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    Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc)

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    Cardiff, GBMScIn-person2 years
    £34,140.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    70%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits

    Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University is a 180-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Cardiff, GB. Tuition is £34,140.

    About the program

    Covers core business areas including marketing, strategy, finance, logistics, economics, and human resources. Includes a professional placement year to apply skills in a real-world setting.

    Focus: coursework
    QS Masters in Management: 88 | Complete University Guide Business and Management: 19

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    $13,210.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University is £34,140 across 180 required credits.
    Is Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University online or in-person?
    Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University is offered in-person.
    How long does Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University take to complete?
    Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University is structured around 2 years and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    How competitive is Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Business Management with a Professional Placement Year (MSc) at Cardiff University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 70%.