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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,200
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Business Administration | Entrepreneurship | Management
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 20,200
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-01-01-
2025-05-01-
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


MBA Master of Business Administration MBA

Why study an MBA?

Take your career to the next level. On our MBA course you’ll develop your leadership style with hands-on, real-world assignments and a global outlook.


You may be eligible for our MBA Scholarship, which offers a fee reduction of up to £4,000.


  • Develop practical skills and insights that are directly applicable to the workplace.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge to real world business challenges through case studies, simulations and professional experience.
  • Leverage professional experiences to gain insights into industry trends, practices and challenges, building on your ability to make informed decisions.
  • Focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, giving you the skills and knowledge needed to launch and grow your own business.

You’re serious about your career, and so are we. Our comprehensive Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is designed to help you develop as an innovative and entrepreneurial leader and graduate ready to make waves in the world of business.


You’ve already immersed yourself in industry, and want a postgraduate degree that reflects your experience. That’s why we favour active learning over exams and theoretical assignments. We’ll put your communication, critical analysis and decision-making skills to the test by presenting you with real-life scenarios that expose you to alternative business practices.


There’s the option to study with us for two years and gain valuable experience in Year 2, with a choice of professional experience modules.


Study with us in Cambridge, or explore our distance learning option.


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Our MBA programme at ARU attracts students from around the world, so you’ll broaden your horizons and learn about a variety of approaches to business and leadership.


Location is everything, and in Cambridge you’ll find rapid growth, a thriving economy, and a culture of innovation in tech and biotech – the perfect environment to sharpen your business skills. Our extensive links with industry will give you ample opportunity to cultivate relationships with local businesses and find a work placement, should you choose to take one, with the right organisation for you.


We place a strong emphasis on practical and professional skills, and you’ll be assessed on work-based assignments, research projects, syndicate work and group presentations.


Our partnership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) means that our MBA students boost their advanced management training with a Level 7 CMI accreditation. This qualification enables a quicker career progression and helps you stand out in the job market.


One year’s work experience is required for entry onto our full-time MBA course. Entry to the placement year version of the course requires a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience and a successful interview.


Course options

  • 1 year
  • 2 years with professional experience
  • 18-24 months (Cambridge and Geneva)

When do you want your degree to start?


  • January
  • May
  • September

Where do you want to study?


  • Cambridge

Key facts

  • STUDY OPTIONS 1 year
  • START DATES January
  • LOCATION Cambridge
  • FEES
    • £20,200 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time)
    • £20,200 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time)

Teaching and assessment

1 year full-time

  • Year 1

Year 1

Our Master of Business Administration course features five core modules.


  • Principles of Marketing Management
  • Organisational Psychology in a Social Context
  • Management and Strategy
  • Finance for Decision Making
  • Entrepreneurial Action - PG Major Project

Our optional modules offer you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation, economics, or international business law.


Modules are subject to change and availability.


Assessment

We place a strong emphasis on practical and professional skills. You’ll be assessed on work-based assignments, research projects, syndicate work and group presentations.


Core modules

  • Principles of Marketing Management
  • Organisational Psychology in a Social Context
  • Management and Strategy
  • Finance for Decision Making
  • Entrepreneurial Action - PG Major Project

Optional modules

  • Leadership and Change
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Economics
  • Law in the Global Context
  • Partnership Development

Entry requirements

  • A first degree of 2:2 or above plus relevant experience.
  • If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and paying for university

Tuition fees for UK students (2025/26)

£20,200 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time)


ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.


Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

£20,200 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time)


You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.


Facilities

Study for an MBA at ARU and:


  • take advantage of our MBA Scholarship, which offers a fee reduction of up to £4,000
  • take an optional placement year in industry
  • make connections with local employers
  • attend business events, seminars and talks
  • get business support and mentoring through our start-up hub
  • pitch for start-up funding in our annual business competition.

Accreditation

Chartered Management Institute

As an MBA student at ARU, you’ll bolster your advanced management training with Level 7 CMI accreditation, thanks to our partnership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This qualification gives you a considerable competitive advantage and offers an effective route to career progression.


Lecturers

  • I-Shuo Chen
  • Ben Reynolds
  • Elisha Rasif
  • Veronica Burke
  • Alessia Mevoli
  • Katie Louise Leggett
  • Gregory Allen

Careers

What can you do with an MBA?

The Master of Business Administration MBA is a prestigious management qualification and investment that will equip you with the management and entrepreneurial abilities to succeed in a wide range of business fields.


When you graduate, you’ll be confident about entering the international business market and finding a senior role in a corporation or taking the first steps towards self-employment.


Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with our Business PhD – School of Management. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.


Program Outline

Assessment:

  • Work-based assignments
  • Research projects
  • Syndicate work
  • Group presentations

Teaching:

  • Practical and professional skills emphasis
  • Level 7 CMI accreditation (Chartered Management Institute)

Careers:

  • Senior roles in corporations
  • Self-employment
  • Potential for continued academic pursuit with Business PhD – School of Management (ARU Alumni Scholarship available)

Tuition fees for UK students (2023/24)

£18,100 UK students starting 2023/24 (full-time) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.


Tuition fees for international students (2023/24)

£18,100 International students starting 2023/24 (full-time) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.


Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25)

£19,200 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time) ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount. Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.


Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)

£19,200 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time) You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter Find out about paying your fees. For postgraduate courses, international ARU graduates are automatically considered for an International Alumni Scholarship, worth £3,000 off first-year fees.

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