International MBA International Business Administration - Extended

'Studying for an MBA can help you advance up the career ladder, create new networks of contacts and open doors you may not have previously considered.'

Why choose this course?

6th in the UK for Business and Management courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

This course enables entry onto the International Masters Business Administration if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent). It will add to your existing skills and knowledge providing you with enhanced understanding and abilities which will prepare you for Masters courses.

The International MBA is an award developed to provide pre-experience applicants with a postgraduate general business qualification which will develop their skills and knowledge in the management of business at local, regional, national and international levels. This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment.  You will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the current changes in the business environment through the study of strategic management, stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility. 

What's unique about this course?

This course enables entry onto the International Masters Business Administration if you did not gain a first or second class honours at degree level (or equivalent).

This award will develop your knowledge of key business functions and their relationship with the wider strategic and international environment.

You will also develop key skills in formulating and managing basic research, problem-solving and organising and managing projects.

6th in the UK for Business and Management courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

Academic Pathway: 

• Successfully achieve a degree classification of a 3rd or above. 

Or  

• A professional qualification of equal depth to a degree. Professional qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis.   

And 

• A reference will also be required from an academic member of staff who has supervised your undergraduate studies, this would be requested after you have successfully applied. 

Work Experience Pathway: 

• 3 – 5 five years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.   

All work experience-based applicants will be required to provide a reference detailing your role(s) and responsibilities from your line manager this would be requested after you have successfully applied. 

EU and International Entry Requirements: 

We have specific entry requirement information for EU and International applicants.  

English Requirement: 

• All International Applicants are required to have a sufficient level of English to satisfy student visa requirements, here is a list of acceptable English qualifications. 

• Our country specific entry criteria will also provide clear guidance on whether your high school English qualification is accepted as an equivalence to the above.   

Personal Statement Requirement: 

All international applicants are required to showcase their reasons for applying to study in the UK please use our personal statement template to support your application.  

Study Gap Information: 

International applicants also provide education information and work experience information. It’s important that when you complete your application you cover all of this information on your application to ensure we can satisfy this admissions assessment.