Marketing MBA

Apply now

This degree is your chance to develop a deep strategic understanding of the different functions within organisations. You'll get an understanding of the importance of the role of marketing in the success of a business. Learn how to apply the best of international management practices and implement approaches that deliver outstanding results. Find out more about studying for your MBA in Marketing with the University of Sunderland in London.

Register your interest

Info on joining us in October 2020

Overview

Our course focuses on problem-solving ability and linking theory to real-world challenges. As part of this, we encourage visits to local companies and invite guest lecturers to share their practical business experiences. We understand that your MBA is part of an onward journey. We offer extensive career support to help you gain a rapid return on your investment in yourself.

In addition to the core elements completed by all our MBA students, you will complete a specialist module: either ‘E-Marketing’ or ‘International Marketing’. You will also undertake a marketing-related dissertation on a topic that is relevant to your particular interests and career aspirations.

In addition to the MBA in Marketing, we offer related courses including a broader MBA, and MBAs in Finance, Human Resource Management and Supply Chain Management.

We have partnered with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) to offer you dual accreditation with your MBA to enhance your professional profile and add to your achievements. On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for the Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Extended Diploma in Management and Leadership. During your study period, you will also become an Affiliate Member of CMI, which gives you access to CMI’s knowledge resources.

Download the programme specification for more information on the Master of Business Administration (Marketing) course.

Upcoming start dates
19 October 2020
18 January 2021

Why us?

World-leading research in Business, according to the Latest Research Excellence Framework

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Joining us in 2020

We’re using a hybrid approach to teaching for this course.

That means your learning will be online, including certain lectures, directed exercises, computer simulations, and LinkedIn Learning videos with a series of tasks to complete.

You can still book your appointment with our Student Support teams, including Careers, Health and Wellbeing, Study Skills and the Library via Compass.

You’ll benefit from the support and guidance of your personal tutor and module leaders which will be done online through Canvas, email, Skype, Microsoft Teams or similar technology.

For more information, read our COVID-19 Guidance and contact us if you have any questions.

Course structure

This course mixes taught elements with self-directed research. You can negotiate the topic of the dissertation to reflect your personal interests and career aspirations.

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, seminars, class discussions, case studies, group work, presentations and applied study.

Assessment is mainly through the dissertation and assignments, as well as exams in some subjects.

Information about course regulations and documentation can be found on the Academic Services website.

Modules on this course include

Financial Management and Control (15 Credits)
Strategic Management in an International Context (15 Credits)
Professional Management and Leadership Development (30 Credits)
Value Creation in Organisations - Managing Operations and Marketing (30 Credits)
MBA Project (60 Credits)

Plus choose one optional module

Managing Brands (30 Credits)
Digital Marketing (30 Credits)

Note: some optional modules may not be available.

Entry requirements

Prospective students must have:

A relevant degree or
An equivalent professional qualification.

Applications are considered from prospective students with all levels of practical work and work experience, as long as they can show they will benefit from this programme.

This includes:

Candidates who haven't graduated yet
People with limited or no work experience

Please note that all applications are subject to approval by the University.

Along with the above, you must also meet the minimum English language skills. If English isn't your first language, please read our English language requirements.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

APL is the process of gaining credit towards a qualification from something you've learnt in the past. It means you may not need to study all of the course and could be exempt from a module or set of modules.

If you think you already know some of the topics covered in the course, you may be able to get APL. You can have gained this knowledge through:

Previous learning
Past work experience

You can find out more about APL in the Quality Handbook. If you think you might be able to get APL, please get in touch with our Admissions team.

Fees and finance

UK/EU tuition fees 2020/21

Annual tuition fee: £12,000
University of Sunderland in London graduate discount: £1,000

International tuition fees 2020/21

Annual tuition fee: £14,500
University of Sunderland in London graduate discount: £1,000
2020 international postgraduate discount: £1,500

Please note: you must pay 50% of your tuition fee as a deposit. The remaining has to be paid up to three months after your start date.

If you pay 100% of your tuition fee before CAS issuance, you'll get an extra £1,000 tuition fee discount.

Please note: Fees may be subject to 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.

Career ready

An MBA in Marketing sets you up to pursue your career through practical professional development. The applied nature of the course builds on your previous managerial experience. You will be in line for higher salaries and promotion opportunities, with greater employability and the flexibility employers look for in an evolving job market.

Students that have completed an MBA in Marketing with us have gone on to work for companies like Barclays, Morgan Stanley and the University of Cumbria.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Accreditation

All University of Sunderland in London MBAs are accredited by the CMI, a highly respected professional institution for management. Students achieving the MBA are awarded the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership in recognition of knowledge enhancement and understanding of the practice of management.

Graduating from a CMI-accredited course has been proven to boost employability by as much as 10%. According to the 2016/17 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey, 58% of graduates from CMI-accredited courses were in graduate-level employment, further study or training within six months of graduating, compared with 48% from non-accredited business courses (based on UK students).

More about MBA Marketing at the University of Sunderland in London

A walk around campus

This week we welcomed students and staff back to campus after four months of studying and working from home. We're celebrating the careful return to the building and the beginning of life getting back to something like normal. Join us.

Read more
Dignity in care

Dr Rekha Elaswarapu is a Lecturer in Health Care at the University of Sunderland in London and an expert on the subject of dignity - the practice of treating patients with respect and humanity. She gives an overview of the talk she recently presented.

Read more
Ethical career counselling

Dr Lawrence Jones-Esan, lecturer in Business Management at the University of Sunderland in London explores moral behaviour in the workplace. He discusses how career counselling can be practised ethically in universities.

Read more

Discover more articles

Meet the team

Related courses

Contact

Contact Student Recruitment for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland in London:

020 7531 7333

admissions-london@sunderland.ac.uk.

View the programme specification for Master of Business Administration courses.

Page last updated: 10 August 2020

Sign up to receive emails about your subject area.

Keep me up to date relating to my interest in the University of Sunderland in London via:

Email

Telephone

Text message/SMS

You may unsubscribe at any time.

Using Your Personal Information
The University of Sunderland in London is collecting this data in order for you to receive information on your chosen subject(s). Your information will be stored securely in our Customer Relationship Management system which is provided by a 3rd party and used only for the administration and provision of this information. Should you choose to opt in to further communications we will also use your information to facilitate other useful marketing information based on your preferences. Further information on how your data is stored and used can be found in our Privacy notice - marketing.