University of Kent

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - January Start - MBA

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

In a world demanding ethical leadership, global awareness and bold thinking, today’s leaders need more than technical expertise - they need perspective, purpose and the ability to navigate complexity. The Kent MBA is built for professionals ready to take that next leap - not just in title, but also in mindset. You’ll explore how leadership can be ambitious and responsible.

How business decisions can deliver both profit and purpose. And how your own growth is inseparable from the impact you create. This is not just about gaining tools - it’s about transforming how you think, lead and influence.

Through immersive projects, personal coaching and a truly global learning environment, you’ll build the confidence, skills and clarity to shape your next chapter - and make it count. So, if who you become is as important to you as what you will learn, then our MBA programme is for you. Study the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kent Business School and graduate with the confidence to excel in your career.

Leadership, Confidence and Career Growth: Caroline and John on the Kent MBA Experience

Key highlights

  • Immersive projects applying ethical, responsible leadership to real business challenges
  • Personal coaching to build leadership confidence and clarity
  • Truly global learning environment with internationally diverse perspectives
  • Explores how business decisions can deliver both profit and purpose
  • Cohort of experienced leaders, entrepreneurs and community leaders

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

  • General manager
  • Operations director
  • Management consultant
  • Business development manager
  • Strategy manager
  • Chief executive officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £26,500 per year | International: £26,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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