Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at The Open University UK is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 24, delivered Online. 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: 24
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 16,334 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,334 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
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
- MBA stage 1: management: perspectives and practice
- MBA stage 1: management: perspectives and practice (Fast track)
- The dynamics of strategy
- Corporate finance
- Business, human rights law and corporate social responsibility
- Entrepreneurship: experience and perspective
- Leadership and management in intercultural contexts
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need a minimum of three years experience in a managerial, professional or technical role, so that you have a practical business base on which to build your MBA learning. Usually this means that you are at least 25 years old as it is unusual (but not impossible) to be able to satisfy the experience requirement under this age.
Depending on your previous qualifications, there are a variety of routes into the MBA:
If you already hold an honours degree awarded by a recognised UK university, or equivalent you can begin your MBA studies by taking either the MBA stage 1: management: perspectives and practice (B716) or the fast-track version of this module (BXFT716).
Various higher education and professional qualifications are considered equivalent to an
If you are experienced in managerial work but do not have an honours degree or equivalent you need first to gain our Professional Certificate in Management (S01). This is also a valuable qualification in its own right.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,334 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,334 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,334 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,334 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK 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 The Open University UK
The Open University UK
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
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