Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Overview

With our Global Online MBA, you will combine expert teaching from our triple accredited business school with the flexibility you need to succeed.

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).

Our business school is triple accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, setting an international benchmark of excellence in business and management education. This achievement places us proudly among the best business schools in the world. By studying your MBA with us, you’ll graduate with a qualification from a business school recognised internationally for its excellence in teaching and research, giving you the opportunity to stand out.

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Type
MBA online
Start dates
January, March, May, July, September and November
Length
2 years part-time
Cost per unit
£1,248* (Total £14,976)
Typical 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

Units Your curriculum topics

Units may typically include:

Critical Reading, Writing and Literature Research (15 credits)
Leading, Managing and Developing People (15 credits)
Strategic Marketing (15 credits)
Strategic Management (15 credits)
Global Economic Environment (15 credits)

Operations Management (15 credits)
Accounting and Financial Management (15 credits)
Leading Change and Creativity in Organisations (15 credits)
Financial Technologies (15 credits)
Methodological Approaches to Research (15 credits)

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.

Full details of the content within each unit can be found on the MBA unit page.

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Entry requirements

To enrol in the course, you will need the following:

A UK honours degree (2:2 or above) or an international equivalent PLUS a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
OR significant management experience (10 years or more) and a record of achievement in business and leadership
ALL applicants must be a minimum of 25 years of age

These typical entry requirements apply to the 2022/23 academic year (1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023) of entry and may be subject to change for the 2023/24 academic year (1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024). Please 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 are required to produce evidence of English language proficiency.

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.

We provide a FREE Pearson English test to all applicants, if required, which can be requested from your enrolment advisor during the application process.

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Fees and funding Fees and funding

Fees

With our flexible payment options, we have made paying for your course 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 2022/23 academic year of entry (1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023):

Unit fee: £1,248*

Course fee: £14,976

Fees for 2023/24 academic year of entry:

Tuition fees for the 2023/24 academic year of entry (1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024) are still being finalised, please 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 page.

Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

*Fee based on 15 credits per unit

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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 University 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.

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Who this course is for:

Career builders

Whether you want to switch careers or aim for that promotion, our course from a triple accredited business school will give you the credibility and competitive edge you need to progress. From strategy to management, uncover new skills without taking a break from your career. Our flexible, online study will enable you to gain a recognised qualification from anywhere in the world.

Knowledge builders

If you want to develop your current skills and understanding, this course is a great fit. You may want to enhance your career or build a sense of personal accomplishment. Our units cover advanced business topics, including leadership for people and organisations. Put your new skills to test in real-time as you can work alongside this part-time course.

Aspirational entrepreneurs

For those embracing the world of business ownership, this course will help you harness your knowledge and grow your organisation. Once you’ve sharpened your leadership skills and gained in-depth practical knowledge of core business functions, where will our MBA take your business?

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Career propects

From entrepreneurs to aspiring business leaders, our MBA course is designed to help you excel in the world of business. It’s the course for you if you want to develop transferable skills for senior management positions. We will focus on enhancing your critical analysis, creativity, leadership and management abilities to prepare you for your future role.

Throughout the course, we will explore relevant cross-industry issues, allowing you to gain a broad business perspective. You may choose to apply your skills to a role such as Business Operations Manager, CEO, Management Analyst or Business Consultant, to name a few.

With a flexible online curriculum and the opportunity to tailor projects to your current work, you can study alongside your career and apply learnings as you go. You’ll have access to our digital career service during your studies and lifelong access when you graduate.

Companies where our students have worked:

Amazon
Barclays
Emirates
Ericsson
Hilti
HSBC
KPMG
Mercedes-Benz
Nestle

Pfizer
Proctor and gamble
Sage
Siemens
Starbucks
Tesco
United Nations
Vodaphone

Studying online

Our online masters is designed to work around your work and life commitments. With a recommended study week of around 20 hours (depending on the unit), it can be completed in just two years.

Study around existing commitments, wherever you are – 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 our Student Success Team who’ll be there to answer any queries you have and help you to get the most from your time with us – from the moment you enrol to the time you graduate.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) comprises 180 credits. Students are normally expected to study 90 credits per year.

The programme is delivered on a continuous basis and units are scheduled sequentially. The order that units are delivered varies depending on the intake start date, although students will normally start with the Critical Reading, Writing and Literature Research unit. Methodological Approaches to Research and Professional Project will normally be the final units studied. All units are 15-credits with the exception of the 30-credit Professional Project.

Each 15-credit unit will normally be delivered over a 7-week teaching period. Weeks 1 to 6 comprise taught input. Week 7 provides students with an opportunity to consolidate learning before undertaking assessment towards the end of the week. The Professional Project unit is normally 14 weeks. There is normally a one-week Study Break between every unit.

Applications

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:

Certificate and/or transcripts evidencing your academic and/or professional qualifications eg degree certificate
Evidence of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers eg IELTS or free Pearson English test results
Your CV
A passport photo of yourself
A personal statement detailing your motivations for studying your chosen course with Manchester Metropolitan University Global Online.

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.

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Overall methods of assessment

You will be assessed by coursework.
Each unit is assessed by an assignment (typically 3,000 words, or equivalent). The nature of the assignment varies by unit. Examples may include an essay, case study, literature review, research brief, extended project, business analysis, and contributions to the discussion forum.
The Professional Project will normally take the form of a 10,000-word project-style essay.

Study and assessment breakdown

10 credits equate 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 course 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

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This course is delivered by a triple accredited business school

Our business school is triple accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. By choosing to complete your MBA with us, you are choosing to study at one of the best business schools in the world, internationally recognised for excellence in teaching and research.

