Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of York offers a 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, designed to develop critical and integrative analytical, creative thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The program is led by international academics who are experts in their field and active researchers.

Program Details

• Programme length: 2 years part-time
• Total programme fees: £13,680
• Start dates: Six start dates per year, with the next start date on 12 January 2026
• Application deadline: 08 December 2025

What You Will Learn

The MBA program covers a range of topics, including:

• Management strategy
• Operations management
• Financial resources and risks within an organisation
• Contemporary issues in leadership
• Marketing in a global society
• Leading and managing organisational change
• Managing across cultures
• Contemporary topics in global business

Career Opportunities

The MBA program is designed to provide students with the academic and personal skills needed to make a positive contribution to their employer, whatever sector that may be in. The program encourages students to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses, supporting their professional development and personal growth.

Why York?

The University of York is a world-class Russell Group member, ranked 17th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). The university offers 100% online Masters programs in management, business administration, public administration, and computer science, with flexible start dates and a pay-per-module system.

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification
• Three years of managerial work experience
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS: 6.5, with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in all other components
  • TOEFL IBT: 87, with a minimum of 23 in Writing and a minimum of 21 in all other components
  • Trinity ISE: Level 3 with Merit in all components
  • PTE Academic: 61, with a minimum of 61 in Writing and no less than 55 in all other components
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Cambridge Proficiency (CPE): 176, with a minimum of 176 in Writing and no less than 169 in all other components
  • GCSE: B/6 or above

Modules

The MBA program consists of the following modules:

• Consultancy Proposal and Pitch
• Contemporary Issues in Leadership
• Contemporary Topics in Global Business
• Foundations of Business Consultancy
• Leading and Managing Organisational Change
• Managing Across Culture
• Managing Business Operations
• Managing Financial Resources & Risk
• Marketing and Society
• MBA Consultancy Portfolio
• Strategy in Practice

Tuition and Course Fees

The total program fees for the MBA program are £13,680. The program is designed to be flexible, with a pay-per-module system and six start dates per year.