Develop your talent and potential as a creative and enterprising business professional with our MBA, taught in London.

  • Discover innovative ways to handle change and the complexities faced by teams, organisations and sectors.
  • Manage diversity and learn how to address the issues and challenges facing managers today.
  • Gain expertise in both the theoretical and practical aspects of business and management.

Become more confident in your ability to manage others ethically and responsibly with our London-based MBA. Blend theory and practice in authentic assessments and build skills that organisations need in an ever-changing business environment. 

Designed to provide the latest in professional career development, this MBA is for people with existing professional experience who now want to forge ahead in their careers.  

You may be early in your career, you may be more advanced, or you could be about to pivot into a new industry. Wherever you are on your journey, you'll be ambitious about taking the next step and enthusiastic about effectively managing organisations and the people who drive their success. 

Learn more about Bath Spa University London.

CMI accreditation

Chartered Management Institute Higher Education Partner

After you graduate, and provided that you pass every module, you'll gain a Level 7 Strategic Diploma in Management and Leadership Practice from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) in addition to your MBA qualification.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and enables you to align your professional development with the current needs of employers and businesses.

You can gain CMI Chartered Fellow or Chartered Manager status and secure an internationally recognised postgraduate management degree.

What you'll learn

Overview

This MBA programme supports your professional development as a manager through the academic study of business, class discussion and networking, and work-based learning. You'll meet like-minded professionals and learn to reflect on and evaluate your own practice and progress.

We challenge you to further develop management expertise that's relevant to your chosen career path and build lifelong learning skills that will be crucial to your ongoing professional development. 

The course is designed to draw on your previous experiences while giving you opportunities to put your newly acquired knowledge into practice to address real-life work scenarios. We also emphasise collaborating with others as a way to enhance your understanding of both business theory and practice. 

Authentic assessments will see you pitching, researching, managing projects and solving real business challenges. Through these, you'll develop skills that employers look for, and that are transferable in any industry.

Course structure

The MBA is delivered either full-time over one year, or part-time over two academic years. 

You'll take 120 credits of classroom-based taught modules before completing your 60-credit Capstone Project. This will either be:

  • a research-based dissertation; or 
  • a consultancy project.

As part of the project, you'll investigate a real-world issue which links what you've learned on the course with your existing work experience and your interests.  

We'll guide your choice of project to ensure that it connects meaningfully with your course and / or your employer's needs. 

Consultancy option

Collaborate with an employer to investigate an issue, respond to it, and report back. You'll select an organisation to work with, who'll direct you to an issue they're currently facing. You'll then narrow your focus to the area of consultancy you wish to approach, and devise recommendations that the organisation may wish to implement. 

Dissertation option

A dissertation is a research-based report which draws on various primary and secondary sources – the more ambitious, the better. With our support, you’ll develop several initial ideas and narrow these down. You'll develop a proposal, and once it's approved, you'll begin work. As part of the project, you’ll get to grips with the ethical approval process.

How will I be assessed?

We've designed your assessments to provide you with the experience and skills you’ll need in the business environment. These include written reports, presentations, project plans, case studies, marketing plans, and a research project.

How will I be taught?

We’re a friendly team of academics, committed to ensuring your success. You’ll be supported by module leaders and tutors, the programme leader, academic advisors, and individual supervisors for the research project. 

The ELU (English Language Unit) team offers support in improving English language skills. The ASk team (Academic Skills) can help with writing essays, citing sources, Maths and statistics. 

To find out more about how we teach and how you'll learn, please read our Learning and Teaching Delivery Statement.

Opportunities

Industry links, internships and opportunities

While there are no mandatory field trips, internships or work placements as part of this course, you can draw on the expertise of our Careers team to get in touch with businesses of your choice to arrange a consultancy project for your 60-credit research module. Doing so is a valuable opportunity to expand your network.

Careers

The MBA prepares you to pursue a career in a wide range of sectors, in fields such as: 

  • Management 
  • Consulting 
  • Finance 
  • Marketing 
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Operations 
  • Retail 
  • Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs)
  • Government / Local Government Authorities
  • Media and entertainment. 

Adobe Creative Campus

Develop a wealth of indispensable digital skills that you can take into your future career. One of only three Adobe Creative Campuses in the UK, we provide all Bath Spa students with access to the full Adobe Creative Suite, giving you the tools to communicate creatively, whatever your course or chosen professional field.   

Facilities and resources

Resources

Our libraries offer a wide range of business materials that you can access online. You can also access a wealth of material available via electronic sources. These include Business Source Complete, Mintel, Newsbank and an increasing range of e-books.

Fees

2024 entry
Student Annual tuition fee
UK full time £10,340
UK part time £5,170
International full time £17,645

Additional course costs

You may need to pay additional course costs over and above your tuition fees, for example, for specialist equipment or trips and visits. Please check the course Programme Document (linked under the main image on this page) for details of any additional costs. You can also read our Additional Course Costs Policy for further information.

Funding opportunities

Please visit our Funding pages for an overview of the funding options that may be available, including scholarships and bursaries.

Interested in applying?

What we look for in potential students

You'll usually have a strong undergraduate degree (2:1 and above) in any discipline (Ideally Business and Management). In addition, you’ll need to submit a personal statement highlighting why you've chosen this course and your keen interest in the subject.

You'll be keen to get the best out of the MBA, and curious about ways to best manage and develop yourself as a future-focused professional. 

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL)

You may be considered without an undergraduate degree if you can demonstrate considerable relevant experience. In this case, you'll be asked to attend an interview, or to submit a portfolio supporting your application. See Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) to learn more.

Work experience

Work experience is strongly recommended and desirable, though not essential. Ideally, you'll be able to draw on your valuable work experience in class discussions, and assessments will ask you to apply your knowledge and experience of real businesses to real business processes. 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. We accept a range of qualifications including: 

  • A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the sub-tests (Writing, Listening, Speaking and Reading). 
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 75 with no less than 17 in each component. 
  • Pearson PTE with a minimum score of 58 with no less than 51 in each component.  
  • Academic qualifications taught in English can also be accepted, such as GCSE English Language with a minimum grade C/4. 
Other admissions requirements

In addition to the academic requirements, your personal statement should set out your keen interest in the subject and why you wish to pursue the course. Applicants should also describe why they have chosen Bath Spa University London.

All applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date CV, a supportive reference (preferably from your current employer), and documentary evidence of qualifications awarded. Documentation should be uploaded as part of the online application. 

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend interviews conducted by our academics. If you're shortlisted for interview, we'll send further details by email.

How do I apply?

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Need more guidance? Head to our how to apply webpages.