MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management
University of Manchester
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MSc - Master of Science

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The University of Manchester

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SEP-25

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12 months

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MSc - Master of Science

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The University of Manchester

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SEP-25

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Course descriptionFocus on international business issues and how to solve them. Put your learning into practice and gain work experience with the client-facing project. Explore how multinational enterprises operate and carry out comparative business analysis Work on the practical consultancy skills necessary to work efficiently in an international business environment Gain a thorough understanding of business analysis and development Learn the key skills for international business consulting, ...Read more

Course description

Focus on international business issues and how to solve them. Put your learning into practice and gain work experience with the client-facing project.

  • Explore how multinational enterprises operate and carry out comparative business analysis
  • Work on the practical consultancy skills necessary to work efficiently in an international business environment
  • Gain a thorough understanding of business analysis and development
  • Learn the key skills for international business consulting, such as outlining international business problems, writing business reports and preparing for interviews
  • The client-facing project with an external organisation allows you to apply your learning to a real business issue, giving you valuable work experience and generating excellent networking opportunities.

Coursework and assessment

Assessment varies depending on the modules chosen. It may include a combination of coursework, group project assessment, presentations, assignments, report, individual essay and examinations.

The summer project is offered if you do not have any unit marks below 40%, and not more than one unit mark between 40-49% in semester 1. If you don't meet these criteria you will be offered a project related to an external client, with no direct contact with them. For those working on group projects, a group report and an individual report will be produced (both 6,000 words).

Alternatively, you may undertake an academic dissertation of 12,000 words.

Career opportunities

The course is aimed at graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in the area of business analysis and development, including business consulting, as well as candidates who seek a pathway to a research degree in the field of international management and comparative studies.

WUSCA ranking:
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63/101
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Entry requirements

We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent. When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class, references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

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£19,000 per year

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£28,000 per year

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£28,000 per year

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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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