Program Overview
The Business Administration at University of Salford is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Salford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Economics with Financial Management
- Marketing with Operations Management
- Organisational Behaviour and Change
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Normally minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a business related subject.
Candidates must have a minimum of three years full-time post study work experience with evidence of managerial responsibility.
A wide range of professional qualifications are also considered for partial fulfilment of entry criteria.
English Language Requirements
Normally international applicants must also provide evidence of proficiency in English. This takes the form of IELTS 6.5 band score with no element below 5.5, or equivalent SELT grade.
Suitable For
A graduate of any discipline with three or more years\' work experience featuring a significant level of responsibility at a supervisory level. Candidates on the MBA course will most likely be working as well as studying. The modular structure of the programme provides good levels of flexibility to allow candidates to continue their commitment to employers or the demands of their own business.
Applicant profile
To create bold leaders we require committed students who want to grasp the opportunities that we provide. If you are ambitious, creative, competitive and determined, yet realise the need for collaboration, consensus building and compromise, our MBA is for you.
They are not looking for new graduates for this course, it is designed to meet the aspirations of those who are in management, possibly at a modest level, who want to progress to pivotal organisational roles such as the CEO, CIO, CFO or COO of an internationally or nationally significant organisation. Alternatively our graduates have the goal of establishing their own innovative and forward-thinking business.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 17,280 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Salford 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 University of Salford
University of Salford
Salford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
