The Durham EBS Executive Master of Business Administration

Entry requirements

We recommend an early application.

Normally an Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent international or professional qualification.

Applicants holding a Bachelor degree or equivalent should normally have a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience. Applicants who hold a Masters degree or equivalent should have a minimum of three years’ professional work experience.

For applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS score of 7.0 (no element under 6.0) or IBT TOEFL score of 102 (no element under 23) or an equivalent English language qualification may be required. Those whose daily work is conducted primarily in English may be exempted from this requirement.

Months of entry

September

Course content

You will study at two UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Durham in the UK and the Upper Middle Rhine region in Germany. As the Durham-EBS Executive MBA is delivered entirely in English in a classroom setting, you can continue to work full-time whilst studying as most teaching is delivered once each month in three-day blocks (Thursday through to Saturday).

The programme’s strong international focus is also reflected in the core and elective modules, the diverse teaching faculty as well as the diversity of student backgrounds in each cohort. The business and alumni connections you gain will also support you in furthering your career.

This dual award draws on both UK-specific and European experience giving you an insight into leadership in today’s international business world.

Throughout the programme, you will explore the operations of global markets, understand how to lead transnational business relations and further build your international network of contacts. You will also be working alongside a diverse group of experienced business professionals and academics from the UK, Germany and around the world.

The Durham-EBS Executive MBA programme commences each September with a seven-day residential stay in Durham, England.

During the 18 month programme you will complete:

1. Nine core modules; seven modules are delivered in Germany and two modules are delivered in Durham
2. Three elective modules delivered in Germany, Durham or another international location
3. A Strategic Business Project

Note: Module instruction in Germany is held once a month from Thursday to Saturday. The cost of accommodation and some meals for each one-week residential stay in Durham is included in the programme fee.

Core modules:

The nine core modules of the programme will establish your foundational knowledge, understanding and research skills:

• Accounting
• Economics for Global Business
• Finance
• Managing People
• Marketing
• Operations and Technology
• Strategic Management
• Sustainability and Ethics
• The Boardroom Exercise

Information for international students

If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take a pre-Masters pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.

Fees and funding

For further information see the course listing.