Nottingham University Business School MBA
Nottingham University Business School has unrivalled global reach through its three campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, providing a unique global perspective and connection to changing business ideas.
Effective management requires a combination of broad management knowledge and more specialist skills. Our MBA and Executive MBA programmes consist of a set of core subjects, a menu of optional modules and an individual or group management project.
Globally ranked and accredited
Highly regarded by employers
Our tailored careers support includes exclusive events and networking opportunities, one-to-one guidance and online resources. You will have the opportunity to partner with a company for your final management project and can gain a rare insight into a range of businesses outside the classroom through our Business Practice Week.
Teaching excellence
You will be taught in small, diverse classes by experts working in the Business School’s leading research centres, including:
- Centre for Health, Innovation, Leadership and Learning
- The Global Centre for Banking and Financial Innovation
- International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility
- The Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MBA
Duration: 1 year full-time
Structure: Eight core and four optional taught modules, plus a management project
Start dates: September
Work experience: three to five years of full-time work experience with a management dimension, preferably gained since graduation
Application deadlines: For details, see nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy
Courses conducted in: English
Campus: Jubilee Campus, Nottingham
Accreditation(s): AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Ranking: Ranked top 70 worldwide for best full-time MBA in The Economist full-time MBA ranking 2022
Executive MBA
Duration: 2–4 years part-time
Structure: Eight core and four optional taught modules, plus a management project
Start dates: Throughout the year
Work experience: At least five years of post-graduation full-time work experience. The application process will include an interview.
Application deadlines: For details, see nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy
Courses conducted in: English
Campus: Jubilee Campus, Nottingham
Accreditation(s): AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
Ranking: Ranked top 85 worldwide for best Executive MBAs according to QS Global EMBA Rankings 2021
Entry requirements
2:1 (or international equivalent) in any discipline with relevant professional qualifications also considered. MBA applicants should have at least 3–5 years of full-time work experience with a management dimension, preferably gained since graduation. Executive MBA applicants should have five years of full-time management work experience.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.
References
Applicants are required to provide two references as part of the application process.
Find out how to apply at nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply
Tuition fees
Please see nottingham.ac.uk/fees
Scholarships
To allow talented applicants from every country and sector to apply for the Nottingham MBA, the Business School offers a range of scholarships covering up to 75–90% of tuition fees. These scholarships will be awarded to candidates who demonstrate exceptional experience and leadership skills. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/mba/scholarships
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