Master of Science - Management

The MSc Management at Derby is a management and leadership master’s programme designed for graduates from both business and non-business backgrounds. The course develops a broad range of management skills across areas such as strategic thinking, human resources, finance, risk management, and supply chains. The curriculum has been updated post-Brexit and post-Covid to address the challenges of managing in the 2020s and beyond, encouraging students to develop resilience and confidence by solving complex business problems. Towards the end of the programme, students apply their learning through an in-depth research project for a business, providing practical experience and the opportunity to recommend improvements.

This MSc Management is ideal for those aiming for managerial roles, providing a high-level grounding in all areas of management while enhancing employability and confidence. The programme begins with foundational modules to bring students with no prior business or management knowledge up to speed, covering key management theories and developing strategic thinking. Subsequent modules focus on the management of people, supply chains, finance, and risk. The final research project allows students to consolidate knowledge and skills in a real-world business context.

The programme benefits from high-profile industry partnerships, offering access to insights from professionals and business leaders at organisations such as Lloyds Bank Corporate, Bank of England Midlands Office, HSBC Nottingham, Eversheds, Price Waterhouse Cooper, PKF Cooper Parry, Smiths of Derby, GI Insight Leicester, and Kitchencraft. These partnerships contribute to the programme through guest lectures and company visits, including behind-the-scenes tours of Derby Arena, Crown Derby, and high-performance engineering companies. Networking opportunities are further enhanced through events such as Institute of Directors workshops, company taster days, and activities organised by the University’s Network of Entrepreneurs.