Studying management at uni will teach you all about the different skills, theories and techniques required to become successful in management. Once you possess these skills, you can apply them to all sorts of industries and work areas and it goes without saying that people in management roles tend to earn a good wage. Keep reading to see if you’re suited to studying this relevant degree at uni.
What do you need to get on a management degree?
Average entry requirements for management are:
- UCAS points: 128
- A-levels: ABB
- Scottish Highers: AAAB
- BTEC Nationals: DDM
- International Baccalaureate: 34
Please be aware that these are average entry requirements and may change depending on the course and institution you select. Always confirm this for the particular university/course you're interested in.
You won't necessarily have had to study specific subjects at A-level but some courses will ask for an A-level (or equivalent) in subjects like maths, economics or business studies.
What management degrees can you study?
Degrees in management include:
- BSc Management
- BA Economics with Management
- BA Business Management
- BSc Marketing and Management
What topics does a management degree cover?
Common modules for management include:
- Economics for business
- Business analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial accounting
- Operations management
- Project management
- Human resource management
- Business context
- Business economics
- UK business law
- Strategy
“The degree gives you a grounding in marketing, event logistics, basic accountancy, contract law and other relevant fields such as HR, PR, hospitality, organisational behaviour and structuring.” – Lisa, Events Management graduate at Leeds Metropolitan University
What do you learn studying a management degree?
Studying a management degree will help you gain industry-specific skills like:
- Knowledge of accountancy practices
- Numerical and quantitative skills
- Financial reporting
- Business planning
- Financial forecasting
- Analysis of data
- Management theory
- Marketing
- Productivity theory
- Employment practices knowledge
- Knowledge of UK business law
More general, transferable skills you’ll pick up include:
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Innovation
- Project management
- Team working
- Communication
- Research
- Attention-to-detail
- Working in groups
- Data management and analysis
- Report writing
- Analysing trends
- Presentation
What professional accreditations can you get with a management degree?
Depending on the exact course you do, your management degree could be accredited by organisations like the Chartered Management Institute or the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). A management degree with a finance & accounting focus may be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
What can you do with a management degree?
- Office manager
- Project manager
- Marketing executive
- HR consultant
- Business development manager
- Customer success manager
- Growth executive
- Recruitment consultant
Where to study management?
How long is a management degree?
A management degree usually takes three years to study. However, many unis will give the option of a sandwich year (a placement in industry), which will increase the course to four years.
How will you be assessed?
Management courses usually involve assessment through:
- Exams
- Coursework
- Presentations
- Group projects
- Dissertation
What are the postgraduate opportunities?
Your options for further study include:
- MSc Management
- MSc Business and Management
- MSc International Business Management
What alternatives are there to a management degree?
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