Manchester Metropolitan University
Master of Business Administration
Manchester, United Kingdom
MBA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 27,504 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and Non-EU international students part-time fee: £27,504 (£13,752 per year)
Key Summary
Whether you’re looking to progress to a more senior level or grow your own business, the Manchester Met MBA will give you an educational experience that transforms your thinking and gives you the knowledge and experience to develop leadership skills and boost your earning potential.
Our MBA is research-informed and co-created with industry experts, making it the Master of Business Administration for responsible leaders, managers and employers who support decent work and productivity.
The transformational journey you’ll experience on this course can have a positive impact on not just your own career, but also your team and your company as well as your wider community and the environment.
By pursuing your MBA with us, you’ll graduate with a qualification from a triple-accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research, giving you the opportunity to stand out.
Features and Benefits
- Explore contemporary issues such as sustainability, digitalisation, ethical management and wellbeing.
- Learn how to balance profitability with positive societal impact thanks to our research-informed curriculum.
- Choose how you attend each module, without compromising on classroom experience. Find out more.
- Become a graduate of a triple-accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), recognised internationally for its excellence in teaching and research.
- Build connections and increase your understanding of global business contexts with our study abroad trip.
- Get personalised coaching and extensive support from MBA staff and alumni.
Course information
The Manchester Met MBA is designed with the challenges of modern times in mind. With teaching informed by research and aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this course will enable you to lead responsibly, sustainably and globally.
You will learn from industry-connected academics who bring their extensive global business experience into the classroom, using real case studies and organisational situations. Each module will also feature a guest lecture, delivered by industry leaders from the UK and overseas.
Our hybrid teaching model gives you the flexibility to choose how you attend each module, either on campus or online, without compromising your overall experience. Teaching is delivered in three-day blocks with no weekly campus attendance, so you can balance an MBA alongside work, life and everything in between. There are no examinations on the Manchester Met MBA, our assessments are designed to help you hone the skills you need in business, so you can apply your learning straight away.
Over two years, you will study eight 15 credit modules – four in year one and four in year two. You will also complete two 30 credit, end of year projects – one in year one and one in year two. The Manchester Met MBA requires some in-person attendance, but you may choose to attend up to four modules online over the two years.
You’ll also have the opportunity to join the cohort on a study abroad trip, a fantastic opportunity to build connections and increase your understanding of global business contexts.
Year 1
This course is a masters qualification and consists of 180 credits.
In Year 1 you will complete four 15 credit units and one 30 credit project.
Please note: The order in which you complete your MBA units across Year 1 and Year 2 is subject to change.
Core modules
- Dynamic Strategies for a Changing World (15 Credits)
- Strategic Marketing Futures (15 credits)
- Developing Leadership for Decent Employment and Productivity (15 credits)
- Corporate Financial Management (15 credits)
- Transformational Applied Entrepreneurship (30 credits)
Year 2
This course is a masters qualification and consists of 180 credits.
In Year 2 you will complete four 15 credit modules and one 30 credit project.
Please note: The order in which you complete your MBA modules across Year 1 and Year 2 is subject to change.
Core modules
- Operations Management (15 credits)
- Leadership in Sustainable Finance and Accounting (15 credits)
- Global Economic Change and Business: Shifting Paradigms (15 credits)
- Business Analytics and Decision Support (15 credits)
- Consultancy in Action (30 credits)
Throughout the Manchester Met MBA you’ll develop as a leader and gain vital skills to progress up the career ladder.
We’ll provide you with expert advice and support for building your CV and developing interview techniques. You’ll also have access to networking events where you can create valuable connections with other professionals.
Study
- Part-time 30% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 70% independent study
Assessment
- Part-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination