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Master of Business Administration: The Essex MBA

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    MBA - Master of Business Administration

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Essex MBA seeks to develop socially responsible entrepreneurs delivering sustainable business. Our students are talented, ambitious and full of energy. They possess an entrepreneurial spirit which will be cultivated at Essex. Our MBAs aspire to achieve lasting positive change for themselves and those around them. We aim to inspire them to create the world they want to live in.Our course is for business professionals looking to challenge themselves to expand their knowledge and skills, and to advance their career.You will study a broad range of business functions, which includes strategic marketing, sustainable operations, accounting and finance.Our Director’s Workshops are integral to The Essex MBA and run as one and two-day workshops at key stages of the programme. The sessions may include presentations from industry practitioners, interactive group activities and opportunities to work with business incubators. The Director’s Workshops give you the opportunity to relate current business issues to content taught in your modules and develop your professional skills. Recent examples include sessions on personal branding, new business creation, business ethics, risk management, big data for small businesses, value proposition development and business consultancy.Your course begins with one week of activities to develop your networking, team work and adaptive thinking skills. It ends with a Capstone, where you choose to complete a dissertation, comprehensive business plan or consultancy project that can be tailored to your professional experience or goals.We offer a range of learning styles to fit around your professional commitments. The MBA is available to study starting in January or October.

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 28,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    60th out of 124

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    101 48%

    91st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    81st

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    61st

    20

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