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Master of Business Administration: The Essex MBA (3 years)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    MBA - Master of Business Administration

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Essex MBA is for ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who are eager to deliver sustainable business solutions and build a future they believe in.At Essex Business School, we cultivate your talent and empower you to think faster and smarter. Whether you want to sharpen your strategic thinking, enhance your leadership, or develop an entrepreneurial mindset, this MBA equips you with the skills and insights to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world.Push Your PotentialThe Essex MBA goes beyond a degree. You’ll gain hands-on experience in key business areas like strategic marketing, sustainable operations, and finance. With a focus on globalisation, sustainability, and innovation, you’ll develop the edge to lead and drive change.Real-World Learning: Director’s WorkshopsOur Director’s Workshops are immersive, one or two-day sessions that bring theory to life through expert presentations, group activities, and collaborations with business incubators. Explore topics like personal branding, risk management, and business creation, all tailored to real-world challenges.Business Planning and Consultancy WeeksDuring Business Planning and Consultancy Weeks, you’ll work with professionals to bid for, run, and deliver a project over five days-applying what you've learned in a real business context, refining your skills, and standing out from your peers.Start Strong, Graduate StrongerYour MBA journey starts with a week focused on networking, teamwork, and adaptive thinking. It ends with the Capstone, where you’ll complete a dissertation, business plan, or consultancy project tailored to your goals.

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 9,333per 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 League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

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

The careers team offers dedicated international careers advice and support throughout your studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from each of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    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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