MBA Master of Business Administration at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

The MBA is a practice-focused programme combining leadership, strategy, marketing, operations and finance study with a capstone project and an optional year-long professional placement. Plymouth Business School is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.

Faculty: Plymouth Business School | Duration: 1 year (plus optional placement year) | Intake: September or January | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (30 credits each) include Managing Knowledge, Information and Finance, Leading Change, People and Projects (with a live consultancy project), Strategy and Marketing Management, Global Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management, and a Capstone Project, with an optional placement year.

Career pathways

The MBA prepares graduates for senior managerial roles in areas such as marketing, human resources management, maritime logistics, economics, supply chain management and international strategic management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a lower second (2:2) class honours degree or equivalent; other qualifications and relevant experience are considered individually and work experience is not required. Accreditation of prior learning is considered case by case by the Programme Leader. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: 1 year

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