University of Essex

Master of Business Administration: The Essex MBA

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The University of Essex Business School offers the Essex MBA, a programme for professionals who want to lead businesses responsibly and create sustainable solutions. This course is internationally recognised, placing the school in the top 2%, and focuses on equipping students with the knowledge to navigate challenges and shape the future of business.

The MBA emphasises hands-on experience in marketing, operations, and finance, aiming to build noble entrepreneurs who can deliver business solutions that stand the test of time. The Essex MBA lets you choose how you study, with options for full-time, part-time, or individual modules so that you can fit it around your work and life. You'll get hands-on experience through intensive Business Planning and Consultancy Weeks, where you'll work with experts on real projects. To finish, you'll complete a final project, like a research paper, business plan, or consulting project, designed to help you reach your career goals.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in all components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Essex MBA program at the University of Essex are fit and ready to work in roles like:

  • Management Consultant

  • Strategy Consultant

  • Business Analyst

  • Operations Manager

  • Investment Analyst

  • Financial Manager

  • Digital Marketing Manager

  • IT Manager

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the academic year is £26,250.

Admission

Candidates should submit their applications through UCAS. For more expert guidance, please reach out to our counsellors at AHZ.

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