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Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Intakes: January | March | May | July | September | November
Course length and study mode: 2 year programme, online, part-time
Fee for the 2020/21 academic year of entry (ending August 31st 2021): £11,988
Entry requirements: At least 25 years old, a UK honours degree (2:2 or above) or an international equivalent PLUS a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
Join a 25-year legacy of graduates who are shaping the global business landscape, with the help of the skills they have honed during Manchester Metropolitan University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Whether you are looking to progress to a more senior level or grow your own business, our Global Online MBA has been designed to help sharpen your leadership acumen and give you the practical skills, applied theory and confidence you need to grow your career and boost your earning potential.
Over the course of your MBA you will explore a host of key areas of business – from operations to finance, marketing to change management. You will use real-world case studies and the latest academic research to identify and investigate issues that could help drive better corporate strategies and practices, with the opportunity to tailor what you learn to your current role as you study.
No matter where you live or work, you will learn from academics and experienced business professionals from Manchester Metropolitan Business School – part of an elite group of business schools worldwide to achieve the prestigious trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. And best of all, with flexibility at its heart, this part-time, online course will give you the freedom to balance study with your existing commitments.
There are six intakes annually for this course, with programmes starting in January, March, May, July, September and November.
Units may typically include:
Professional Project (30 credits)
This unit requires students to conduct an in-depth research project on a chosen area of study, giving you a chance to demonstrate the skills and know-how you’ve acquired throughout the course. Through the project, you will be able to draw on the different strands of learning you’ve been taught so far. Plus, you will be given the opportunity to get some hands-on experience by engaging in a real project from your workplace.
For full details of the content within each module please download our MBA course factsheet.
Dr Rosane Pagano
Principal Lecturer and Programme Lead, Global Online MBA programme
Rosane joined Manchester Metropolitan University Business School in 1995 as a Business Information Technology Lecturer from the University of Louvain, where she carried out externally funded research in the field of Infomatics and Education.
During her tenure at Manchester Metropolitan, Rosane has held four successful Fellowships in Academic Practice, each entailing research and development activities on a learning and teaching project.
Prior to joining academia, Rosane built her graduate career as an Information Systems Analyst and Developer for Cia Vale do Rio Doce (Brazil’s largest state mining enterprise) and software company Medidata Informatica.
She holds a BSc (Hons) Electrical Engineering, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and a Doctorate in Applied Sciences.
Our online masters is designed to work around your work and life commitments. It can be completed in two years with a recommended study week of up to 15 hours.
Study wherever and whenever – all you need is a laptop and an internet connection. Using our Virtual Learning Environment you will enjoy a programme of highly interactive live online seminars and presentations and have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of group tasks with your fellow students across the globe.
Continued support will be provided by your dedicated Student Success Advisor who’ll be there to help you to get the most from your time with us from the moment you enroll to the time you graduate.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) comprises 180 credits. Students are expected to study 90 credits per year.
Each 15-credit unit is normally delivered over an 8-week teaching period. Weeks 1 to 6 comprise taught input. Week 7 provides an opportunity for students to consolidate their learning before submitting the assessment in Week 8. The Professional Project unit is normally 16 weeks.
Overall Methods of Assessment
Study and assessment breakdown
10 credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of live seminars, discussion boards and independent study. A Masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, and a PGCert 60 credits. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the programme will vary according to your style of learning, but it could be:
Study
100% independent study; 0% placement
Assessment
100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
With our flexible payment options we have made paying for your programme, and your professional development, as easy as possible.
We offer you the option to pay unit by unit, pay the full fees upfront or pay via a sponsor. No matter what payment option you choose, we accept all usual online payment methods in any currency via our highly secure Flywire payment portal.
Fees for the 2020/21 academic year of entry (ending August 31st 2021):
Unit fee: £999*
Programme fee: £11,988
Fees for 2021/22 academic year of entry
Tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year of entry (from entry 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022) are still being finalised for all courses. Please see check back on the website for further details or contact an enrolment advisor on +44 (0)161 880 4721.
For more information on our payment structures and financing your degree, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
*Fee based on 15 credits per unit
Entry requirements:
To enrol in the course, you will need the following:
These typical entry requirements apply to the 2020/21 academic year (1st September 2020 to 31st August 2021) of entry and may be subject to change for the 2021/22 academic year (1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022). Please see check back on the website for further details or contact an enrolment advisor on +44 (0)161 880 4721.
English language requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English (and whose first degree was not taught in English) are required to produce evidence of English language proficiency. We provide a FREE Pearson English test to all applicants if required which can be requested from your enrolment advisor during the application process.
Read more about our English requirements.
Applying for the course:
All applications are taken through our online applications portal. To get access to the portal please fill in the form on the applications page and we shall send you an email with login details. Once you have access you will be able to upload the following documents and submit your application:
Once submitted we will assess your application and make a decision on whether we can offer you a place on the course. This is usually within five working days of all required documents being uploaded.
