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Advance your understanding of responsible business and what it means to be a purposeful leader. On our full-time MBA you'll work closely with industry professionals and academic experts who will challenge you to self-reflect and create your own business practices for a better world.
Our full-time MBA is a one year programme delivered at our Edgbaston campus in the UK. You can complete a global immersive module in Mexico, Southeast Asia, Europe, or the Middle East. Full-time MBA candidates can choose to tailor their programme to one of the following pathways:
During the autumn term you will complete a majority of your core modules. The Purposeful Leader module runs throughout the whole programme. There will be a number of networking and social events for you to join, designed especially for MBA students.
I chose the University of Birmingham for my MBA because of its diverse and hands-on approach, including the consultancy project with Deloitte and opportunities for international experience. The MBA has greatly benefited my career by boosting my confidence and deepening my understanding of business operations, which has strengthened my network and allowed me to tackle complex projects. The alumni network has been incredibly supportive, offering motivation and connections that are truly priceless.
Full-time MBA students can complete one global immersive module with our partners in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Mexico or Europe. These modules are designed to give you exposure to an international business environment. Completing a global immersive module will enable you to compare and contrast different business systems and strategies in a country whose economy is markedly different to the United Kingdom.
Full-time MBA students have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week paid internship with a UK-based company when they complete their programme. These internships are sourced by our dedicated Birmingham Business School Careers team so students can focus on their programme. More than 32% of students are now employed by the company they undertook the internship with and 50% of candidates extended their internship or were offered employment by another company.
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The Birmingham MBA includes a mix of learning and teaching methods:
The Birmingham MBA totals 180 credits. This includes nine core modules worth 100 credits, one project worth 40 credits, and four elective modules worth 40 credits.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
You will complete nine core modules, including the Purposeful Leader module. You can then choose to complete a mix of elective modules or a specialist pathway, both of which can include one global immersive module.
The three specialist pathways include:
The following core modules must be taken:
You must choose one of the following MBA Project modules.
Module Title | Credits |
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Entrepreneurial Project | 40 |
MBA Company Project | 40 |
Research Project: Dissertation | 40 |
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
or equivalent, such as a degree level professional qualification
You must have a minimum of three years' professional experience. Usually we expect Birmingham MBA candidates to have a minimum of five years professional experience. You must demonstrate career progression and managerial responsibilities, which could include people management, budget management or project management.
We will consider candidates without a first degree or professional qualification who have at least ten years’ work experience including significant managerial responsibility.
Although we do not require GMAT to study our MBA, we recognise it as a rigorous and challenging assessment of analytical, numerical and verbal reasoning skills. We welcome applicants in possession of a GMAT and we will consider it alongside your other qualifications and experience.
Full-time
At Birmingham Business School, our vision is to promote curiosity and thought leadership for responsible business. These scholarships award merit, foster diverse communities, and support visionary leaders who showcase exceptional potential in driving positive change and innovation.
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.
Before you submit your application, you should have the following supporting documents:
Application deadline for UK and non-tier 4 applicants We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
The Birmingham MBA supported my career progression phenomenally, with outstanding help from BBS Careers and invaluable guidance from the alumni network. The highlight of my experience was tackling real-world business models and sessions with experts. I'm deeply grateful for the support and connections that have helped me move forward in my career.
Birmingham Business School offers a dedicated lifelong careers service to Birmingham MBA candidates. Our Skills Development Consultant works closely with academics to offer personal coaching throughout your programme as part of The Purposeful Leader module. Birmingham MBA Dubai students can also tap into the on-campus Careers Network.