Creating together
Our work is helping to explore and solve the most pressing issues facing the world today to create a better future
Who we are
We are a world-leading, tripleaccredited business school and part of Newcastle University, a research-intensive Russell Group University with a proud history of world-class academic excellence.
Our vision and values
We are a community creating a better, more responsible, inclusive, and just future for all.
We do this by ensuring we are always:
• research-led and student-focused
• working together
• responding to current and future challenges
• engaging outside of our school
• valuing everyone’s contribution and creating opportunity for all
We have a strong history of shaping responsible business practice and advancing knowledge and education.
A richness of perspectives
We have colleagues working across the disciplines of:
• Accounting and Financial Management
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Information Systems and Operations
• Leadership, Work and Organisation
• Marketing
They are tackling real-world problems through their work to create a better world and using their expertise to provide new ideas and an outstanding education that will develop and inspire you.
A welcoming environment to help you succeed
You will join a diverse and supportive school community of almost 4,000 learners from 86 countries, so you can experience and learn from different cultures during your time with us.
Advancing
your future
You will have access to a range of opportunities to gain real-world experiences; from a semester abroad to business consultancy projects and internships.
Our networks with local and global businesses allow us to embed real-world application into our teaching and bridge the gap between theory and practice to enrich your experience and future.
Do you have the motivation and ability to challenge today, and the potential to shape the future of global business?
Join us and there are no limits to what you can achieve.
The University has been recognised as a top 25 University of the Year (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)
Why choose Newcastle?
We are regionally rooted and globally networked. Our roots are firmly placed in the North East – and we’re proud of our place in the region – and we have connections and partnerships across the globe.
We are a hub of academic excellence and our work and world-leading research addresses the most pressing issues facing society today to support future generations.
Our position among the world’s elite business schools means studying here is an investment worth making. We’ll help you prepare for the business world of tomorrow, by developing the right skills and knowledge to shape your attributes as a future-focused leader.
We are here
We hold triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown 42% of the University’s research is classified as 4* world-leading (Research Excellence Framework 2021) Global top 140 university (QS World University Rankings 2026) Our international alumni are based in 152 countries
Creating a welcoming environment and a collaborative approach.
Shaping responsible business practice for the benefit of all.
Advancing knowledge and education to meet future needs.
The School has strong employer links, working with 300+ businesses each year including PwC, HSBC, Sage, Greggs, Dentsu and Bloomberg Business school students can access 54 exchange destinations through school, faculty and university partnerships
The University has been awarded 5 QS Stars for Inclusiveness (2025) Winner, Student Life (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)
The School is an Advanced Signatory of the UN Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME)
We are fully committed to actively supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Ranked 56th in the world and 19th in the UK for sustainability (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025)
94% of the University’s 2022/23 graduates progressed to employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey)
65% increase in research power –the University’s research capacity (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
The University has been awarded 5 QS Stars for Employability (2025)
The University has been awarded 5 QS Stars for Teaching (2025)
Skills to set you apart
Through our Careers Service, industry-relevant degrees, and interwoven employability provision, we make sure you are prepared for the business world of tomorrow.
Throughout your time here, and up to three years after graduation, you have access to our Careers Service, including guidance appointments with our Career Consultants and a range of resources and events.
Together with key stakeholders, we identify what organisations are looking for in their new graduates, both now and in the future, and offer a careers and employability programme focusing on these skills and attributes, to ensure you stand out in the graduate labour market.
Tools to support your development
You’ll get access to a range of platforms and tools such as LinkedIn Learning, Careernomics and Student Circus.
All available to support you on your own career journey.
Employability
Our employability programme aligns to our Graduate Skills Framework and supports the global attributes which will help shape your professional identity as you enter the employment market. Throughout your studies you have the opportunity to enhance your employability and engage with regional, national and international businesses to understand the skills they are looking for in graduates.
Our support is personalised to make sure the content is relevant to you and supports where you are in your career development journey.
You will:
• learn how to promote the value of your Master’s degree on your CV
• build your resilience and confidence for the future
• find out what to expect in the recruitment process through assessment centres and interview practice
• understand the opportunities available for you to gain UK work experience
• maximise the impact of your LinkedIn profile
• develop your networking skills to engage with key industry professionals. Some of the businesses from our 2024/2025 Career Success programme: Accenture, UBS, Deloitte, EY, Sage, P&G, Nissan, Haines Watts, Northstar Ventures and Barclays
Start or grow your own business
Our START UP team provides bespoke, one-to-one guidance and support for all our students on starting and growing a business, from pre-idea to launch and beyond.
START UP can also help international students develop skills and get business plans ready for graduation. If you apply for a Graduate Visa, you’ll become eligible to work for yourself and to apply for grant funding once your visa is granted. So it’s a good idea to maximise this time by getting ready to launch during your student visa.
A number of our postgraduate programmes are ranked in the Top 75 for Employability (QS Business Masters Rankings 2025)
Gain skills and work experience
Our vacancies database advertises hundreds of jobs, placements and internship opportunities. If you’re an international student, some visa restrictions may apply, so don’t forget to check your eligibility with the Visa team.
We can also help you to gain experience via:
• ncl+ Award – harness extracurricular activities including part-time work and involvement in sports and societies, alongside employability skills
• Jobs On Campus (JobsOC) – get matched with temporary or casual work assignments at the University so you can earn as you learn
• volunteering – gain valuable experience and develop skills
• student roles – represent or support your peers as a Business Ambassador, Student or Course Rep, or Peer Mentor
• employer visits – you can apply to take part in company visits to experience employers in different parts of the country to inspire your career planning
• internships with local businesses – Business School students have the option of applying for extracurricular internships. Some are organised by the University whilst others are exclusive for Business School students
Take part in a range of company visits and student treks to get valuable, real-world experiences
Career planning
Our dedicated Career Consultants are available to offer one-to-one support.
Whether you’re preparing for your graduate career, going on to further study, or starting your own business, you can access guidance on a range of topics including:
• career planning
• understanding your options and making informed career choices
• CV, applications and interviews
• gaining valuable industry insights and developing your professional network
• further study queries
• how to balance your work and study
A welcoming community
A welcoming community
Student life at Newcastle is about so much more than just a fantastic education. At the Business School, you’ll be part of a diverse and supportive postgraduate community and have the chance to seek out life-changing experiences and create memories for life.
There are so many ways to get involved, from volunteering, trying new activities, or joining a society. We provide you with an education for life. You will gain valuable skills and experiences to benefit your university life and beyond. All this is underpinned by outstanding teaching and research facilities.
Your Students’ Union
With over 160 societies, 60+ sports clubs and endless opportunities to have fun, our Students’ Union (SU) has it all. From The Big Welcome when you start, to your graduation, a morning coffee, or a safe taxi home, our SU provides opportunities, activities and services that centre around you; designed to make sure you get the most out of university life.
Take part in the ncl+ Award
The skills you develop by taking part in extracurricular activities help make you more employable, as they help you stand out. The ncl+ Award is a way for you to demonstrate these skills to employers with formal recognition and credit. Whether it is clubs and societies, volunteering, part-time work, or an international experience – if you are doing something outside of your course, the ncl+ Award allows you to showcase your experience.
Build connections
Networking is one of the most important skills you will develop during your time at university.
Not all job roles are advertised. On average, 60% of jobs occur in a ‘hidden job market’, so networking is essential. We host several events, including speed mentoring and evening networking, bringing you together with alumni and business professionals to share insights, and give you new perspectives and confidence.
We have over 37,000 Business School alumni living and working in 152 countries. We will facilitate connections with alumni and current students to inspire you to become a future leader who can make a difference worldwide. Our Business School alumni LinkedIn group is also a great way to grow your network as a student, with over 4,000 alumni willing to connect and support their peers.
Join us and get access to:
• 160+ richly diverse societies
• 60+ sports clubs
• ‘Give It A Go’ taster sessions
• live gigs and performances
• a Wetherspoon’s franchise at Luther’s Bar
• Go Volunteer and fundraising opportunities
• Student media
Our postgraduate community is from over 30 countries Our postgraduate community is from over 30 countries
A supportive environment to help you succeed
From your first day on campus and throughout your studies, you will be connected to a network of support. Our dedicated colleagues and teams will provide the advice, information and care, so you can reach your full potential.
English language support
If English isn’t your first language, you need to meet a minimum English language score. You can find this on our website. If you do not meet our English language or academic requirements and need help to meet them, you could consider a preparation course at Newcastle University International Study Centre. Find out more on page 83.
Student services
You will be supported from day one. Whether you have a query about your accommodation, how to register with us, or how to access the resources you need – we’re here to help.
Our friendly advisers will offer advice and guidance to help you along the way. These include:
• a dedicated Student Wellbeing Adviser within the School
• University Student Health and Wellbeing teams to assist with counselling, mental health, disability and financial support
• a supportive Admissions team
• immigration and visa advice
• multi-faith Chaplaincy team
• international welcome events
• social activities run by the Students’ Union
• airport Meet and Greet service
Your learning experience
We combine interactive learning, expert support, real-world case studies, industry connections, and personalised guidance, to prepare you for your future.
You will benefit from blended teaching practices. You will be immersed in the world of business from your first day as you join other ambitious learners and innovators.
You will learn in various ways including lectures, seminars and tutorials. You will also work with real-life businesses, getting you ready to enter the job market when you graduate.
Award-winning facilities and services
The School is the gateway to Newcastle Helix, an innovation hub and community that brings together regional and international industry leaders, businesses and top researchers.
You will be taught in the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre, which is on the Helix site.
Within the Business School and Frederick Douglass Centre, you will have access to a range of facilities including:
• a Career Hub
• café (open during term time only)
• student hub and quiet space
• prayer space
• Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab
• IT clusters
• seminar rooms with flexible seating arrangements
• multiple 200+ seat lecture theatres and a 750-seat auditorium
• bookable study spaces
University facilities and services include:
• award-winning library service
• Students’ Union
• Language Resource Centre with self-study materials in 100+ languages
• networked computers across campus
• free installation of Office 365 Professional on your PC, Mac, or mobile device
• a laptop loan scheme for use in the library
Sport
Sport and exercise are for everyone at Newcastle, and we’ve invested in our facilities to make your experience even better, including a state-of-the-art gym.
Accommodation
We want your accommodation to feel like home. From striking traditional buildings to ultra-modern spaces – your new home from home is waiting for you. We also have living spaces for families and couples. Our accommodation is safe, secure and welcoming and you’ll be supported by our ResLife team.
Financial support
Your degree is the ultimate investment. We are committed to making education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. We offer a range of financial support including scholarships and discounts. Find out more on page 80.
We also have a team of student financial advisers who can provide professional, impartial advice on student funding and finance matters.
