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MBA International

ARU LondonPoplar, East London
Postgraduate12 months full-time or 24 months part-time (6 trimesters)Full-time (12 months) or Part-time (24 months)Work experience accepted

Course Overview

This degree is designed for professionals seeking to improve their management and leadership skills and broaden their theoretical knowledge of business and management.

The focus is on the specific challenges facing organisations with global operations or that transact business internationally, developing leadership, strategic decision making, problem-solving, change management, and entrepreneurship skills.

Study in-depth complexities of international businesses of varying size, from SME to conglomerate

Review and evaluate business management, structures, and innovation

Explore how international business is affected by political and cultural changes

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Entry requirement, in one line

A recognised Bachelor's degree (typically 2:2 or above) or equivalent professional experience, contact admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for classification guidance, or relevant work experience considered as part of a holistic application. Next intake: September, January, May.

Entry Requirements

Qualified on paper, or qualified by experience.

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A recognised Bachelor's degree (typically 2:2 or above) or equivalent professional experience, contact admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for classification guidance

Who Fits This Course

  • Holds a Bachelor's degree (or has significant relevant management/executive experience) and wants to move into senior leadership
  • Working professionals who want a full-time (12-month) or part-time (24-month) route
  • Interested in global/international business challenges rather than a single-market focus
  • Experienced professionals without a formal degree but with substantial relevant sector or management experience (assessed via Recognition of Prior Learning)

Who Does Not Fit

  • Has no degree and no relevant professional/management experience to support their application
  • Wants a subject-specialist MSc rather than a broad management-focused MBA
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What You'll Study

Course Modules, year by year.

What you'll actually study, module by module.

Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics
International Finance and Operations
Principles of International Marketing
Cross-Cultural Leadership and Human Capital Management
International Strategic Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate Integrative Project

Career Opportunities

Where this degree can take you.

Graduates go on to roles across public, private and healthcare sectors, some routes need further training or study.

Senior management and executive leadership positionsProgression to DBA or PhD studyCareer development support including CV support, interview preparation, career advice, and employer engagement

Upcoming Intakes

3 routes in, each year.

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September

Standard intake, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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January

Mid-cycle intake, ideal if you're deciding later in the cycle.

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May

Final intake of the cycle, a good route if you need more lead time.

Apply for May

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