Master of Business Administration

Bournemouth University
Postgraduate MBA Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesEvents management

About this course

Developed in response to the needs of businesses, this course has been carefully tailored to take your career to the next level. Learn how to operate as a global leader who understands the business ecosystem in an increasingly volatile environment.

Why study Master of Business Administration at BU?

  • We have an emphasis on responsible and inclusive business with clear links to the UN Sustainable Development goals

  • Advance your leadership and managerial skills through a series of workshops, guest lectures from industry speakers, case studies and consultancy work with real business clients

  • Choose to take an optional 30-week work placement to enhance your employability and put into practice taught elements of this course

  • Rather than studying in subject silo’s, we combine some topics to provide a more realistic understanding of the organisational landscape

  • Small class teaching and no exams. Our coursework is deliberately diverse to develop skills in areas such as presentations, report writing and data analytics.

    Course accreditations The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

  • Accredited by the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM), upon successful completion of your degree, you will be able to obtain the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing.

    Business Graduates Association Membership with the Business Graduates Association will provide you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MBA

    Location: Poole

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MBA

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MBA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management