MBA with Extended Professional Practice

University of Hertfordshire

About the course The Master of Business Administration with Extended Professional Practice degree will equip you with a critical understanding of business and management essentials, covering areas such as people management, marketing and financial proficiency. You’ll develop strategic leadership skills crucial for success in the professional world, and the ability to assess organisational strategic positioning. The programme is well-suited for you, regardless of your previous experience, if you are interested in leadership roles and entrepreneurial ventures. This is course offers a comprehensive and immersive experience designed to develop well-rounded business leaders. This course not only provides you with academic knowledge, but also integrates real-world practice, enabling you to apply what you learn in dynamic business environments. The course includes a 30-week postgraduate professional placement. Students who are academically eligible for the placement must secure a professional work placement by themselves with the structured and dedicated support and guidance of the Future Success and Employability Team. During the 2-year course, year 1 will focus on academic modules while year 2 will focus on applying your learning in a real-world setting through a professional placement, supported by a reflective portfolio. This is complemented by Strategic Management Research and Financial Principles and Practice modules in your final semester of study. As a University of Hertfordshire MBA student, you’ll be supported by first-class facilities, including our virtual learning environment, StudyNet, which provides access to other students, lecture notes and over 100,000 e-books and e-journals. You’ll also benefit from the opportunity to participate in the Young Enterprise Start-Up Programme—an intensive, hands-on experience delivered in partnership with one of the UK’s leading enterprise education charities. Students work in teams to launch real businesses, act as company directors, and compete in national and European competitions. This initiative bridges the gap between academic theory and the practical demands of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship in a live, supportive environment. You’ll benefit from teaching and supervision by expert, research-active staff, many of whom are internationally recognised and work as consultants or advisors to leading organisations. Their experience includes supporting FTSE-listed firms, global health bodies, innovation hubs, and digital transformation projects—bringing real-world insight directly into the classroom.