Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Accounting for Decision-Makers
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- People and Organisations
- Strategic Management
- Management of Finance
- Capital Markets and Derivatives
- Principles of Islamic Finance
- Islamic Investment Banking
- Managing People in a Global Context
- Developing People for Leadership and Management
- Buyer Behaviour and Relationship Marketing
- Strategic Global Marketing
- Product Development Management
- Managing the Product Development Process
- Project Management Theory and Practice
- Delivering Successful Projects
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Possess, or expect to obtain, a degree from a recognised university with a minimum of a 2:2 classification;
- Have a minimum of five years relevant management experience;
- Hold a professional or other qualification which is deemed acceptable for admission .
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cardiff Metropolitan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a public university located in Cardiff, Wales. It was formerly known as the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff which was established in 1996.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-09-17
- Start Date 2017-12-15
- Language English
- Duration 16 months