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Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course overview
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L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
12 Months -
20 Sep 2027
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how organisations make decisions, operate, and evolve. On MSc Management and AI, you'll learn how to navigate these changes and make informed decisions where technology and human judgement meet.
This master's degree provides a grounding in management, strategy, and behavioural decision science, alongside the digital literacy to evaluate when, how, and why AI should be used. You'll explore how AI can augment human capabilities, reshape organisational roles, and influence strategic choices. You'll also develop the judgement to challenge technological assumptions and take responsibility for decisions in an increasingly AI-enabled world, as you build your understanding of responsible AI governance.
Throughout your course, you'll learn to assess AI-generated insights, recognise the limits of automation, and consider the ethical and organisational implications of intelligent systems.
As part of this MSc management degree, you'll:
- Develop your understanding of AI and its impact on management, strategy, and organisational decision-making
- Learn to critically evaluate AI outputs, including their limitations, risks, and potential biases
- Apply digital, analytical, and decision-support tools to complex organisational challenges
- Explore responsible AI governance, ethical decision-making, and sustainable organisational practice
- Complete an independent dissertation or consultancy project integrating management and AI
A master's in management and AI builds your confidence to question algorithmic outputs, manage uncertainty, and use evidence to inform your judgement. You'll gain the strategic perspective to contribute to digital transformation and lead responsibly in organisations increasingly shaped by AI.
Put theory into practice
You'll learn through a variety of case study analysis, simulations, workshops, collaborative exercises, and applied projects. Your assessments are designed to mirror real management tasks, including decision briefs, consultancy reports, and AI impact assessments, putting your knowledge into action on modern business challenges.
Build your digital confidence
No previous programming or advanced technical experience is required to study MSc Management and AI, although an interest in how intelligent and emerging technologies are shaping organisations will be valuable. You'll progressively develop your digital and analytical capabilities through guided workshops, laboratory activities, and applied organisational cases.
Bridge technology and leadership
Develop the ability to work across technical and management teams, translating AI capabilities into organisational priorities. You'll explore how AI reshapes leadership, organisational structures, professional roles, and the relationship between people and technology.
On this course, you'll also learn to lead AI-enabled change, build trust in intelligent systems, and ensure that technological innovation creates meaningful organisational value. You'll consider how intelligent systems can support strategy while keeping human judgement at the heart of your leadership.
Broaden your perspective
Your cohort on this MSc management and artificial intelligence degree will bring diverse experiences, backgrounds, and professional contexts to the classroom. You'll share ideas, challenge perspectives, and collaborate on complex questions surrounding AI, management, ethics, and organisational change.
Showcase your expertise
You can tailor your learning to your interests and career ambitions through choices around assessment topics, research focus, and case selection. For your dissertation or consultancy project, you'll complete a substantial piece of independent work, bringing management and AI together to develop evidence-based recommendations.
Why study the MSc Management & AI course at Leeds Beckett University?
- Bridge technology and leadership – develop the perspective to connect AI capabilities with strategic priorities and organisational needs
- Learn to lead AI responsibly – understand the ethical, behavioural, and governance challenges of using intelligent systems in work environments
- Put human judgement at the centre of AI – learn to assess AI insights, recognise the limits of automation, and make responsible decisions in complex environments
- Take part in realistic management challenges – apply your knowledge through case studies, simulations, workshops, and applied projects
- Shape your expertise to your career ambitions and bring management and AI together through your independent dissertation or consultancy project
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
What you'll learn
AI has become a game-changer in the business landscape, with the potential to revolutionise traditional approaches to managing and optimising processes. In today's data-driven era, organisations need to harness the power of AI to extract valuable insights, automate tasks, and make informed decisions. This module addresses the growing demand for professionals, who possess a strong foundation in both business management and AI, to drive digital transformation and stay competitive in an increasingly AI-driven business environment. You'll focus on the practical application of AI techniques to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and decision-making within organisations. You'll develop a deep understanding of the potential of AI in transforming various business processes. Additionally, you'll gain hands-on experience in utilising AI tools and methodologies.