The University has been awarded top 25 for facilities (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)
Our inspiring city
Newcastle is a special place that offers something for everyone. The North East – a region steeped with history and beautiful coastlines –is our proud home and we look forward to welcoming you.
Newcastle is an exciting city, local people born in Newcastle are known as ‘Geordies’ – renowned for their friendly nature. The city is vibrant and welcoming with a multicultural population. One in six people here is a student so you’ll have lots of peers to connect with.
The city is compact, offering a range of opportunities on your doorstep.
Your student budget will also go further here. We are one of the top 5 cities for affordability in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2026).
You’ll be well connected
Getting around the city is simple. There is a great bus and cycle network, a Metro rail system and E-scooters in the city centre.
There are fast road and rail links that connect the city with the rest of the UK. Newcastle also has an international airport and ferry terminal. The capital London is just a one-hour flight or a three-hour train ride.
Adventure and culture on your doorstep
Newcastle boasts world-class sport, music, shopping and arts.
The School is opposite St. James’ Park – home to Newcastle United Football Club. Chinatown, for great food and culture, and Leazes Park, for outdoor leisure, are less than a five-minute walk from the School. A short stroll will take you to the Quayside – a hub of music, food, nightlife and a weekly Sunday market loved by students. You can also see the seven bridges here, including the iconic Tyne Bridge. Visit Grainger Town, an indoor market for an historic touch, which offers 19th century architecture.
Creative quarter, Ouseburn, is another must see with its thriving arts scene and great places to eat and explore on foot.
If you’re into café culture and local independent shops, then head to Jesmond, Heaton or Gosforth which are easily accessed by public transport or a leisurely walk.
It’s not hard to see why so many students affectionately refer to the city as their second home.
World top 50 and UK top 5 student city
(QS Best Student Cities 2026)
Going global
Newcastle is just the beginning. During your time with us, you will gain a global outlook and be ready to thrive in any international business setting.
Join our international community
Our international business community plus teaching and extracurricular activities will help develop your global outlook and add impressive credentials to your CV, giving you the confidence to start working on an international scale.
Build global connections
We host a range of employer webinars each year, giving you direct access to recruiters to ask for tips and questions on application processes and deadlines.
Newcastle University Business School is a partner and organising member of the Asia Career Insight Series (ACIS), in collaboration with other leading UK universities. This group hosts a range of webinars each March, with up to 70 employers, focusing on careers across Asia.
Several online events with employers are hosted in China each year to give students insights into labour market trends, application processes and potential opportunities they can apply for while studying with us.
Researching international job markets
As part of our careers offer at the Business School, we have various tools available to help you research the job market in the UK and across the world. These give you access to job opportunities as well as live market information, including recent hiring trends.
Learn a language
The University’s award-winning Language Resource Centre (LRC) offers free language learning via self-study materials in over 150 languages. Using Linguacast materials in the LRC will not only improve or begin your language learning journey, but it will also enhance your employability skills. It’s a huge advantage being able to communicate with overseas clients.
Choose from a range of conversation groups and one-to-one sessions. You can also access a wide range of online resources, including over 8,000 movies and TV shows in lots of languages.
Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management
We have recently launched a Dual Award programme with Grenoble Ecole de Management which is available on many of our Master’s programmes. After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management in Grenoble, France. You can choose from a range of complementary postgraduate degree programmes at the partner institution. This is a great way to develop business knowledge in an international setting.
Postgraduate semester abroad
Many of our Master’s courses allow you to take a non-creditbearing exchange opportunity for one semester at a European partner university at the end of your programme. This is a great way to experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes.
Sustainability forum
The sustainability forum offers a series of activities to enhance and internationalise your learning experience and help you develop international networks. Designed to raise awareness of sustainable practices and developments within organisations and society, you will become a global systemic thinker and leader.
Globally connect with over 37,000 Business School alumni living and working in 152 countries
Global business challenges
If you’re looking for a challenge and want to demonstrate your skills and knowledge, taking part in a global competition could be your passport to global experience. You’ll work in teams, often across time zones and continents, with students from our global partner institutions, to solve real business problems and win prizes.
Multicultural societies
The Students’ Union offers a range of multicultural societies These societies give you a great opportunity to find out more about different cultures and connect with students from across the globe.
What our students say
“I entered the programme unsure of my ideal career path. The Career Consultants worked closely with me, helping me identify my strengths, interests and career aspirations. They didn’t just offer generic advice; they tailored their guidance to my unique needs and goals. This personalised approach provided invaluable clarity and set me on a course aligned with my long-term vision.”
Ai-Ling Hung Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc graduate (2024)
Top 5 student city in the UK
(QS Best Student Cities 2026)
“Positioned at the heart of the city and across from St. James’ Park, Newcastle’s iconic football stadium, the School is a vibrant hub.”
Raymond Kongmaneerat
Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis graduate (2024)
“The University’s robust support system, comprising counselling services, mentorship programmes and cultural workshops, serves as a major help. These resources empower students to seamlessly integrate into the vibrant fabric of the School’s diverse community.”
Kunal Wagh
International Business Management (Sustainability) MSc graduate (2024)*
“By involving myself in clubs and societies, I connected with people from various backgrounds and made unforgettable memories. Find your passion, and the sky is the limit!”
Steven Tan
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability MSc graduate (2024)**
Build the foundation for a bright future. Learn, grow and adapt with education that sets the right foundations and lasts you a lifetime. lifetime
Choosing your perfect degree
At Newcastle University Business School, you’ll get a world-class business education that is designed to meet future needs and inspire you. You’ll be challenged and inspired to develop into the next responsible business leader and graduate ready to push the boundaries of conventional business thinking.
Our Master’s degrees offer you a strong focus on employability, with teaching informed by our latest research and academic quality assured by our professional accreditations and recognition.
Whether you’re looking to advance your knowledge of a particular subject or you want to explore a new discipline, we can help you choose the right degree for you.
We offer conversion degrees – those that require no prior experience – and specialist Master’s degrees. Most are one year in length. Each degree offers you a stimulating curriculum, underpinned by theory, with a focus on real-world application to enhance your future.
Employers and practitioners play an active role in our degrees so you can get a real understanding of the business world to take into your career. Some of our degrees also offer a professional status on successful completion. These degrees offer an even greater employability focus to assure your future career success.
We also provide a range of pathway courses for international students at Newcastle University International Study Centre. These are designed to support international students to gain the confidence and skills they need to study with us.
For more information on our courses visit ncl.ac.uk/business/study
Accounting and Finance
The world is an increasingly global place –businesses have global reach and ambition, international trade is booming, and key companies in the accounting and financial sectors have achieved global presence.
This comes with both opportunities and challenges, which our courses in accounting and finance prepare you to respond to.
Our degrees balance academic theory with real-life problem-solving, all underpinned by professional practice. You will develop specialist and technical skills that are in high demand with major employers.
You will get a head start in your career with professional exemptions, research-informed teaching, and multiple opportunities to engage with experts relevant to accounting and finance.
“My course was well-structured and accommodating to students who are from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds. It gave me valuable skills to thrive in my accounting role, while still positioning me to move into various other finance and project management roles.
From my experience, I believe undertaking the course has allowed me to excel in my aspirations to become a Chartered Accountant and CFA charterholder.”
Edward Turner Project Controller at Siemens Energy Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis graduate (2022)
Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis
MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £16,300 full-time
£8,150 part-time
International: £31,950
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Part-time: 24 months
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. You also need to have a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to UK GCSE or above
Professional accreditations, exemptions or affiliations:
and affiliations.
Course overview
This is an accounting and finance-based Master’s degree with a focus on financial analysis. The course will prepare you for roles in financial analysis, accounting and finance in the global marketplace.
The rapidly changing global financial and business environment and increased regulatory supervision have highlighted the importance of sound financial analysis and robust reporting for business decision-making.
This course has been developed to meet this need and enable you to develop:
• quantitative and qualitative skills of analysis to assess corporate performance and valuation and make investment decisions
• transferable skills, including report writing, personal and interpersonal skills, presentation skills, group working skills and an appreciation of working in a multicultural environment
• professional attributes and investment and decision-making skills highly valued by international organisations
The course is suitable for graduates with good numeracy levels who wish to develop the specialist understanding and skills of financial analysis, regardless of their undergraduate degree subject.
We firstly provide students from all educational backgrounds with a unique three-week introduction of basic IT and accounting knowledge, and secondly with an in-depth understanding of accounting and finance knowledge combined for financial analysis and evidence-based decision-making. In particular, the course features hands-on analysis of real-world data, including work with LSEG DataStream, Bloomberg and other sources, with substantial emphasis on developing IT and data-modelling skills.
Course features
• Fast-track your career prospects with professional accreditation and exemptions from ACCA and AIA
• We are part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Our course curriculum is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK from the CFA® Program). Get the opportunity to win a CFA Institute student scholarship
• Start this Master’s course with three weeks of intensive learning of fundamental IT and accounting knowledge regardless of your educational background
• In-depth understanding of accounting and finance knowledge and skills combined for financial analysis and decision-making
• Hands-on analysis of real-world data, including work with popular databases and analytical software packages such as LSEG DataStream, Bloomberg and WRDS
• Real-world application of learning from an external perspective with substantial emphasis placed on corporate strategy, accounting and valuation for investment recommendations in a report-based dissertation
• Benefit from our status as an Experiential Learning Partner of Bloomberg and, through self-study, complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate, giving you an interactive introduction to the financial markets
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• International Finance and Capital Markets
• Techniques for Data Analysis
• Financial Information Analysis
• Corporate Strategy and Valuation
• Accounting for Analysts
• Dissertation (Analyst Report)
• Academic Skills
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Financial Analyst
• Commercial Director
• Financial Trader
• Associate Consultant
• Private Wealth Manager
• Senior Audit and Compliance Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Assets Valuation Analyst
• Investment Manager
• Equity Analyst
• Commercial Credit Officer
• Corporate Management Consultant
• Director of Sales and Marketing
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
Recent employers
• PwC
• EY
• HSBC Bank
• Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
• Volvo Financial Services
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• Bloomberg
• Tier One Capital
• Standard Chartered (Hong Kong) Limited
• AmBan
Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment
MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £16,300
International: £31,950
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. You also need to have a good level of numeracy equivalent to UK GCSE or above
Professional accreditations or exemptions:
See course page for full details on any course accreditations and exemptions.
Course overview
The changing business environment is mainly driven by technological changes, globalisation and customer preference. This requires organisations to respond effectively and efficiently.
