Program Overview

Masters of Business Administration (Lancaster)

Course Overview

Our aim is for you to graduate with a globally recognised MBA, which proves your understanding of contemporary business and management principles and the current issues affecting organisations. It will stand you in excellent stead to secure business sustainability and give you the confidence to make high-end business decisions and the potential to become a leader in your field. An MBA is the primary management qualification for aspiring business leaders, giving you the skills and knowledge to progress your career to more senior levels or give you a stepping-stone to a new career. Our MBA is affordable and flexible, with the opportunity to be in the North West.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Lancaster
• Institute: Institute of Business, Industry and Leadership
• Delivery Style: Face to Face, Blended Learning
• Course Duration: Full-time: 1 Year, Part-time: 2 Years
• Study Options: MBA - London
• Course Start Point: January, September
• Award: MBA

Minimum Entry Requirements

• 1st or 2nd Honours degree
• Applicants will ideally have at least 2 years’ work experience, although highly motivated candidates who can show that they would benefit from the programme, and have the commitment to complete it successfully, will be considered.

Tuition Fees

• £13,250 - UK (2025 - 2026)
• £16,900 - International (2025 - 2026)

Language Requirements

• You must have achieved IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component)

Course Structure

What You Will Learn

Our MBA programme is designed to integrate your own learning and development in a work-based situation into six core modules of academic theory and practice. You will complete individual and group-based assignments that will develop your knowledge and understanding of the materials covered and how these apply in an organisational context.

Modules

• Leadership & Organisation Behaviour
• Strategy
• Operations Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Decision Making
• Change and Innovation
• Business Research Methods
• Independent Project

Teaching & Assessment

How You Will Learn

Teaching and learning methods can include: lectures, seminars, case studies, discussion, debate, small group work activities, presentations, workshops, report writing, poster presentations, essays, portfolios, problem-based learning, simulations, discussion groups, and blended learning using the Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) as a platform for communication, discussion, debate and collaborative working.

How You Will Be Assessed

Learning, teaching and assessment across the programme seek to incorporate the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skills which are expected to develop employment opportunities and provide new openings for students who have a wish to enhance their management potential and build on their existing business and management experience.

Some examples of assessment methods include case studies, reflective reports, an academic essay, an eportfolio, presentations, poster and oral presentation, written report, online assessment, research proposal, dissertation or independent project.

Funding

The exact amount of funding support you'll receive will be calculated by your regional funding body on application.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

• Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.
• Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.
• Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.