Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Birmingham offers an online MBA with Engineering Leadership, a 2-year program that combines engineering expertise with business acumen. This AMBA-accredited program is ranked among the top 15 in the world by the Financial Times.

Course Highlights

• Practice purposeful and inclusive leadership in an engineering setting.
• Set direction, vision, governance, and purpose for organisations and/or identify core functions of an organisation.
• Work collaboratively and in partnership with a variety of stakeholders to influence key decision-makers and meet sustainable development objectives.
• Apply business frameworks and data intelligence for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to develop more responsible business practices.

Course Delivery

This leading online MBA with Engineering Leadership features expert lecturers and researchers from a range of disciplines. You’ll be taught through a blend of tutorials, projects, and practical assignments to consolidate your learning.

Module Information

The online MBA with Engineering Leadership is a 180 credit, 24-month programme consisting of twelve 10 credit taught modules, one 20 credit Purposeful Leader module, and a 40 credit dissertation.

Entry Requirements

To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.

• 2:1 Honours degree
• For entry to the online MBA you must have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Given the nature of this programme, applicants should have five years of professional management experience or at least three years in cases of exceptional potential.
• If you are applying for either the Clinical Leadership or Engineering Leadership specialism, please note that relevant industry experience is also required.

Fees and Scholarships

• £27,230: Total cost
• £1,945: Per module The programme fee includes any online resources, including full access to the online learning platform, course materials and required digital reading materials. The fee does not include any personal expenses for new technical equipment or office supplies.

Career Opportunities

To help you make the most of the business management opportunities available, we offer one-to-one employment advice to support your goals and further advance your career, both during and after graduation.

• Director, partner, CEO
• Managing director
• Vice president
• Head of department
• Chief financial officer or director of finance
• Business co-founder

Student Experience

As one of the largest providers of distance learning in the UK, we offer you a prestigious online education that matches the on-campus experience, taught by our same expert professors and lecturers. You have the flexibility to study from wherever you are in the world, control your daily schedule, and still benefit from the academic, wellbeing, and career support as part of our global postgraduate community.