Program Overview

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MBA Master of Business Administration MBA - International

Introduction

Develop your understanding of successful business strategy and executive leadership on a global scale in the centre of London.

This MBA is designed for professionals who are seeking to improve their management and leadership skills, and broaden their theoretical knowledge of business and management.

Study with ARU London over 12 or 24 months, and acquire a deep knowledge of all key business functions. You’ll gain a greater appreciation of the significance of the interrelationship of functional areas to the overall success of a business, in international, national and local markets.

Our MBA offers you the opportunity to study at postgraduate level while maintaining and enhancing your contribution to your employer.

We recognise that today, business is conducted across international boundaries and that globalisation is a phenomenon that impacts all organisations. Therefore, our focus is on the specific challenges facing organisations that have global operations, or that transact business internationally.

The course will also support the development of a range of transferable executive skills including leadership; strategic decision making; problem-solving; change management, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; finance; operations management; marketing and human resource management.

Course Options

• 1 year
• 2 years

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 1 year
• START DATES: January
• LOCATION: ARU London
• ENTRY: UCAS code: N/A
• FEES:
  • £8,500 UK students starting 2023/24 (total cost)
  • £9,500 UK students starting 2025/26 (total cost)
  • £19,200 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
  • £20,200 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

1 year full-time

• Year 1

Year 1

As a Master of Business Administration – International student, you’ll consider how technology has created new dynamics of unpredictable volatility, from business innovation to political/cultural change, requiring leaders to have international awareness and lead across cultural and ideological boundaries. We will examine how leaders embracing positive disruption in the marketplace remain competitive and relevant.

Working in teams, you’ll write consultancy reports on the management and improvement of simulated operations, detailing process design and control, production layout, performance and more. We’ll also study start-up, small, medium-sized, multinational, multi-divisional, multi-industry, multicultural enterprises, and the complexities of sustainable competitive advantages, along with the role played by HR management in the efficiency of organisations.

You can expect to write assessments, including literature reviews, methodologies, analysis, evaluations of research, and conclusions and recommendations.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Assessment

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods including coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to take part in ongoing problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our virtual learning environment (VLE).

All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve the transferable skills employers look for.

This MBA is assessed through assignments and a dissertation. Assignments are based on the six taught modules; meanwhile the 15,000-word dissertation can be based on your organisation, or an organisation that you’re very familiar with.

Core Modules

• International Finance and Operations
• Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics
• Principles of International Marketing
• Cross-Cultural Leadership and Human Capital Management
• International Strategic Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Postgraduate Integrative Project

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.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual, which means we will look at your whole application, including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances, as well as your educational qualifications.

View our entry requirements for international students by region.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

Fees and Paying for University

UK students starting 2023/24 (total cost)

£8,500 UK students starting 2023/24 (total cost)

UK students starting 2025/26 (total cost)

£9,500 UK students starting 2025/26 (total cost)

Tuition fees for international students (2024/25)

£19,200 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

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.

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

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

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.

Paying for university

Funding for postgraduate students

It’s important to decide how to fund your course before applying. Use our finance guide for postgraduate students to learn more about postgraduate loans and other funding options.

Scholarships

We offer a £1,000 Postgraduate Entry Scholarship to new applicants at ARU London who achieved a first class honours degree from a university in the UK.

We also have a Masters Scholarship Programme that runs through our three intakes. Successful applicants will receive 50% off their Masters degree fee. To apply, please write 750+ words on your previous degree, areas of interest in the field of business, and why you wish to study at a postgraduate level.

If you graduated from any ARU campus with an undergraduate degree, we offer £2,000 off your entire course fee when you enrol as a postgraduate student at ARU London.

Please note that only one scholarship can be applied per student. The scholarship with the highest value will be taken into consideration.

Facilities and Accreditation

Campus facilities

As a student at ARU London, you’ll have access to:

• over 30 lecture theatres ranging in size from those that can accommodate up to 200 students in a theatre-style seating arrangement, to others that are perfect for highly interactive seminars
• two campuses with libraries containing core texts, wider reading, printers and computer labs. There are also multiple study pods, with booths perfect for group work or personal study.

Student support

You’ll be supported by:

• our Employability Team, offering growth of skills, knowledge, and experiences through extra-curricular sessions and the Passport Scheme
• experienced wellbeing advisors and counsellors offering assistance with mental, physical, medical, and/or learning conditions
• a mobile app with learning resources, an e-library and timetabling – accessible at any time.

Careers

We’ve developed our Master of Business Administration – International with senior industry professionals, to encapsulate the requirements of global businesses.

Aimed at professionals who are in management or executive management positions, our MBA is designed to broaden your knowledge and expertise; fulfil employers’ requirements; and help you progress in your career.

During your studies, there will be the opportunity to take part in our Employability Scheme with the specific objective of enhancing your future employment prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview techniques, career counselling and visits from prospective employers.

Alternatively, you might decide to continue your studies and progress to a DBA or PhD.