Master of Business Administration at Durham University

Programme overview

The Master of Business Administration will transform your career by enhancing your key business and leadership capabilities, enabling you to excel in a fast-moving global business environment. Combining theory and practical business experience, the MBA will advance your knowledge and capabilities within a personalised career pathway closely aligned to your own professional aspirations. The MBA runs over one academic year and is continually enhanced to ensure you perform at the cutting-edge of your profession.

What you will study

The MBA has been developed to reflect the modern realities of an energetic corporate and commercial environment and equip you with key strengths such as analytical thinking, global awareness and effective communication skills. Compulsory modules include Accounting and Finance, Applied Strategic Management, Economics for Global Business, International Business in Context, Leading and Managing People, Marketing.

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements: What do I need to apply? Candidates must be able to demonstrate at least three years’ continuous post-graduation work experience, in one or more positions with significant managerial responsibility. First or Upper Second Class Bachelor's Degree, or international equivalent (applicants who do not meet this requirement will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating capability in areas such as management experience, critical thinking skills and communication skills). Additionally, applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of proficiency in the English language. Further details can be found at Direct Entry English Language Required - Durham University .

Domestic applicants: GBP 41,000 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 41,000 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://web.prod.sits.admin.durham.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?2ffs-x8W1ugsSwDuR1HzLLt1OnQPLjX6cWPfp8luKMwrHcs6C7fqbE23CwSxTvl2r2cr3FG7cpk=

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