Master of Business Administration (MBA) – International
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- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 Year (Full-time) or 2 Years (Part-time)
- Tuition
- Home: £8,500 / Year | International: £19,200 / Year
Overview
What this route covers
The MBA International degree is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their management and leadership skills. Over 12 or 24 months, students will gain a deeper understanding of global business functions and the interrelationship between them. The course focuses on the specific challenges organizations face in international markets, addressing globalisation, sustainability, and intercultural communication. Students will also develop key executive skills, including leadership, strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and change management.
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Requirements, outcomes, and teaching
Standard Entry Requirements
Applicants must have the equivalent of a UK first degree at 2:2 or above plus relevant experience.
Applicants should have been taught in English and have sufficient command of English to undertake postgraduate study, or have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 or better.
If you did not achieve the required grades but can demonstrate suitable life/work skills, you are still encouraged to apply.
Course structure
Modules
- Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics20 credits
- International Finance and Operations20 credits
- Principles of International Marketing20 credits
- Cross-Cultural Leadership and Human Capital Management20 credits
- International Strategic Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship20 credits
- Postgraduate Integrative Project40 credits
Where it happens
Campus locations
Import and Export Buildings
2 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London, E14 2BE
Funding note
Fees and funding
2026/27: Home: £8,500 / Year | International: £19,200
2026/27: Home: £8,500 / Year | International: £20,200
EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page for more information.
For 2026-2027 entry, the maximum government-approved postgraduate tuition fee for UK students is £8,500 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2026-2027 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.