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Business Analysis And Strategic Management MSc

Year of entry: 2026

Course length: 12 months Full-Time

We revise our fees each academic year. For up-to-date fees information for 2026 entry, please visit our website.

Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analysis and Strategic Management

This dynamic programme empowers you to tackle complex comparative business issues, focusing on how organisations configure their business models to build competitive competencies across diverse systems. Beyond theory, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience through a capstone client-facing project.

Why study Business Analysis and Strategic Management at AMBS?

  • Real-World Application: Engage in a client-facing project with an external organisation, applying your learning to a live business issue and gaining crucial work experience.
  • Consultancy Expertise: Acquire core consultancy skills, from analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking to practical abilities in business report writing and professional interviewing.
  • Strategic Impact: Develop sharp analytical and compelling presentation skills, essential for supporting senior management in seizing strategic opportunities and gaining stakeholder approval.
  • Networking Opportunities: The client-facing project generates unparalleled networking chances, connecting you with industry leaders and potential employers.
  • Competitive Edge: Understand the nuances of business model configuration, preparing you to drive competitive advantage in various international business systems.

AMBS is ranked 5th in the UK and 25th in the world for Management (International Business & Management) (QS Business Masters World Rankings 2025)

Our courses are recognised by all three international business school and MBA-accrediting bodies (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accredited)

Take part in the Client-Facing Project, a unique opportunity to demonstrate your talent and showcase your new skills

Where will your degree take you?

The course is aimed at graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in the area of business analysis and development, including business consulting, as well as candidates who seek a pathway to a research degree in the field of international management and comparative studies.

Recent recruiters of our students include:

  • Accenture
  • AlixPartners
  • Bank of China
  • Co-operative Bank
  • Deloitte
  • Electricity and Water Authority
  • Fujitsu
  • LATAM Airlines
  • National Trust
  • Sony Music
  • Shell
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • The Nielsen Company
  • United NationsUnited Nations
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