We are proud to offer the opportunity to develop your career and learn more about how to engage, navigate and succeed in the global marketplace with our flagship International Master of Business Administration postgraduate qualification.

You will evolve your understanding of the fast-paced global landscape and how to adapt to the changing circumstances to gain a competitive advantage within an organisation. The programme has been designed to allow you to apply an international outlook and approach to business management, business case studies, and new business innovations.

Why study this subject?

If you are looking to progress your career into a management, consultancy or director position then studying our International MBA can help you to develop the necessary skills to secure your next step. The programme focuses on enhancing your practical knowledge and reasoning ability based on the concepts and theoretical frameworks that you will use within the course.

This internationally recognised qualification prepares tomorrow’s aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders to actively engage with and navigate the continuingly changing and often disruptive factors within the global marketplace.

Companies are invested in their future success; they are constantly on the lookout for skilled and qualified executives and managers. Employers want employees who are not just academically qualified but are also work-ready with professional skills in management and leadership. Our International MBA will help you develop the knowledge needed to become confident in your abilities to excel in the workplace.

Our programme has been specifically designed by our industry experienced lecturers to reflect the ins and outs of business and allow you to gather the business function and operations knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Once you join Buckinghamshire New University you become part of our vibrant and diverse community. We are dedicated and focused on ensuring you receive the best possible experience whilst studying with us. We know that everyone is different and our high lecturer to student ratio ensures that you are treated as an individual and will receive continual and first-hand support throughout your International MBA. In short, we want you to build upon the experience you have gained in industry and expand your abilities so you can graduate with the relevant knowledge to progress your career.

We are proud to support you to become business leader ready. As a BNU student you will have access to a range of postgraduate support, including help developing new business ideas, free access to our Launch Pad boardroom and office space and use of our mentoring scheme. A key feature of this programme is that it provides the chance to blend both the latest industry insights with best practice workplace skills, enhancing your chances to further your progress in the workplace.

Staying up to date with latest industry trends and information is important part of our course. Our academics have a range of experience in the business sector and retain strong links to industry, providing you with the perfect chance to develop key skills, such as creativity, resilience and management.

Did you know?

We are one of the Top 10 (4th) best UK small schools for business (Capitalontap, 2022), find out more about this excellent news here.

MBA, MBA Award
September, April, January Start
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
12 months Duration
MB5MBA1, MB4MBA9 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

What are the course entry requirements?

The University’s general entry requirements will apply to admission to this programme with the following additions / exceptions:

  • Applicants to the IMBA will normally have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (or equivalent) which can be in a range of subject disciplines or professions. Applicants need a minimum of a 2:2 in their degree to be considered.
  • If your first language is not English or your language of instruction at undergraduate level was not English you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency at an overall score of IELTS level 6.5 (or its equivalent) and no score below 6.0 in any category.
  • In keeping with the nature of MBAs across many other institutions, the programme specification will retain some flexibility to enable senior and experienced learners who lack formal academic qualifications to be considered e.g. via portfolio preparation and interview.
  • In line with the university Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, potential learners can apply for Advanced Standing by Accreditation of Prior Learning.

If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course.

Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.

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