Master of Business Administration

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject and a minimum of two years relevant work experience. Applicants who do not meet these requirements are encouraged to discuss their application with the MBA Director.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Bournemouth MBA - Developing Leaders for a Global Future

Why study Master of Business Administration at BU?

• A crafted course that develops your mindset to tackle the reality of the business world including emerging technology and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
• Advance your leadership and managerial skills through consultancy projects and industry engagements that transfer your knowledge into business action.
• Develop your confidence in resolving complex business challenges through creative assessments
• A community of life-long learning through associate membership of AACSB, BGA, CMI, and IDM.
• Choose to take an optional 30-week work placement to enhance your employability and put into practice the taught elements of this course.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience.

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
• Accredited by the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM), upon successful completion of your degree, you will be able to obtain the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing.

Business Graduates Association

• Membership with the Business Graduates Association will provide you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

Fees and funding

Please check Bournemouth University course website for the latest tuition fees information.

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding