Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Career development
Access to an extensive business network
Achieve a personal goal

Position yourself for corporate success with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from Northumbria University.

The philosophy of the programme derives from the principles of reflective practice and experiential learning. You will engage with principles and theories of business, management and organisation, which will provide you with frameworks for analysing, critiquing, reflecting on and reviewing existing individual and organisational practices.

You will also develop new knowledge and skills, which will encourage enhanced and more appropriate practices. The outcome of this process will be a newfound appreciation for building strategic capabilities and understanding contemporary management and organisational issues in the context of change. The development of students as managers and leaders, to maximise the performance of the organisation, underpins this philosophy.

Why You Should Enrol in the Programme

Complete in 15 months

Mostly assignment-based

Industry-relevant curriculum taught by industry practitioners

Well-paced schedule, suitable for working professionals

Industry-Relevant Modules

Accounting and Finance
Critical Management Inquiry
Data Analytics for Business Decision Making
Global Business Environment
Innovation and Entrepreneurs
Leader Identity and Leadership
Management Investigation
Managing in the Digital Economy
Managing People and Organisations
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Responsible Business
Strategic Management
Strategic Marketing

The sequence of the module may vary for each term.

Professional Accreditation, Membership & Ranking

Northumbria has been named University of the Year 2022
by Times Higher Education
Newcastle Business School is amongst an elite group of institutions worldwide offering Business Degrees with Dual Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation²
Ranked 36^th for Best UK Universities 2024³
Ranked 50^th for Business and Management Studies in the UK 2024⁴
Member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools⁵

Accreditations remain subject to accreditation providers. Kaplan Higher Education Academy and Kaplan Higher Education Institute are not responsible for any changes in accreditation requirements or loss of accreditation status not attributable to Kaplan Higher Education Academy or Kaplan Higher Education Institute.

Career Opportunities

After graduation, students may choose to pursue the following roles, including, but not limited to:

Business Analyst
Business Development Manager
Entrepreneur
Finance Manager
Human Resource Manager
Marketing Manager
Product Manager
Sales Manager