Fast-track your career with a Business School that champions individuality, delivers competitive advantage and prioritises responsible leadership for positive global impact. You can also participate in our progressive Global Leadership Programme alongside your MBA.
Duration
April, July, September: 1 year (full-time)
Number of Credits
180 credits at Level 7
Start date
April 2024
July 2024
September 2024
January 2025
Degree Type
MBA
Modules
Extended masters for international students
Why this course
Dual accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
Participate in the Global Leadership Programme which will develop your skillset and professionalism through lectures, workshops and networking.
Skills
Gain the expertise you need to standout in today’s marketplace.
Designed with early career professionals in mind, the Roehampton Master of Business Administration (MBA) will help you develop the project management and strategic acumen you need to become a global leader in your field.
By focusing on the role of responsible leadership, you’ll become a confident, agile, independent thinker, with the ability to adapt rapidly to change. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to:
- Lead and manage international business operations
- Absorb complex information
- Make difficult strategic decisions and communicate them effectively
- Lead and manage cross-cultural teams
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Professional Development Programme
Through this mandatory, co-curricular module, you’ll practice and enhance your core skills in the following areas:
- Presenting
- Critical writing
- Research
You’ll also work on negotiation techniques, developing the credibility of your arguments to give you the competitive edge.
Professional placement
If you want to apply academic theory to the real world of business before you graduate, you can also take an optional, paid placement in Year 2. Where possible, this will be tailored to your individual interests and career aspirations. But wherever your placement takes you, it will enable you to:
- Learn on the job
- Influence decisions
- Contribute to business development and projects
Professional accreditation
This programme is dual accredited to a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification. This means that students who complete their entire MBA at Roehampton will be eligible for a CMI L7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership (subject to passing the required mapped CMI modules and CMI moderation).
How you'll learn
Choose an MBA that works for you.
Created in collaboration with industry-leading professionals, the Roehampton MBA has a global outlook – preparing you for the challenges of senior management within an international environment. Working in high-spec facilities, like our Business Laboratory and new Bloomberg Trading Room, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the core aspects of business management, including:
- Strategy
- Marketing
- Finance
- Decision-making
- Organisational change
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You’ll shape your studies around your own interests and aspirations, with optional modules including:
- Beyond Profit: Responsibility and Sustainability in Business
- Global Brand Management
- Principals of Human Resources Management
You’ll also have the chance to pursue a consultancy project with either a multinational corporation or a prominent SME in London.
The Roehampton Business School is a progressive and inclusive community, putting you at the centre of your learning journey. Recognising that our students have different personal circumstances, we limit on-campus teaching to a maximum of two days per week, enabling you to balance your studies with work, family, and other external commitments.
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Career options
Take the lead in shaping a sustainable future.
With a Roehampton MBA, you can become a responsible global business leader and have a positive impact on society by championing sustainable practices.
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Our dedicated careers team is on hand to help you with personalised support from day one, whether you aspire to:
- Win your first leadership role in a multinational corporation
- Take the next step in a high-profile SME
- Launch a startup, or
- Start your own consultancy business
An optional professional placement in Year 2 is the perfect platform to make career-defining connections before you graduate.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
- April/July 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form
Apply now for April / July 2024 entry
- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
Tuition fees and funding
April/July 2024 entry tuition fees
Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.
2023/24 entry funding
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Specific Entry Requirements
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.