Our Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment MSc will enable you to develop:
• advanced understanding of accounting, finance and strategic investment in advancing the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations
• quantitative and qualitative skills for evaluating and informing strategic decisions and investment opportunities
• transferable skills, including report writing, personal and interpersonal skills, presentation skills, group working skills and an appreciation of working in a multicultural environment
• professional attributes and investment and decision-making skills highly valued by international organisations
This course brings together innovative thinking, fundamental theory and real-life case studies to enable you to develop a wide range of analytical and criticalthinking skills.
The course contains a significant portion of both finance and management accounting, providing you with the necessary tools for quantitative and qualitative assessment of corporate performance. The management accounting, financial planning and business strategy dimensions reflect the fact that the degree is designed primarily for those working within organisations or for those providing consultancy advice to organisations.
Course features
• Fast-track your career prospects with professional exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Prepare for a career in management, accounting, financial planning, or corporate investment with this versatile course
• Complete a consultant’s report for a listed company chosen by you instead of a traditional dissertation
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• Develop quantitative and qualitative skills for evaluating and informing strategic planning and investment, decision-making, and management control of an organisation within international financial markets
• Benefit from an international academic teaching team who are actively engaged in leading research, bringing their real-world research insights into the course
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• International Finance and Capital Markets
• Financial Planning and Investment
• Managerial Economics and Organisational Architecture
• Business Context and Operations
• Dissertation (Consultant Report)
• Academic Skills
• Company Financial Reporting
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Management Accounting for Business
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Actuarial Analyst
• Finance Business Partner
• Futures Trader
• Investment Analyst
• Research Scientist
• Investor Relations Officer
• Procurement Manager
• Financial Planner
• Finance Consultant Auditor
• Risk Analyst
• Financial Trader
• Business Development Consultant
• Client Relationship Officer
• Lecturer of Finance
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
Recent employers
• John Lewis
• Grant Thornton UK LLP
• Worldpay
• Ministry of Defence
• PwC
• Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
• Vodafone Group Plc
• Unilever
• AstraZeneca
• Deloitte
• Ministry of Finance, Bahrain
• Siemens Energy
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Banking and Finance
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £16,300
International: £31,950
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. You also need to demonstrate a firm grasp of basic calculus, probability theory and statistical inference
Professional accreditations or affiliations:
See course page for full details on any course accreditations and affiliations.
Course overview
Develop the skills and expertise to pursue a career in the banking and financial market industries. Our Banking and Finance MSc will teach you how retail and investment banks function within financial markets and will strengthen your understanding of the role of other financial intermediaries.
Worldwide growth in the financial services sector has increased the demand for professionals with specialist skills and competencies in banking and finance.
This course is responsive to trends and issues in global financial services industries.
It will suit you if you are interested in the following role and careers:
• banker in retail and investment banks
• financial trader, financial analyst or risk manager
• wealth manager or investment analyst
You will analyse real-world banking and finance challenges using advanced theoretical frameworks. The curriculum addresses contemporary issues including fintech, climate and sustainable finance, and the changing role of central banks in global markets. Throughout your studies, you will also meet experts from the financial industry to gain insight into the world of finance and for advice on your future career.
Course features
• Benefit from our status as an Experiential Learning Partner of Bloomberg and, through self-study, complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate giving you an interactive introduction to the financial markets
• Take part in a live financial trading simulation delivered jointly with Amplify Trading, as well as the CFA Institute annual Global Investment Challenge, to gain insights into different roles in the financial industry and boost your employability
• Fully accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI). The CBI is a UK-based global professional education body for bankers. At the start of the academic year, you can enrol with the CBI and enjoy the benefits of student membership. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded Associate Chartered Banker status
• We are part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Our course curriculum is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA® Program. This course also recognises essential topics from the Sustainable Investing Certificate from CFA Institute. This professional certificate offers both practical application and technical knowledge in the field of ESG investing
• Become a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). The CISI is a leading international professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning
• Access advanced statistical software and financial databases to support your empirical projects and dissertation
• Software includes: Python, STATA, MATLAB, R, SPSS, and SAS
• Databases include: Bloomberg, LSEG, WRDS, Compustat, CRSP, CSMAR, Orbis, Fame, and Amadeus
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Retail and Investment Banking
• Financial Technology
• Green Finance and Sustainability
• Introductory Econometrics
• Applied Econometrics
• Financial Theory
• Research Methods in Economics and Finance
• Central Banking
• Dissertation
• Critical Skills for Finance
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Banker
• Managing Director
• Financial Controller
• Business Intelligence Manager
• Chief Financial Officer
• Group Reporting Manager
• VP Equity Sales
• Partner and COO
• Tax Analyst
• Bid Executive
• Senior Principal
Optional modules
Choose 20 to 30 credits from the following:
• Financial Derivatives
• Behavioural Finance
• International Money and Banking
• Money Laundering and Corporate Misconduct
• International Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Portfolio Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Programming for Finance
• Company Financial Reporting
Choose one module from the following:
• Marketing
• International Marketing
Recent employers
• KPMG
• Barclays
• JPMorgan Chase & Co
• HSBC Global Banking and Markets
• PwC
• Deloitte
• Goldman Sachs
• Lloyds Banking Group Plc
• Standard Chartered Bank
• European Investment Bank
• BNP Paribas
• Credit Suisse
Finance MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £16,300
International: £31,950
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months
(up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. You also need to demonstrate a firm grasp of basic calculus, probability theory and statistical inference
Professional accreditations or affiliations:
See course page for full details on any course accreditations and affiliations.
Course overview
Worldwide growth in the financial services sector has furthered the demand for students with specialist skills and competencies in finance.
Our Finance MSc will help you to understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and the strategies of investors. You will gain advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and investment decisions. You will learn how they function and interact with the real economy and how to use this knowledge to make optimal decisions in your financial career.
Your studies will include financial markets and institutions and the management of asset specific, company and country risk. We will encourage you to engage in contemporary debates related to the operation of financial markets and institutions, while using advanced data analysis skills and employing real-world financial data.
You will learn about the types and functions of financial markets, such as stock, bond, foreign exchange and derivative markets.
Course features
• Benefit from our status as an Experiential Learning Partner of Bloomberg and, through self-study, complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate giving you an interactive introduction to the financial markets
• Take part in Bloomberg’s Global Trading Challenge. In recent years, our student teams ranked 20th globally and 3rd in Europe
• This programme is aligned for CISI’s Diploma in Capital Markets, including the Level 6 Financial Market Exam. MSc Finance students taking CISI’s Capital Market qualification will be exempt from the Level 3 International Introduction to Securities and Investments exam
• We are part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Our course curriculum is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA® Program. This course also recognises essential topics from the Sustainable Investing Certificate from CFA Institute. This professional certificate offers both practical application and technical knowledge in the field of ESG investing
• Access advanced statistical software and financial databases to support your empirical projects and dissertation
• Software includes: EViews, SPSS, Stata, Python, MATLAB, SAS and R
• Databases include: Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fame, Amadeus, WRDS, OptionMetrics, Compustat, CRSP, Oriana and China Stock Market and Accounting Research (CSMAR)
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Financial Theory
• Financial Technology
• Introductory Econometrics
• Applied Econometrics
• Financial Derivatives
• Research Methods in Economics and Finance
• Dissertation
• Critical Skills for Finance
• Corporate Finance
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Head of Finance
• Operations Manager
• Executive Chairman
• Asset Manager
• Treasury Analyst
• Strategic Account Manager
• Senior Manager
• Account Executive
• Deputy Managing Director
• Head of Monitoring and Control
Optional modules
Choose 30 credits from the following:
• International Money and Banking
• Retail and Investment Banking
• International Finance
• Portfolio Management
• Green Finance and Sustainability
• Behavioural Finance
• Financial Risk Management
• Company Financial Reporting
• Programming for Finance
• Postgraduate International Experience
Recent employers
• KPMG
• EY
• Porsche
• VTB Capital
• Accenture
• Santander UK
• JPMorgan Chase & Co
• Bank of China
• Dell Technologies
• Virgin Money
• Capgemini Consulting Ltd
• Beijing Capital Group
Financial Analytics and Risk Management
MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £16,300
International: £31,950
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. You also need to demonstrate a firm grasp of basic calculus, probability theory and statistical inference
Professional accreditations or affiliations:
Course overview
Our Financial Analytics and Risk Management MSc will develop your understanding of generalist finance issues. You will also develop specialist practical skills in financial analytics and risk management.
This course will enable you to develop a career in the financial services sector and will also suit future analysts in economics and finance.
It will provide opportunities for you to develop relevant skills and a practical understanding of:
• the operation and behaviour of international financial markets
• how to analyse the strategies of financial market investors
• the role of finance in a modern economy
Course features
• This course recognises essential topics from the Sustainable Investing Certificate from CFA Institute. This professional certificate offers both practical application and technical knowledge in the field of ESG investing
• Benefit from our partnership with the CQF Institute and get access to member-only benefits, including conferences networking and workshops
• Benefit from our status as an Experiential Learning Partner of Bloomberg and, through self-study, complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate, giving you an interactive introduction to the financial markets
• Complete a practical module on programming to help you gain employment if you’re interested in being a financial analyst
• Take part in a live financial trading simulation delivered by a leading global provider of finance simulations, to gain insights into different roles in the financial industry and boost your employability
• Develop a comprehensive set of technical and analytical skills that are highly valued in the private sector, especially as an analyst in the investment banking and risk management fields
• Access advanced statistical software and financial databases to support your empirical projects and dissertation
• Software includes: EViews, SPSS, Stata, MATLAB, SAS, Maple, Minitab, R/R Studio and Python
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• Databases include: Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace (Eikon, DataStream), WRDS (Compustat, CRSP, CSMAR, I/B/E/S, TRACE, OptionMetrics), Fame, Orbis Europe, Orbis Asia Pacific and Orbis Crossborder Investment
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Introductory Econometrics
• Financial Theory
• Financial Derivatives
• Applied Econometrics
• Research Methods in Economics and Finance
• Programming for Finance
• Financial Risk Management
• Dissertation
• Critical Skills for Finance
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Financial Trader
• Financial Project Analyst
• Credit Risk Analyst
• Director of Data Research
• Senior Associate
• Economist
• Technology Consulting Analyst
• Investor Relations Adviser
• Senior Adviser
• Trainee Chartered Accountant
• Auditor
• Actuarial Consultant
Optional modules
Choose 30 credits from the following:
• International Money and Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Retail and Investment Banking
• Numerical Methods and Scientific Programming**
• Applied Data Science**
• Portfolio Management
• Behavioural Finance
• International Finance
• Financial Technology
• Green Finance and Sustainability
• Company Financial Reporting
Recent employers
• HSBC
• Tiburon Partners LLP
• Nomura
• WeBank
• Catvision Consultancy
• PwC
• KPMG
• Eversheds Sutherland
• EY
• Accenture
• Beijing Yizhao Tech Company Ltd
• DWP
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**Candidates that choose this module need to have a strong quantitative background and will require approval from the corresponding module leader.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Digital Business and Analytics
Digital technology, combined with business analytics, is transforming the way organisations operate, compete and grow.
