Whether you’re looking to progress to a more senior level or grow your own business, the Manchester Met MBA will give you an educational experience that transforms your thinking and gives you the knowledge and experience to develop leadership skills and boost your earning potential.
Our MBA is research-informed and co-created with industry experts, making it the Master of Business Administration for conscientious leaders, managers and employers who support decent work and productivity. This course is designed for professionals in managerial and leadership roles with aspirations to further their career and deepen their knowledge in areas such as strategy, marketing, operations management, accounting and finance, human resource management, leadership, business analytics and entrepreneurship.
The transformational journey you’ll experience on this course can have a positive impact on not just your own career, but also your team and organisation as well as your wider community and the environment.
By pursuing your MBA with us, you’ll graduate with a qualification from a triple accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research, giving you the opportunity to stand out.
MBA Scholarships and Discounts
There are multiple scholarships and discounts available to students on this course:
– Future Sustainable Leaders Scholarship
– Women in Leadership Scholarship
If you are eligible for either the Alumni Loyalty Discount or the International Scholarship then these will automatically be deducted from your tuition fees. Terms and conditions apply, please check the relevant webpages for further details.
If you wish to apply for the Future Sustainable Leaders or Women in Leadership scholarships, you will need to have applied to the course and received an offer to study in September 2025. Terms and conditions apply, please check the relevant webpages for further details.
Features and benefits
- Take your career to the next level – the MBA equips future leaders with the knowledge and confidence to make decisions that have a positive impact on organisations, teams and communities.
- Skills development – our research enhanced curriculum is designed to develop the skills – such as leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, decision-making and financial analysis – to take your career to the next level.
- The MBA for responsible leaders – you’ll focus on contemporary issues such as sustainability, digitalisation, ethical management and wellbeing. Throughout the course, you will consider how to make responsible decisions in an uncertain and changing world.
- Triple accredited – graduate with an MBA from a triple accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), recognised internationally for its excellence in teaching and research. Find out more
- Blended, flexible learning – our hybrid learning technologies mean classes consist of face-to-face and virtual students working and learning together in real time. Find out more
- Professional development – as well as gaining the skills to take up more senior positions or grow a business through course modules, you’ll benefit from extensive career support.
- International opportunities – you’ll have the choice to attend a study abroad trip, which will be a fantastic opportunity to build connections and increase your understanding of global business contexts.
- International scholarships – at Manchester Met we’re committed to recognising high-achieving students. We provide international scholarships of £3,000 to eligible postgraduate students from outside of the UK. Find out more
- Alumni loyalty discount – if you’ve previously completed a course at Manchester Met, you may be eligible for a discount of up to 20% on tuition fees. Find out more
Course information
On the Manchester Met MBA, you’ll have an immersive learning experience. You’ll learn using real case studies and organisational situations and will hear from industry leaders in both the public and private sectors.
Alongside leading academics from Manchester Metropolitan University’s Business School, each module will feature guest lectures and/or industry speakers from the UK and overseas. The course will also be supported by non-credit bearing masterclasses which will inform your understanding of various contemporary issues.
Over two years, you will study eight 15 credit modules and complete two 30 credit projects that are research enhanced and co-created with industry experts to give you the tools to take your career to the next level. Each year, you will study four modules and complete one project.
Designed to fit around your existing work commitments, you can choose to study up to four 15 credit modules virtually across the two years. Our hybrid learning technologies mean classes will consist of a mixture of face-to-face and virtual students working and learning together in real time.
Both years will culminate in an on-campus project showcase and masterclass series. Along with the in-person residential at the beginning of the course, these are carefully designed to ensure you have opportunities to forge connections and a lifelong network with your cohort. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend a study abroad trip, which will be a fantastic opportunity to build connections and increase your understanding of global business contexts.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Study and assessment breakdown
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning, but it could be:
Entry requirements
This course is open to applications from students in the UK and internationally who have leadership and management experience and are ready to take their career to the next level. To be considered you’ll need:
- A UK honours degree – 2:2 or above – or the international equivalent PLUS a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience at managerial level OR significant management experience (10 years or more) and a record of achievement in business and leadership.
- If your first language is not English, you’ll be required to produce evidence of English language proficiency. For this course, we require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted qualifications can be viewed here.
- All MBA applicants must submit a personal statement and up-to-date CV. We’ll interview all applicants who meet the course entry requirements to provide you with the opportunity to tell us why you think the course is right for you, and how your work and other experiences will help you to succeed on the MBA.
- To support non-standard entry applications (such as an applicant who has an undergraduate degree below a 2:2 or an applicant who does not have an undergraduate degree at all), prior to interview, you’ll be asked to undertake a short assignment related to your management experience, reflecting on your learning, and linking to your aspiration for studying an MBA.
MBA Scholarships and Discounts
There are multiple scholarships and discounts available to students on this course:
If you are eligible for either the Alumni Loyalty Discount or the International Scholarship then these will automatically be deducted from your tuition fees. Terms and conditions apply, please check the relevant webpages for further details.
Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island Students
Part-time fee: £24,000 (£12,000 per year). Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
EU and Non-EU International Students
Part-time fee: £28,000 (£14,000 per year). Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Career prospects
Throughout the Manchester Met MBA you’ll develop as a leader and gain vital skills to progress up the career ladder.
We’ll provide you with expert advice and support for building your CV and developing interview techniques. You’ll also have access to networking events where you can create valuable connections with other professionals.
How to apply
You can apply for this course by selecting one of the options below.
Please use the link above to access the application portal and to begin your application.
1. Organise your supporting documents
You’ll need to provide information about your experience and in some cases supporting documents. You might need to request some of these from your previous institution/s, so you should factor in the additional time needed for this.
Before you start your application, you should prepare:
- Academic certificates and transcripts for any relevant qualifications
- Employment reference
- Your up-to-date CV
- Your personal statement
- Your Manchester Met ID, if you’re a current or former student
- If you’re an international student, we’ll also need evidence of your English language proficiency
2. Write your personal statement
- You’ll need to write a personal statement explaining why you want to do the course. We’ll use it to help us decide whether to offer you a place.
- It should be 450-500 words (4,000 characters), setting out why the course is right for you, your career aspirations, and provide an outline of your professional and managerial experience. It’s a good idea to write your personal statement in advance, and then paste it into the online application form.
See our ‘How to Apply’ page for tips on how to write a successful personal statement.
3. Submit your application
Follow the link above, and your course details will be automatically entered into the application form.
4. What happens once you have submitted your application?
After you apply, you’ll receive an automated email, containing your Manchester Met ID number and instructions on how to access our application portal, where you can upload your supporting documents. We recommend saving this email for future reference.
5. Invitation to interview
Applicants who meet our entry requirements will be invited to an online interview.
6. What happens after interview?
If your application is successful, we’ll email you a formal offer. You can accept or decline the offer in the application portal. If your offer is conditional, you’ll need to provide evidence of meeting your offer conditions as soon as possible to secure your place.
We expect the admissions process to take no longer than six weeks.
Get advice and support on making a successful application.
You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.