Erica’s story

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Richard used his MBA to gain his dream job.

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Academic expertise

Dr Linda Alker

Principal Lecturer and Programme Leader, Global Online MBA programme

Prior to joining Manchester Metropolitan University Business School in 2006, Linda held senior management roles in the health and social care sector. Over the last 10 years, she has been responsible for leading, developing and managing the masters programmes in Leadership and Management and is now a Principal Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour.

Linda holds a PhD from the University of Manchester, a Masters in Organisational Psychology from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Lancashire.

Her research interests cover a wide range of topics including leadership, organisational change, workplace stress, bullying and diversity. Linda’s PhD theses was on workplace stress in the financial sector.

She is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development and holds an Executive Coaching Diploma from the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Michael Flanagan

Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Management, Global Online MBA programme

Michael joined Manchester Metropolitan Business School and academia in 2008 after a 30-year career working in director-level roles at multinational organisations including Shell, Philips and Russell Hobbs.

Michael holds an MBA from Manchester University Business School and completed his PhD in Finance in 2013. His theses focused on mortgage mitigation options in the US market.

He particularly enjoys teaching postgraduate students finance, advanced performance management and research methods.

Dr Rosane Pagano

Principal Lecturer in Operations Management, Global Online MBA programme

Rosane’s career started in information systems development as a Systems Analyst, project managing business applications implementation. She worked with clients including Exxon, the Brazilian Navy, and Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (one of the largest global mining companies).

Since joining Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Rosane has taught modules and supervised dissertations in business information technology, project management, operations management, business modelling, and decision-making. In addition, she has undertaken wider managerial roles overseeing the operations of the education programmes portfolio and international partnerships in the education sector.

Rosane holds a BSc (Hons) in Systems Engineering and a PhD in Applied Science from the Faculty of Engineering (Informatics) at the University of Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. She has also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and holds a three-year Research Fellowship on the use of technology in education.

Rosane’s research interests include management in higher education, systems thinking, and sustainability in projects and operations.

Chris Midgley

Senior Lecturer – Leading Change and Creativity in Organisations (LCCO) – Global Online MBA programme

Prior to joining Manchester Metropolitan University in 2019, Chris led and delivered on a number of academic medical and clinical leadership development programmes in the Health Faculties of Sheffield Hallam and Edge Hill Universities. Before that, Chris had a sixteen-year background in Army Education – ultimately leading a portfolio of clinical redesign programmes with national outcomes.

Chris holds Masters degrees in both Human Resource Development and Performance Management, and also in Medical Physics, as well as an Executive MBA from Cranfield. Additionally, he has a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education and Training, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education; he is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, and Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management. Chris is completing the MMU-sponsored MA in Higher Education. Chris is probably addicted to studying.

Chris’ teaching interests are centred on leadership development education, change and innovation in organisations, organisational performance management, programme and project management, and professional development and identity.

Sumona Mukhuty

Lecturer in Leading, Managing and Developing People, Global Online MBA programme

After 12 years at Hull University Business School, Sumona joined Manchester Metropolitan University Business School in 2017 as a Principal Lecturer.

In addition to teaching the Leadership MBA module, Sumona is the lead lecturer for the undergraduate module ‘Introduction to Human Resource Management’ and is the Education Lead for the Department of People and Performance, responsible for designing and managing the delivery and assessment of all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Sumona’s PhD, for which she was awarded a Northern Leadership Award, focused on Leadership and Emotional Intelligence in the National Health Service.

Her teaching specialisms and research interests include human resource management, organisational behaviour and work psychology.

Rohail Ashraf

Lecturer in Strategic Marketing, Global Online MBA programme

Rohail Ashraf is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing, Retail and Tourism, part of the Faculty of Business and Law at Manchester Metropolitan University.

He has previously worked at King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia), Lahore University of Management Sciences (Pakistan) and Kedge Business School (France).

Rohail has published articles in marketing journals including the Journal of Business Research, Psychology & Marketing, the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Intelligence & Planning, the Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing & Logistics and the Asian Journal of Management Cases.

His research interests include branding, consumer emotions, bibliometrics and student sample idiosyncrasies. More recently, his work has evolved to study the dynamics of online relationships and the use of immersive technologies in marketing.

Robert Dixon

Lecturer in Strategic Management, Global Online MBA programme

Robert joined Manchester Metropolitan University in 2008 and has extensive lecturing experience at both a masters and undergraduate level.

He has particular expertise in strategy, change management, innovation, scale-up organisations, SMEs and associated research and practical challenges. Currently studying for a masters in Higher Education, Robert has a passion for all things business and enterprise and is keen to combine practice, theory and teaching within his role at the university.

With over 25 years’ commercial experience in both SMEs and blue-chip organisations, Robert considers himself a ‘pracademic’ – someone who both studies and practices in their field of expertise.

Outside of Manchester Met, Robert is the founder and owner of dixonspace.com, a co-working and serviced office business centre with a gym, a business mentor and investor with several SMEs, and a property investor and developer.

Stuart Barrett

Lecturer in Global Economic Environment, Global Online MBA programme

Stuart’s first degree was in Economics and Politics followed by an MSc in International Business Economics from the University of the West of England.

Stuart’s PhD focused on multinational investment in the United States. He has taught in both the School of Economics and the Business School at the University of the West of England, on the MBA at Bath University, and in the Department of Economics at Bristol University.

His research interests include foreign direct investment and trade blocs, and multinational strategy. His teaching specialisms include international business, business economics and Asia-Pacific economics.

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