Today’s challenge is no longer simply about adopting digital tools to support existing business functions. Instead, businesses must learn how to leverage digital technologies and analytics to create value, drive innovation, differentiate themselves in the market, and do so in a sustainable and forward-thinking manner.
Our programmes are designed to equip you with a deep understanding of how digital technology and business analytics intersect with core business and management principles. You will develop the knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial mindset required to lead digital transformation, manage change and identify new business opportunities in an increasingly data-driven world.
“The programme has a lot of industry collaborations. When I was studying, we had opportunities to go on business treks to amazing companies including PwC, HSBC and LinkedIn. There are also career fairs which happen throughout the year, with various North East businesses presenting job opportunities to students.”
Shreya Rampura Shanmukaiah
Performance Marketing Executive at The
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Digital Business MSc graduate (2024)
Business Analytics
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent. You will have sufficient competence in statistics or a computing or mathematics/statistics background
Course overview
Organisations today face the ongoing challenge of harvesting, analysing, and interpreting vast volumes of data. Our Business Analytics MSc is designed to equip you with the skills and mindset required to thrive in this data- driven environment.
The programme fosters a ‘can-do’ analytical and problem-solving approach. It combines a wide range of analytical disciplines with the development of versatile business analytics skills and hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools –essential for informed and strategic decision-making.
With the volume of analysable data growing exponentially, business analytics provides powerful opportunities to generate insight and competitive advantage. Throughout the course, you will explore four core dimensions of analytics:
• What happened? – descriptive analytics
• Why did it happen? – diagnostic analytics
• What will happen? – predictive analytics
• How can we make it happen? – prescriptive analytics
Course features
• Develop core business analytics competencies applicable across a range of industries and sectors
• Gain hands-on experience with a variety of analytical tools used in modern business decision-making
• Work on real-world business analytics projects, developing practical skills in managing data-driven initiatives
• Engage in experiential learning, emphasising the application of theory to real-life business contexts
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
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What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Graduate Foundations of Statistics and Data Science (Theory and Methods)
• Graduate Foundations of Statistics and Data Science (Applications)
• Dissertation
• Research Methods
• Project Management
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Web and Social Media Analytics
• Data Analytics for Business Insights
• Business Analytics Group Project
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs**
• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Consultant
• Market Researcher
• Programmer Analyst
• Operations Analyst
Optional modules
Choose two from the following:
• Marketing Analytics
• Operations Analytics
• Financial Risk Management
• Retail and Investment Banking
“Data underpins all the decisions made within organisations. Ultimately, our goal is to analyse data to create better decision-makers. The roles our graduates move into consistently rank among the top 10 most in-demand jobs today.”
Nick Howey – Degree Programme Director
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**This course launched in 2024, therefore graduate data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Digital Business MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months
(up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in international studies/politics or a related subject
Course overview
Our Digital Business MSc prepares you to take total leadership of all these initiatives and the whole digital business function in a company. The programme goes further by equipping you to idealise, assess, and plan a digital start-up, giving you the opportunity to own your own company, if that aligns with your career goals.
Digital business initiatives cut across multiple functional areas such as marketing, sales, logistics, operations, customer service, and procurement. They could take the form of transactional systems to automate business processes or data analytics to aid managerial decision-making. All these systems are built based on disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing.
There is great demand for digital business professionals and our Master’s programme supports many career paths with formal and focused employability activities to further your career interests, knowledge and success.
The programme covers the core components of digital business, including:
• leading-edge technologies
• long-term business strategies
• enterprise and entrepreneurial approaches
• identifying and planning for digital ventures
• the capability to analyse data to inform business decision-making
• business processes
• project management in complex environments
• innovation and creativity
• information systems design
• employability in the digital business world
• digital marketing
Course features
• A comprehensive degree of the digital business world, which provides the broadest possibilities of career paths such as digital business consultant in any area, digital marketer, data analyst, product manager, business architect, industry analyst or an e-entrepreneur
• A curricular structure and learning pace oriented to students of any background with the level of sophistication gradually increasing to the maximum international standards
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• Manage projects from end-to-end for the implementation of a diversity of digital systems
• Develop the knowledge and skills to assess and plan for the capacity of employees and organisations to change due to the introduction of disruptive digital systems
• Develop a digital enterprise start-up with a sustainability twist. You will apply lean start-up theory by getting involved in creativity, innovation and the design of your own digital business
• Use industry standard software to analyse data in our Data Analytics for Managers and Digital Marketing modules
• Connect with, and hear from, digital and tech innovation leaders through guest lectures and interaction with real companies
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Strategy, Management and Information Systems
• E-Business
• Data Analytics for Managers
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Start-up
• Managing Innovation and Creativity
• Project Management
• Realising Value from Digital Business
• Research Methods
• Dissertation
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Digital Business Consultant
• E-entrepreneur
• Product Manager
• Project Manager
• Digital Marketer
• Data Analyst
• Strategy Consultant
• Business Architect
• Business Analyst
• Industry Analyst
• Key Account Director
Optional modules
Choose one from the following:
• Digital Transformation for Social Good
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Design of Information Systems
Recent employers
• Accenture
• Barclays Investment Bank
• BBC
• China National Petroleum Corporation
• China Eastern Airlines
• Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
• Nestlé
• Oman Ministry of Tourism
• Microsoft
• Insider Inc
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Electronic Commerce
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months
(up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in international studies/politics or a related subject
Course overview
Our Electronic Commerce MSc equips you to become a true guru in this strategic subject. The programme will equip you to idealise, assess and plan a digital start-up, giving you the opportunity to own your own company, if that aligns with your career goals.
Electronic commerce is present in any company. It involves a multiplicity of activities on the internet such as marketing, sales, fulfilment, customer service, and lots of customer analytics. However, it goes beyond that. Successful electronic commerce must totally integrate what is done directly with customers with the internal systems of the company and its business partners, including warehouse systems, logistics, accounts receivables, procurement, amongst others.
There is great demand for electronic commerce professionals and our Master’s programme supports many career paths with formal and focused employability activities to further your career interests, knowledge, and success.
The programme covers the core components of digital business, including:
• electronic commerce management
• electronic commerce infrastructure
• e-business models
• leading-edge technologies
• long-term business strategies
• identifying and planning for digital ventures
• the capability to analyse data to inform business decision-making
• digital marketing
• digital supply chain and logistics
• strategic service management
• employability in the digital business world
Course features
• A comprehensive degree with a focus on electronic commerce, which will equip you to take leadership of all e-commerce initiatives such as the design of e-marketplaces and transactional websites, interconnections with the back office, social media marketing and business analytics
• Develop knowledge of core aspects of electronic commerce, which includes planning and management as well as how to design its internal structure in terms of processes, data, payment methods and security
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• A curricular structure and learning pace oriented to students of any background with the level of sophistication gradually increasing to the maximum international standards
• Develop a digital enterprise start-up with a sustainability twist. You will apply lean start-up theory and design your own digital business
• Use industry standard software to analyse data in our Data Analytics for Managers and Digital Marketing modules
• Connect with, and hear from, digital and tech innovation leaders through guest lectures and interaction with real companies
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory
modules
• Strategy, Management and Information Systems
• E-Business
• E-Commerce Management
• E-Commerce Infrastructure
• Data Analytics for Managers
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Start-up
• Research Methods
• Dissertation
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs**
• Digital Business Consultant
• Electronic Commerce Director
• E-entrepreneur
• Product Manager
• Digital Marketer
• Data Analyst
• Strategy Consultant
• Business Architect
• Business Analyst
• Key Account Director
Optional modules
Choose two from the following:
• Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Service Management
• Web and Social Media Analytics
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**This course is new for 2026 entry, therefore graduate data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Economics
Economics is at the forefront of many global challenges such as tackling poverty, health inequality and climate change. By studying economics, we gain valuable insights into the intricate workings of our society from household decision-making and firms’ investment choices to government policies.
Our degrees are shaped by research expertise across applied and theoretical areas of modern micro-, macro- and quantitative economics, including econometrics.
We offer specialised degrees with a focus on applied econometrics and data science, and behavioural and experimental economics, as well as a conversion MSc in Economics for those who don’t have a background in the subject.
Through studying with us, you will develop analytical and problemsolving skills which are valued in the workplace across a wide range of sectors, to give you the best possible start for your career as a professional economist.
You’ll graduate with a strong economics background in your chosen specialism, ready to support organisations across the globe to thrive in challenging contexts.
“In 2023 we launched a new suite of economics programmes. The beauty is you can join any of the three streams and you can switch in the second semester. Economics is one of the highest-paid graduate destinations. The graduate skill set is very strong – it’s very attractive to a vast range of employers.”
John Sessions Head of the Department of Economics and Professor of Economics – The Sir David Chair
Behavioural and Experimental Economics
MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £13,450
International: £28,900
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity*)
Entry requirements: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in economics or a related subject. You will demonstrate an understanding of mathematics and statistics
Course overview
Our Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc will give you advanced insights into the psychological foundations of human decision-making and how they are integrated into economic theory and policymaking.
You will learn how experiments are applied in economics to refine theories of decision-making or to design successful policy interventions. You will also develop a strong understanding of experimental research methods, including sample selection, the design of treatments, incentives, control and replicability.
The course includes advanced training in core areas of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics in Semester 1, and specialist topics and optional modules in Semester 2.
It is suitable for those who would like to obtain advanced training in economics and deepen their understanding of the foundations of human behaviour.
This course will integrate insights from behavioural sciences such as economics, psychology, neuroscience or anthropology to refine economic theories of decision-making.
Your studies will benefit from a research-led teaching approach and tutoring by experts in the field. This will include advanced training in experimental methods through classroom experiments, group projects and your individual dissertation project.
Course features
• Benefit from our outstanding research facilities which include an Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab, giving you the opportunity to engage in experiential learning through classroom experiments
• Develop a comprehensive set of technical and quantitative skills that are highly valued in the private sector
• Complete a dissertation, which takes the form of an independent research project, under the guidance of our expert academics
• Join our economics research seminars and stay informed about recent advances in the field
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• Benefit from an expert teaching team who conduct research in the field of behavioural and experimental economics
• Utilise cutting-edge software and tools, including R, Stata and Python, to manipulate and analyse economic data effectively
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Mathematical Analysis
• Econometrics
• Experimental Methods in Economics
• Behavioural Economics
• Dissertation
You will also take the following not-for-credit modules:
• Mathematics Foundations
• Introduction to Economic Theory
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs**
• Economist
• Data Scientist
• Statistician
• Market Researcher
• Policy Analyst
• Consultant
• Academic
Optional modules
Choose one from the following:
• Topics in Microeconomics
• Topics in Macroeconomics
• Causal Inference and Applied Microeconometrics
• Applied Time Series Econometrics
• Numerical Methods and Scientific Programming
• Applied Data Science
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity.
