MBA Full-time
Birmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 35,850 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK and International students
Introduction
Explore the world of responsible business on our full-time MBA. Work closely with global businesses and apply theory to practice so you feel prepared to lead with integrity and confidence.
With Responsible Business themes embedded throughout the programme, The Birmingham MBA is a post-experience master that challenges you to self-reflect and develop your approach to building business practices for a better world.
A global experience
The Birmingham MBA gives you a platform for international exposure and an opportunity to expand your global network.
You will join a cohort from around the world that is diverse in backgrounds, mindsets and experiences. You will engage in activities with global firms like IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, Mondelez, KPMG, Santander and HSBC. Birmingham MBA students can also choose to travel internationally to participate in ‘immersive modules’.
Throughout your MBA, you can connect and learn directly from our alumni at top international companies. When you graduate, you will become part of the same alumni network, who can offer you further advice, support and expertise.
Join the Deloitte Consultancy Challenge
The Birmingham MBA takes your journey beyond the classroom and into the realm of impactful, real-world business challenges with The Deloitte Consultancy Challenge.
The challenge is a hands-on experience giving Birmingham MBA students the chance to collaborate with industry leaders on real-world business scenarios.
Birmingham Business School has been awarded a prestigious Global AMBA Award for our partnership with Deloitte which has been ongoing for more than a decade.
Our 'Triple-crown' Accreditation
Birmingham Business School, along with just a handful of the world’s business schools, holds the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (Association of MBAs) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System).
Admissions
Curriculum
Core modules
- Purposeful Leader
- Global Perspectives on Responsible Business
- Understanding the Economy
- Strategy in a Complex and Uncertain World
- Managerial Finance
- People Management and Organisations
- Marketing
- Sustainable Operations
- Accounting, Accountability and Decision-Making
You must choose ONE of the following.
- MBA Company Project
- Entrepreneurial Project
- Research Project: Dissertation
You must choose an additional 40 credits in total. When choosing the optional modules, you can also choose a specialism.
There are three specialisms you can choose from: Marketing; International Business & Strategy; and Innovation & Business Transformation. These require a specific combination of optional modules.
Marketing pathway
Students who wish to be awarded the Marketing pathway must choose at least two of the following modules (each worth 10 credits):
- Digital Marketing
- Corporate Communication and Reputation Management
- Global Marketing Consultancy: International Residential (Immersive module)
Any remaining credits should be chosen from the full list of optional modules below (can include one from the immersive modules, unless global marketing consultancy: international residential has been chosen).
International Business and Strategy Pathway
Students who wish to be awarded the International Business and Strategy pathway must choose the following module:
- International Business in a Complex Environment
And at least one of the following modules:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Change Management
Any remaining credits should be chosen from the full list of optional modules below (you can include one from the immersive modules).
Innovation and Business Transformation Pathway
Students who wish to be awarded the Innovation and Business Transformation pathway must choose the following modules:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Fintech, Digital Finance and Blockchain
And at least one (and no more than one of the immersive modules) of the following modules:
- International Business Experience: Doing Business in Mexico
- Doing Business in the Middle East: Energy transition and post-oil economies
- The future for SouthEast Asia Economies: regionalisation and de-globalisation
Any remaining credits should be chosen from the full list of optional modules below (which can include one from the immersive modules, unless international business experience: doing business in Mexico, doing business in the Middle East, or the future of southeast Asia economies have been chosen).
Optional modules if no specialism has been chosen
You may choose three or four from the following selection of modules as long as at least one is in your home location. Each module is worth 10 credits.
- Crisis and Resilience Management
- Fintech, Digital Finance and Blockchain
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Change Management
- International Business in A Complex Environment
- Digital Marketing
- Corporate Communication and Reputation Management
Students who chose three options from the above can choose one of the following modules:
- International Business Experience: Doing Business in Mexico
- Doing Business in the Middle East: Energy transition and post-oil economies
- The future for SouthEast Asia Economies: regionalisation and de-globalisation
- Global Marketing Consultancy: International Residential
Unless indicated otherwise the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2024.
Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event, we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.
