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MBA

Course aims and objectives

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to:

  • An academic underpinning in the core areas of Business and Management
  • A critical appreciation of key debates in each of the main subject areas
  • The tools for analysis and techniques for resolving business issues
  • The space to reflect and develop strategic insight and leadership skills necessary for a successful senior management career in Business Management.


Course learning outcomes
Knowledge

  • A critical appreciation of contemporary theories and practices
  • A critical understanding of an evidence-based approach
  • Awareness of emerging debates and discourse
  • Data analysis and synthesis

Thinking skills

  • Problem-solving and innovative thinking
  • Application of theory to the practice of Business and Management
  • Risk evaluation and management

Subject-Based Practical skills

  • Applied research skills to produce effective Business Management reports
  • Financial analysis skills that are necessary for success as a general manager
  • Effective people management skills
  • Skills that will sustain high-performance goals for self and the organisation
  • Skills to critically evaluate the marketing of products and processes

Skills for life and work (general skills)

  • Intrapersonal and interpersonal skills for success
  • Time management and project management skills
  • Skills to adapt to a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world

 

INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR 2026:

Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each throughout the year

12/1, 9/2, 9/3, 13/4, 11/5, 8/6, 13/7, 10/8, 14/9, 12/10, 9/11, and 14/12

Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information on programme commencement dates.

Employability

Further your career prospects

Start dates: Monthly Intakes
Duration: 2-4 years
Study mode: Fully Online
Awarded by: University of East London
Scholarships: Partial Scholarships Available

Why choose the University of East London?

Apply for a Unicaf Scholarship to study online for a University of East London highly respected degree to advance your career.
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International Students

We are proudly international at UEL, with 19,000 students from over 120 different countries and every conceivable background.

Academic Excellence

Sixty-two per cent of our research is officially classified as either 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

Alumni Network

Postgraduates at UEL automatically become part of an expanding global network that will continue to benefit your career for year to come.

Online Learning

The experience: Online learning through Unicaf is made possible by an advanced learning management system, designed to provide an optimal learning experience for students.

Online Tutors: We do our best to give our students the greatest possible support with expert online tutors. All of our tutors are experts in their fields and have many years of experience at the highest standard. Your tutor will endeavour to respond to your queries as fast as possible, with helpful advice and tips on whatever part of the course you have a query about.

The online classroom: Students have regular contact and interaction with faculty and fellow students from around the world.

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Programme Structure

Module Credits
Foundation Courses
Induction Module 0.00
Postgraduate Certificate Level
Managing Strategy, Operations and Partnerships 30.00
Managing Financial and Human Resources for Sustainable Business Success 30.00
Postgraduate Diploma Level
Marketing in the Digital Age and Corporate Social Responsibility 30.00
Business Simulation with Professional Development 30.00
Postgraduate Award Level
Mental Wealth: Professional Fitness & Leadership 30.00
Applied Business Project 30.00

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for postgraduate admission are:

  • An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
  • Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
  • English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification.  Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
  • Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
  • Up to date CV
  • Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.

Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.

* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.

Application Process

  • Fill in and submit the form on this page.
  • An adviser will call you to guide you through the application process.
  • The admissions team will contact you to discuss your application and help you enroll.

What our students say about us

Stefan Nielsen
Stefan Nielsen
MBA
"UEL's MBA gave me an invaluable depth of knowledge in global business and the roles each department plays within an organisation. Those tools have opened up doors for me globally, and were a factor in the success of me achieving my dream job. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to improve their career path and skills."
Waheed Ullah
Waheed Ullah
MBA
"This MBA qualification enables me to compete the best way in getting a good job, as well as assisting in the country's development progress."