Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
MBA Full-timeBirmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 37,800 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK and non-tier applicants
Key Summary
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Introduction
Advance your understanding of responsible business and what it means to be a purposeful leader. On our full-time MBA, you'll work closely with industry professionals and academic experts who will challenge you to self-reflect and create your business practices for a better world.
Course structure
Our full-time MBA is a one-year programme delivered at our Edgbaston campus in the UK. You can complete a global immersive module in Mexico, Southeast Asia, Europe, or the Middle East. Full-time MBA candidates can choose to tailor their programme to one of the following pathways:
- Marketing
- International Business & Strategy
- Innovation & Business Transformation
End-of-study internships
Full-time MBA students have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week paid internship with a UK-based company when they complete their programme. These internships are sourced by our dedicated Birmingham Business School Careers team so students can focus on their programme. More than 32% of students are now employed by the company they undertook the internship with and 50% of candidates extended their internship or were offered employment by another company.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course delivery
The Birmingham MBA includes a mix of learning and teaching methods:
- Purposeful Leader module – this a reflective and developmental module that includes career coaching encouraging you to explore your leadership and career aspirations about your purposive values
- MBA Project - students must choose to complete a Company Project, Entrepreneurial Project or Research Project
- Global immersive modules - optional one-week intensive modules delivered in a country with an economy that is markedly different to the UK
- Taught modules – including lectures, workshops, seminars and blended learning support
- Assessments - including group and individual projects, group presentations, individual assignments and class tests
Course Module
The Birmingham MBA totals 180 credits. This includes nine core modules worth 100 credits, one project worth 40 credits, and four elective modules worth 40 credits.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
- The Purposeful Leader
- Accounting, Accountability and Decision-Making
- Global Perspectives on Responsible Business
- Managerial Finance
- Marketing
- People Management and Organisations
- Strategy in a Complex and Uncertain World
- Sustainable Operations
- Understanding the Economy
Rankings
- #80: Top Global University (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- #32: In Europe (Financial Times Full-time MBA Ranking 2023)
- =93: World University Rankings 2025 (Times Higher Education)
Scholarships and Funding
Elevate your career with an MBA scholarship from Birmingham Business School.
At Birmingham Business School, our vision is to promote curiosity and thought leadership for Responsible Business. These scholarships award merit, foster diverse communities, and support visionary leaders who showcase exceptional potential in driving positive change and innovation.
Purposeful Leader MBA Scholarship
Tailored for individuals who showcase exceptional potential in driving positive change and innovation, this prestigious scholarship covers up to £15,000 in the form of a tuition-fee discount for Birmingham MBA full-time students joining the September 2025 cohort. There are only a small number of Purposeful Leader MBA Scholarships available. These are awarded on an ongoing basis so applying early is recommended.
Responsible Business MBA Scholarship
Awarded to talented individuals who are committed to continuously building their skills and knowledge for a better world, this scholarship supports curious thinkers from different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities. There are multiple Responsible Business MBA Scholarships available as tuition fee discounts worth up to £10,000. These are awarded on an ongoing basis so applying early is recommended.
How to apply for MBA Scholarships
- Apply to study for the full-time MBA at Birmingham Business School.
- If your application is successful, you will receive a scholarship application link shortly after receiving your offer letter.
- Apply for one of our MBA scholarships via the application link by the deadline. As part of your application, you will need to submit a personal statement and answer an essay question focused on responsible business.
- Your application will be assessed by the committee on a rolling basis. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email.
Executive MBA Scholarships
We offer a limited number of scholarships to eligible candidates joining our Executive MBA (non-apprenticeship route). These are partial scholarship awards and will be allocated to candidates based on their MBA application, CV and Personal Statement.
Career Opportunities
BBS Careers
Birmingham Business School offers a dedicated lifelong careers service to Birmingham MBA candidates. Our Skills Development Consultant works closely with academics to offer personal coaching throughout your programme as part of The Purposeful Leader module. Birmingham MBA Dubai students can also tap into the on-campus Careers Network.