Learn how to tackle modern management challenges and develop essential leadership skills with Lancaster University’s online MSc in Management and Business programme.Learn how to tackle modern management challenges and develop essential leadership skills with Lancaster University’s online MSc in Management and Business programme.Learn how to tackle modern management challenges and develop essential leadership skills with Lancaster University’s online MSc in Management and Business programme.
Learn valuable business skills that can be used in any industry with a programme that’s designed to meet the needs of ambitious working professionals like you. The 24-month, part-time online master’s in management and business programme emphasises practical, hands-on coursework, empowering you to tackle real-world challenges and lead in any field.
As an MSc in Management and Business graduate student, you’ll study within the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). LUMS – accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA – is a globally recognised research institution. Through project work and individual assignments, you’ll gain interdisciplinary leadership skills, business foundations and strategic decision-making tools that can be used across a broad variety of professional settings.
Whether you are looking to improve in your current role, step into leadership or pivot into a new career, you will emerge ready to meet the challenges of modern business.
Lancaster University consistently ranks among the top academic institutions in the UK: number 10 in the Complete University Guide 2025, number 12 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, and number 11 in the The Guardian University Guide 2025.
Our online MSc in Management and Business can help prepare you for a wide range of roles across industries. Our graduates secure roles as management consultants, strategy analysts, financial analysts, business development managers, operations managers and more.
A blend of live and asynchronous learning affords you the ability to complete coursework when it’s convenient for you, while connecting with teaching staff and peers in real time to discuss coursework and develop lasting relationships.
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Lancaster University seeks applicants who are looking to advance their careers in any industry by building their management and business skills. Our management and business master’s degree was built specifically for working professionals, so you can further your career goals on your own schedule without relocating.
To meet the entry requirements, you must have a 2:2 Honours degree (UK or equivalent) in any discipline. No prior business experience is required.
The final deadline for the January 2026 cohort is 8 December 2025.
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Our master in management degree blends theory and real-world applications of finance, digital marketing, operations management and sustainability – preparing you to navigate the evolving landscape of modern business. You will produce a consulting report for your company during your capstone project, showcasing your ability to make recommendations for improvement and your analytical and managerial capabilities. Modules emphasise key principles of modern economic theory, contemporary operations management, marketing management for an interconnected world and entrepreneurship.
The MSc in Management and Business prepares you for a wide variety of roles across industries and sectors, learning to solve real-world problems and building in-demand skill sets that can be leveraged across disciplines.
Prerequisites
No prior business experience or specific prerequisite coursework is required.
Managing people entails ensuring organisations allocate the right person to the right job at the right time for the right price. Theories of organisational behaviour examine what constitutes ‘right’ for individuals and how organisations can best align them. We explore this interdisciplinary field ranging from economics, accounting, strategy, sociology and psychology and navigate a line of best fit to manage what many believe to be an organisation’s greatest asset: its people.
In the Transforming Business module, we explore innovation, entrepreneurship and strategy in different contexts, including appreciating the range of entrepreneurial, innovation and leadership skills needed in the transformation process. We examine the role of the external environment in constraining, enabling and shaping entrepreneurial activities, and we introduce a range of strategy frameworks that enable you to rigorously analyse and evaluate the external environment. Additionally, we explore the important role of strategy – as being concerned with the direction and scope of the organisation over the long-term – in shaping the growth, success and/or failure of entrepreneurial ventures. As such, we explore a range of leadership and strategic concepts and frameworks that are central to the strategy-making processes that result in innovative business transformations.
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the discipline of operations management, focusing on how to apply and leverage information systems in the way we work. A range of approaches that can be used to plan, control and improve operations will be covered, and you will develop an understanding of how operations management and the application of modern information technology, including AI, can contribute to business competitiveness.
This module is designed as an introductory course to the areas of accounting, financial reporting and economic reasoning. You’ll learn the accounting cycle – from basic transactions to the preparation of financial statements, learning the language of accounting and accounting standards and understanding the importance of financial reporting and the role of financial statements in its process. This module explores key principles of modern economics theory and their practical applications. This includes analysing how firms operate in different market structures and how economic reasoning can inform business strategies and decision-making.
The purpose of this module is to provide you with an understanding of the knowledge and general skills required to excel as a marketing professional in our interconnected business world. The module explores integrated marketing communications, strategic branding, consumer behaviour and ethical considerations such as sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Within this framework, we will explore viral and word-of-mouth campaigns, search engine optimisation, website development and online customer experience, pay-per-click advertising and mobile marketing, user-generated content, social media and the growing influence of ‘big data’ through advanced analytics and metrics. You’ll examine how the marketing function operates within organisations, learn tools and techniques to create compelling content and execute effective strategies and examine the societal implications of marketing decisions. This holistic approach will prepare you to navigate the evolving landscape of modern marketing and make a positive impact on both businesses and the wider community.
The final module of the degree is the Capstone Project. You will undertake an independent research project using and building on the knowledge gained from the previous modules. Through the project, you analyse a managerial and/or business issue for your own organisation, utilising the learning you have gained during the programme to make recommendations for improvement. In the process, you’ll develop your analytical abilities and advance your managerial and business capabilities. You’ll produce a consulting report for your company and will also write a reflective paper summarising your learning from across the programme.
Improve your management skills, understand how different elements of a business work together and learn to lead effectively. Gain the analytical and strategic skills today’s business leaders need to drive innovation and shape change within diverse organisations.
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We believe in supporting the whole you – academically, socially and personally – while you are pursuing your degree. You’ll find our team is here to support you from day one at the University – and even after you’ve graduated.
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Our close-knit academic community is led by teaching staff who go beyond lecturing. They actively participate in cutting-edge research through the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), bringing their insights, learnings and a wealth of real-world experience directly to the classroom. Expert professionals regularly join as guest speakers, sharing how they’ve built distinguished careers in diverse industries.
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Looking to boost your career prospects? This flexible, versatile degree will help you build key business skills that are transferable across industries.
Our online master’s in management emphasises real-world projects so you can build a strong portfolio to showcase your expertise to potential employers. Our recent graduates have gone on to work at leading companies, including Network Rail, PwC, Deloitte, Hilti, Lloyds Banking Group, Morrisons, Bayer and NatWest. Whether you’re targeting business, technology, finance, government or another industry, you’ll gain a broad range of skills and the expertise to pursue a career that aligns with your personal and professional interests.
Some careers you may pursue with a MSc in management include:
Combine foundational business principles with cutting-edge theory and real-world applications with Lancaster University’s career-focused MSc in Management and Business.
