Management Consulting

Throughout the course, core modules will ensure you develop a fundamental understanding of management consulting. You’ll critically examine the key theories and facts that underpin current consultancy practice, as well as the latest issues and trends faced by firms worldwide.

Alongside this you’ll be introduced to the management consulting process, including the consultancy life cycle, evidence-based consulting and the research skills needed for successful consulting.

You’ll also be able to choose from a range of optional modules that help you underpin this understanding with knowledge in related areas of management, such as managing change, human resource management and information tools for organisations. These areas will complement your development of core consultancy skills.

The course culminates in a consultancy project, during which you’ll undertake applied fieldwork within an organisation, working with an external organisation or a University research centre. This provides a live opportunity to learn about the practicalities of consultancy work, including ethical and professional skills.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

You’ll take five compulsory modules including the Management Consulting Project.

• Evidence Based Consultancy 15 credits
• Management Consulting: Facts, Theories and Issues 30 credits
• Management Consulting: The Consulting Life Cycle 30 credits
• Research Methods and Practice for Consultants 15 credits
• Management Consulting Project 45 credits

Optional modules

You'll also choose either two or three further optional modules, depending on credits.

• Strategic Management 15 credits
• Human Resource Management: An International Perspective 15 credits
• Information Tools for Organisations 15 credits
• Training and Development 30 credits
• International Employment Policy and Labour Mobility 30 credits
• People Analytics: Strategy and Practice 30 credits
• Gender and Equality at Work in Comparative Perspective 30 credits
• Diversity Management 30 credits
• Change Management and Communication 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Management Consulting MSc in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

We use a variety of teaching and learning methods to help you make the most of your studies. These will include lectures, seminars, workshops, online learning and tutorials. You’ll also have chances to enhance your learning through discussions with guest speakers.

Independent study is also vital for this course allowing you to prepare for taught classes and sharpen your own research and critical skills.

Assessment

Assessment methods emphasise not just knowledge, but essential skills development too. You’ll be assessed using a range of techniques including exams, group projects, written assignments and essays, in-course assessment, group and individual presentations and reports.