Master of Business Administration

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

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.