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University of Kent
MBA Master of Business Administration

DURATION

1 year

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

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TUITION FEES

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STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The MBA Master of Business Administration is designed for professionals who seek to advance their careers in business. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, focusing on key areas such as finance, marketing, leadership, and strategy. Participants will engage in case studies, group projects, and networking opportunities to enhance their understanding of the business landscape.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various opportunities in sectors like finance, consulting, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Potential roles include business analyst, marketing manager, operations director, and management consultant, equipping students with the skills necessary for leadership positions.

Introduction

The CMI and AMBA-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a prestigious and internationally recognized degree of the highest status. Studying the MBA, you learn about organizations and the context in which they operate, re-interpret these organizational frameworks, and apply this acquired knowledge, practically. MBA students frequently springboard into high-caliber roles. MBA Alumni/graduates often become entrepreneurs and launch their ventures, or take their sought-after skills to public bodies, such as the NHS.

The MBA at Kent Business School is delivered by academics and business leaders at the highest level of their expertise. You will be encouraged to think deeply, question everything, and find solutions to some of the most critical and convoluted issues facing business of tomorrow’s world.

Your expertise, business acumen, and ability to think on your feet will be tested on our exciting and demanding MBA Challenge module/experience which covers four areas vital to success in business. Throughout this course, you will apply your learnings via industry visits, workshops, and our MBA Study Tour.

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Scholarships and Funding

Scholarship value

The award covers tuition fees, return airfares and living costs for a one-year taught Master's programme.

Deadline

Deadline for Commonwealth application: - 12 December 2024.

Hold an unconditional offer (with the only outstanding condition, international fee deposit) of a programme of study from the University of Kent - 31 January 2025

Criteria

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, candidates must:

Hold an undergraduate degree at UK first-class level equivalent.
Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed or be a British Protected Person.
Be a permanent resident in one of the eligible Commonwealth countries listed above.
To be committed to the University of Kent, you can apply for more than one course and/or to more than one University, but you may only accept one offer of a Shared Scholarship.
Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high-income country.
Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship.
Return to their home country as soon as their period of study is complete. In some circumstances, a student may be permitted to remain in the UK if seeing doctoral study and satisfy certain strict conditions.
Hold an offer by the deadline for a full-time postgraduate taught degree on one of the eligible courses at the University of Kent:
MSc Artificial Intelligence
MSc Infectious Diseases
MSc Cyber Security
MA International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
MSc Applied Actuarial Science
MSc Conservation Science
MA English and American Literature
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Infectious Diseases
- MSc Cyber Security
- MA International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- MSc Applied Actuarial Science
- MSc Conservation Science
- MA English and American Literature

Further details

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, set up by DFID in 1986, represent a unique partnership between the United Kingdom government and UK Universities.

Funded by the UK Department of International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Shared Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development. They are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

These scholarships are offered under six themes:

Science and technology for development
Strengthening health systems and capacity
Promoting global prosperity
Strengthening global peace, security and governance
Strengthening resilience and response to crises - Access, inclusion and opportunity.

How to apply

To be considered for the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship you must:

Make a formal application for a postgraduate degree at the University of Kent commencing September 2025/26. This can be done online here.
Complete the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) online application process. For information on how to do that and full details of the application process please go directly to the Commonwealth Scholarships webpages.
Applications will be considered based on Academic Excellence and a completed application.
The Commonwealth will accept applications until 12th December 2024 (closing at 16:00 GMT).

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Career Opportunities

Embedded employability: developing career-enhancing skills

Whatever your ambitions, an MBA from Kent Business School equips you with an impressive portfolio of skills, specialist knowledge and practical experience to help you progress in a competitive job market.

In today’s business climate employers are increasingly demanding more from new employees, we are therefore proud that they continually target our graduates for their organisations across the globe. Employers respect our robust teaching and reputation for delivering international business expertise, leading global research and an outstanding international learning experience.

From the outset, we work with you to identify the soft skills you need to focus on alongside your main academic studies. We provide an extensive skills development programme.

Specialist workshops, seminars and talks to support your career progression run throughout the year.
One-to-one executive coaching sessions offer advice on how to maximise opportunities that match your career aspirations.
The Global Skills Award (run by the Graduate and Researcher College) consolidates your awareness of global issues, opening up business and career opportunities worldwide.
Our graduates go on to become progressive business leaders; you’ll hear from them and become a part of this worldwide network.
Networking, group projects, live case studies and the Consultancy Challenge enhance your current experience. You’ll discover innovative ways to develop businesses and individuals, becoming a more effective leader, able to drive and respond to change.

Our careers and employability support at Kent Business School is designed to make sure you are ready to hit the ground running when you graduate, when you study with us you can expect:

1-2-1 personalised Career Coaching with qualified and experienced coaches.
Pre-arrival guidance for international students to support navigating the UK labour market
Mentoring opportunities through professional bodies, business leaders and Kent alumni
Workshops and events designed to support your career planning, finding and securing work and work experience, and professional development, including insights from industry.
Access to career fairs, live projects/competitions with employers and networking opportunities
Plus access to extracurricular professional development and skills courses run by industry professionals

Additionally, the Postgraduate Employability Edge programme, available to postgraduate students at Kent Business School takes place from Welcome Week until the end of your studies and is designed to enhance your career prospects further. Our qualified career practitioners provide support for up to three years after graduation.

Successful KBS graduates: graduate destinations

Our MBA graduates become senior managers in a variety of industry sectors or go on to launch their successful business start-ups. They also find work as entrepreneurs in the public and private sectors or for charities.

Graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

Cummins
NHS
Glassdoor
United Nations
Porsche
ExxonMobil
CISCO
Bank of Uganda
Thermo Fisher Scientific
National Bank of Malawi
Kent Enterprise Trust

Professional Recognition

The MBA programme is accredited by The Association of MBAs (AMBA), the international impartial authority on postgraduate business education. Accreditation with AMBA is a global standard for MBA programmes worldwide.

In addition, the MBA is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), allowing you to gain, alongside your MBA, the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership on the successful completion of your studies. The CMI is committed to excellence in management and leadership and the CMI qualification is highly sought after by employers.