The University of Law

MSc Strategic Business Management

The University of LawBirmingham Leeds London Moorgate Manchester Online, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MSc Strategic Business Management from the University of Law is designed to give students a deep understanding of how different areas of business operate and connect. It is ideal for professionals such as managers, consultants, analysts, and entrepreneurs who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills.

While studying the MSc Strategic Business Management at the University of Law, you will be taught by experienced business professionals. The course covers a range of topics including global business strategy, innovation management in a digital world, finance for decision-makers, and more. The rich course content helps students gain the expertise employers are looking for, improving career prospects.

Choosing to study the MSc in Strategic Business Management at the University of Law also brings professional advantages. The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), allowing students to apply for a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership alongside their degree. It is also recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), helping students to gain industry-recognised qualifications more quickly.

Key highlights

  • Accredited business Master's with a strong focus on future employability
  • Broad understanding of how each business area influences another
  • In-depth knowledge of strategic business and management in a global context
  • Optional Professional Practice Year route available
  • Study on campus or online, full-time or part-time

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000
  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000
  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000
  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Business manager
  • Management consultant
  • Business analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Strategy analyst
  • Operations manager

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc Strategic Business Management from the University of Law are eligible for employment in roles such as the following:

  • Strategy Manager
  • Chief Strategy Officer
  • Product Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Corporate Development Analyst
  • Strategy Consultant

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee to study the MSc Strategic Business Management from the University of Law is £17,000 (or £14,500 including a £2,500 International Bursary) for those outside London. For students in London, it is £18,500 (or £15,500 including a £3,000 International Bursary).

Admission

Applications for this course are made directly through the online application platform of the university. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors if you need more information on the application process.

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