Program Overview
The Masters of Business Administration (Full-time) at University of Cumbria 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 Masters of Business Administration (Full-time) 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
- Tuition: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Masters of Business Administration (Full-time) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
- Strategic Thinking and Effecting Change
- Finance for the Professional Manager
- People and Profit
- Contemporary Issues in Business Today
- Global Operations Management
- Principles of Postgraduate Management Research
- Postgraduate Independent Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants would be expected to have the following:
1st or 2nd class honours degree or equivalent and at least two years post-graduation work experience.
An MBA is the primary management qualification for aspiring business leaders and our full time MBA is designed for those who already have at least two years post-graduation work experience and wish to invest in a programme that will give graduates the skills and knowledge to build on their existing work experience.
Applications without standard qualifications must demonstrate:
- the capacity for theoretical debate
- a high level of motivation
- the capacity for independent study
- the ability to achieve the proposed programme of wor
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cumbria 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 Cumbria
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, United Kingdom
The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months