**This course launched in 2023. No graduate data is available, therefore data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Economics MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £13,450
International: £28,900
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity*)
Entry requirements:
Course overview
Our Economics MSc is a comprehensive and dynamic course designed to equip you with a deep understanding of economic theories, principles and analytical tools.
Through a combination of rigorous coursework, research projects and practical applications, you will develop advanced quantitative skills and critical thinking abilities necessary to navigate complex economic issues.
The course includes advanced training in core areas of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics in Semester 1, and specialist topics and optional modules in Semester 2.
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It provides a solid foundation in core fields, enabling you to analyse and interpret economic phenomena at various levels, from individual markets to national and global economies. This experiential learning approach will equip you with the skills and perspectives necessary to address contemporary economic challenges and make informed decisions in various sectors.
You will benefit from a stimulating and comprehensive learning experience, empowering you to become an adept economist who can contribute to the understanding and improvement of the global economic landscape.
Course features
• Benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum integrating economic theory, research methods and analytical tools, providing a solid foundation and exploring emerging areas of study
• Utilise practical application, engaging in hands-on projects and case studies to analyse complex economic challenges and develop problem-solving skills
• Options to specialise in subfields, such as causal inference and applied microeconometrics, and applied time series econometrics, allowing you to focus on your specific interests and enhance expertise
• Gain skills in data analysis, statistical modelling and econometrics to make informed, data-driven decisions
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• Apply economic knowledge to real-world policy and industry contexts, preparing you for evidence-based policymaking and a competitive career in economic consulting and industry analysis
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Mathematical Analysis
• Econometrics
• Topics in Microeconomics
• Topics in Macroeconomics
• Dissertation
You will also take the following not-for-credit modules:
• Mathematics Foundations
• Introduction to Economic Theory
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs**
• Economist
• Data Scientist
• Statistician
• Market Researcher
• Policy Analyst
• Consultant
• Academic
Optional modules
Choose one from the following:
• Causal Inference and Applied Microeconometrics
• Applied Time Series Econometrics
• Numerical Methods and Scientific Programming
• Applied Data Science
• Experimental Methods in Economics
• Behavioural Economics
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity.
**This course launched in 2023. No graduate data is available, therefore data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Economics and Data Science
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £13,450
International: £28,900
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in economics or a related subject. You will demonstrate an understanding of mathematics and statistics
Course overview
Drawing on the synergy between economics and data science, our Economics and Data Science MSc integrates quantitative analysis, statistical modelling and computational techniques to uncover valuable insights into economic phenomena.
The course includes advanced training in core areas of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics in Semester 1, and specialist topics and optional modules in Semester 2.
Throughout your studies, you will benefit from a research-driven curriculum delivered by accomplished faculty members who are experts in both economics and data science. There is a balanced blend of theoretical instruction, hands-on data analysis projects and real-world case studies, allowing you to develop a strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
Course features
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of both economic principles and data science fundamentals
• Develop a versatile skill set that combines quantitative analysis, statistical modelling and economic reasoning
• Apply data-driven approaches to solve real-world economic problems and make informed decisions
• Engage in experiential learning through hands-on projects and case studies that bridge the gap between theory and practice
• Utilise cutting-edge software and tools, including R and Python, to manipulate and analyse economic data effectively
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in the field through seminars and discussions on the intersection of economics and data science
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Mathematical Analysis
• Econometrics
• Numerical Methods and Scientific Programming
• Applied Data Science
• Dissertation
You will also take the following not-for-credit modules:
• Mathematics Foundations
• Introduction to Economic Theory
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs**
• Economist
• Data Scientist
• Statistician
• Market Researcher
• Policy Analyst
• Consultant
• Academic
Optional modules
Choose one from the following:
• Topics in Microeconomics
• Topics in Macroeconomics
• Causal Inference and Applied Microeconometrics
• Applied Time Series Econometrics
• Experimental Methods in Economics
• Behavioural Economics
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity.
**This course launched in 2023. No graduate data is available, therefore data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation.. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Economics and Finance
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £13,450
International: £28,900
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months
(up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. You also need to demonstrate a firm grasp of basic calculus, probability theory and statistical inference
Course overview
The aim of our Economics and Finance MSc is to enhance your skills and knowledge in a range of economics and finance issues and methods.
The course is suitable for those without an economics or financial background. It is also for those interested in a career in international organisations or research institutions as economists, analysts or consultants, as well as a management career with an emphasis on finance and economics.
The behaviour of public and private sector organisations is significantly influenced by economic developments in the financial and goods markets, both national and international. Individuals with a comprehensive understanding of economic and financial theory and policy dimensions within an open economy context are in high demand.
You will learn to:
• apply economic theory, tools and techniques to analyse economic and financial issues
• analyse and understand the interaction between economics and finance disciplines, both nationally and globally
• understand the role played by key supranational institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO)
Course features
• Benefit from our status as an Experiential Learning Partner of Bloomberg and, through self-study, complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate giving you an interactive introduction to the financial markets
• Complete a dissertation that takes the form of an independent data analysis project, which applies advanced econometrics techniques to address a question of interest to you
• Take part in a live financial trading simulation delivered jointly with Amplify Trading, as well as the CFA Institute annual Global Investment Challenge, to gain insights into different roles in the financial industry and boost your employability
• Develop a comprehensive set of technical and quantitative skills that are highly valued in the private sector
• Gain preliminary training if you wish to pursue further research in view of a career in research institutions or government bodies
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• Access advanced statistical software and financial databases to support your empirical projects and dissertation
• Software includes: EViews, SPSS, Stata, Gauss, MATLAB, SAS, Maple, Minitab and R
• Databases include: Bloomberg, DataStream, Fame, Amadeus, WRDS, Compustat, CRSP, Oriana and Global Financial Database
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Financial Theory
• Introductory Econometrics
• International Finance
• Microeconomic Theory
• Macroeconomic Theory
• International Trade
• Applied Econometrics
• Research Methods in Economics and Finance
• Dissertation
You will also take the following not-for-credit modules:
• Introduction to Economic Theory
• Critical Skills for Finance
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Commercial Analyst
• Chief Financial Officer
• Head of Equities and Hedge Funds
• Principal Economist Auditor
• Private Wealth Manager
• Corporate Strategy Analyst
• Leading Liquidity Manager
• Senior Financial Analyst
• Associate Director
• Investment Manager
• Tax Adviser
• Chartered Accountant
Optional modules
Choose 30 credits from the following:
• Behavioural Finance
• International Money and Banking
• Central Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Derivatives
• Retail and Investment Banking
• Portfolio Management
• Programming for Finance
Recent employers
• PwC Malaysia
• Bloomberg
• Brewin Dolphin
• Emirates Investment Authority
• Handelsbanken
• Deloitte
• NHS
• CLP Insurance Brokers
• Shenzhen Capital Group
• Beijing Capital Group
• Siemens
• Civil Service
• MSD
• Centrica
• Allianz Bank
Entrepreneurship
Being innovative and entrepreneurial is an expected aspect of everyday organisational life.
With the increasingly fast-paced changes in markets and societies, businesses, governments and third-sector organisations need to have the capacity and capabilities to respond to and exploit these changes.
Entrepreneurs and innovative managers can identify market opportunities or needs and respond to these through developing a new product, service, idea or process.
You will gain knowledge at the leading edge of business entrepreneurship and innovation. You will also develop your conceptual understanding and ability to identify opportunities for development of market-leading concepts and opportunities within a sustainable framework.
“Studying this programme has been a transformative experience that has equipped me with lifelong skills. I now feel that my core trade lies in understanding the full process of launching a new venture — from ideation through to launch. The course is exceptionally well structured, guiding us through every stage of entrepreneurial development, from creative thinking and new venture creation to open innovation and entrepreneurship policy.”
Zack Briggs Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability MSc student*
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry: Home: £15,700 International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months
(up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject
Course overview
This course is designed to meet the growing demand for entrepreneurship and innovation management in practice and policy.
Entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking influence all aspects of everyday life. We see businesses of all sizes investing in innovation and entrepreneurial decision-making to ensure survival and long-term growth.
The course is suitable for business and non-business graduates who have an interest in developing their innovation and entrepreneurship practices and processes sustainably in a variety of contextual settings.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to:
• develop your understanding of the evolution of innovation management and entrepreneurship in society
• develop your practical entrepreneurship and innovation skills
• engage with a diverse range of experienced entrepreneurs and innovators
Course features
• Opportunities to develop your own new venture creation plan to pursue a market or social opportunity
• Develop practices through a socially conscious lens with sustainability at the heart
• Be part of our Entrepreneurs and Innovators in Residence Programme
• Learn from internationally renowned researchers and practitioners as they share their significant experience and knowledge throughout the course
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
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What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Business Enterprise Policy
• Managing Innovation and Creativity
• Technology and Entrepreneurship
• Theorising Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
• Sustainable Venture Creation
• Open Innovation Management
• Business Growth and Society
• Introduction to Sustainability Management
• Research Methods
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Strategic Development Graduate
• Account Manager
• Founder
• Director
• Operations and Maintenance Strategist
• Deputy CEO
• Freelance Consultant
Optional modules
• Sustainable Innovation Consultancy Project
• Entrepreneurial Strategy
• Digital Transformation for Social Good
• Dissertation
• New Venture Creation Plan
Recent employers
• NatWest
• HSBC
“I have found this programme to be both intellectually stimulating and professionally fulfilling. The curriculum is expertly crafted to connect academic theory with practical application, emphasising engagement through live projects, case studies and collaboration with industry stakeholders. It is continually equipping me with the skills, confidence and perspective necessary to make meaningful contributions to innovation-driven, sustainable change.”
Kazi Nusrat Zaman – Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability MSc**
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**From 2026, this course will be named Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Management
It’s important for graduates to develop their global outlook with a ‘no borders’ approach to business.
An international learning environment with peers who bring diverse thinking to the learning experience will help you understand how business works differently around the world and appreciate the value of different cultures.
Our management courses focus on the skills, competencies and knowledge necessary for you to succeed in tomorrow’s global business environment.
You will challenge conventional business and management thinking, develop as a socially responsible manager, and apply your learning to real-life business situations with globally recognised companies.
