MBA MBA (Master of Business Administration) at Ulster University

Programme overview

A full-time one-year MBA in Belfast for graduates early in their careers, covering leadership, operations, marketing, economics, strategy and finance. It is open to graduates of any academic background.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2026 or January 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Ten modules including Accounting and Finance, Managing People in the Organisation, Marketing and Strategy, Operations Management, Project Management and Research, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Change, Economics and the Business Environment, and a Business Simulation Project. September starters take four modules in each of autumn and spring, then two modules and the Business Simulation Project in summer.

Career pathways

Given the generalist nature of the MBA, graduates move into roles such as CEO, director of department, line manager, consultant or board member. There is no formal work placement, though the Business Project may involve a live business issue with an organisation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Second-class honours degree or equivalent and two years' relevant work experience (part-time, volunteering and placement experience may be considered). Graduates of any academic discipline are invited; no business degree is needed. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score below 5.5 (Trinity ISE Pass at level III also accepted for visa purposes).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,470 a year (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status fee; one-year full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 18,310 a year (2026/27). International fee; one-year full-time course Source

Intake: September 2026 or January 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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