Newcastle University Business School
Newcastle, United Kingdom
About
We are a world-leading, triple-accredited business school. We’re part of Newcastle University, a research-intensive Russell Group university with a proud history of world-class academic excellence.
We inspire to engage and work together to learn, explore and solve the most pressing issues facing the region and the world to create a better future.
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're on a mission to advance knowledge, share insights and transform policy and practice for the benefit of all. We offer a network that provides rich perspectives and diverse talents to drive innovation and success.
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. 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.
Award-winning facilities and services
The Business School is located at the gateway to Newcastle Helix, which is where business meets science. Our position within Newcastle Helix helps us shape the future identity of the School and our students.
We offer a range of award-winning facilities in the School, including:
- 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
- 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
Scholarships
To help finance your studies, we offer a generous range of partial and full scholarships. Scholarships are available for those studying a postgraduate or MBA programme with us. We offer funding support for UK, EU and international applicants.
Find out about our scholarships: www.ncl.ac.uk/business/study/scholarships
Visit our website to find out more about the School: www.ncl.ac.uk/business
Programs
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Full-time MBA
At Newcastle University Business School, we also offer our Full-Time MBA programme that provides an experience that is much more than a management programme. In our supportive and collaborative learning environment, we prepare you for future jobs, emerging technologies, and unforeseen opportunities. It's a journey of self-discovery and transformation and an opportunity to: enhance your self-awareness; integrate and apply your learning; develop your consulting skills; contribute to, and lead, diverse teams; push boundaries, seek new answers and transform your business thinking.
Our programme creates leaders for the future and has been professionally accredited for 32 years. You will have the…
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability MSc
This course is designed to meet the growing demand for entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability in practice and policy. This course will allow you to respond to the growing cross-industry demand for skills and knowledge in these key areas. It is suitable for business and non-business graduates with an interest in developing their innovation and entrepreneurship practices.
On this course you will: learn the role of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability in society and a variety of contextual settings; work on real-world sustainability-orientated problems to apply your knowledge and skills; and develop a new venture business plan.
Read more about this course…
International Marketing MSc
Our International Marketing MSc addresses the rapidly developing areas of international marketing, including marketing digital transformation, communication and brand management, ethic related practices, customer relation management and industrial marketing. The course consists solely of marketing-orientated modules with a strong commercial focus. It enables you to develop a theoretical understanding of the discipline, while testing applicability of both well-established and newly introduced marketing concepts in different contexts.
Taking a market-led approach, you will learn how businesses can create competitive advantages, explore brand loyalty and gain an understanding of the ethical issues and implications associated with your decisions.
Gain a route to…
Finance MSc
Understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and the strategies of investors. Our Finance MSc will teach you advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions. 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. The financial services sector has experienced worldwide growth. This has increased the demand for students with specialist skills and competencies in finance.
This course will suit you if you are interested in a career in investment banking, financial research or financial trading.
It offers accreditation and exemptions…
Banking and Finance MSc
Develop the skills and expertise to pursue a career in the banking and financial market industries. Our Banking and Finance MSc will allow you to strengthen your understanding of the role of financial intermediaries and teach you how retail and investment banks function within the financial markets.
This course 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; or an economist in private and government organisations.
You will study and apply theoretical frameworks in economics and finance. The course will also encourage you…
Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc
Our Quantitative Finance and Risk Management MSc will develop your understanding of generalist finance issues. You'll also develop specialist practical skills in quantitative methodology and risk management.
Develop your career in financial services, or as a quantitative analyst in investment banking and risk management fields.
On this course, you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the operation and behaviour of international finance markets, the role of finance in the modern economy, and how to analyse the strategies of financial market investors.
We are recognised by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) as a Centre of Excellence for providing…
Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment MSc
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 an advanced understanding of accounting, finance and strategic investment in advancing the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations. You will also gain quantitative and qualitative skills to enable you to evaluate and inform strategic decisions and investment opportunities. Fast-track your career prospects with professional exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
You will also learn transferable skills,…
Global Human Resource Management MSc
Develop the skills to become a global human resource professional and a highly marketable graduate who can make an immediate contribution to any organisation globally.
Our Global Human Resource Management MSc teaches you how to operate effectively within diverse and complex business environments. It prepares you for the workforce of today and the future, regardless of an organisation’s size and characteristics. Global human resource management enables organisations and professionals to manage diverse workforces across national and geographic boundaries. It recognises local and global socio-economic interdependence and interconnectedness.
This course will allow you to understand the nature and importance of ethical…
Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc
Improve business performance with an integrated approach to operations, logistics and supply chain management, which is a central area to any business. Our Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc provides in-depth knowledge of the major areas that underpin these subjects. You will learn how to advance the effectiveness and competitiveness of organisations by applying the knowledge and skills you develop in a thorough, systematic, informed and creative way.
Our course prepares you to help organisations and society achieve key objectives such as enhancing resilience, boosting sustainability, improving visibility and promoting digitalisation.
Read more about this course in our postgraduate…
Business Analytics MSc
This course is designed to meet the increasing demand for expertise in business analytics across diverse academic backgrounds. Gain the skills to turn data into opportunities.
You'll be able to work across various functional areas and industries. You will get exposure to a range of analytical tools that inform business decision-making and have the opportunity to work and manage real-life business analytics projects.
The course culminates in an in-depth individual research or consultancy project where you will delve into the practical application of business analytics.
Read more about this course in our postgraduate 2025 entry prospectus.
