MBA Business Administration

Why study this course?

• Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), providing you with professional recognition and membership benefits.

• Ranked as the UK’s Number One MBA by CEO Magazine, and Number Two Online MBA for two consecutive years.

• Flexible study options allowing you to learn entirely online, providing access to world-class education anywhere in the world.

• Benefit from Arden’s strong focus on employability, ensuring that all modules are designed with direct input from industry professionals.

• Access to the Arden Enterprise Incubator (AEI), supporting entrepreneurial development through mentorship and training.

• Gain lifetime membership with the Business Graduates Association (BGA), offering global networking and career development opportunities.

• Learn from an experienced faculty of academic and industry professionals with real-world expertise.

Entry requirements

Academic Route

Minimum Age: 18 years

Applicants must provide evidence of their highest academic qualification, which may include:

• Level 3 Qualifications (A Levels, NVQ Level 3, Diploma, Certificate, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
• International Baccalaureate
• High School Level Qualifications
• Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (for example, GCSEs, NVQ Level 2, Diploma, or Certificate)

Work Route

Minimum Age: 21 years

Applicants who do not meet formal academic entry criteria may apply through the Work Route. This route recognises relevant professional experience in the field, or related industries as an alternative pathway into higher education. Some exceptions may apply for applicants with professional experience in other fields. This entry route ensures that motivated and experienced candidates can progress academically and professionally.

English Language Proficiency

If English is not the first language, applicants must complete an approved free English language test that assesses reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Equivalent qualifications may also be accepted.

Interview

All applicants are required to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team as part of the selection process.

Assessments

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. This course employs a variety of teaching methods to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience. These methods include:

• Live client case studies

• Virtual business simulations

• Strategic transformation plans

• Group projects and collaborative assessments

• Personal audits and reflective portfolios

• Presentations and marketing campaigns

• Project or consultancy reports

These practice-driven assessments will allow you to develop and demonstrate key leadership, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills required for senior management roles.

Modules

Study & Career Progression

The Master of Business Administration degree will allow graduates to pursue a global career in a variety of roles with financial institutions, technological organisations, blue-chip corporations, and even SMEs. These could be from the private, public, or voluntary sectors, or from a multinational corporation.

You can end up in any of the following careers:

• Accountancy
• Hotel and leisure management
• Public relations
• Financial management
• Information systems
• Product management
• Teaching and education
• Media (TV, film, online, newspaper, magazine)
• Advertising
• Logistics
• Banking
• Project management

You could also continue your studies, heading to university for a Phd to further your education or apply for a DET. See our DET course.

Student Fee's & Finance

The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses.

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying.

• Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
• Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
• Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
• Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
• Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.