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As you progress through your alumni journey, we know how important it is to stay ahead of your game. That's why we offer a range of masters level programmes, Executive Education, and PhD study at Sheffield University Management School.
Many undergraduates from Sheffield University Management School go on to further study at MSc level, either straight after their first degree or later in their career. Studying at MSc level at the Management School will give you a greater awareness of global issues in business and access to a rich programme of guest lectures throughout your course. There are also alumni discounts available through our scholarships and funding for postgraduate taught programmes at the University.
For more information or to apply for any of our MSc programmes listed below please visit our Postgraduate Courses webpages.
Our MSc programmes include:
Many Sheffield University Management School alumni go on to join our community of scholars after studying for a PhD. If you'd like to take the next step in your academic journey, you will engage in outstanding socially responsible research and become fully equipped for a successful career in academia or industry.
Entry requirements:
Find your PhD supervisor:
If you know what you would like to study, it’s important to find a supervisor who is an expert in the area that can guide you through the three-year programme.
There is a range of scholarships on offer to support excellent candidates:
For more information about PhD scholarships visit the Management School's PhD Study pages
Doctoral Research Centre
The Doctoral Research Centre underwent a full refurbishment in January 2019 to provide our PhD students with exceptionally high-quality spaces for working and socialising. A key aim of the improvement works was to encourage a strong sense of community among students. To meet these needs, flexible working spaces and shared study facilities were created and the building was also equipped with improved accessibility features.
The University Library
The University of Sheffield offers world-class library facilities, which for PhD students provides a source of both information and support. The library has three different sites, each of which offer unique working environments for both silent and group study.
Research Support
Located within the Management School, the Research Office provides tailored support for our students. A dedicated team are on hand throughout the working week to help advise you on all administrative aspects of your studies.
Futures First
Futures First is our employability offer to students. Our students can access career coaching, skills training, placements and special events. The Management School has its own Futures First Employability Hub which offers career development opportunities for our students. The Hub provides one-on-one advice and workshops, the chance to network with top graduate employers, and also advertises both student and graduate jobs.
English Language support
The University offers a wide range of English language support and development services to students including a specialist dyslexia/SpLD tutorial service.
Doctoral training programmes
At Sheffield you will benefit from access to multiple doctoral training opportunities available on-line and face-to-face. Provided by the University, the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the White Rose University Consortium, each of these programmes provide training to develop your skills as a researcher.
Doctoral Research Conference
The Management School hosts a doctoral conference which is an opportunity for our doctoral researchers to present and receive feedback on their research in a supportive atmosphere. It is an opportunity for our students to develop their presentation skills as well as to learn from the research of others.
You will also have access to:
Our suite of Executive Education programmes and MBA empower, inspire and inform people and organisations. We bring real-world expertise and intellectually rigorous practice to bear on the ambition of our learners, in an internationally ranked, research-based Management School.
Our suite of Executive Education programmes empower, inspire and inform people and organisations. We bring real-world expertise and intellectually rigorous practice to bear on the ambition of our learners, in a flexible range of masters level programmes and custom-designed courses built especially for your organisation.
Higher level apprenticeship programmes
Part-time masters level degree programmes
Co-create your programme
Are you looking to transform the way in which individuals or teams work? Do you want to drive change across your organisation? We can work with you to develop a bespoke programme to meet your needs.
Short courses
We offer open and closed short courses (typically 1-3 days) across a range of subject areas including finance for non-financial managers, organisation development, predictive analytics, creativity and leadership.
For more information and to apply visit Sheffield University Management School's Executive Education website.
Excel in three core challenges of modern business with the MBA - entrepreneurship, leadership and consultancy – essential skills for the modern executive and the foundations of the programme. Placed in the QS Global rankings, acknowledged particularly for its superior research and employability offer, MBA teaching is based exclusively in the School's Executive Education suite, which offers an ideal environment for you to study, collaborate and socialise.
Some modules and programmes at Sheffield University Managment School are accredited by professional bodies. Students graduating from an accredited programme can gain professional recognition or membership upon graduation, or you can join the professional body upon graduation or during your studies. For the School’s full list of institution and programme accreditations visit our Accreditations and Rankings pages here.
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) is the international honour society serving business programmes accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Today, accreditation from AACSB ensures excellence across the school's critical areas including the school’s mission, operations, faculty qualifications and contributions and programmes.
Following accreditation from AACSB, Sheffield University Management School established the Sheffield BGS Chapter in January 2013.
Member eligibility
Eligible students will be contacted on or around graduation with information about BGS and how to accept membership into the chapter.
*applies to programmes accepted by AACSB International as a basis for the School’s accreditation.
