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About the programme

  • Part-time programme:

    earn your degree in 24 months and complete coursework via a flexible, online format around your schedule.

  • Top-ranked university:

    Lancaster University is ranked among the top 10 academic institutions in the UK.

  • In-demand, flexibly-delivered curriculum:

    complete hands-on projects to become proficient in innovation, sustainability, ethics and management.

Curriculum

The online MSc in Management and Business programme delivers an interdisciplinary curriculum that’s packed with practical, hands-on learning experiences. The programme is part of Lancaster’s distinguished Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), a world-leading, triple-accredited business school.Footnote 2

You’ll graduate with a broad knowledge base that will strengthen your management and business skill sets, no matter your career path. The online MSc in Management and Business is a versatile, flexible programme that equips working professionals from all backgrounds with skills in research, sustainable and ethical management, finance and economics, digital marketing, data analytics, entrepreneurship, leadership and more. Through experience-driven learning, this programme offers foundational business and management skills that empower future leaders in any industry. No prior business experience or specific prerequisite coursework is required. 

  • Get hands-on experience:

    not only will you study cutting-edge theory, but you’ll also learn how to put theory into practice, developing the crucial skills and strategies needed to thrive in the modern business world.

  • Join a supportive learning community:

    live online classes empower you to connect with teaching staff and peers in real time – so you can learn from one another and build lasting relationships.

  • Experience an innovative curriculum:

    the online MSc in Management and Business includes modules on sustainability and digital marketing, helping you meet the challenges of today’s business landscape.

Ready to advance your career?

Academics

The teaching staff at Lancaster aren’t just lecturers – 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. 

Lancaster’s world-class academics take an active role in live sessions, encouraging productive discussion and debate. In addition to theory, students’ lived professional experiences also shape discussions. Lancaster’s teaching staff actively work towards broadening perspectives and generating actionable insights that will empower students in driving change, both in their organizations and in their careers.