University of Bedfordshire

Business Administration MBA

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MBA is a flagship course designed to facilitate career advancement, particularly for early-career professionals, through support in the development of essential leadership and strategic management skills. There us an emphasis on responsible leadership, ethical decision making, digital business acumen, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI). The MBA blends theory and practical experience to offer insights into effective organisational management in the competitive global context through innovative subject areas supported by the latest research to cultivate your ability to approach complex issues creatively and systematically.

The course adopts a practice-led curriculum and you will engage in live projects with leading employers from diverse sectors to support a critical appreciation of how to apply your knowledge and understanding to complex challenges, leading to innovative opportunities to enhance strategic business and management practice through data-driven decision-making. This experience fosters personal and professional growth, nurturing creative and innovative leadership qualities. You will develop the attributes and skills expected of postgraduates, as recognised by professional and industry bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute and including personal effectiveness; building relationships and networks; developing people and capabilities; leading change and innovation; managing risk; and being an ethical and inclusive leader.

Key highlights

  • Live projects with leading employers from diverse sectors
  • Practice-led curriculum blending theory with practical experience
  • Focus on responsible leadership, ethical decision making and EDI
  • Builds digital business acumen and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Develops skills recognised by bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute
  • Aimed at early-career professionals seeking career advancement

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include related area

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.

    Up to £3,000
  • Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.

  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • General manager
  • Business development manager
  • Management consultant
  • Operations manager
  • Strategy manager
  • Project manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £15,400 per year | International: £18,900 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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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