Masters in Business Administration - MBA

The MBA has been designed to support your career progression, preparing you to carry out managerial roles successfully or to build your own business. You will study with a cohort of experienced professionals drawn from a range of industries, building your network and giving you insights into best practice.

You will explore issues that have significant impact within organisations by working with others and building on both personal individual experiences and comparing and contrasting with those of cohort members. You will carry out projects and assignments designed to help you critique and apply the theories, tools and techniques you learn.

Much of the learning is developed through the establishment of collaborative learning communities of programme participants and tutors and you will become part of that community of learning. Your understanding is developed around the key skills, processes and practices of business, leadership and management.

You can choose to study this course part-time and in the evenings to help you balance your studies with other commitments.

Course detail & modules

Our MBA is designed for graduates and business professionals. The course has been carefully mapped to ensure that you build business acumen and critical thinking to gain a competitive edge. 

In a vibrant and supportive environment, you will develop professionally by combining your intellectual, analytical, strategic and critical thinking skills with your drive and ambition. This will help you to begin or progress in your chosen business career, or to change career direction.

You will improve your effectiveness as a manager and leader, transforming your prospects for managerial careers as well as developing your entrepreneurial skill.

On graduation, you will get a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership as well as a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. 

This industry-focused course has been designed with direct input from employers, large and small, from both public and private sectors. You will gain a broad overview of international management and business issues, with the choice of optional modules and a personal dissertation to suit your career aims.

Internship

You can also choose to take this course with an internship at a relevant organisation. If you choose this option you can gain workplace experience, develop new skills and connect with potential employers.

You will have an academic supervisor throughout the duration of your 40 week internship.

Extended Masters option

If you have an undergraduate degree, but do not quite meet the entry criteria for this course, you may qualify for our Extended Masters. You will take two extra modules to prepare you for the course, which will extend your total study time by 3-4 months. You must study for the Extended Masters full time. We also provide English-language support if you need it. Once you complete these two modules, you can progress directly onto the regular Masters course.

Compulsory modules

• Management Skills for Executives
• Leading People and Teams
• Strategy and Innovation
• Financial Management for Decision Makers
• Global Marketing and Digital Business
• Critical Inquiry into Sector Analysis
• MBA Project

Study & career progression

Once you graduate, you could decide to set up your own business, progress to senior management, or start over in a fresh sector that interests you. 

Many of our postgraduates now successfully run their own business. Others have moved on to work with companies such as: 

• Citibank
• Accenture
• GlaxoSmithKline
• NHS Trusts
• BBC
• Yahoo
• Continental Tyres
• The Times India
• Jarvis Hotels
• The Guardian.

Your MBA also qualifies you for doctorate study, where you can specialise in a business area that interests you or explore something new.

How to apply

You can apply online at any time by following the link below.

Our application form will ask you for some information about:

• what you want to study
• your previous qualifications or experience
• your references 
• how we can contact you.

Want to ask us a question first? We would love to hear from you. Contact us free on:

• 0800 036 8888
• [email protected]

Apply now

Visit the Masters in Business Administration - MBA page on the University of West London website for more details!