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Built in collaboration with our corporate partners, the Birmingham MBA will challenge you to self-reflect and create your own business practices for a better world. Flexible and practical, the Birmingham MBA is designed to fit around your life and work.
The Executive Birmingham MBA is designed to be flexible so you can study around your work. This is a part-time programme delivered in a hybrid format over two years. Each module runs for a seven week period and includes a combination of online content and an in-person residential weekend. Executive MBA candidates can complete one global immersive module. You can also choose to study up to three elective modules in Singapore, Dubai and Online.
For me the MBA Executive programme delivers on four levels: value for money, flexibility, focus and the opportunity to develop a strong network of business contacts and friends. The programme fitted perfectly with my busy work and family life.
The Executive MBA is designed so you can complete up to 3 modules online or across any of our campuses. This will mean you participate in a residential weekend in Singapore or Dubai. Completing modules online is an option in case you need the extra flexibility and need to complete a module entirely online without residential weekend.
Executive MBA students can complete one global immersive module with our partners in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Mexico or Europe. These modules are designed to give you exposure to an international business environment. Completing a global immersive module will enable you to compare and contrast different business systems and strategies in a country whose economy is markedly different to the United Kingdom.
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Our Executive MBA includes a mix of learning and teaching methods. Each module runs for seven weeks combining online study with an in-person residential weekend.
The Birmingham MBA totals 180 credits. This includes nine core modules worth 100 credits, one project worth 40 credits, and four elective modules worth 40 credits.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
You will complete nine core modules, including the Purposeful Leader module. You can then choose to complete a mix of elective modules or a specialist pathway, both of which can include one global immersive module.
The three specialist pathways include:
You must choose one of the following modules for your MBA project:
Module Title | Credits |
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Entrepreneurial Project | 40 |
MBA Company Project | 40 |
Research Project: Dissertation | 40 |
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
or equivalent professional qualification
Our Standard Requirements
A good Honours degree (or equivalent), or equivalent professional qualification
You must have a minimum of three years' professional experience. Usually we expect Birmingham MBA candidates to have a minimum of five years professional experience. You must demonstrate career progression and managerial responsibilities, which could include people management, budget management or project management
IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band); TOEFL IBT 88 (21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing); Pearson Academic Test of English 59 (in all four skills)
Please note we will also consider candidates without a first degree or professional qualification but with at least ten years’ work experience including significant managerial responsibility.
£26,250 (total fee)
February 2025 entry
£27,230 (total fee)
September 2025
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.
Application deadline for UK and non-tier 4 applicants We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
Before you submit your application, you should have the following supporting documents:
We have put together some helpful information on the taught programme application process and supporting documents. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
The Birmingham MBA supported my career progression phenomenally, with outstanding help from BBS Careers and invaluable guidance from the alumni network. The highlight of my experience was tackling real-world business models and sessions with experts. I'm deeply grateful for the support and connections that have helped me move forward in my career.
Birmingham Business School offers a dedicated lifelong careers service to Birmingham MBA candidates. Our Skills Development Consultant works closely with academics to offer personal coaching throughout your programme as part of The Purposeful Leader module. Birmingham MBA Dubai students can also tap into the on-campus Careers Network.