MBA Master of Business Administration at University of Surrey

Programme overview

The Surrey MBA will do more than enhance your career prospects: it will change the way you think. We achieve this through the interplay of theory and practice, with learning supported by up-to-date management theory and engagement with industry practitioners.

Department: Surrey Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time; 24/60 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We believe that truly successful careers are built on visionary leadership, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to navigate the challenges of the new economy while creating innovative and sustainable opportunities. These values are at the heart of the Surrey MBA, enriched by a forward-looking emphasis on data-driven decision-making and the transformative potential of AI. The Surrey MBA is a future-focused programme designed to combine academic excellence with real-world relevance. Core modules include Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management, Leadership and Transformational Change, Managing High Performing Teams, Global Strategy in Disruptive Markets, Financial Management and Accounting for Decision-making, Global Impact Residency, AI and Decision Intelligence, Marketing Strategy in the Digital Era.

Career pathways

Career growth accelerator The Career Growth Accelerator is a distinctive journey throughout the Surrey MBA that combines workshops, coaching, and mentoring to fast-track your personal and professional development. You will define your leadership identity, build influence and negotiation skills, and craft a compelling career narrative supported by individual mentoring.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. Candidates without a degree or less than 2:2 will be referred to the MBA Programme Director, as they may be accepted under exceptional circumstances where work experience is deemed to make up for the lack of academic qualification. Required work experience You must also have at least three years postgraduate work experience at the point of application. This needs to be managerial experience which includes but is not limited to: managing people, projects, products or processes. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element

Domestic applicants: GBP 27,500 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, February 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, February 2027 start Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 24/60 months part-time

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

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