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Master of Business Management

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year conversion masters introducing business management to non-business graduates.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Business Management can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
  • Evaluate financial and operational decisions
  • Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Business management roles in organisations in all sectors

Curriculum

  • Two semesters of intensive taught modules
  • Each module taught over four days spaced three to four weeks apart. Topics include organisational behaviour
  • Global operations
  • Finance
  • Strategy
  • Marketing
  • International business and career management.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: A 2:2 degree or international equivalent
  • In any discipline
  • We will also consider applicants who hold a professional qualification such as a CIM
  • CIPD or CMI
  • and
  • Two years' relevant Professional or Managerial experience
  • You may also be considered with a lower class degree
  • Where you have
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours or recognised international equivalent), By course, Some courses need subject modules, Professional qualifications, CV, References or interview (Essex MBA, Pre-registration health courses).

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence and any personal statement
  4. CV or references the course asks for. Attend an interview or audition if the course requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,925 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£36,752 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentEssex Business School
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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  • Program starts

    October 2027

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  • Program starts

    January 2028

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.