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Study a Masters degree in Business and Management in Scotland, UK
At the University of Stirling Business School our internationally recognised academics deliver industry-focused Masters degrees. Many of our courses offer the opportunity to undertake a business consultancy project as an alternative to a traditional dissertation.
Starting in September or January
- Gain a unique combination of general management theory and the practical skills essential for long-term career success.
- Take part in industry visits and undertake a consultancy project.
- We have strong links with industry, the public and not-for-profit sectors and were recently awarded the Small Business Charter for engagement with local and regional enterprise.
- Course ranked top 150 in the world, top 30 in the UK, top 5 in Scotland (QS World University Business Masters Rankings 2026).
Starting in September or January
- Focus on developing the managerial skills needed to succeed in the global business world.
- Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in the context of trading across national boundaries.
- Opportunity to work on a real-life consultancy-style project, analysing contemporary businesses.
Starting in September
- Gain practical experience with tools like Python and R, learning programming, statistical analysis, and predictive modelling—all highly valued in sport organisations worldwide.
- Explore how analytics informs key areas such as sponsorship, finance, marketing, performance, and governance, with a strong emphasis on real-world application through case studies and projects.
- Benefit from a diverse learning environment, expert faculty, and strong industry connections.
- Study at Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and AACSB-accredited Business School.
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Our Postgraduate India Scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students in the form of a £4,000 tuition fee waiver.
Find out moreInternational students who successfully complete a UK degree can apply for the Graduate Visa, which will allow you to stay in the UK after you graduate, with no restriction on the type of work you can do.
Graduate Visa informationExternal loan providers can help you fund your studies at Stirling. For example, Prodigy Finance offers tuition fee loans to international students pursuing Masters level study, subject to eligibility.
See funding optionsInternational students can apply for our Vice Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarship – giving a £7,000 reduction in tuition fees.
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Rohit Kumar
India
MSc Business and Management
The global reputation of the University of Stirling Management School attracted me to this course. The infrastructure, as well as the knowledge and resources provided by the University, are fabulous for your overall development.
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