Key facts
- Level
- Postgraduate (Master's)
- Subject
- Business & Management
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- £17,500 per year
- Intakes
- November 2026, February 2027, May 2027
Course overview
A one-year MBA aimed at recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to move into management. It covers competitive strategy, financial management, supply chain, leadership and social media marketing, and finishes with a 60-credit business project. Assessment is practical, using live client case studies and business simulations rather than exams. Graduates also receive a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. Typical roles include business consultant, operations manager, business development manager and product manager. Taught full-time in blended mode at London (Stratford) or Manchester: two days of on-campus classes a week plus guided online study.
What you will study
Year 1: Professional Practice in Business & Management; Competitive Strategy; Financial Management; Introduction to Supply Chain Management; Leading People; Social Media Marketing; Business Project
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Bachelor's degree at 2:2 or international equivalent (CV required if the degree was completed over 5 years ago). Professional qualifications plus 2 years' relevant work experience also considered.
English language
IELTS 6 · PTE 59 · TOEFL iBT 79
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Listening 5.5
Scholarships for this course
UK International Super Early Bird Offer
£3,000 · Application deadline: 12 April 2027
Arden University UK Offer for International Students
£2,500
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.