Management (Taught)

Explore the latest topics and challenges in strategic management and the broader business environment to develop into a successful, future-focused manager.

This Masters provides a complete introduction to business and management for students from any academic background.

You’ll gain essential insight into how organisations operate, build core managerial capabilities and develop the confidence to pursue a rewarding career in today’s fast‑changing business landscape.

The programme is shaped by senior industry professionals and supported by the Business School’s worldwide corporate links, ensuring you learn current, industry‑relevant skills.

With the choice to tailor your studies through a wide range of specialist pathways, you can shape the degree around your interests and career goals.

Studying in a triple‑accredited, globally ranked Business School also means you’ll learn alongside people from a range of academic backgrounds, gaining a broad global perspective and the ability to collaborate in many different environments.

''From the first day onward, I really enjoyed being part of the Business School. The staff members are doing an excellent job in supporting students and enhancing the student experience.''

Alkan Dogan, Management MSc

Why study at Leeds

• Globally-relevant course shaped by experts: Explore some of the most exciting emerging topics provided by leading academic expertise in management, including AI, corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

• Tailor your degree based on your ambitions: Choose one of six learning pathways in topics, including: Entrepreneurship, Organisational Behaviour, Decision Making, Digital and AI, Human Behaviour, and Governance.

• Gain first-hand management experience: Get out of the classroom and experience management during Industry Insight days, with visits to large national and international firms – recently including KPMG, Asda and Veolia.

• Connect with over 100 senior leaders: Our Leaders in Residence scheme includes regular networking and mentoring discussions to build your awareness of different business sectors, career routes and develop your skills.

• Global opportunities to broaden your experience: Apply for a place on a week-long international study tour, with company visits, guest lectures and networking events. Previous study tours have included visits to Berlin, Frankfurt, Milan and Zurich.

Rankings and awards
Top 60 in the world for Management, QS Business Masters Rankings 2026

Where this degree could take you
Graduates of this course are highly valued by employers in both the public and private sectors and have contributed to a wide range of roles in business. They have found employment in a variety of roles, including:

• Analyst, PwC India

• Regional Project Manager, University of Leeds

• Project Engineer, Grupo Antolin

• Project Manager, Moore Global

• Project and System Support, Wal-Mart (China)

• Auditor, Deloitte

• Business Relationship Manager, Manchester Metropolitan University

• Business Support Manager, NHS

• Supplier Quality Development Manager, British America Tobacco

• Project Coordinator, Huawei Technologies

• Driver Resource Manager, Amazon

Career support
10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research

At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.

Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

Assessment methods emphasise not just knowledge, but essential skills development too. This may include formal exams, group projects, reports, computer simulation exercises, essays and written assignments, group and individual presentations and reflective logs.

This diversity enables you to develop a broad range of skills as preparation for professional life.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Association of MBAs