This module explores how business analytics can generate value from data and support informed decision-making, using industry case studies to examine real examples. You’ll develop your understanding of descriptive statistics and analytical frameworks, applying them to business, accounting, and economic data. Taking a hands-on approach, you’ll develop spreadsheet-based financial and analytical models, alongside basic Python programming for data manipulation and analysis. Through a mix of computer labs, dataset workshops, modelling clinics, lectures, and case study analysis, you’ll learn to analyse data, interpret results, and communicate insights effectively. You’ll also critically consider data quality, governance, transparency, and ethical data use, developing the skills to apply appropriate principles when using analytics to support corporate decisions.
Develop functional knowledge and a critical understanding of key perspectives on human behaviour within the organisation and on the nature and processes of organising and managing human activity.
Develop a strategic organisational perspective. This module will provide the basis for advancement and application of strategic level skills, competencies, and decision-making capability.
Gain an understanding of how decision-making at different levels within a digital business environment can be improved using behavioural research and information systems. You'll develop your ability to use business analytics methods and software to make data-based decisions for achieving operational excellence and business growth.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organisations operate, make decisions, and manage people. In this module, you’ll explore how AI can be developed, deployed, and governed responsibly, considering ethics, accountability, human judgement, governance frameworks, regulation, data sovereignty, and societal impacts. Taking a human-centred perspective, you’ll examine how AI is reshaping managerial judgement, human agency, and decision-making as automation and augmentation become more prevalent. We’ll consider AI not only as a technological tool, but as a socio-technical force embedded in organisational processes, structures, and practices. You’ll also explore questions around meaningful work, human flourishing, and the future purpose of management in AI-enabled environments. This will help you critically assess how managers can exercise responsible, accountable, and strategically informed judgement in organisations increasingly influenced by AI.
What you'll learn
Your Consultancy Project is a substantial piece of independent work that enables you to gain practical experience tackling complex business challenges. Working with real organisational issues, you’ll design and manage a consultancy project from conception to completion. This involves selecting the most suitable research and evaluation methods, conducting an in-depth analysis, developing strategic recommendations, and presenting your solutions. You’ll bring together the knowledge and skills you’ve developed throughout the course, showcasing your ability to apply them in practice. The project also provides an opportunity to enhance your business consulting skills, including problem-solving, strategic thinking, project scoping, stakeholder management, presentation skills, report writing, responsible business practices, and more.
Undertake an in-depth research project in a subject area that is appropriate to your course and your interests.
Fees and funding
Fees for this course are not yet confirmed.
Fees for this course are not yet confirmed.
Fees and funding
Fees for this course are not yet confirmed.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills
- Business Engagement Suite, a creative space for you to collaborate with businesses on key projects as part of your studies
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Fees for this course are not yet confirmed.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills
- Business Engagement Suite, a creative space for you to collaborate with businesses on key projects as part of your studies
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Funding support for your studies
Discover more about our range of postgraduate funding options including a Master's Loan of up to £13,206, and our 20% alumni discount*
*Terms apply
Your future in our hands
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Career Prospects
AI is creating demand for managers who can understand intelligent systems, challenge their outputs, and connect them to organisational strategy. This MSc management degree prepares you to work between technical teams, leadership, and wider organisational stakeholders.
You'll develop strong analytical reasoning, AI literacy, strategic communication, ethical judgement, and complex problem-solving skills. Through authentic assessments and applied projects, you'll learn to interpret AI-generated recommendations, communicate their implications to stakeholders, and make sound managerial decisions amid uncertainty, competing priorities, and ethical considerations.
MSc Management and AI supports your progression across financial and professional services, digital and technology, advanced manufacturing, public administration, and many other sectors adopting AI-enabled systems.
You'll graduate ready to help organisations make better decisions, manage emerging technology responsibly, and turn AI into strategic opportunity, in roles such as:
- AI governance manager
- AI risk and assurance analyst
- AI strategy manager
- AI and digital transformation manager
- AI adoption manager
- Responsible innovation manager
- Technology risk consultant
- AI product manager
- AI implementation consultant
The future of management isn’t about competing with artificial intelligence, nor simply learning how to use it. It’s about developing the judgement to know when to trust it, the insight to recognise its limitations, and the leadership capability to ensure that AI creates meaningful value for people, organisations, and society as a whole."
Stratis Koutsoukos
Course Director
Stratis Koutsoukos
Course Director / Leeds Business School
A senior researcher in the field of European Regional Economic studies, public sector and corporate strategy and multi-level governance with over 17 years experience in bidding and collaborating in cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary teams.
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