MBA International (Graduate Entry) at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

The University of Bolton’s International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) supports you in developing an advanced understanding of business and management principles and practices alongside professional skills and competences. This stimulating course examines business and management from an international perspective, recognising the complexity of diverse environments and cultures.

Duration: 12 months Full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Academic Skills Mastery; International Business Administration; Organisational Leadership in a Global Context; Marketing and Operations in the Digital Age; Strategic Management and International Competition; Strategic Financial Management and Corporate Governance; Professional Skills and Practice; International MBA Professional Project.

Career pathways

No matter what part of industry or commerce you aim to work in, the Bolton IMBA is designed to help you gain a critical understanding of the problems and challenges facing enterprises and organisations and equip you with the analytical and critical faculties to identify potential solutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, you should have at least a lower second class honours degree (2.2) in any subject (or an equivalent professional qualification). We'll consider your application if you don't possess the academic qualifications listed above but have at least two years of work experience in a business or management capacity. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months Full-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/how-to-apply-and-admissions

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