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Master of Business Administration - Business Development

Durham University
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Tuition GBP 28,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 28,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MBA
Duration 15 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Durham , Stockton, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration - Business Development at Durham University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 15 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 - Business Development 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

  1. Duration: 15 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 28,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 28,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Durham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration - Business Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Accounting and Finance
  2. Economics for Global Business
  3. Leading and Managing People
  4. Marketing
  5. Operations and Technology
  6. Strategic Management
  7. Sustainability, Ethics and Change
  8. Boardroom Experience
  9. Strategic Business Project
  10. International Business in Context.
  11. Management Consultancy
  12. Project Management
  13. Entrepreneurial Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship
  14. New Venture Creation
  15. Technology Innovation
  16. Business Analytics.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • At least three years’ continuous post-graduation work experience in positions demonstrating a high degree of responsibility.
  • Upper Second Class Bachelor Degree, or international equivalent
  • Lack of formal qualifications is not necessarily a barrier to admission; managerial experience is also a key consideration for entry to our Full-time MBA programme. In such cases, we may ask you to submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating capability in areas such as your management experience, including critical thinking skills and communication skills. Alternatively you may be required to provide a well-balanced GMAT score of a minimum of 600 (Durham GMAT code: BBB-W0-80).
  • IELTS of 7.0 or above in IELTS with no element below 6.0, or 102 or above in TOEFL IBT with no element below 23.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 28,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 28,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 28,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 28,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Durham 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 Durham University

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Application Information
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 15 months
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