MBA - Master of Business Administration

Entry requirements

To join the MBA you need to have attained either a 1st or a 2.1 in any degree subject. In certain circumstances, these entry requirements can be relaxed if you have substantial relevant work experience.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Embark on an exciting journey in business education with our newly revamped MBA programme. Experience the dynamic synergy and interactive learning that redefine success in the modern business world.

At Buckingham, our student-centred approach cultivates collaboration and real-world applications, empowering you to excel. Immerse yourself in an agile learning environment, honing teamwork, and transferable skills crucial for leadership. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), our MBA offers the opportunity to gain CMI’s professional qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership in Practice upon successful completion of the MBA. Join us to gain knowledge and to be inspired and empowered for leadership in the ever-evolving business landscape – a landscape to which we at Buckingham are continually adapting.

The Buckingham MBA focuses on 13 main areas of learning, equipping you with skills needed for modern leadership in the dynamic globalised world of business:

• Decision-making and Leadership
• Strategic analysis
• Digital Technology and Disruption
• Sustainability and Ethics
• Interpersonal and People Management
• Negotiation and Culture Management
• Marketing and Innovation
• Financial and Managerial Accounting analysis
• Personal and Critical Self-awareness
• Operation and Supply Chain Management
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Research and Time Management.

Our MBA programme is taught both full-time and part-time. Each have two entry points available: September and January. The full-time programme is just one-year, creating an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to join the workplace in the shortest possible time. The part-time programme is staggered across two-years, making it more suitable for working individuals.

Information for international students

We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country.

The University is a UKVI Student Sponsor.

If English is not your first language, please check our postgraduate English language requirements. If your English levels don’t meet our minimum requirements, you may be interested in applying for our Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes.

Fees and funding

Please visit our website for the latest information relating to our tuition fees, scholarships and bursaries.