Brunel’s AACSB and AMBA-accredited Business School and its expert faculty, you’ll gain more than research-led insights, becoming part of an alumni network with connections around the world.

Specialise your skillset for success

While the programme’s core modules cover essential management fundamentals, a wide range of electives lets you tailor your studies to match your career goals and interests.

Whether you want to dive deeper into managing startups, growing organisations through effective brand management, or stepping into more tech-leadership roles, this degree lets you choose the path that suits you.

Where you’ll be studying

Study at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London combines academic excellence with real-world relevance.

Designed for ambitious professionals, Brunel’s online programmes offer research-led teaching and global perspectives that prepare you to lead, adapt, and make a lasting impact.

With the flexibility to learn around your life and support from expert tutors, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and credentials to move your career forward, wherever you are in the world.

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Learning outcomes

Explore management concepts

Learn how to think about and apply management theories and strategies in today’s fast-changing and diverse workplaces.

Tackle real business challenges

Use creativity and smart thinking to handle change, start new ventures, and build businesses that care about people and the planet.

Apply research methodologies

Use research tools to understand complex information and make smart decisions that help organisations succeed.

Grow your leadership skills

Build the skills you need to lead teams and make a positive impact in any organisation—whether public, private, or non-profit.

Use digital tools to solve problems

Learn how to use technology and innovation to improve how businesses work and perform.

Lead your own research projects

Plan and carry out your own research to find useful answers and ideas that managers can put into action.

Additional information

You’ll need a 2:2 UK Honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in any subject, whether it’s related to business or not. No work experience is required to apply.

To join this programme, you’ll need to show proof of English language proficiency. This can take the form of any of the following approved qualifications:

IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 63% (min 58% in all areas)
TOEFL: 90 (min 20 in all)

This programme is delivered by the Brunel Business School, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

It’s also a recipient of the Small Business Charter (SBC) and a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME).

This means you’ll be learning at an institution that meets high international standards and is recognised globally for its commitment to quality teaching, impactful research, and student success.

All of your learning will be delivered online, making it possible to progress while keeping your 9-to-5 and personal commitments.

You’ll complete 5 compulsory modules and 3 optional modules (across two terms), each worth 15 credits, plus a 60-credit dissertation.

Brunel takes a student-centred approach to its curriculum. Your coursework will balance both theory and application, with modules delivered through pre-recorded lectures and tutorials, workshops, practical assignments, and more.

At the end of each online module, you’ll be assessed in potentially one or more of the following ways:

Coursework
Essays
Projects
Group assignments

A big portion of your learning will also be in the form of a research dissertation. This research-oriented task is completed individually and will allow you to explore a topic of your choice in more depth. You might want to develop a project with an industry partner or dig deeper into something more theoretical in the realm of marketing, brand management, digital entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation management

Regardless, this project will give you the chance to apply what you’ve learned and build valuable skills in research, critical thinking, and independent study.

Expect to write approximately 12,000 words.

Learning online doesn’t mean learning alone. As a Brunel University of London student, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team who’ll guide you from enrolment to graduation.

You’ll have access to one-to-one wellbeing services, mental health and counselling support, disability and dyslexia resources, and career development tools, all delivered online.

You can also use Brunel’s Student Centre for help with admin tasks or immigration support if you’re studying from outside the UK.

Everything is designed to keep you connected, supported, and confident throughout your learning journey.

Many of Brunel’s 16,000 business graduates have gone on to work for leading global organisations, including Amazon, PwC, Microsoft, Jaguar Land Rover, and L’Oréal.

This degree is your springboard to versatile management roles, such as:

Business Analyst
Business Development Manager
Data Analyst
Insurance Underwriter
Management Consultant
Project Manager
Sales Executive
Stockbroker
Supply Chain Manager

You’ll apply through Brunel’s online application process, which FutureLearn can help direct you to. When you’re ready, you’ll need to provide your academic transcripts, a personal statement, and proof of English language proficiency (if applicable) as part of your application.

The total tuition fee for the Online MSc Management is £11,520. A reduced fee of £6,000 is available to applicants from India and South East Asia.

Brunel’s commitment to accessible online education goes beyond its flexible study options. They also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, including:

Vice Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Excellence Award 2025/26: Get £6,000 off your tuition if you’re a self-funded international student with a 2:1 or above undergraduate degree. No application required, but the offer is only available for September 2025 and January 2026 intakes.
Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship: If you’re a UK-based learner with a First Class honours degree from a UK or EU University, you may be eligible for a 15% discount. No application required.
Early payment discount: Pay your fees at or before your scheduled registration date, and you could receive up to a 2% discount. No application required.
Brunel graduate discount: If you’re a Brunel alumnus, you’re qualified for a 15% fee discount. No application required.

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Modules

Strong financial decision-making can make or break a business. This module equips you with the tools to analyse performance, shape strategy, and tackle real financial challenges through case-based learning that sharpens your critical thinking.

A great idea is only the beginning. This module helps you shape your pitch into a workable business plan by guiding you through market analysis, business modelling, financing, and strategic reflection.

How do small businesses stay competitive against multinational corporations? This module introduces you to the dynamics of entrepreneurship, from identifying opportunities to managing growth. You'll examine different types of ventures, including family businesses and social enterprises, and consider strategies for scaling up successfully.

What makes an organisation stand out from the rest is its ability to shape the future. This module equips you with the tools to analyse, formulate and implement strategies in dynamic and uncertain business environments. It emphasises strategic thinking as a critical skill for driving organisational success.

Effective management depends on the ability to interpret and apply research. This module balances qualitative and quantitative approaches, enabling you to critically assess research findings and tackle complex business challenges.

Navigating ethical dilemmas and governance is vital for responsible leadership in global business. This module explores sustainability, corporate governance, and their influence on multinational decision-making.

Innovation often springs from how organisations manage knowledge and harness social networks. On this module, you’ll investigate how Web 2.0 tools foster collaboration and drive change in the knowledge economy.

What makes a marketing strategy succeed across borders? This module explores the core principles of international marketing, from understanding cross-cultural consumer behaviour to adapting the marketing mix in response to global forces. You'll develop the skills to evaluate market entry options and craft strategies that work in diverse international sectors.

Buzzwords like employee satisfaction and workplace culture dominate today’s business conversations. But what really drives them? This module dives into leadership theories and behavioural models, equipping you to critically assess how different management approaches influence organisational performance and workforce motivation.

Managing technology means navigating areas like cybersecurity, data analytics, digital platforms, and automation. This module explores how organisations strategically develop, implement, and integrate these technologies to drive innovation and business growth. You’ll learn to critically evaluate the operational and strategic challenges of technology management in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.