Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Our new flagship MBA programme takes advantage of Buckingham’s unique student-centred pedagogical approach.
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Course overview
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Sep 2025 (Full-time)
| Module | Type | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Strategy | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Corporate Sustainability and Leadership | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Digital Leadership in a Globalised World | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Financial Information for Decision-making | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Managing People Across Cultures | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| MBA Project | Core | 45.00 | 7 |
| Practical Research Methods | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Project Management | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Strategic Marketing & Innovation | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
Sep 2025 (Part-time)
| Module | Type | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Strategy | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Corporate Sustainability and Leadership | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Digital Leadership in a Globalised World | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Financial Information for Business | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Managing People Across Cultures | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| MBA Project | Core | 45.00 | 7 |
| Practical Research Methods | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Project Management | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Strategic Marketing & Innovation | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
Jan 2026 (Full-time)
| Module | Type | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Strategy | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Corporate Sustainability and Leadership | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Digital Leadership in a Globalised World | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Financial Information for Decision-making | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Managing People Across Cultures | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| MBA Project | Core | 45.00 | 7 |
| Practical Research Methods | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Project Management | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Strategic Marketing & Innovation | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
Jan 2026 (Part-time)
| Module | Type | Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Strategy | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Corporate Sustainability and Leadership | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Digital Leadership in a Globalised World | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Financial Information for Decision-making | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Managing People Across Cultures | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| MBA Project | Core | 45.00 | 7 |
| Practical Research Methods | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Project Management | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Strategic Marketing & Innovation | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
| Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management | Core | 15.00 | 7 |
Course outline
Course outlineEmbark on an exciting journey in business education with our newly revamped MBA programme. Experience the dynamic synergy and interactive learning that redefine success in the modern business world.
At Buckingham, our student-centred approach cultivates collaboration and real-world applications, empowering you to excel. Immerse yourself in an agile learning environment, honing teamwork, and transferable skills crucial for leadership. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), our MBA offers the opportunity to gain CMI’s professional qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership in Practice upon successful completion of the MBA. Join us to gain knowledge and to be inspired and empowered for leadership in the ever-evolving business landscape – a landscape to which we at Buckingham are continually adapting.
The Buckingham MBA focuses on 13 main areas of learning, equipping you with skills needed for modern leadership in the dynamic globalised world of business:
- Decision-making and Leadership
- Strategic analysis
- Digital Technology and Disruption
- Sustainability and Ethics
- Interpersonal and People Management
- Negotiation and Culture Management
- Marketing and Innovation
- Financial and Managerial Accounting analysis
- Personal and Critical Self-awareness
- Operation and Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Research and Time Management.
Our MBA programme is taught both full-time and part-time. Each have two entry points available: September and January. The full-time programme is just one-year, creating an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to join the workplace in the shortest possible time. The part-time programme is staggered across two-years, making it more suitable for working individuals.
Entry Requirements
To join the MBA you need to have attained a good 2.2 or above in any degree subject. In certain circumstances, these entry requirements can be relaxed if you have substantial relevant work experience.
Mature students
Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.
International students
We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country.
The University is a UKVI Student Sponsor.
English levels
If English is not your first language, please check our postgraduate English language requirements. If your English levels don’t meet our minimum requirements, you may be interested in applying for our Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes.
Selection process
Wherever possible, you will be invited to the University to meet the Admissions Tutor for an informal interview and to have a tour of our campus. If you are an international applicant, it may not be possible for you to visit in person, so if the Admissions Tutor has any queries about your application you may be contacted by Microsoft Teams, email or phone.
Our Admissions Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Call us on +44 (0)1280 820227 or get in touch via our contact form.
Student Contract for prospective students
When you are offered a place at the University you will be notified of the student contract between the University and students on our courses of study. When you accept an offer of a place on the course at the University a legal contract is formed between you and the University on the basis of the student contract in your offer letter. Your offer letter and the student contract contain important information which you should read carefully before accepting an offer. Read the Student Contract
Teaching & Assessment
Quality teaching
We provide a dynamic interactive high-quality teaching and learning environment that moves away from traditional passive methods. This has led to our degrees being recognised internationally. The standards of degrees and awards are safeguarded by distinguished external examiners – senior academic staff from other universities in the UK – who approve and moderate assessed work.
High calibre staff
Most of our academic staff teach for three terms out of four, with the remaining term used for research. Because of this, we have no difficulty in attracting high calibre, highly respected lecturers, most of whom also have a professional background in industry. Our academic staff use their business experience to supplement teaching with real world examples and case studies, making theories more tangible for our students.
Teaching methods
The Buckingham MBA is taught through a combination of learning methods. Dependent on the learning outcomes of each module this can vary slightly. Lively discussions and debates play a significant role in our teaching. Generally, we have four methods:
Collaborative Learning these are the main contact hours and can include but are not limited to the below. These may differ slightly for each module depending on learning outcomes.
- Mini lectures
- Seminars
- Discussions
- Role play
- Simulations
- Games
- Talks by guest speakers
Analytical learning these are sessions designed to complement the collaborative learning hours and usually take place in small group sizes run in the format of workshops.
Guided Learning this is the learning achieved through exploring the material provided on the module. It can include but is not limited to any of the below and will differ slightly for each module depending on learning outcomes.
- Time required to read and revise any material (slides, articles, book chapters, etc.) provided during the collaborative learning sessions
- Formative feedback (oral or written) given on submissions
- Revision sessions/materials
Independent Learning at a level 7, a significant amount of learning is done through independent research and learning. Our beautiful Hunter Street library or the Vinson Building lobby are just the place for independent learning. Also, our online resources provide students with additional learning opportunities.
Assessment methods
The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject. Assessment is usually by assessed coursework, presentations, posters, group work or a combination of these methods. Please check module information for more details.
Preparation for work
All our degree courses combine academic challenge with the transferable skills that will stand you in good stead for future employment.
We frequently use case studies to examine business decisions taken in real situations. Also, business simulations and games give you first-hand experience of decision making in the world of work. Role-play and group problem-solving exercises help you to apply some of the theoretical concepts delivered during collaborative learning time.
After Your Course
Graduate employment
Our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge and secured jobs in senior positions around the world. Among our alumni we have a graduate who became the head of his country’s civil service and one who became a leading Formula One motor-racing driver. Another secured a position as the Minister of Sabah and one female law graduate became the first British lawyer to become a French Advocate.
Course Fees
The fees for this course are:
| Start | Type | First Year | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 2025 Full-time (1 Year) | UK | £13,840 | £13,840 |
| INT | £22,144 | £22,144 | |
Sep 2025 Part-time (2 Years) | UK | £6,920 | £13,840 |
| INT | £11,072 | £22,144 | |
Jan 2026 Full-time (1 Year) | UK | £13,840 | £13,840 |
| INT | £22,144 | £22,144 | |
Jan 2026 Part-time (2 Years) | UK | £6,920 | £13,840 |
| INT | £11,072 | £22,144 |
The University reserves the right to increase course fees annually in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If the University intends to increase your course fees it will notify you via email of this as soon as reasonably practicable.
Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges. Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.
Please note that The University of Buckingham has four terms per year. The tuition fees quoted are for the degree (e.g. if you start a degree at Buckingham in January, you will pay the same termly fee for the duration of your degree – you will not be affected by the price increase in September). Students will pay the same termly fee for the duration of their studies, unless studies are interrupted and resumed later. The tuition fee quoted is therefore the total cost of the degree. Fees are normally paid in termly instalments.
Postgraduate loan scheme
A system of postgraduate loans for Masters degrees in the UK is available with support from the UK Government. The loan is available for taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas. The loans can be used for tuition fees, living expenses or both.
Postgraduate first-class scholarship
A first-class scholarship is available to both home and international students studying a taught postgraduate degree at the University. The scholarship will reduce tuition fees by 33%. The scholarship will be automatically awarded to applicants who already have a first class honours degree that is recognised to UK standard.
You may also find it useful to visit our External Funding page.
Scholarships and bursaries
We have bursaries and scholarships available for both home and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and these are awarded based on location, merit or financial need.
Funded scholarships and bursaries may be awarded across all schools of study, and represent a partial remission from tuition fees. Bursaries are means-tested and are intended for those who need a contribution towards their fees in order to study at Buckingham.
Students applying for this course may be eligible for the following:
UK Students
The Desborough Bursary
International Students
Sheikh / Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Scholarship (Postgraduate)
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation
We guarantee on-campus accommodation to all new students for their first four terms of study, as long as it is booked and paid for in good time, so you’re assured of a safe and secure home from home when you arrive at the University. Most new students choose this option.
Living on campus enables you to become involved in University activities, make friends, and integrate with the University community. For some of you this will be your first time in the UK; for others it will be the first time living away from home – and independence brings its challenges as well as its excitements. Whatever your circumstances, we know how important it is for you to feel comfortable in your accommodation.
What’s included?
All our study bedrooms are fully furnished, centrally heated, and connected to the internet. With few exceptions they have a wash basin and small refrigerator. We have a large number of ensuite rooms, and are upgrading more rooms each year. There are shared kitchens for when you wish to cook for yourself.
Find out more
If you’d like to find out more, visit our Accommodation pages or get in touch with our Accommodation Team.
We recommend that all prospective students visit our campus if they are able to, at one of our open days or a Campus Tour, campus tours include a typical student room.