About the course
The Executive MBA is our flagship part-time qualification aimed individuals with some management experience, with the potential for a successful career in strategic management and with the aspiration to achieve a leadership position.
The course adopts a practice-led curriculum and aims to develop an advanced knowledge of organisations and their effective management in the dynamic competitive global context, and the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve business and management practice.
Why choose this course?
- Study a broad range of business subjects and enjoy the personal and professional development of your skills and knowledge, underpinned by the latest research in management, innovation and change
- Explore the latest developments in key industry sectors, and work on the latest thinking relating to organisational progress and change in a competitive global context
- Develop your ability to cooperate with colleagues and reflect on your knowledge, learning and practice through theoretical and practical interaction with your peers and tutors
- Gain business competence, strengthen your confidence, credibility, and use our dedicated careers service to fast-track your potential to join an organisation in a variety of positions
- Benefit from tutors who possess a range of practical experience in management and leadership who can help develop your entrepreneurial and creativity skills.
Unit Information - What will I learn?
Units
- Accounting For Leaders (SHR036-6) Compulsory
- Entrepreneurship And Small Business Management (MAR015-6) Compulsory
- Integrated Management Project (SHR043-6) Compulsory
- Leadership Project (SHR011-6) Compulsory
- Leading And Managing People (SHR012-6) Compulsory
- Marketing Management (SHR037-6) Compulsory
- Mobilising Creativity And Innovation (SHR044-6) Compulsory
- Operations And Project Management (SHR039-6) Compulsory
- Personal And Professional Development (SHR053-6) Compulsory
- Strategy (SHR019-6) Compulsory
- Thriving In A Competitive Global Context (MAR023-6) Compulsory
How will I be assessed?
The underpinning philosophy of all the assessments is developmental, building on your knowledge, expertise and capabilities to ensure that you are an able and confident leader and manager. This emphasis will enable you to explore, experience and develop your understanding of leadership, management and innovation within the context of your business and personal needs. The overall aim of the assessment strategy is that you will receive constructive feedback from your course tutors, and student peers within the group. The team will support you to help you to use this feedback as part of your continuing professional and self-development Assessments are designed to develop your analytical and problem solving skills with an emphasis on the need to integrate academic understanding as a means to improving your own management practice. To facilitate and maximise learning for all students a range of assessment methods are used throughout the course. These include: Management and consultancy reports Presentations Business plan development Project reports Reflective assessment Group study is actively encouraged and developed but assessments are completed and submitted on an individual basis. The culmination of your study is the Project which is an extended study that enables you to integrate a range of disciplines from your studies in the investigation and resolution of leadership and strategic issues, ideally from within your own organisation.
Reasons to study in the Business School
A BSIS school - Business School Impact System
Holder of the Bronze Award among 21 Business Schools in the country for start-up and business growth advice
CIPD approved
Professional body exemptions, ACCA, AIA
Our graduates have created 870 start-up businesses since the 2014/15. Read more.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.
To apply for a place on a postgraduate course (MA/MSc/MBA) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good first degree and the required English language qualification
Find out more about specific entry requirements for your country
To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.
We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.
You also need to have the required English language qualification
Contact your country’s International Admissions Team for more information.
Entry Requirements
UK
Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.
EU
To apply for a place on a postgraduate course (MA/MSc/MBA) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good first degree and the required English language qualification
Find out more about specific entry requirements for your country
International
To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.
We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.
You also need to have the required English language qualification
Contact your country’s International Admissions Team for more information.
In order to benefit from the degree you will need to have an educational, experiential or professional base that involves working with others in a management capacity. In order to cope with the demands of the course you should have:
- An Honours degree in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution;
- Appropriate Management experience of at least 2 years (or equivalent);
- For international students English competence of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required;
- Special entry options are available for those with no degree but with extensive management experience.
You may discuss with the Course Director before acceptance for the degree and he/she will explain more fully to you the implications and intended outcomes of the course and explore with you your ability to engage in the learning requirements of the qualification.
How will this course improve my career prospects?
Graduates typically will be in a position to move into senior executive levels posts within their current organisation or to pursue a change of career at senior level.
Many students use the Executive MBA to help them to develop their own businesses, social enterprise or to begin an entrepreneurial career.
Elsewhere, the MBA could be part of a route back into employment after a career break for instance following a period as a full-time parent.
Fees and Funding
The standard fee for the MBA for students starting in the academic year 2022/23 is £14,550. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The standard fee for the Executive MBA for students starting in the academic year 2022/23 is £14,700. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The standard fee for the MBA for students starting in the academic year 2022/23 is £14,550. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The standard fee for the Executive MBA for students starting in the academic year 2022/23 is £14,700. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The 2022/23 academic year standard international fee for an MBA course up to 15 months is £15,400.
The 2021/22 academic year standard international fee for 22/24 month MBA courses is £17,900 (total).
For more information on our MBA fees, please see international fees
If you have any questions around international fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Fees and Funding
UK
The standard fee for the MBA for students starting in the academic year 2022/23 is £14,550. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The standard fee for the Executive MBA for students starting in the academic year 2022/23 is £14,700. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
EU
The standard fee for the MBA for students starting in the academic year 2022/23 is £14,550. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The standard fee for the Executive MBA for students starting in the academic year 2022/23 is £14,700. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
International
The 2022/23 academic year standard international fee for an MBA course up to 15 months is £15,400.
The 2021/22 academic year standard international fee for 22/24 month MBA courses is £17,900 (total).
For more information on our MBA fees, please see international fees
If you have any questions around international fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Extra Costs
The Business School facilities
We believe that our estate impacts how our students learn and engage. To support this belief we have invested heavily in our facilities to shape the physical and intellectual environment of learning.
Business Pods
Our specially created teaching spaces are designed like modern offices rather than a traditional classroom, including brain storming and boardroom areas, an IT suite and a social area.
Moot Court
Our Moot Court was opened in October 2009 after extensive refurbishment work and the installation of the latest electronic equipment. Reserved exclusively for use by law staff and students, the room routinely hosts lectures and seminars, and is designed to enable communication and group work in class.
Reuters Finance Room
The Thomson Reuters Eikon facility provides trading information for all listed companies around the world. It gathers the essential news, data, analytics, commentary and insights in one place.
Here we use it in making case studies on companies and for building students' portfolio of investment.
Luton Campus Library
The modern library at the Luton campus has everything you would expect from a world-class university – and more.
Opened in summer 2016, its seven storeys building is a landmark for the Luton campus, offering students silent-study rooms, group-work areas, presentation-practice rooms and a café.
How to Apply
UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
How to Apply
UK
UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
EU
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
International
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
