An MBA is the most popular postgraduate business degrees. You'll get the tools and experience employers around the world expect of their leaders. This means you could work in senior roles in a wide range of organisations.
Register your interestAs an MBA student, you'll learn what you need to take your next steps into management. You'll work on your business knowledge, practical skills and problem-solving while learning about the best practices in international business.
This is our most wide-ranging MBA, focusing on leading people, corporate strategies and global business. You'll also choose some of your own modules and write a dissertation on a research topic that fits your interests.
You'll learn business theory and go on visits to London-based companies where you'll hear from industry experts.
Our MBA is accredited by the CMI - the professional organisation for managers. When you graduate with us, you'll get a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership which shows your knowledge and understanding of management. Graduating from a CMI course increases your employability by 10%.
Plus, like all our students, you'll have access to our excellent careers service to help you take your next steps after graduation.
Download the programme specification for more information on this course.
In this course, you'll have high-quality classroom teaching with our lecturers and do your own research. To help on your academic journey, you'll have access to our Library, Careers and Employability, and Health and Wellbeing services. You'll also work on a dissertation of your personal research, based on your interests and career goals.
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To study this course you need:
All applications are subject to approval by the University. You must meet the minimum English language requirements to join the course.
APL is the term used when you get credit towards your course for something you learned in the past. It means you might not need to study all of the course including a module or number of modules.
This can come from:
If you think you could get APL, contact our Admissions team.
The annual fee for this course is:
For the 2024/25 academic year, even though you are classified as an International Student, EU nationals receive a £900 scholarship, which reduces the fees from £18,000 to £17,100. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter.
Please note: fees may change in the next academic year.
Find out more about paying tuition fees, methods of payment, or read about the scholarships and discounts that might be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
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The MBA is a chance to use your experience as a manager to develop professionally. When you graduate, you'll have better salary, promotion, employability and flexibility options.
MBA graduates work in roles like Chief Technology Officer, Financial Manager and Management Consultant, with salaries starting at around £30,000.
Our students have gone on to work in the global financial sector, oil and car industries and high-level management roles in international companies.
CMI is the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards of management and leadership excellence. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) works with business and education to inspire people to unleash their potential and become skilled, confident and successful managers and leaders.
With a wealth of practical qualifications, events and networking opportunities on offer throughout the UK and Asia-Pacific, CMI helps people boost their career prospects and connect them with other ambitious professionals in any industry and sector. Backed by a unique Royal Charter, CMI is the only organisation allowed to award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade.
Students will have access to a whole host of CMI membership benefits and resources to support them on the journey of becoming Better Managers.
As part of the CMI membership, students will benefit from -
For more information about the benefits of CMI accreditation and membership resources, click the link below.
We have regular guest lectures by business leaders who will share their expertise with you. In the past, we've heard from Divine Cholocate's Head of Sales and Marketing and the CEO of Sunderland Football Club. These lectures will help you get careers advice and networking opportunities from the experts.
You'll have support from your lecturers and non-academic staff throughout your time as a student at the University of Sunderland in London. Your personal tutor will help you set academic goals and work with you to keep you on track to success and you'll learn how to think and write critically. We're proud to be a friendly and welcoming place to study - many long-lasting friendship and networks start on the MBA course.
I know that the sky is only my starting point.
That first impression was fantastic, it’s what motivated me to apply.
The expectations I have for my future have grown so much since I joined the University
The University has inspired me to think beyond the boundaries of what I thought I could achieve.
I can’t wait for graduation. It’s a chance to celebrate my success with my teachers, fellow students
I needed the right tools and skills, I needed the MBA.
I’ve just handed in my dissertation. My determination will pay off I’m sure!
When I was deciding where to study, the University of Sunderland in London really stood out.
No matter what experience you have, there’s always more to learn.
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