Which Master's course in the UK or Singapore would best suit my Bachelor of Commerce degree and interest in management, given my 60% score and no backlogs?

A 60 percent average puts you in a workable but not top-tier band for UK management master's, so the practical move is to split your applications across a couple of ambitious universities and a couple of more realistic ones rather than aiming only at the most competitive names.

UK Universities by Competitiveness

• More competitive: University of Manchester and University of Bath both list requirements around a 60 percent equivalent average for many applicants, so treat these as reach options.
• More realistic: University of Sussex's published India requirement range for MSc Management and International Management sits around 50 to 65 percent depending on qualification context.

Singapore Alternative

NTU's Master in Management is designed for fresh graduates and early-career applicants and accepts candidates from a range of academic backgrounds, making it a reasonable Singapore alternative to your UK shortlist.

Beyond the course itself, an IELTS score of 6.5 to 7.0 is the usual target for these programmes, and adding certifications in Excel, Power BI or digital marketing alongside a strong statement of purpose can meaningfully offset a modest undergraduate percentage.

This Information Is Also Available On

University of Sussex's MSc Management admissions page and NTU's Master in Management FAQ page (checked September 2026).

My Advice

Strengthen your statement of purpose to explain your move from BCom into management clearly, and add a certification in Excel, Power BI or a similar practical skill to offset a modest percentage. Apply to a genuine mix of ambitious, target and safer universities rather than only the most recognizable names.