Digital Marketing MSc
Develop essential expertise to lead with confidence and thrive in today's business landscape. Master the art of modern marketing and conquer the digital age. The course aims to meet the burgeoning demand for digital marketing education in the marketplace by providing an up-to-date, comprehensive, and critical understanding of the discipline to prepare you for the modern business environment. This course is suitable for those without a marketing background.
On the course, you will learn strategic and tactical digital marketing in the modern business environment. You will also learn how research-led digital marketing informs business decisions and how effective digital marketing…
Sustainability Management MSc
On our Sustainability Management MSc, you will develop the skills to help businesses develop socially and environmentally responsible practices. The course aims to meet the growing demand for managers who can lead and drive sustainability change. It is aimed at those looking to develop into a managerial role.
On this course you will gain a critical appreciation of global sustainability issues and challenges for organisations and learn how to reflect on sustainability management practices in ethical and responsible ways. You will apply systemic perspectives and use anticipatory and strategic thinking to address complex problems and engage in practice and research…
Digital Business (E-Commerce) MSc
Our Digital Business (E-Commerce) MSc will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for leadership roles in electronic ecommerce.
The course addresses a range of areas relating to electronic commerce, including business strategies, online selling strategies, digital marketing, business processes and data analytics.
On this course you will cover the core components of electronic ecommerce through a range of modules. By choosing our e-commerce course you will position yourself for a future in electronic ecommerce armed with the skills and expertise required to thrive in this competitive and exciting industry.
Read more about this course in our postgraduate 2025…
Digital Business MSc
Take on total responsibility to foster, implement and evaluate digital initiatives, including cross-functional automation of marketing and supply chain functions and business analytics. Digital technologies have changed the way organisations conduct business. They afford new ways of working including fresh opportunities. They also present new challenges for digital businesses. Our Digital Business MSc prepares you for this ever-changing complex and digital landscape.
You'll cover the core components of digital business which include data analytics, how systems are built on disruptive technologies and how they create strategic advantages, and how to foster innovation and analyse the potential of new ventures and…
Economics and Finance MSc
Enrich your expertise and understanding in the field of economics and finance. The course is suitable for those without a financial background. It is also for those interested in a career in NGOs, government bodies, financial businesses, trading, or consulting, or those who would like to progress to further study in the subject.
You will learn how to apply economic knowledge, tools and techniques to analyse economic and financial issues and how to analyse and understand the interaction between economics and finance developments in the global context.
You will benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. Through…
Management MSc
Become an impactful and responsible manager with knowledge and expertise to understand complexity in a range of organisations.
Understanding management is valuable in all careers. On this course, you will develop critical and analytical insights into organisations, consider economic, environmental and social contexts, and learn how managers and organisations can address issues of inequality and disadvantage.
You'll learn techniques to investigate management issues and identify courses of action. As an evidence-based decision maker, you will critically evaluate ethical and responsible practices.
You will learn the organisation's operational functions, including strategy, marketing, people services, and finances.
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Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc
On this course you will acquire specialist knowledge in behavioural economic theory and experimental methods in economics.
You will learn how psychological foundations of behaviour are integrated in recent economic theory. These foundations shape policymaking in areas such as public health and environmental protection.
You will gain an understanding of experimental methods in economics through classroom experiments.
You can tailor your degree by choosing from a range of optional modules.
You will learn the theory, analytical tools, and data analysis methods to help solve a variety of real-world economic problems. You'll gain an understanding of specialist software packages in high…
Economics MSc
This Economics MSc will give you the essential skills and knowledge to propel your career forward in the dynamic field of economics. It will open doors to a world of opportunities. You will be able to make a lasting impact on a global scale.
It integrates rigorous academic training with practical application. You will develop advanced analytical and critical thinking skills. You'll immerse yourself in a comprehensive range of modules covering macroeconomic analysis, microeconomic theory and econometrics. You can tailor your degree with a range of optional modules.
Read more about this course in our postgraduate 2025 entry prospectus.
Economics and Data Science MSc
On this course you will gain the skills and expertise necessary to navigate the complex world of big data. Learn to use methods such as Random Forests, clustering algorithms and text-as-data methods. Our core modules equip you with the tools to extract valuable insights and drive innovation. You'll learn how to improve data-driven decision-making of individuals, firms, and governments. You can tailor your degree with a range of optional modules. You will acquire advanced skills in economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis. Read more about this course in our postgraduate 2025 entry prospectus
International Business MSc
Our International Business MSc will enable you to respond to the growing internationalisation of business and management practice. It celebrates the diversity of living and working across cultures. It will allow you to respond to the growing internationalisation of business and management practice. You can choose to study either the International Business MSc or the International Business (Sustainability) MSc. On the course you will develop your knowledge and experience of thinking and working like an international manager. You will have a rich introduction to the complexity of globalisation and cultural difference, and progress to developing effective international strategies and managing…
Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis MSc
This accounting and finance-based Master’s has a focus on financial analysis. The global financial and business environment is rapidly changing with increased regulatory supervision and the need for sound financial analysis and robust reporting. We have developed this course to meet this need. It is suitable for graduates with good numeracy levels, regardless of their undergraduate degree subject. It will allow you to develop an in-depth understanding of accounting, finance and financial analysis, quantitative and qualitative skills of analysis, and professional attributes and financial analytical skills. Fast-track your career prospects with professional accreditation and exemptions from ACCA and AIA. You…
Accreditations
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