Management MSc (Online)
Lead organisations through creativity and strategy
100% Online
24 months (part-time)
180 credits
4 starts per year
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Gain the management expertise to lead teams and drive innovation
- Apply By: 05/02/27
- Start: 01/03/27
Move from delivery to leadership with Goldsmiths, University of London’s online Management MSc/PGDip/PGCert. Developed within the School of Creative Management, the programme combines strategic management, innovation, entrepreneurship, talent management, and AI to help you develop the leadership, commercial insight, creativity and confidence to solve complex organisational challenges. Through research-led learning, applied projects, and a final research project focused on a real business challenge, you’ll graduate ready to lead teams, drive innovation, and create meaningful organisational change.
Programme benefits
- Innovation and creative management
- AI and future-focused leadership
- Practical skills for career progression
- Real-world business application
- Leadership development across diverse organisations
More information about the MSc Management
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Curriculum
Become an innovative, effective, and confident leader
9 modules plus final project
15-20 hours per week
This MSc combines contemporary management theory with practical application to help you understand how organisations innovate, grow, and respond to change. Across a 180-credit curriculum, you’ll explore strategy, leadership, marketing, innovation management, talent management, business research, and organisational development, applying these concepts to real-world business challenges through research-led and project-based learning.
The curriculum encourages you to think critically about how organisations create value in rapidly changing markets while developing practical management skills that can be applied across industries. The programme does not lead to professional licensure or certification but provides a strong academic foundation for leadership, management, and further postgraduate study.
What you’ll learn
Innovation from idea to market
Explore how organisations generate ideas, develop products and services, and create new markets through creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Lead people and organisations effectively
Examine leadership, organisational behaviour, and talent management to understand how effective teams are built, motivated, and developed.
Apply strategy to real business challenges
Develop practical skills in strategic management, marketing, business research, and organisational transformation through applied projects and contemporary case studies.
Entry criteria
Prepare for a rewarding career in management
Application Deadline 05/02/27
Start Date 01/03/27
Designed for professionals from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, this programme develops the strategic, creative, and leadership skills needed to progress into senior management roles.
| Online application | Apply now |
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| Degree | Typically, applicants hold a 2:2 or above bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Applicants with substantial professional experience may also be considered. |
| Language criteria | If English is not your first language, you’ll usually need an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.0). In some cases, this may be waived based on prior study, supporting access for a global cohort. |
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AdmissionsFees & funding
Tuition fee details
Invest in your future with flexible payment options. You can choose to pay in full or spread the cost across instalments for each module. All fee information is provided to help you make an informed decision.
| Total estimated cost | £12,000* |
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| Cost per module | 9 payments of £1,150 and £1,650 for the Final Project |
| Total number of credits | 180 |
| Other costs to budget for | The tuition fee includes access to the online learning platform, course materials, and required digital resources. Personal costs such as technical equipment, office supplies, travel, visas, and expenses related to optional residencies are not included. |
Fees and funding
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Build the skills to shape the future of business
Organisations need leaders who can navigate uncertainty, drive innovation, and create sustainable growth. This MSc develops the strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities to support progression into roles across management consulting, innovation, operations, project management, and organisational development. By combining contemporary management thinking with practical application, the programme prepares graduates to lead change across a wide range of industries.
According to the World Economic Forum, analytical thinking, leadership, resilience, and creative thinking are among the fastest-growing workplace skills.1 This programme does not lead to professional licensure or certification but provides a strong academic foundation for long-term career development.
Explore careersWhat you’ll learn with an MSc in Management
Develop the skills and mindset needed to drive change, make a meaningful impact in your organisation, and become a more innovative, effective, and confident leader.
- Business planning: Develop and evaluate business ideas, models, and plans
- Leadership and talent management: Motivate, manage, and develop high-performing teams
- Strategic thinking: Analyse organisational challenges and develop evidence-based solutions
- Research and data-driven decision-making: Design and conduct research, and master techniques for analysing qualitative and quantitative data, to solve real business problems
- Innovation management: Identify opportunities for growth, creativity, and organisational transformation
- Product and market development: Understand how new products, services, and markets are created and scaled
- AI and technology application: Evaluate how AI and emerging technologies can create business value
- Marketing and transformation planning: Develop practical plans that support organisational objectives
Programme outcomes
- Develop the ability to synthesise and evaluate management theories, concepts, and approaches for informed decision-making in complex organisations
- Apply management and innovation tools to spot opportunities, build competitive advantage, and develop evidence-based marketing and innovation plans
- Critically evaluate and develop people management practices, leadership approaches, and team strategies to support organisational performance
- Develop practical problem‑solving capabilities to analyse business challenges, evaluate solutions, and implement changes within organisations.
- Strengthen communication and leadership skills to engage stakeholders, build support for initiatives, and drive organisational transformation
- Understand customer journeys, market dynamics, and entrepreneurial contexts to create value-focused strategies for customer and organisational needs
Meet your faculty
Our expert faculty offer extensive knowledge and diverse perspectives, bringing industry insights and real-world expertise directly into the classroom to enhance your learning experience.
- Academics with advanced qualifications and specialised expertise
- Real-world experience integrated into coursework and discussion
- A learning environment that blends academic rigour with structured support
- Smaller study groups that enable individual attention and feedback
- Ongoing mentorship and support at each stage of your studies at Goldsmiths
Alex Pickering, Lecturer in Marketing
Alex Pickering
Alex Pickering is a Lecturer in Marketing whose interests span digital and traditional media, portfolio management, marketing strategy, and consumer behaviour. With 25 years of industry experience across retail marketing, fast-moving consumer goods and small domestic appliances, Alex is passionate about creating more opportunities for graduates from diverse backgrounds to enter the marketing industry.
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Source and disclaimer
- World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025.
*Programme fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change each academic year. The fees listed above are for the academic year [2026-27].