Full time September MBA 1 year full time
Business & Management (5) Economics (10)

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Ranked among the world’s best (11th in the UK and 37th in Europe, QS Global MBA Rankings 2024), the Leeds MBA programme integrates business and management theory with practice, while also emphasising your personal and professional development. We prioritise practice-based learning, and you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real business scenarios.

An MBA challenges how you think and act in business. Employers want more from their managers than knowledge and strategic thinking – they also seek leadership skills, commitment and creativity. The Leeds MBA equips you to meet these challenges.

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Entry Requirements

More than three years of postgraduate work experience is required before you apply. Five years minimum of postgraduate work experience is usually desirable. All work experience must include at least three years of appropriate management responsibility (projects, teams, divisions, business units etc.) and show significant career progression.

A good Bachelor degree (equivalent of a UK 2:1 hons degree), or an acceptable professional qualification.

See the programme website for full details.


Fees

UK fees
£38,750 (Total)
International fees
£38,750 (Total)

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Where will I study?

Where is University of Leeds
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Leeds University Business School

Leeds University Business School is one of the UK's most prestigious business schools with triple accreditation and a global reputation for high-quality teaching and research. We’ll introduce you to a culture of new ideas and different perspectives. You'll learn from leading academics who bring the latest insight from real-world business practice to inform your learning. This knowledge, along with the professional and analytical skills you'll develop, translate directly to your career, giving you the expertise that employers value. All this takes place as part of a diverse, international learning community, offering you new perspectives, global connections and the broadest possible experience of university life.

Why study at Leeds University Business School?

We are one of a small number of business schools worldwide to be triple-accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

90% of the Business School's research has a quality rating of 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021). You’ll learn alongside inspirational academics, influential thinkers with a real passion for your subject.

On all Masters courses at Leeds University Business School you’ll have an opportunity to apply for a place on a week-long international study tour which will include company visits, guest lectures and networking events, and more.

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About Leeds University Business School

Leeds University Business School is a faculty of the University of Leeds, one of the leading higher education institutions in the UK and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities.

We are one of a small number of business schools worldwide to be triple-accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Our purpose is to make a positive impact on the economy, society, and the planet. In a world of complexity and constant change, whether technological, environmental or economic, we encourage students and businesses to recognise the opportunities to make a positive difference. We believe in the power of business education, research and innovation to change the world for the better.

In fact, we are recognised internationally for our excellence in teaching and impactful research:

  • The QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 put the Leeds MBA in the top 75 globally, 9th in the UK and 26th in Europe.
  • In the 2025 QS Business Masters Rankings, MSc International Marketing Management has been ranked 25th globally.
  • In the 2025 QS Business Masters Rankings, MSc Finance and Investment programme has been ranked 31st globally.
  • In the 2025 QS Business Masters Rankings, the MSc Management programme has been ranked 65th globally.
  • In the 2025 QS Business Masters Rankings, MSc Business Analytics and Decision Sciences programme has been ranked in the top 60 globally.
  • Business and Management studies ranked joint 80th globally and 11th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
  • Accounting and Finance has been ranked in the top 150 globally and joint 17th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.



With over 200 academic staff from around the globe, we celebrate our diversity and benefit hugely from the international experience of our academic staff, students and alumni.

We ensure our graduates have real global and cultural insight and we offer a range of international opportunities, projects, and study programmes to give them hands on experience. With over 5,000 students from around 100 countries, the School is establishing initiatives to connect students from different cultures and backgrounds.

You’ll join one of the best and most active students’ unions in the country. Its mission is to make sure you love your time at Leeds. Leeds University Union (LUU) brings together our student community and is 100% student-led. With more than 1,000 student reps, you can be sure your voice will be heard on the things that matter to you. Leeds University Union runs more than 300 student-led clubs and societies, so you’ll find something whatever your interests. 

The city of Leeds itself is a rich backdrop to your Business Masters course providing opportunities to grow your professional networks and gain experience. Leeds is an attractive destination for businesses and is currently home to over 32,000 VAT-registered businesses and over 6,000 SMEs, It’s a world-class location for data management and digital innovation, a hub for SMEs and start-ups, and the UK’s largest centre for Banking outside of London.


<p>Leeds University Business School and the University of Leeds award a range of funding and scholarships for UK, and international (including EU) students.</p>

<p>You can read about the specific career prospects for each of our Masters programmes on the relevant Masters course page.</p><p>All postgraduate Masters students have an opportunity to gain relevant professional skills as part of the course. You can receive coaching in important aspects of job search such as CV writing, interview preparation and effective self-presentation. </p><p>You will also benefit from the University’s Careers Service and the Business School's links with organisations and business people worldwide. Many major companies regularly visit the campus to meet our students, either to talk about specific careers, or as part of the Business School’s speaker programmes.</p>

You may still need to take a language test. This depends on a range of factors, including how long you have studied in English, at what level and how recently. We need to consider your CV, application and accompanying documents and details before deciding whether you would need to take an IELTS test.

<p>To be accepted onto our postgraduate Masters degrees, you need to meet the qualification entry requirements for the course you want to apply for. </p><p>Entry requirements vary by course and are listed in full on our website, including links to information about international equivalent qualifications, if you have not previously studied in the UK.</p><p>If English is not your first language, you will also need to pass an approved test to demonstrate that your level of English is suitable for postgraduate study at the University of Leeds.</p>

<p>Leeds University Business School offers a range of general and specialist Masters degrees in the areas of Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Economics, Human Resource Management, International Business and Marketing. </p><p>You can explore our Masters degrees to see a full list of all courses offered for entry this year, including course description, length, start date, modules, entry requirements, student profiles, career prospects and more.</p><p>You can meet us at one of our regular events to find out more. Attend an event on campus, join an online event, or meet us at an event overseas in your country.</p>


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Courses at Leeds University Business School