Entry requirements

Applicants should meet one of the following:

- Possess, or expect to obtain, a minimum of a second class lower division (UK 2:2 classification) degree from a recognised university;

- Have a minimum of five years relevant management experience;

- Hold a professional or other qualification which is deemed acceptable for admission.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification for managers. Applicants are from both the public and private sectors in the UK and abroad.

The teaching programme is aimed at those who are looking to develop their careers and at 'high flyers' that need an understanding of all the major functions of business providing generalist knowledge for prospective leaders.

In addition to enhancing successful students' career prospects, the course aims to encourage independent and creative thinkers. This is done by following the UK Quality Assurance Agency guidelines in giving students a 'strong practical and professional orientation' differentiating it from other masters programmes.

All students complete seven taught modules, (five compulsory core modules and two optional modules), together with a final project.

Cardiff campus-based MBA graduates maybe entitled to the following ACCA qualification exemptions*:

• Business and Technology

• Management Accounting

• Financial Accounting

Cardiff campus-based MBA graduates may also receive the following CIMA exemptions*:

BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics
BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
E1 Managing Finance in a Digital World
P1 Management Accounting
F1 Financial Reporting

*The above exemptions are provided for information only. It is the graduates’ responsibility to make formal applications to relevant professional bodies directly and pay for the exemptions. The exact exemptions are awarded at the sole discretion of the professional bodies.

Information for international students

Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the website.

Fees and funding

As a postgraduate, research or part-time student, the tuition fees you are charged will depend on the course you choose to study. Full information is available on our website.