Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at University of Birmingham is a MBA programme in Business & Management, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, 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 Managers
- Finance for Managers (MBA)
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Concepts and Practice
- Strategic Analysis of Business
- Operations Management
- Developing Leadership Practice
- Global Business Development
- International Business
- Ethical Finance and Sustainability
- International Cooperative Strategy
- Business Communication
- Corporate Governance
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Ethics in Global Business
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Global Marketing Leadership
- Implementing Strategies and Managing Change
- Infrastructure and Project Finance
- International Banking: Regulation and Supervision
- International Business Experience
- International Business Finance
- Models of Capitalism and Financial Crises
- The Effective Director
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English language requirements:
- 12-month MBA \xc2\x96 IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 95 (with no less than 22 in any band); Pearson Academic Test of English 67 (in all four skills).
- 21-month route \xc2\x96 IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills).
- 24-month route \xc2\x96 IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band); TOEFL IBT 82 (19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 51 (in all four skills).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 24 May 2026
- Start Date 2018-01-05
- Language English
- Duration 1 year(s)