Master of Business Administration at Kingston University

Our AMBA-accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kingston University is a transformative experience focused on business innovation and leadership. Through real-world challenges you'll develop practical skills and the confidence to make effective, strategic decisions. If you strive for business innovation and leadership transformation, this is the right path for you.

Faculty: Kingston Business School  |  Department: Department of Management  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This professional placement year is optional. It takes place after the full time MBA year. Modules - elective modules (choose 2): Change and Creativity, Development and Growth of Small & Medium Enterprises, High Performance Leadership, Project Management, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Venture Capital and Start-up Fundraising; core modules: Digital Marketing Practice, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Financial Readiness, From Data to Decisions: Mastering Business Analytics, Management Consultancy Project, Operations Management, Responsible Management, Rethinking People, Place and Work, Strategic Management. Placement Year (optional) - core modules: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

An MBA from Kingston opens doors to senior roles in diverse industries, from finance to tech. Graduates have secured roles such as Chief Operating Officer, Marketing Director and Management Consultant.

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