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Study a Masters degree in Business and Management
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
- Opportunity to work on real-life consultancy projects in contemporary business.
- Boost your personal and professional development with our Flying Start Leadership Programme.
- From international organisations to start-ups, we cover the full scope of international business.
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
- 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.
Starting in September or January
- Gain the skills and knowledge to lead projects that deliver real impact.
- Use industry-standard platforms like MS Project, Agile frameworks, AI tools and data analytics software to plan, track, and report project performance.
- Our teaching is mapped to the Association for Project Management (APM) Body of Knowledge, supporting professional certification.
- Experience practical learning through simulations, case studies, and guest lectures, bridging theory and real-world application.
Other courses you may be interested in
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Fee loans of up to £7,000 are available for eligible full-time and part-time postgraduate courses from Student Awards Agency Scotland. Living-cost loans of up to £6,900 also available.
See funding availableAny UK student with a First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) can apply for a £2,000 scholarship to study full-time on any eligible taught Masters course.
Learn moreWe offer a discount of 20% for the first year of a full-time or part-time on-campus Masters for UK students who completed their undergraduate degree at Stirling.
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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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