Master of Business Administration

Developed in response to the needs of businesses, this course has been carefully tailored to take your career to the next level. Learn how to operate as a global leader who understands responsible business practices in an increasingly changing environment.

Why study Master of Business Administration at BU?

• Our innovative Sprints provide you with additional opportunities to focus on your professional development and practice your consultancy skills
• We have an emphasis on responsible and inclusive business with clear links to the UN Sustainable Development goals
• Advance your leadership and managerial skills through a series of workshops, guest lectures from industry speakers, case studies and consultancy work with real business clients
• Choose to take an optional 30-week work placement to enhance your employability and put into practice taught elements of this course
• Rather than studying in subject silo’s, we combine some topics to provide a more realistic understanding of the organisational landscape
• Small class teaching and no exams. Our coursework is deliberately diverse to develop skills in areas such as presentations, report writing and data analytics.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience.

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide.
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership, access to resources and services and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.
• Accredited by the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM), upon successful completion of your degree, you will be able to obtain the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing.

Careers

With academic expertise drawn upon from across BU’s Faculties, our MBA is constantly evolving to ensure it remains at the forefront of change and advancement in all sectors. This course provides you with a springboard for developing a managerial career.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice. If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS. There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.

Applicants should normally have achieved: a Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject and a minimum of two years relevant work experience. Applicants who do not meet these requirements are encouraged to discuss their application with the MBA Director.