Overview

This Master of Business Administration MBA programme from University of Leeds integrates business and management theory with practice, but also emphasises your personal and professional development. You’ll study the foundations of business management, such as marketing, accounting, finance, operations and human resource management.

Importantly, you’ll also enhance key qualities expected of leaders including commercial awareness, interpersonal skills, a genuine understanding of the fundamental business functions and a critical and questioning outlook. You’ll gain an international perspective and build valuable connections, helping you become a global leader.

Our full-time MBA is a one-year intensive programme based on campus in Leeds. Drawing on the strengths of this vibrant city, you work closely with resident academics and MBA colleagues from across the globe to develop your skills through study, coaching and practical application of the latest academic theory.

Career opportunities:

Whether you want to progress in your current role, move into senior management or change direction, the Master of Business Administration programme from University of Leeds is a decisive step in your career.
You are an individual with your own career aspirations and goals, so we take a person-centred approach. We encourage you to develop your self-awareness, understand your strengths and weaknesses, refine your career objectives and grow as an individual.
Away from the day-to-day pressures of work, you will be supported to reflect upon and refocus your career. We work with you to consider your career preferences and goals, developing strategies to help you achieve them.

Enhance your career through:

One-to-one career coaching, during your studies and for one year after you graduate
Career development workshops
The benefits of AMBA membership
A range of networking opportunities
Talks from leading practitioners
Working on real consultancy projects
Joining our global alumni network.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Decision Making

International Business Management

Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management

Economics of Strategy

Global Marketing Management

People and Behaviour in Organizations

Global Operations and Information Management

Leading in Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration International Business Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 720 other Masters in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good Bachelor degree, or an acceptable professional qualification.
If your qualification is below a 2:1 (hons) or overseas equivalent, or you don’t have a formal or professional qualification, you may be asked to complete a Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 600 (GMAT scores should be valid for the year of entry). In this case you should hold at least five years’ experience, which must include evidence of significant progression and management responsibility.
These applications are considered at the discretion of the Programme Director.

At least three years’ postgraduate work experience is required before you apply. This should include appropriate management experience and show some career progression.

If you don’t have the required amount of work experience, you might like to consider our MSc Management.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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