Master of Business Administration MBA

Course overview

The Chester MBA offers you the chance to build your global network, test your creativity, challenge your perceptions and develop responsible management skills for international corporate success. Studying with us allows you to tailor your MBA to your career requirements with our wide range of modules, whilst creating a global professional network with peers from around the world with our diverse student group. Our flagship MBA degree will provide you with a firm foundation in core business principles, while developing a broadened outlook and understanding of the role of business in the world, all informed by the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and Sustainable Development Goals. You will be challenged to explore the areas that interest you most and gain the strategic skills and insight to start a successful career.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£15,700 / year

Initial deposit

£1,500 initial deposit is required to proceed with the interview. 100% tuition fee deposit/payment is required to receive the CAS letter.

Country

England

Campus

Queen's Park

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. • Applicants should normally have some form of previous work experience. • Applicants without previous work experience may still be considered individually; the University may require appropriate employment-related experience during the programme. • International applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent suitable for postgraduate study. • Relevant work or voluntary experience may be considered. • Applications are assessed individually on merit. Pakistan equivalents for postgraduate entry: • 4-year BSc/BEng or 5-year LLB (Hons): 55% or GPA 2.2/4.0+ • 4-year BA/BBA: 65% or GPA 2.4/4.0+ • MBBS/DPharm/DPT/Dentistry/Veterinary: 50%+ • Master's after a 4-year Bachelor's: 55%+ • Certain older 2-year Bachelor's/ADP qualifications have separate requirements.

Scholarships & discounts

PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£1,500

Course modules

The 1-year MBA consists of six taught modules plus a 60-credit dissertation/research project, giving 180 credits in total. Core Modules 1. Responsible Leadership and Ethics – 40 credits (BU7418) Covers advanced leadership theories, ethical management, responsible decision-making and sustainable/value-driven organisational cultures. 2. Marketing Management – 20 credits (BU7420) Covers customer value, market analysis, strategic marketing planning, consumer behaviour, positioning, integrated marketing communications and branding. 3. Finance for Managers – 20 credits (BU7403) Covers financial reporting, corporate finance, cost and management accounting, investment decisions, financial control, mergers and acquisitions and value-based management. 4. Strategic Management – 20 credits (BU7405) Covers corporate strategy, competitive advantage, strategic analysis, stakeholder management, business ethics, strategic choice, risk, change and performance. 5. Creative Thinking and Problem Solving for Managers – 20 credits (BU7408) Develops creative problem-solving skills and applies creative management approaches to organisational problems and business cases. Final Research Module 1. Management Research in Action – 60 credits (BU7419) A substantial management research project, normally completed as a dissertation. It covers research design, methodologies, data collection and analysis, research ethics and the application of research to real-world management problems. Total: 180 credits. Optional 2-Year Placement/Project Route Students can replace the traditional dissertation route with a Professional Placement or Professional Project. • Duration: 2 years full-time • International fee: £18,600 total • Additional second-year fee: £2,900 • Year 1: includes the preparation module Advance Professional Practice (WB7102) • Year 2: Professional Placement or Professional Project • The placement/project is a minimum of 30 weeks / 1,000 work-based project hours. • The traditional dissertation is not undertaken on this route.