MBA Leadership

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The MBA is designed to suit managers and professionals from across business, government, defence, and civil service, and may appeal to those who not only want to achieve success for themselves and their organisations, but also have a passion for making the world a better place. The curriculum addresses real-world challenges, such as the transition to a zero-carbon economy and technological changes like Industry 4.0, and provides a creative environment for generating new knowledge and practical solutions.

Students can benefit from research-active academics who are able to enrich the programme with the latest thinking around the current issues and challenges faced by organisational decision-makers.

Eligible for Apprenticeship Levy Funding

Entry requirements

Each applicant will be assessed individually. Minimum entry requirements are a mixture of academic qualifications and professional experience. The baseline for entry is Maths and English GCSCs at level two, or Grade C and above.

Applicants must be employed in a managerial capacity with a minimum of 2 years' experience.

Why you should enrol?

This qualification will give you the confidence in using workplace development tools to advance your managerial and leadership skills. It will challenge your understanding of ethical approaches to decision making and organisational change and you will develop transferable skills, enhancing your career development opportunities. This course can also be funded through the apprenticeship levy.

Course content

Recognise your leadership style
How to lead and develop people and teams effectively
How to effectively engage their teams through strategically planned coaching, mentoring and feedback processes
Explore present-day challenges of sustainability from an organisational and individual need
Evaluate techniques to manage AI and cybersecurity risks
Analysing and interpreting financial health of organisations for better decision making
How to plan and implement strategies that fit the goals of your organisation based on your leadership experiences
Recognise the roles of your organisation (Board and Directors) and the importance of being socially responsible at different levels

Cost

2025/26 entry

Home: £11,056

International: £11,056

Loans

A Postgraduate Master's Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study. Individuals will be able to borrow up to £11,836 for the purpose of completing an eligible postgraduate Master's qualification, subject to eligibility. The amount available will depend on the start date of your course.