Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Entry requirements

This course is open to applications from students in the UK and internationally who have leadership and management experience and are ready to take their career to the next level. To be considered you’ll need:

• A UK honours degree – 2:2 or above – or the international equivalent PLUS a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience at managerial level OR significant management experience (10 years or more) and a record of achievement in business and leadership.
• If your first language is not English, you'll be required to produce evidence of English language proficiency. For this course, we 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 qualifications can be viewed here.
• All MBA applicants must submit a personal statement and up-to-date CV. We'll interview all applicants who meet the course entry requirements to provide you with the opportunity to tell us why you think the course is right for you, and how your work and other experiences will help you to succeed on the MBA.
• To support non-standard entry applications (such as an applicant who has an undergraduate degree below a 2:2 or an applicant who does not have an undergraduate degree at all), prior to interview, you’ll be asked to undertake a short assignment related to your management experience, reflecting on your learning, and linking to your aspiration for studying an MBA.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Whether you’re looking to progress to a more senior level or grow your own business, the Manchester Met MBA will give you an educational experience that transforms your thinking and gives you the knowledge and experience to develop leadership skills and boost your earning potential.

Our MBA is research-informed and co-created with industry experts, making it the Master of Business Administration for responsible leaders, managers and employers who support decent work and productivity.

The transformational journey you’ll experience on this course can have a positive impact on not just your own career, but also your team and your company as well as your wider community and the environment.

By pursuing your MBA with us, you’ll graduate with a qualification from a triple-accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research, giving you the opportunity to stand out.

Features and Benefits

• Explore contemporary issues such as sustainability, digitalisation, ethical management and wellbeing.
• Learn how to balance profitability with positive societal impact thanks to our research-informed curriculum.
• Choose how you attend each module, without compromising on classroom experience. Find out more.
• Become a graduate of a triple-accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), recognised internationally for its excellence in teaching and research. Find out more.
• Build connections and increase your understanding of global business contexts with our study abroad trip.
• Get personalised coaching and extensive support from MBA staff and alumni.

There are a range of scholarship and funding options to support students on this course. Please visit our scholarships page for more information.

Fees and funding