University of Chester · Queen's Park, England
Applies to applicants from: Pakistan · Sri Lanka · Bangladesh · and Ghana.
The University of Chester has temporarily paused recruitment for the January and May 2027 intakes for applicants from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Ghana.
The MBA with Specialism in Marketing provides advanced-level business and management education with a particular focus on marketing. The course develops advanced capabilities for contemporary management and professional practice, covering areas such as marketing strategy, international marketing, marketing communications, finance, responsible leadership and ethics. It uses a reflective-practitioner approach, encouraging students to apply theoretical concepts to real workplace and business problems. Teaching includes lectures, workshops, presentations, industry guest speakers, case studies, site visits and MBA masterclasses. The programme also addresses contemporary issues such as digital technologies, sustainability, changing customer expectations, diversity and organisational change.
The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.
Not recorded here yet: Pakistan-specific requirements.
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Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.
Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Applicants with non-standard qualifications may be considered individually. Previous work experience is anticipated. Applicants without previous work experience may still be considered, but the University may require them to undertake appropriate employment-related experience during their studies. International applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent suitable for postgraduate study. Relevant work experience may be taken into consideration.
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
Core Modules 1. Finance for Managers – 20 credits (BU7403) Covers financial accounting, corporate finance, investment and financing decisions, management and cost accounting, financial control, mergers and acquisitions and value-based management. 2. Marketing Management – 20 credits (BU7420) Covers customer value, market analysis, strategic marketing planning, consumer behaviour, target marketing, positioning, integrated marketing communications and branding. 3. Responsible Leadership and Ethics – 40 credits (BU7418) Covers advanced leadership theories, ethical management, responsible decision-making and sustainable, value-driven organisational cultures. 4. Strategic International Marketing – 20 credits (BU7427) Covers international marketing environments, cultural differences, buyer behaviour, international marketing strategy, sustainability and the internationalisation process. 5. Marketing Communications – 20 credits (BU7428) Covers advertising, search, content marketing, social media and digital marketing communications, including campaign planning and evaluation. Final Research Module 1. Management Research in Action – 60 credits (BU7419) An individual management research project, usually completed as a dissertation. It covers research design, methodologies, data collection, analysis, research ethics and application of research to real-world management problems. Total: 180 credits. Optional 2-Year Placement/Project Route Students can choose a Professional Placement or Professional Project instead of the traditional Management Research in Action module. • Duration: 2 years • International fee: £18,600 total • Additional second-year fee: £2,900 • Year 1 preparation: Advance Professional Practice (WB7102) • Year 2: Professional Placement or Professional Project • Minimum 30 weeks / 1,000 work-based project hours • The placement/project replaces the traditional 60-credit Management Research in Action module. • Students must secure their own placement/project, with University support.
Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.