MBA Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Kent

Programme overview

The Kent MBA is a triple-accredited programme at Kent Business School for experienced professionals, focused on responsible leadership, sustainable innovation and global awareness. It combines core business modules with immersive challenges, executive coaching and a diverse international cohort.

Department: Kent Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 to 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Responsible Leadership and Ethics, Operations and Project Management, Strategic and Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Strategy in the Global Economy, Sustainable Financial Management, Business Analytics and the MBA Challenge (Personal Development Challenge, International Challenge, and a choice of two from Consultancy, Business Start-Up and TechGenius Challenges, plus a final MBA report).

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to lead organisations and drive transformation in senior leadership roles across industries, supported by executive coaching, mentoring and an alumni network; graduates work in organisations including Cummins and the NHS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.2 or above. A minimum of a second-class UK degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification and at least three years of appropriate leadership work experience; senior managers with more than ten years of managerial experience but no honours degree are considered case by case. An online interview is part of selection. Applications received after 31 July are considered case by case if places remain; the course starts in mid-September. International applicants: English language at a Very Good level (high B2 CEFR), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a degree from the UK or a majority English-speaking country.

Domestic applicants: GBP 27,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 27,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 to 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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