“Completing a Master’s degree at Newcastle University Business School was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The course strengthened my skill set and offered a diverse learning environment, which allowed me to gain trust in my abilities. Throughout the degree, I also had the opportunity to work as a Business Ambassador for the School. The overall experience has boosted my confidence and benefited my career.”
Michaela Špaček
Customer Experience Online Proposition Manager at Tesco
International Business Management MSc graduate (2020)*
Human Resource Management
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. If you do not hold a degree or equivalent, a minimum of two years’ continuous work experience in a relevant field will be considered
Professional accreditations or affiliations:
Approved cent re Newcastle University Business School is a CIPD Accredited Programme Provider
See course page for full details on any course accreditations and affiliations.
Course overview
Develop the skills to become a global human resource professional and a highly marketable graduate who can make an immediate contribution to any organisation.
Our Human Resource Management MSc teaches you how to operate effectively within diverse, international and complex contexts to demonstrate awareness of institutions and organisations. It prepares you for the workforce of today and the future, regardless of an organisation’s size and characteristics.
Human resource management enables organisations and professionals to manage diverse workforces across national and geographic boundaries. It recognises socio-economic interdependence and interconnectedness, both locally and globally. It involves a heightened awareness of different institutional environments, diversity and cultural sensitivities, as well as ethical and moral imperatives.
This course provides you with a robust foundation in the knowledge, conceptual, analytical and practical skills required to pursue a career in this specialist field. You will graduate with the ability to move globally and behave in a socially adept and ethical manner.
Course features
• This programme aligns with the standards of the American-based Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which leads to Associate Membership upon completion. This gives you access to CIPD resources and local professional networking events with opportunities to meet business professionals. Graduate with professional CIPD associate status in addition to the Master’s qualification**
• Understand the nature and importance of ethical and socially responsible issues in human resource management
• Apply your skills and knowledge to contemporary global human resource problems through a variety of practical situations such as managing a simulated business, analysing case studies, delivering training workshops, making presentations and joining group exercises with tutor feedback
• Learn from internationally renowned academics and practitioners as they share their leading research, experience and knowledge throughout your course
• Conduct an independent HR research project and choose between a dissertation or a practice-based project with input from HR practitioners and access to real-world data
• Prepare for your professional career in human resource management through the HR Practitioner module that is dedicated to your personal and professional development
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a noncredit bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Global Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice
• People Management in Global Context
• Global Employment Relations
• The HR Practitioner: Skills, Theory and Practice
• Human Resource Development in a Global Economy
• Research Methods
• Enhancing Critical and Employment Learning Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• HR Business Partner
• Headhunter
• Global HR Associate
• Civil Servant
• Recruitment Consultant
• Compensation and Benefits Manager
• Global Talent Manager
• Programme Manager
• Human Resource and Training Development Manager
• Head of HR
• HR and Graduate Studies Officer
Optional modules
Choose one from the following:
• Dissertation
• Practice-based Project
Choose two from the following:
• Diversity in a Global Context
• HRM in Cross-National Contexts
• Managing Change in Organisations
• Data Analytics for Managers
Recent employers
• Microsoft
• Lloyds Banking Group Plc
• China Everbright Banks
• Ericsson
• Accenture
• Aviva
• Capita
• Ocado
• Colt Technology Services
• Brunel Technology Services
• Brunel GmbH
• Cantab Asset Management
• Arup
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**We pay for one-year CIPD student membership fees for you during your study with us. Memberships run to 1 July annually and students must pass all modules. If graduates wish to remain a member, they will need to renew and pay for membership in July every year.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
International Business MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months
(up to 18 months with exchange opportunity*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject
Course overview
4047F 5461F (Sustainability pathway)
Our International Business MSc celebrates the diversity of living and working across cultures. It focuses on the skills, competencies and knowledge necessary for individuals working in today’s global business environment.
This course will develop not only your knowledge, but also your experience of thinking and working like an international manager.
This course will progress to developing effective international strategies, managing change, and cultivating a greater understanding of contemporary business issues. Through our links to industry, an employability strategy running throughout the programme and the opportunity to engage with international collaboration/ exchange, you will enhance your management toolkit ready for employment.
Sustainability pathway
The International Business MSc offers a specialist sustainability pathway, which you can select to study when you register at the University. Those who study the sustainability pathway will graduate with an MSc in International Business (Sustainability).
As well as the core course content, you will study several specialist modules focusing on sustainability issues affecting individuals and organisations around the world.
You will develop the competencies and skills needed to become a responsible business leader for the future. These include business analysis, critical thinking and strategic decision making, all with a focus on sustainability.
Course features
• Develop your management toolkit to support your professional transformation and graduate prepared to manage and lead with practical skills development in the International Management Practitioner module
• Experience the challenges of managerial decision-making through case studies, computerised simulation, business projects and visits from professionals
• Open the door to a variety of roles and a versatile career in management, consultancy, marketing and human resource management
• Use industry-standard software in our Data Analytics for Managers module to address organisational problems and opportunities
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• Grow and run an international business as you compete in teams in our international business strategy simulation
• Choose your dissertation format: a practice-based dissertation working with a company or a research-based dissertation that allows you to investigate an international business-related topic
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a noncredit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
What you will study
Compulsory modules
Both routes will study the following:
• Academic Mentoring for MSc International Business
• The International Business Environment
• International Business Strategy
• Research Methods for International Business
• International Management Practitioner
• Strategic Business Analysis and DecisionMaking
• Financial Analysis and Markets
International Business will also study:
• Managing Across Cultures
Those studying the sustainability route will also study:
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Introduction to Sustainability Management
• Role of Business in Society – Issues and Challenges
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Optional modules
Both routes can choose from the list below and those listed in group A or B (depending on their chosen pathway):
• International Marketing
• Managing Change in Organisations
• Data Analytics for Managers
• Postgraduate International Experience
• Managing Organisations and People Group A –International Business:
• Global Perspectives on Human Resource Management
• International Entrepreneurship
• Role of Business in Society – Issues and Challenges
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• International Account Manager
• Managing Director
• Assistant Brand Manager
• Relationship Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Personnel Office Manager
• Investment Analyst
• Consultant
• Project Analyst
• Campaign Success Manager
• Deal Executive
• Senior Pay-Per-Click Executive
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity.
Recent employers
• Hewlett-Packard
• EY
• Walmart Global Sourcing
• Volkswagen
• FaulknerBrowns
• Müller UK & Ireland
• P&G
• UPS
• Introduction to Sustainability Management
• The Moral Limits of the Market: Applications in Public Policy Group B –Sustainability route:
• Managing Across Cultures
• Current Issues in International Business and Management
Plus, one module from the following:
• Applied Research Project
• Research-based Dissertation for International Business
• Practice-based Dissertation in International Business
• China National Petroleum Corporation
• Kingsway Group
• Ingman Capital Partners
• Langcliffe International
• Boston Consulting Group
• Virgin Money
• Caterpillar
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Management
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £16,300
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
Course overview
This course will complement your specialist undergraduate knowledge and skills. It will enable you to take your expertise to a range of organisational audiences through its conversion to workplace settings.
Any type of manager has to think critically. On this programme you will learn how to take a critical approach to tasks and think deeply about the work you are doing and why you are doing it.
You will get a deep understanding of the different aspects of organisational practice, which will allow you to appreciate the different tasks that bring an organisation together.
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You will leave with the experience to go into a manager position and a real understanding of what it feels like to be managed, so you can make an impact in any industry.
Course features
• Benefit from our expert teaching team. You will learn from academics who are researching a range of topics around strategy, communication and accounting and finance. All these disciplines will feed into this programme
• Develop your skill set on a course where the structure and content will challenge you and enable you to demonstrate your organisation skills
• Gain interactive support from academic colleagues to help you achieve your goals. We have integrated personal and professional development opportunities within the course to enable you to consolidate all aspects of your learning into a showcase piece
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
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What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Strategy for Managers
• Marketing
• Managing Innovation and Creativity
• Managing Organisations and People
• Management Inquiry and Analysis
• Financial Analysis and Markets
• Advanced Management Practice
• Career and Professional Development
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs**
Optional modules
Choose 60 credits from the following:
• International Entrepreneurship
• Managing Change in Organisations
• Data Analytics for Managers
• HRM in Cross-National Contexts
• Role of Business in Society – Issues and Challenges
• Developing Leadership Perspectives
• Cases in Financial Decision-Making
Successful completion of this course will enable graduates to pursue management-level careers in a range of organisations and industries, including public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
“The Developing Leadership Perspectives module was a true dive into essential topics for those who take on leadership positions: vulnerability, active listening and social impact. Discussing cutting-edge articles with fellow students from different backgrounds made me rethink the role of a leader and expand my repertoire of practices to motivate teams.
I can’t help but mention how enriching the multicultural experience was. Lecturers who were always accessible and fellow students from China, Cyprus, the United States, India, France and other parts of the world created a vibrant environment, where I learned to value different points of view and adapt to different communication styles.”
Henrique Fernandes Santana – Management MSc graduate (2025)
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**This course launched in 2024, therefore graduate data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Sustainability Management
MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject
Course overview
Our Sustainability Management MSc aims to meet the growing demand for sustainability professionals operating in managerial roles in industry, government and community sectors. The programme is for anyone seeking to promote sustainable practices in organisations and communities. Irrespective of your professional background or previous study, it will help you gain a solid foundation in pursuing a sustainability-oriented career.
Through this programme you will:
• develop an appreciation of the role of businesses in society and the growing importance placed on sustainable business practices
• position an organisation’s management for sustainability in the context of entrepreneurship and political economy for sustainable development
• gain a comprehensive understanding of how different functions of an organisation (eg strategic management, operations, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources) can each contribute to sustainability
• acquire and enhance the skills needed to integrate the organisation’s functions into more sustainable business models
The course will provide you with stimulating, practical and empowering learning experiences. It is delivered by an interdisciplinary team of academics with comprehensive research and teaching experience in diverse sustainability management areas.
Course features
• Develop and manage organisations transitioning from traditional to socially and environmentally sustainable business models
• Focuses on the organisation as a complex system with various functions, and explores how change for sustainability can be made to happen within each function
• Includes a Capstone Project enabling you to showcase the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course and to apply them to real-world issues
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• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Introduction to Sustainability Management
• Role of Business in Society – Issues and Challenges
• Sustainable Venture Creation
• International Marketing Ethics
• Economics and Public Policy of Sustainability and Climate Change
• Finance and Accounting for Sustainability
• Management Inquiry and Analysis
• Advanced Sustainability Management Project
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs**
Optional modules
Choose 20 credits from the following:
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation for Social Good
• Moral Limits of the Market: Theoretical Foundations
• Moral Limits of the Market: Public Policy Projects
• Sustainability Manager (organisations in business and non-profit sectors)
• Sustainability Officer (government departments and agencies)
• Sustainable Development Adviser/Consultant (all sectors)
• Sustainability Analyst (all sectors)
• Policy Adviser
• Academic
“Sustainability is one of the important questions for business nowadays and therefore developing a key interest is really important. It’s about future-proofing business and future opportunities.”
