Management Keele University

Overview

Throughout the Management degree from Keele University you’ll explore the fundamentals of management, such as managing people, products and  organisations, with a focus on new product development, supply chains, organisational structures and cultures, HR management and up-to-date insights into digital technologies and their impact. 

Equip yourself with advanced skills in strategic management, business innovation and effective approaches for organisational change so you can confidently navigate the business environment.   

Choose from optional modules to tailor your programme to specific areas of interest, such as business technology and AI, leadership, entrepreneurship, game theory, negotiation, and managing and resolving conflict. 

Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills. 

Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal. 

Sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices are embedded throughout and by completing Keele Business School’s Sustainability Passport you’ll demonstrate your ability to incorporate sustainability practices in a professional context.

Career opportunities

The aim of our Management MSc is to equip you with the skills and potential to excel in a wide range of roles. With industries increasingly seeking talented individuals who can lead and manage effectively, the knowledge and practical experience gained from this programme will transform you into a highly employable graduate. You will also be ideally placed to undertake further study at MPhil or PhD level.  

Previous graduates have pursued a range of managerial and professional careers such as HR consultant, marketing director, sales manager and operations manager with previous employers including the manufacturing and services sector, public sector organisations, Whitbread the Greek Navy, UPS, PDSA and a Chinese mobile phone company.  

Jobs that a graduate of this programme could go on to include: 

• Business Analyst 

• Business Development Manager 

• Management Consultant 

• Project Manager 

• Risk Manager 

• Sales Executive 

• Supply Chain Manager