Leadership MBA (PGCert PGDip)

University of Brighton

Designed for professionals who wish to progress in their career, our Leadership MBA will develop your potential in your chosen field, cultivating the analytical skills and entrepreneurial thinking employers are looking for from their senior management.

This course will give you a holistic view of organisations while developing your leadership qualities and the skills needed to identify opportunities to inform effective strategic decisions.

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the only chartered professional body in the field of management and leadership, you will graduate with a degree as well as the CMI's Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

During your studies you will benefit from free membership of both the Institute of Directors and the Chartered Management Institute. Our partnerships with professional associations ensure the Brighton MBA remains relevant to the needs of today's business practitioners.

Course structure

Case studies and professional work-based projects enable you to apply your new skills to the benefit of employers. Guest speakers, industry visits and attending core modules provide a wider perspective and exposure to different cultures as experiences are shared.

It is possible to complete the part-time course in two years, but most students spread the workload over three years. You can start your MBA in January or September.

There may also be the possibility of taking some modules online, rather than classroom based, giving you a blended learning experience.

You can also exit with Pgcert and PgDip awards.

Career prospects

Successfully completing an MBA can lead to a better salary, improved professional reputation and a large network of business contacts.

In a recent study by found that of those surveyed, MBA graduates gained salary increases of between 44% and 182%. Both in the short-term and long-term, an MBA can be considered a solid investment.