Dr Johannes Schmalisch – Lecturer and Employability Lead
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**This course launched in 2024, therefore graduate data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Marketing
Businesses continuously invest highly in marketing as it is one of the most dominant components for the success of modern businesses, blurring the boundaries of human and technological interaction.
As markets shift and consumer needs grow across the globe, it is no longer enough for companies to market themselves only in their home countries. Together with the fast growth of digital transformation and innovation, knowing how to market internationally becomes more critical worldwide.
As marketing is a fundamental part of every business and sector, your career opportunities are wide and varied. From working inhouse, freelancing, or working for an agency, our strong links with globally recognised companies will give you an insight into your future career choices.
This highly creative sector is constantly evolving so graduates with the right skill set are in need to combat skills shortages.
“After graduation, my life has come on leaps and bounds. Developing knowledge of marketing was my expectation, but I also became more culturally aware of business around the world. It prepared me to approach and acquire international brands differently. I became a team leader less than a year after graduating at the number one e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia.”
Surangnut Kongmunwattana Key Account Manager at Shopee
International
Marketing MSc graduate (2017)
Digital Marketing MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months
(up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject
Professional accreditations:
Course overview
This course aims to meet the burgeoning demand for digital marketing education in the marketplace by providing you with a comprehensive and up -to-date critical understanding of digital marketing from both a practical and theoretical perspective.
It is driven by theory and research, and will develop your critical and analytical capabilities. It provides comprehensive knowledge of both strategic and tactical aspects of digital marketing.
You will explore various facets of the field and the programme will prepare you to lead with confidence and thrive in today’s business landscape.
It will enable you to:
• understand the importance of digital marketing in the modern business environment, from strategic and tactical perspectives
• demonstrate a critical understanding of research-led digital marketing theories, practices, tools, techniques and technologies for informing marketing decisions in the digital business environment
• critically analyse complex and varied situational organisational and environmental information to scope, plan and develop effective digital marketing responses
Course features
• This course is accredited by the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM). Students taking an IDM-accredited course are eligible to sit a two-hour online assessment to achieve the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing
• Research-led course content developed by leading digital marketing academics
• Modules that are specifically focused on key aspects of marketing in a digital context – the bespoke specialist modules and engagement of practitioners ensure the curriculum has been designed with a digital, marketing-first approach
• Bespoke modules, including Digital Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy and Omnichannel Retailing
• Integrated interface with practitioners via real-life consultancy projects, guest lectures and field trips
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• Dissertation enabling you to complete an individual, supervised piece of research focused on a topic within digital marketing
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Principles of Marketing
• Marketing Research
• Contemporary Trends in Marketing
• Digital Marketing Strategy
• Digital Consumer Behaviour
• Digital Marketing Communications
• Omnichannel Retailing
• Social Media Marketing
• International Marketing Ethics
• Dissertation in Marketing
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs**
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Specialist
• Social Media Manager
• Email Marketing Specialist
• Content Marketing Manager
• Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Manager
• Digital Marketing Executive
• Digital Strategist
Optional modules
Choose one from the following:
• Customer Relationship Management
• Digital Marketing Analytics
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**This course launched in 2024, therefore graduate data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
International Marketing MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject
Professional accreditations or affiliations:
See course page for full details on any course accreditations and affiliations.
Course overview
Apply your understanding of marketing theories to real-world business challenges. Our International Marketing MSc explores both the essential foundations and advanced dimensions of international marketing.
You will acquire core knowledge of marketing principles, master key theories, and develop professional techniques to navigate complex global challenges. This includes conducting strategic analysis and market research focused on consumer behaviour, international marketing communication, global branding, sustainability trends, and emerging technological opportunities.
The course is structured around marketing-focused modules with a strong commercial emphasis. It provides a robust theoretical grounding while encouraging critical application of both well-established and innovative marketing concepts across varied international contexts.
Throughout your studies, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of international marketing practices from both strategic and tactical perspectives.
Adopting a market-led approach, you will explore how businesses create competitive advantage, understand and respond to customer needs, build brand loyalty, and address the ethical and cultural implications of marketing decisions in a global environment.
Course features
• This is a conversion course, designed for graduates of disciplines other than marketing, but who wish to go into a career in marketing
• Access professional international marketing networks that provide you with resources, training and support throughout your marketing career
• Newcastle University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Accredited Degree Partnership
• Gain a route to certified member status of the Market Research Society (MRS), without any further exams (subject to work experience). Our course is currently one of only two Master’s programmes in the UK accredited by MRS for its Certificate in Market Research
• Undertake further study for a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification. Once you graduate you will gain exemptions against their qualifications
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• Study a commercially focused course underpinned by a robust theoretical foundation
• Build your experience and demonstrate your value to future employers with practical marketing experience and exposure to industry through modules and a regional marketing competition
• A choice of optional modules allowing you to specialise in specific areas of interest to you
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Principles of Marketing
• Consumer Behaviour
• Contemporary Trends in Marketing
• International Marketing
• International Brand Management
• International Marketing Communications Management
• International Marketing Ethics
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Research
• Dissertation in Marketing
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Marketing Manager
• Digital Account Manager
• Brand Manager
• Public Relations Officer
• Communications Specialist
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
• Assistant Business Manager
• Digital Marketing Executive
• Global Business Development Manager
Optional modules
Choose one from the following:
• Customer Relationship Management
• Marketing Analytics**
• Industrial Marketing
Recent employers
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• Nigel Wright Consultancy
• PayPal
• Johnson & Johnson
• Mitsubishi Motors
• EY
• Lloyds Banking Group Plc
• NHS
• Barclays
• Deloitte
“My favourite thing about the International Marketing MSc was a demonstration of a variety of real case studies. Being able to visualise those marketing theories in real situations is worthwhile and contributes to a better understanding of the theories in practice.”
Nice Chayopong – International Marketing MSc graduate (2022)
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university.
**Students who are interested in pursuing the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s (CIM’s) Graduate Gateway exemption for the Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing should select this as one of their optional modules.
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Operations and Project Management
In today’s dynamic global economy, success depends on the ability to lead change, deliver value, and drive innovation.
Operations and project management are vital disciplines at the heart of modern business. They ensure that goods, services and ideas flow efficiently from raw materials to end customers, from conception to successful delivery. These areas play a central role in enabling organisations to adapt to disruptions, embrace digital transformation and meet sustainability goals. Whether it is coordinating global supply networks, improving operational performance or delivering strategic initiatives, professionals in these fields help shape resilient, agile and competitive business.
Studying these subjects equips you with analytical thinking, practical tools and strategic insights to tackle real-world challenges across industries. As businesses become more interconnected and project based, the demand for skilled specialists in operations, logistics, supply chains and project management continues to grow worldwide.
Our programmes combine academic excellence with real-world relevance. You will be equipped with the knowledge, mindset and experience to thrive in your career and shape a better, smarter and more sustainable future.
“One great thing about the course is that it allowed me to work in different sectors. Virtually all sectors have an element of supply chain and logistics. I didn’t know this until I started the course. This is a huge advantage in terms of the ease of securing a job after graduation.”
Comfort Salihu Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc graduate (2022)
Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months (up to 18 months with exchange opportunity and 24 months with Dual Award*)
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in international studies, politics, or a related subject
Professional accreditations or exemptions:
accreditations and exemptions.
Course overview
Our highly esteemed course is built upon the core fields of operations, logistics and supply chain management to elevate your professional knowledge and skills for conquering real-world challenges. You will learn how to drive innovation, gaining a competitive advantage.
Our Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc prepares you to help organisations and society achieve key objectives, including enhancing resilience, boosting sustainability, improving visibility and promoting digitalisation.
Our course is designed for students who wish to take up specialist positions in operations management, procurement, inventory, logistics and supply chain across various sectors. You’ll learn various aspects, including operations strategy. quality improvement, risk management and project management.
You’ll develop the capability and skills to identify supply chain risks and problems, evaluate operational performance, logistics and supply chain processes, and develop strategic operations and supply chains.
Our course will shape your understanding of:
• quantitative and qualitative methods of planning and control, and continuous improvement in operations, logistics and supply chain management
• enhancing visibility in operations, logistics and supply chains through digitalisation
• sustainable development and its implications in operations, logistics and supply chain management
Course features
• Provides full exemption from the educational requirements for Chartered Membership to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and free affiliate membership to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
• Personalise your learning pathways by studying a carefully designed pool of optional modules
• Opportunities to work with the School’s Supply Chain and Operations Research Group and industry partners on research projects for dissertations
• Attend guest lectures by researchers and industry professionals and take part in visits to industry to gain insight into theory and practice
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
• Gain a Dual Award with Grenoble Ecole de Management (France). After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you can spend an additional academic year at Grenoble Ecole de Management to develop key employability skills in an international setting
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• International Logistics
• Quality Management, Tools and Techniques
• Dissertation in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Research Methods (OLSCM)
Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
Students who undertake a Dual Award will be required to take the following compulsory module at Newcastle University:
• Business School Dual Award
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs
• Transportation Specialist
• Managing Director
• Head of Operations
• Enterprise Risk Manager
• Resource Delivery Manager
• Portfolio Management Analyst
• Production Planner
• Trading and Operations Manager
• Materials Control and Technical Purchaser
• Graduate Procurement Engineer
• Logistics Specialist
• Master Data Specialist
• Senior Buyer
• Project Manager
Optional modules
Choose three from the following:
• Company Financial Reporting
• Supply Chain and Logistics Modelling and Control
• Digital Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Data Analytics for Managers
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Service Management
• Operations Analytics
• E-Commerce Infrastructure
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
Recent employers
• P&G
• RLC Group
• Steel Mont Trading Ltd
• Kuehne+Nagel
• PepsiCo
• IBM
• Royal Mail
• NHS
• Lufthansa Group
• Indonesia Port Corporation
• China Communications Construction Company Ltd
• Petrofac Ltd
• Sonplas GmbH
• LUKOIL
• Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel
• Imperial Logistics
• Vansburg
• National Grid
*There are no tuition fees to pay during the exchange opportunity. You’ll pay reduced tuition fees to Newcastle University during the Dual Award and no tuition fees to the partner university. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Project Management MSc
At a glance
Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
Home: £15,700
International: £30,800
Course duration:
Full-time: 12 months
Entry requirements:
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in international studies, politics, or a related subject
Course overview
The Project Management MSc will give you the skills and advanced knowledge to manage projects effectively.
