Master of Business Administration: The Essex MBA (2 years)
University of Essex
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OCT-26

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MBA - Master of Business Administration

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The Essex MBA is for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who are eager to deliver sustainable business solutions and build a future they believe in.At Essex Business School, we cultivate your talent and empower you to think faster and smarter. Whether you want to sharpen your strategic thinking, enhance your leadership, or develop an entrepreneurial mindset, this MBA equips you with the skills and insights to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world.Push Your ...Read more

The Essex MBA is for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who are eager to deliver sustainable business solutions and build a future they believe in.

At Essex Business School, we cultivate your talent and empower you to think faster and smarter. Whether you want to sharpen your strategic thinking, enhance your leadership, or develop an entrepreneurial mindset, this MBA equips you with the skills and insights to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world.

Push Your Potential

The Essex MBA goes beyond a degree. You’ll gain hands-on experience in key business areas like strategic marketing, sustainable operations, and finance. With a focus on globalisation, sustainability, and innovation, you’ll develop the edge to lead and drive change.

Real-World Learning: Director’s Workshops

Our Director’s Workshops are immersive, one or two-day sessions that bring theory to life through expert presentations, group activities, and collaborations with business incubators. Explore topics like personal branding, risk management, and business creation, all tailored to real-world challenges.

Business Planning and Consultancy Weeks

During Business Planning and Consultancy Weeks, you’ll work with professionals to bid for, run, and deliver a project over five days-applying what you've learned in a real business context, refining your skills, and standing out from your peers.

Start Strong, Graduate Stronger

Your MBA journey starts with a week focused on networking, teamwork, and adaptive thinking. It ends with the Capstone, where you’ll complete a dissertation, business plan, or consultancy project tailored to your goals.

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73/279
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60th
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29th
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Patricia
11 Feb 25

I’m liking a lot my experience, the place, the people and the facilities. The only thing that I don’t like at all is that it's so far away from the city, the uni has a lot of..Read more

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Roman
29 Feb 24

Southend is like my second home now, the city is quite slow with beautiful scenery..Read more

Entry requirements

A 2:1 degree in any subject.

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£14,000 per year

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£14,000 per year

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Patricia
11 Feb 25
Business Administration - BBA (Hons)
I’m liking a lot my experience, the place, the people and the facilities. The only thing that I don’t like at all is that it's so far away from the city, the uni has a lot of...
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Roman
29 Feb 24
Business Administration - BBA (Hons)
Southend is like my second home now, the city is quite slow with beautiful scenery...
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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