At Loughborough Business School you will learn about new, more purpose-driven ways of working that will open up a world of possibilities for your career. You will also develop sought-after skills and confidence you can take with you, whether you go on to make your mark in an organisation, or choose to set up your own.

Look forward to development opportunities and extracurricular activities where you can channel your purpose and passion into the needs of organisations and communities. From public lectures and talks with industry experts, to alumni masterclasses where you will get to hear from ex-Loughborough students first hand about their careers, and ask them questions about yours.

Develop in-demand digital and leadership skills

In addition to academic-led teaching, this MSc programme includes a robust programme of supplementary learning activities that ensure graduates are equipped with essential digital and leadership skills to navigate the modern job market. The programme is built around three pillars:

  • Leadership and interpersonal skills: focusing on personal branding, project leadership, conflict management, networking and career development.
  • Critical digital competencies: including project management software expertise, data analytics and machine learning applications within project management.
  • Real-world insights: delivered through high quality guest lectures and masterclasses by industry leaders which will keep you up to date with the latest trends and innovations in project management.

Put theory into practice in the world beyond the classroom

This programme includes a 3-day outdoor experiential learning component, giving you the opportunity to build practical leadership and management knowledge, while developing teamwork and problem-solving skills for the next stage of your career.

You will engage with a mixture of workshop sessions looking at theories and ideas, practical exercises putting these concepts into practice, and reflective review sessions examining individual and group performance, relating the learning to your real-world experiences. Practical exercises will make use of the outdoor environment and may include activities such as rock climbing, raft building, abseiling, orienteering and camping expeditions. Other exercises may involve problem solving tasks, presentations and debates.​

You will be given responsibility for organising yourself throughout, providing the opportunity to learn from your own successes and failures. The aim is to provide you with learning experiences in a challenging and supportive environment that will provide you with knowledge and understanding of the key fundamental management principles and their relation to real-life situations.

Build in-demand data skills to excel in the modern business world

At Loughborough Business School, you will have access to cutting-edge resources from the platform ‘DataCamp’. DataCamp is an online learning platform that specialises in teaching data and AI literacy for all levels of experience, designed to equip you with the essential skills employers are looking for.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your expertise, you can explore a range of online courses covering key topics to enhance your career prospects.

  • Take part in real-time AI, data mining, and machine learning exercises led by expert academics, applying your knowledge to real-world challenges.
  • Access a dedicated data analysis hub where you can work with real datasets, refine your AI prompt-crafting skills and develop your technical expertise through hands-on experience.
  • Build future-focused skills to stand out in a data-driven world.