MBA Master of Business Administration

The MBA program at Birkbeck University of London is a rigorous and rewarding course that prepares students for leadership roles in various industries. The program focuses on developing practical skills in business management, including strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and human resource management. Students will also gain a deep understanding of the latest trends and developments in the global business environment. With a strong emphasis on real-world application, the MBA program at Birkbeck provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today's competitive job market.

Additional Information

The MBA program is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers or transition into a new field. The part-time program can be completed in 16-20 months, with classes held one evening per week. Students will also have access to Birkbeck's extensive network of alumni and industry connections, providing valuable opportunities for networking and career advancement.

Why Choose Birkbeck University of London for Your MBA?

Birkbeck University of London is a world-class institution known for its academic excellence and innovative teaching methods. The university has a long history of producing successful graduates who have gone on to hold leadership positions in various industries. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student body, Birkbeck provides an ideal environment for students to grow and develop their skills.

This MBA challenges the orthodox business school approach to education and instead focuses on cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will become a new type of business graduate: one who can combine genuinely creative thinking and innovation with core financial and strategic management skills.

The aim of the course is to develop professional networks and to work collaboratively to make positive change happen. We will devise projects and offer live opportunities with external partners to do this.

The World Economic Forum consulted business leaders from major global organizations for its The Future of Jobs Report (2016). It concluded that the ten skills an employee would need by 2020 are:

• complex problem solving

• critical thinking

• creativity

• people management

• coordinating with others

• emotional intelligence

• judgment and decision making

• service orientation

• negotiation

• cognitive flexibility.

The MBA embeds these in its curriculum.

The course will prepare you for the next step in your career, whether it be a transformational senior management role within your current industry or a new role in a completely new field of work. Entrepreneurial students are encouraged to set up their own businesses.

The emphasis on positive transformation and a socially motivated desire to change the world, coupled with a solid understanding of business and management, will create graduates who are keen to bring about fundamental innovation and systemic change.

For details on the wide range of careers support provided for students, please visit:

• UAL Student Jobs and Careers section

• Birkbeck Careers Service

• Birkbeck Talent

• Career Coaching.

Central Saint Martins Birkbeck MBA applicants must have a second-class honors degree (2:2) or above and usually at least three years relevant work and/or professional experience, but we will look at exceptional candidates with less.