MBA Master of Business Administration MBA
- January start available
- Professional Experience option available
Why study an MBA?
Take your career to the next level. On our MBA course you’ll develop your leadership style with hands-on, real-world assignments and a global outlook.
You may be eligible for our MBA Scholarship, which offers a fee reduction of up to £4,000.
- Develop practical skills and insights that are directly applicable to the workplace.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to real world business challenges through case studies, simulations and professional experience.
- Leverage professional experiences to gain insights into industry trends, practices and challenges, building on your ability to make informed decisions.
- Focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, giving you the skills and knowledge needed to launch and grow your own business.
You’re serious about your career, and so are we. Our comprehensive Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is designed to help you develop as an innovative and entrepreneurial leader and graduate ready to make waves in the world of business.
You’ve already immersed yourself in industry, and want a postgraduate degree that reflects your experience. That’s why we favour active learning over exams and theoretical assignments. We’ll put your communication, critical analysis and decision-making skills to the test by presenting you with real-life scenarios that expose you to alternative business practices.
There’s the option to study with us for two years and gain valuable experience in Year 2, with a choice of professional experience modules.
Study with us in Cambridge, or explore our distance learning option.
Course options
Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities
Course features
Study for an MBA at ARU and:
- take advantage of our MBA Scholarship, which offers a fee reduction of up to £4,000
- take an optional placement year in industry
- make connections with local employers
- attend business events, seminars and talks
- get business support and mentoring through our start-up hub
- pitch for start-up funding in our annual business competition.
Outstanding student support
Join our postgraduate student community and:
- benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including extensive library and IT resources
- learn from expert staff who will guide your research interests and career development
- receive full support from our Employability Service, while you're studying with us and after you graduate
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Accreditation
Chartered Management Institute
As an MBA student at ARU, you’ll bolster your advanced management training with Level 7 CMI accreditation, thanks to our partnership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This qualification gives you a considerable competitive advantage and offers an effective route to career progression.
Lecturers
I-Shuo Chen
Senior Lecturer of Organisational Behaviour
Veronica Burke
Senior Lecturer
Alessia Mevoli
Senior Lecturer in Management
Careers
What can you do with an MBA?
The Master of Business Administration MBA is a prestigious management qualification and investment that will equip you with the management and entrepreneurial abilities to succeed in a wide range of business fields.
When you graduate, you’ll be confident about entering the international business market and finding a senior role in a corporation or taking the first steps towards self-employment.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with our Business PhD – School of Management. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
FRANCESCO
“ARUCPD enabled me to challenge myself and my abilities. Throughout the module I increased my leadership skills and the experience with my mentor was a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas and advice. I found the whole experience inspiring!”
FRANCESCOStudies in the Faculty of Business and Law
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Distance learning
You can choose to study this course by distance learning: perfect if you're juggling other commitments and want to choose when and where to study.
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