Learn how to apply project management skills to develop robust project plans consisting of a schedule, budget estimate, risk management and a stakeholder management plan. You will also learn transferable skills in communication, teamwork, decision-making, project consultancy and action implementation.
On this course you will gain:
• a comprehensive understanding of project management
• a practical understanding of different project management themes throughout the project life cycle
• the skills required to tackle practical and project management challenges and uncertainties in a range of business domains and applications
• skills in tools and techniques for project planning, critical assessment, collection and management
• advanced research skills to identify emerging project management problems and opportunities, devise appropriate methodologies to tackle these problems and develop and implement effective solutions
• effective problem-solving skills, specifically in relation to managing projects
• creativity and enterprise skills to facilitate decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
Course features
• Demonstrate disciplinary competency by developing your knowledge and understanding of the key principles and theories in the subject area
• Opportunities to work and manage real-life industrial projects to put theory into practice and prepare you for the business world
• Experiential learning embedded into the programme, based on application and engagement with practice
• Gain expertise in agile and traditional project management frameworks and learn to adapt to different organisational needs
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Course features continued
• Develop leadership and teamwork abilities and learn to manage diverse teams and collaborate effectively in professional settings
• Experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your global graduate outcomes by taking a non-credit-bearing exchange opportunity at an international partner university for up to five months at the end of your course
What you will study
Compulsory modules
• Project Management
• Managing Organisations and People
• Managing Project Uncertainty and Complexity
• Business Context and Operations
• Research Methods
• Quality Management, Tools and Techniques
• Group Consultancy Project Management
• Dissertation Students who take part in the exchange opportunity at the end of the course will take the following compulsory module:
• Business School PGT Mobility
What our graduates do
Graduate jobs*
• Project Manager
• Project Consultant
• Change and/or Risk Manager
• Strategic Planner
• Quality Assurance Manager
Optional modules
Choose two modules from either Group A or Group B:
Group A modules
• Strategic Service Management
• Managing Change in Organisation
• Sustainable SCM
Group B modules
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Data Analytics for Managers
• Realising Value from IS
*This course launched in 2025, therefore graduate data is based on careers graduates may go into after graduation. Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
New course launching soon
Artificial Intelligence in Business MSc*
Course overview
This programme will address the increasing business demand for expertise and competencies in artificial intelligence (AI).
Recent advancements in AI, widespread digitalisation and continuing implementation of AI are changing the way businesses operate.
On this programme, you will gain skills to leverage technology for improved efficiency, data-driven insights and innovative business models and business solutions.
You will also learn to navigate ethical and societal challenges associated with the use of artificial intelligence and graduate as responsible leaders in an AI-driven world.
Course features
• Effectively apply AI-based technologies across various business and management domains
• Learn how AI impacts strategy, operations and decision-making, gaining insights into AI’s role in transforming business models and driving innovation
• Gain a diverse set of analytical skills and critical perspectives, focused on how AI applications can help businesses navigate complex challenges
• Work on real-world AI applications, developing practical experience and problem-solving abilities to address real business challenges
• Gain the competencies to lead in AI governance and navigate the societal impacts of AI
• Engage with industry best practices and collaborate on consultancy projects
Postgraduate research
Join our thriving, transformative global research community and conduct your research at one of the world’s elite business schools.
Our researchers are driving change and delivering impact to tackle real-world problems.
Our PhD pathways
We offer four PhD pathways. Each of them aims to develop you as a rigorous scholar who can advance both academic knowledge and organisation and business practice, whilst equipping you with the skills to succeed in a knowledge‑intensive economy.
1. Business and Management
Choose to work with scholars in five research communities.
• Management and Organisation
Focuses on organisation theory, organisation and leadership studies and business history.
• Work, Employment and Human Resource Management
Focuses on changing the nature and management of work, employment and organisational environments.
• Strategy, International Business and Society
A multidisciplinary group concerned with the management of strategic, international business and societal issues.
• Innovation, Enterprise and Digital Business
Carries out work with a range of stakeholders to advance the knowledge in:
• creative and cultural business
• creative and cultural policy (Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre)
• entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems; business social and public innovation; ICT enabled innovation and project management; and digital business
• Supply Chain and Operations Research
Examines multi level supply chain problems by incorporating individual, organisational and network levels of analysis.
View staff list: ncl.ac.uk/business/staff lwo
2. Economics
Established in the early 1900s, the vibrant group consists of academics researching across all main applied and theoretical areas of modern micro , macro and quantitative economics. The economics community also manages the Newcastle Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab, a state of the art research facility for conducting studies in experimental economics.
View staff list: ncl.ac.uk/business/staff economics
3. Marketing
You will work with scholars in the marketing research community engaging in knowledge shaping current societal debates across different areas of marketing that could be grouped in the overall themes of consumer behaviour, digital marketing, marketing, health, sustainability and services marketing. Within those areas, new phenomena and current trends of broader interest are examined. This involves the production of new knowledge through original research and advanced scholarship, exploring the field of marketing in detail.
View staff list: ncl.ac.uk/business/staff marketing
4. Accounting and Finance
In the area of accounting, research includes accounting and business history, accounting standards, critical accounting, corporate governance, environmental and social accounting, and financial reporting.
In the area of finance, research focuses on asset pricing, behavioural finance, experimental finance, corporate finance, financial econometrics, financial management, financial innovation, financial institutions, bank risks and stability, green finance and household finance.
View staff list: ncl.ac.uk/business/staff accounting finance
27% of our research is 4* world-leading (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
Interested in a career in research, but need support?
We offer two courses to support those wishing to go into a research discipline.
These courses are designed to give you the essential skills, advanced knowledge and a thorough grounding in theory and research methods before you progress onto doctoral research.
1. Management and Business Studies (Research) MA, PGDip
Open to both self funded students and NINE DTP‑funded students (through the 1+3 pathway).
2. Finance and Economics (Research) MA
Open only to NINE DTP funded students (through the 1+3 pathway).
3. Economics (Research) MSc
Open only to NINE DTP funded students awarded the funding for a Master’s degree.
Start your journey –we’re with you every step
Meet us
There are many opportunities to engage with us throughout the year. You can find out about our range of Master’s degrees that will take you to the forefront of your field.
You will have the opportunity to:
• connect with our Student Recruitment team in your country at personalised events, via a one to one meeting, or an arranged call
• hear first hand experiences from our current students at our events and find out how to immerse yourself into student life at Newcastle
• arrange personalised visits to the Business School and discover the range of facilities on offer to support you throughout your studies
• engage with future classmates and academics through our webinar series focusing on themes that will support you on your learning and future journey
• attend an Open Day where you can meet our friendly academics, learn about our wide range of Master’s degrees and explore our vibrant city to view the opportunities on your doorstep
You can also engage with alumni to learn about their experiences at the School and their career journeys since graduation.
Scholarships and funding
We recognise and celebrate our students every year with a range of scholarships. Our degrees are a great investment with our high employability rate along with a low cost of living. Our scholarships provide extra support to students with their studies.
Additional financial support
Below are some additional funding opportunities.
• 2% tuition fee discount if you pay your annual fees in full before the end of registration week (some exclusions may apply)
• Tuition fee instalment plans to spread the cost of your studies
• 10% discount to close relatives of Newcastle University students and graduates
• discounts may be available for graduates of Newcastle University progressing to postgraduate study. See online for details ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate
For more information, contact our Student Recruitment team at nubs.recruitment@newcastle.ac.uk
How to apply for a Master’s degree
1. Review our entry requirements
Guidance on course entry requirements and the international academic equivalencies can be found on individual course pages on our website.
To study our courses, you also need to meet our minimum IELTS score. You can find this on individual course pages on our website.
Alongside the IELTS test, we also accept a range of English language qualifications.
If you have lower English language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre sessional English course (see details on the next page).
2. Check for application deadlines
You can find these on our website via the ‘How to Apply’ button on each course page.
3. Apply online
Use our online Applicant Portal to create, edit and submit your application. You also need to attach and update your supporting documents.
This will include your academic transcripts and a personal statement. For those who meet the requirements for an unconditional offer, supporting documents are required before an unconditional offer can be made by the University.
For international students, you will also need to include a copy of the photograph page of your passport, and if you’re not from an English speaking country, certified translations of your academic transcripts, and an English language test result.
What to do when you receive your offer
Once we have received and considered your application, a formal letter will be sent to you by email informing you of our admissions decision.
Conditional offer
You’ll receive a conditional offer if there are conditions you need to meet before you can start. As soon as you’ve met the conditions of your offer, the Applicant Portal will be updated to unconditional.
Unconditional offer
You’ll receive an unconditional offer if you have no conditions to meet. If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you’ll need to pay a minimum £1,500 tuition fee deposit or provide a letter providing details of proof of sponsorship. You should pay your deposit as soon as you accept your unconditional offer. This demonstrates your commitment to Newcastle University.
You do not need to pay a deposit if:
• you have provided a letter of proof of sponsorship
• you are studying an English language or Pre Master’s course at Newcastle University International Study Centre
Accepting your offer
We hope that you’ll accept your offer to study with us. To accept your offer, log in to the Applicant Portal.
Confirmation of Place (COP)
When you’ve accepted your offer, met any conditions and paid your deposit, if you’re required to, or provided proof of sponsorship, we’ll send you a Confirmation of Place (COP) document. This is formal confirmation of your acceptance of the unconditional offer.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) for a Tier 4 visa (international students)
Once you have received your COP, you will also be issued with a pre CAS from May onwards. You must check that the information in your pre CAS is correct and then click on the link to confirm the details are correct and request the final CAS.
We’ll use this information to produce your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) statement.
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Newcastle University International Study Centre
Newcastle University International Study Centre is a joint venture partnership between INTO and Newcastle University. It offers specialist programmes to prepare international students for their studies in the UK.
It offers the following courses:
• Pre Master’s, developing your knowledge and skills through active learning
• Pre sessional English that prepares you for academic life and enhance your performance on your degree programme at Newcastle University Business School
• Flexible Academic English that meets your individual learning needs, with five tailored study levels to ensure you gain the language fluency and academic skills you need to succeed
If you want to improve your level of academic English to meet the language requirements for your degree.
Pre-sessional English If you already hold an offer to study at Newcastle University Business School and need to improve your English language skills to meet your language condition.
Start dates throughout the year
Pre-Master’s If you need to improve your academic performance and English language, this course combines both. Develop your study and research skills in preparation for a Master’s degree and gain direct entry to some of our Master’s courses.
June and July
Ten week course, you must have IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in three sub skills, including written English and no more than one sub skill of 5.0)
Six week course, you must have IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub skills)
September and January
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