This programme is aimed at those who wish to develop and enhance their commercial and contract management skills and provides a thorough understanding of the key principles of:

  • Commercial Innovation
  • Financial Engineering
  • Risk
  • Commercial Strategy
  • Business Law

Previous delegates include commercial contract managers, lawyers, bid managers, product managers, finance specialists, sales specialists and business managers.

Students will attend a series of eight three-day residential sessions, based at The University of Manchester. The course is delivered through a tried and tested distance learning format, combined with substantial face-to-face contact and IT systems. Attendance at Manchester Business School is for three days every three months. The structure offers the advantage of independent study and portability - a flexible alternative to full-time study with a minimum of disruption to lifestyle and professional commitments.

  • Students achieve an MSc from one of the world’s leading business schools without interrupting their career
  • The course is recognised by the International Association of Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)
  • Students gain immediate practical benefits which they’ll be able to pass on to the sponsoring company
  • A self-driven, self-selected dissertation provides the opportunity to undertake a research project on a practical commercial management issue, while also providing a return on investment to their employer
  • Face-to-face workshops provide the opportunity to network with academics and fellow delegates from different industry backgrounds and different countries worldwide

Contact us

Organisations interested in joining the consortium should contact the course director Dr Nuno Gil at nuno.gil@mbs.ac.uk