Program Overview

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Executive MBA

Advance your career with Middlesex University's Executive MBA in London, designed to unlock your leadership potential and equip you to make impactful decisions in an evolving global market.

Why choose Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration) at Middlesex?

You'll gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's competitive business environment, and you will also have the opportunity to develop your personal and professional leadership skills as you work in a well-supported, globally-networked, and leading experts.

As well as a complete overview of the subject, you’ll also gain a thorough understanding of the disciplines central to management and develop the skills to prepare you for taking your career to the next level.

On the Middlesex Executive MBA, you will:

• Gain a deep understanding of business fundamentals, including accounting, finance, marketing, and operations
• Develop your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Learn how to lead and manage people
• Manage change responsibly
• Gain the ability to think critically and creatively
• Build your network of contacts in the business world

What you will gain

By completing the Middlesex University Executive MBA, you will develop emerge as a well-rounded, strategic leader with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of today’s global business environment. Here’s what you’ll gain:

• London Campus: Situated in one of the world’s top financial and business hubs, Middlesex University connects you to global networks, multinational companies, and leading industry professionals
• Broadened Professional Network - An EMBA connects you with a global network of experienced professionals from various industries. These relationships can lead to new business opportunities, partnerships, and career advancement
• Executive Coaching and Mentorship - The Middlesex EMBA programme offers personalised coaching and mentoring, giving you one-on-one guidance to refine your leadership style and career goals
• Career Advancement and Executive Opportunities - Graduates of EMBA programs often see accelerated career progression, including promotions to senior leadership roles. The degree demonstrates to employers that you have the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for top-tier leadership
• Taught by experts - Instructors are international academics and professionals, known for their contributions in industry. In addition to your studies, you'll also have the opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow students and business leaders. With guest lecturers from the City visiting our north London campus

What you will learn

The program is designed with input from industry experts to ensure that the skills and knowledge you gain are immediately applicable to real-world business challenges. It aims to:

• Enhance and develop previous relevant experience in business and management
• Develop the ability to apply previous and newly acquired knowledge and experience to complex organisational and business issues in a range of contexts
• Develop knowledge, at an advanced level, of organisations, their management and the environment in which they operate, and demonstrate a broad perspective on organisational management and its wider impact on society and the environment

What skills will you gain

• You will employ research methodologies and investigative techniques to identify, analyse and address management challenges, inform decision-making, and uncover emerging opportunities
• Apply and critically evaluate the impact of management models, concepts and theories in dynamic organisational environments
• Global Perspective - Middlesex fosters a multicultural learning environment, bringing together professionals from various industries and backgrounds, which enhances collaboration and broadens your global business perspective
• Leadership Development - The program focuses on personal leadership growth, strategic decision-making, and executive management skills that prepare you for senior leadership roles

3 great reasons to pick this course

Top 6

We are ranked among the top 6 UK universities in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024, recognized for our innovative teaching and commitment to creating a forward-thinking academic environment

Top UK business leaders university

A recent study conducted by Business Money identified Middlesex University as one of the top 20 UK universities for producing business leaders, including business owners and CEOs

An international university

Ranked 5th in the UK and 14th globally as the Most International University by the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024, we have a diverse student body, with 50% of our students coming from international backgrounds

About your course

This course aims to develop business leaders capable of managing and innovating across a range of organisations in an increasingly global, diverse, and dynamic market environment. Our modules are designed to cover broaden your perspective across leadership, marketing, finance, operations, strategy and ethics.

Modules

• Leadership (20 credits)
• Capstone Project (60 credits)
• Financial and Economic Analysis (20 credits)
• Strategy and Innovation (20 credits)
• Cross-Cultural Management and Ethics (20 credits)
• Marketing Management in the Digital Age (20 credits)
• Global Operations Management (20 credits)
• Mentorship for Leadership Excellence in Business (0 credits)

Teaching and learning

Teaching

You'll be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. You will learn by attending lectures, case study discussions, guided and independent research, workshops, debates, and presentations. Distinctive to the Exec MBA, you will also experience real-world scenarios through simulations and roleplays.

How we'll teach you

• Coursework and assessments

Facilities and support

Facilities and support

Our Sheppard Library provides a wide range of resources and support to help you to succeed in your studies.

• Over 1,000 study spaces including rooms for group study and over 500 computers available.
• Free specialist software for your course
• Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.

Student support

We offer lots of support to help you while you're studying including financial advice, wellbeing, mental health, and disability support.

• Additional needs
• Wellness
• Work while you study

Careers

Careers

Our university's postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career.

We are a top 10 UK University for employability (UniCompare Rankings 2025), and a top 10 UK university for industry connections and funding in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

How can the Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration) support your career?

An Executive MBA is unique among master's degrees as it is designed to deliver intellectual, practical and personal benefits. Our curriculum is tailored to ensure that you develop your knowledge of all key areas of running a business. In particular, we ensure that you develop the deep understanding required to apply this knowledge to practice.

Career paths

This MBA will open up opportunities across a number of industries and roles. Companies that our Executive MBA graduates work for include the Bank of America, Barclays, Deloitte, and Shell. Our previous graduates work in positions such as managing director, project manager, consultant and finance manager.

MDXcelerator Student Start-Up Support

Want to be your own boss? You'll have the chance to pitch your business to gain mentoring and grants of up to £15,000.

MDXworks

Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Entry requirements

Qualifications

For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications:

• A 2.2 honours degree or above and two or more years of relevant business experience or graduate-level professional qualifications. If you do not possess either an honours degree or professional qualifications, you are welcome to apply, but we normally require a GMAT score of at least 550 points.

We welcome students from the UK and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

• Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
• Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
• Work placements and networking with top London employers
• Career support to get you where you want to go after university
• Global alumni network and connections.

English language

You'll need good English language skills to study with us. That's usually an IELTS 6.0 qualification (with a grade of 6.0 for Reading and Writing components/Listening and Speaking components at 5.5). And, if you need help, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Visas

To study with us in the UK, you will need a student route visa.

Fees and funding

Fees

The fees below are for the 2025/26 academic year:

• UK students: £17,700
• International students: £19,200

Additional costs

We cover your costs for the day-to-day things that you need to do well in your studies.

• Free – laptop loans, Wi-Fi and printing
• Free specialist software for your course
• Free online training with LinkedIn Learning.

Financial support

We offer lots of support to help you with fees and living costs. Check out our guide to student life on a budget and find out more about postgraduate funding.

Postgraduate scholarships

You may be eligible for one of our scholarships including:

• The Alumni Postgraduate Award – for all UK/EU Middlesex alumni a 20% fee reduction
• The Commonwealth Scholarship – full course fees, airfares and a living allowance
• The Chevening Scholarship – full course fees
• The European Academic Awards – £1000 to £7000 for students showing academic excellence
• Regional or International Merit Award –up to £2,000 towards course fees.

For international students, we also have a limited number of other awards specific to certain regions, and work in partnership with funding providers in your country to help support you financially with your study.

Find out more about our postgraduate scholarships.

Help from your employer

Your employer can contribute towards the cost of your postgraduate study as part of their staff development programme.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.
2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.