Master in Business Administration MBA

The University of Nottingham is a research-intensive Russell Group university known for its global outlook and vibrant campus life in the historic city of Nottingham. Founded in 1881, the university combines a broad academic portfolio with strong research centres across faculties, offering students access to high-quality teaching and a wide range of disciplines. Its University Park campus provides extensive facilities and a lively students' union supporting societies, volunteering and entrepreneurial activities.

Students benefit from comprehensive careers support, placement opportunities and an environment that encourages innovation and employability. With large international cohorts and partnerships worldwide, Nottingham fosters collaborative research and multicultural learning experiences. Academic staff are active researchers, and many courses include practical projects, industry links and options for study abroad or global placements.

The city of Nottingham adds cultural depth with theatres, sports venues and green spaces, while affordable student living and strong transport links make it an attractive base for study. International students receive tailored support services covering visas, accommodation and wellbeing. For those seeking a research-led institution with broad course choices, strong career services and a dynamic student community, the University of Nottingham offers an engaging and internationally minded experience.

Course Overview

Around the world there is growing employer demand for masters-level business professionals. Our full-time MBA programme will help you develop key theoretical concepts as well as how to adapt and utilise skills in a practical global business environment.

You'll study core modules covering essential areas of management including leadership, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship education is among our foremost strengths, and you will take part in the Ingenuity process - a unique method for encouraging creative problem solving, developed by our Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. You can also focus on your interests and career goals by choosing from specialist optional modules, covering topics including venture capital, ethics, business intelligence, and change management.

You will be able to complete an optional company-based management project, working with a company to help them to resolve real business issues. This is an opportunity to put knowledge into practice, impress a potential employer, and foster good relationships from which you may benefit at a later date.

Market-leading digital systems by SAP are integrated into this course to help demonstrate industrial practice and develop your digital skills. You also have the option to take industry-recognised digital professional qualifications by Microsoft and SAP alongside your course, which will help you stand out to future employers.