MBA Master of Business Administration (with Internship) at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The AMBA-accredited Queen's MBA with Internship pathway adds a minimum nine-month internship in a UK organisation to the MBA, for students who want additional work experience. It combines core business and management concepts with a year-long leadership development programme.

Department: Queen's Business School | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 (application deadline ideally 13 August 2027) | Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study strategy, leadership, finance, accounting, marketing and operations management, choose a specialism in Sustainability and Social Innovation, Global Technology Innovations, International Business Negotiations or International Study, and apply their learning during a year-long internship. Team projects, live client challenges and a leadership residential are included.

Career pathways

Business School careers and employability support includes one-to-one coaching, CV reviews, mock interviews and access to internship portals and employer events. Career development workshops cover professional branding, digital communication, pitching and networking.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in any discipline; applicants below 2.2 may be considered case by case with relevant professional experience. A minimum of three years' quality professional experience is required (internships, sandwich years, part-time or temporary work are not counted), with a full CV. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (taken within the last 2 years), or equivalent. International applicants pay a deposit. Apply ideally by 13 August 2027.

GBP 25,000 a year (2027/28). Listed as 25,000 pounds less a 10,000 pound discount for September 2027 entry, same for all fee statuses. Placement charge applies in Year 2 and is excluded. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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