Overview

Throughout this Master of Business Administration (Online) programme offered at University of Birmingham Online you’ll study online to receive the same degree certificate as campus students and graduate from the triple-crown accredited Birmingham Business School ready to transform the future of business.

Key Facts

Our AMBA-accredited online MBA offers flexibility, convenience, and collaboration with international colleagues to gain essential knowledge to achieve your career goals. Designed with a responsible business focus, the Birmingham MBA offers three intakes each year and imparts hands-on experiences within specialised modules to tailor your learning and translate valuable skills to your current or future business role. Immersive study opportunities are available face-to-face in the UK, UAE, Singapore, Mexico, and Europe – plus, the option to take up to three modules at one of three different campuses in the UK, UAE, or Singapore. Choose to pursue your MBA in general business administration or specialise your studies with Clinical Leadership or Engineering Leadership.

In convenient online modules, you’ll engage with a small, diverse group of peers to gain global insights and varied perspectives on modern business topics. Study a modern curriculum that emphasises curiosity, thought leadership and responsible business skills while preparing you for career advancement opportunities.

Module highlights

Responsible Business

Purposeful Leader

Strategy in a Complex and Uncertain World

People Management and Organisations

MBA Company Project

Excellence in distance learning

The University of Birmingham’s online courses encourage students to elevate their ideas and reshape the world. You’ll have the freedom to study whenever and wherever it works best for you while benefitting from world-class instruction delivered by the same lecturers and faculty experts who teach on campus. Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with convenient modules that prioritise immersive activities and lively discussions. Graduate poised to step into your desired role with new knowledge and skills gained from a research-informed, career-centred programme.

Accreditation

The Online MBA was the first of its kind to receive formal accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA).

The programme is taught through Birmingham Business School, which holds a rare 'triple-crown' accreditation from:

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Association of MBAs (AMBA)
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)

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Programme Structure

The online MBA offers flexibility, convenience, and collaboration with international colleagues to gain essential knowledge and achieve your career goals. Designed with a responsible business focus, the Birmingham MBA offers five focus areas to tailor your learning:

MBA with Clinical Leadership
MBA with Engineering Leadership
MBA with International Business and Strategy
MBA with Innovation and Business Transformation
MBA with Marketing

Immersive study opportunities are available face-to-face in the UK, UAE, Singapore, Mexico, and Europe – plus, the option to take up to three modules at one of three different campuses in the UK, UAE, or Singapore.

Multiple exit routes

Take breaks when you need them and choose the exit route that best suits you:

Master’s in Business Administration (180 credits), 24 months
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (120 credits), 21 months
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (60 credits), 12 months

Lecturers

The online MBA is led by Dr Solon Magrizos, whose main research interests include issues related to ethical companies and ethical consumers. For each module you will have a dedicated module convener and seminar tutor, and will be in contact with them regularly as they guide you through the programme content, discussion activities and assignments.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-12 00:00:00 , International

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We generally recommend that applicants apply at least 3 months before the start of the course.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Semi-structured
Regular mandatory meetings
Proactive tutoring and support
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 159 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For entry to the online MBA programme, 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.
Students must have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

MBA with Clinical Leadership: Relevant management experience must be within a health or clinical setting.

MBA with Engineering Leadership: Relevant management experience must be from an engineering background.

Online application

An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)

If English is not your first language, you will also need to supply an up-to-date English language certificate. Please see the detailed language criteria listed in the English Language Entry Criteria tab.

Work experience

Given the nature of this programme, applicants should have five years of professional management experience and at least three years in cases of exceptional potential.

Technological requirements

All programme content will be delivered through Canvas – the University’s online learning platform. Therefore, students will need:

- A reliable laptop or desktop PC

- Good internet connection

- Headset with microphone for audio and speaking with tutors or peers

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Tuition Fee

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International

13125 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26250 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
National

13125 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26250 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.

Funding

We are excited to be offering a 10% early bird discount from the first module for the upcoming student intake to those who have accepted an unconditional offer and are registered on the programme by a set date.

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Module highlights

Excellence in distance learning

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Programme Structure

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