Tailor modules to your ambitions
As part of your 12 taught modules, you can choose up to three modules from one of our specialist MBA pathways:
Marketing - Digital Marketing, Corporate Communication & Reputation Management, Services Marketing and Global Marketing Consultancy
International Business & Strategy - Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Change Management and Cooperative Strategy & Systems Thinking
Innovation & Business Transformation - Fintech, Digital Finance & Blockchain, Enabling Sustainable Business Transformation (Experiential module), Doing Business in the Middle East: Energy Transition and Post-oil Economies (Experiential module), and The Future for Southeast Asia Economies: Regionalisation and De-Globalisation (Experiential module)
Join our diverse international community
As part of our full-time MBA, you’ll get to learn from and network with a range of recognised business leaders through a series of industry seminars designed to give you contemporary, future-proof perspectives. Our speakers are often Birmingham MBA alumni, who’ll share their insights to help you advance in your career.
Scholarships and Funding
Birmingham Business School awards scholarships to MBA candidates who showcase exceptional potential in driving positive change and innovation.
Purposeful Leader MBA Scholarship
Tailored for individuals who showcase exceptional potential in driving positive change and innovation, this prestigious scholarship covers the full-time tuition fee (£35,850 for 2024/25 entry) and is available to one full-time MBA candidate.
Purposeful leader application deadline: Sunday 3 March 2024
Responsible Business MBA Scholarship
Awarded to talented individuals who are committed to continuously building their skills and knowledge for a better world, this scholarship supports curious thinkers from different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities. There are multiple Responsible Business MBA Scholarships available as tuition fee discounts worth up to £10,000 for 2024/25 entry.
Responsible Business MBA scholarship application deadline: Sunday 2 June 2024
Rankings
- #84 QS World University Rankings 2024
- #32 in Europe (Financial Times Full-time MBA ranking 2023)
- #1 in the UK for being most frequently targeted by the country’s top employers (High Fliers Research 2024)
Program Outcome
In our Full-time MBA, you’ll grow your confidence and learn the latest business thinking:
- Build personal values and accountability through responsible, purposeful leadership
- Grow the analytical skills needed for smarter decision-making
- Carry out research, learning to analyse and integrate complex information
- Promote an ethical, inclusive, innovative and supportive culture to drive sustainable business improvement
- Enhance your skills in negotiation, communication, leadership and stakeholder management, with added digital and interpersonal skills
- Join workshops and our specialist series of seminars focused on Cross-Cultural Managerial skills and Organizational Resilience.
- Engage in career development workshops led by consultants
- Our classes and seminars stimulate critical thinking and discussion. All to equip you with vital business skills, such as analysis, negotiation and synthesis. By working on case study assignments in small groups, you’ll also link theory to practical situations, building your interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Career Opportunities
Become a responsible business leader, feel confident you’ll succeed and be fully prepared to accelerate your career in global business. Our support and expertise will open up new opportunities, getting you ready for the world.
Lifelong careers support
From day one of your MBA, you can tap into the expertise of our career consultants. Whatever your short or long-term goals, our career support will put you in the best position to achieve them. We’re one of the few business schools that offer lifelong support throughout your career.
University-wide, our careers and employability team offers internships, careers fairs, support, access to bursaries and events with top UK employers, plus activities for start-ups and entrepreneurs.
An international experience
At Birmingham Business School, your experience will be truly multicultural. You’ll join a melting pot of diverse students on our campuses in Birmingham, Dubai and Singapore. Our MBAs include activities with global firms like IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, Mondelez, KPMG, Santander and HSBC. All creating an experience of rich global learning, international relationships and perspectives.
Global alumni network
Throughout your MBA, you’ll have many opportunities to learn directly from our alumni at top international companies. When you graduate, you’ll become part of the same alumni network, who can offer you further advice, support and expertise.
Skills development
Our Skills Development Consultant offers personal coaching to help you develop the soft skills of a top business leader. You could grow as a team leader and player, become a better communicator, a great negotiator or the kind of presenter who inspires an auditorium. From interview practice to industry networking events, we’ll help you develop the skills you need to achieve your professional career goals.