Master of Business Administration MBA
Manchester Metropolitan University
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MBA - Master of Business Administration

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Course overview:Embark on a transformational journey full of impact. Join the MBA for responsible leaders, managers and employers. 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 ...Read more

Course overview:

Embark on a transformational journey full of impact. Join the MBA for responsible leaders, managers and employers. 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 conscientious leaders, managers and employers who support decent work and productivity. This course is designed for professionals in managerial and leadership roles with aspirations to further their career and deepen their knowledge in areas such as strategy, marketing, operations management, accounting and finance, human resource management, leadership, business analytics and entrepreneurship.

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 organisation 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.

What is the length of the course?

2 years part-time

What will this look like?

33 days of delivery across two years. Minimum of 20 days in-person attendance including a three-day induction residential and two showcase days at the end of each academic year, following the project modules.

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WUSCA ranking:
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76/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
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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 youll 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.
  • 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, youll 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.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£12,000 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Part-time fee: £24,000 (£12,000 per year). Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

£12,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

Part-time fee: £24,000 (£12,000 per year). Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

£12,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

Part-time fee: £24,000 (£12,000 per year). Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

£14,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Part-time fee: £28,000 (£14,000 per year). Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

£14,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Part-time fee: £28,000 (£14,000 per year). Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).

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