Why choose the Graduate School of Business
In the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2025, our business and management courses rank in the top 10 in their subject field for teaching; skills development; organisation and feedback; sense of community; and dissertation experience.
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is in the top 25% of higher education institutions for eight out of 10 of the question areas in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2025; we rank in the top 10 for skills development.
Aligned with the Principles of Responsible Management Education’s (PRME) sustainable development goals (SDG)
About the course
The course combines core MBA disciplines with innovative subject areas supported by the latest research in strategic management and leadership. It is designed to develop business competence and strengthen confidence and credibility, providing you with the practical and theoretical capabilities to master the complexities of a competitive and changing business environment.
The course adopts a practice-led curriculum and aims to develop an advanced knowledge of organisations and their effective management in the dynamic competitive global context, and the ability to creatively apply this knowledge and understanding to complex issues to systematically and innovatively enhance strategic business and management practice.
The business analytics units are designed for non-computing graduates who are looking to apply information technology to their careers or change their career direction. These units cover a wide range of topics including knowledge management, project management and business analytics. During the units, you will learn the underpinning theory of these topics and will apply them to practical scenarios.
The MBA is a flagship generalist management qualification designed to meet the needs of early career individuals and is structured to support your aspirations for fast-track career progression through the development of leadership and strategic management skills and a contemporary understanding of business.
Your Student Experience
Peer-informed academic learning model with an emphasis on active collaboration and employability tailored for the modern workplace: develop critical thinking, analytical research, leadership and self-management skills through structured peer discourse and academic guidance, all while gaining specialised knowledge.
Delivered in six-week blocks with 24/7 access to learning resources and opportunities.
Live projects are integrated into the curriculum. Our strong industry links and collaborations offer students real-world experience. Engage with real firms in your classroom, solve real issues, and build your competencies, confidence and networks.
Take advantage of industry speakers, industry events and career-development opportunities studying close to London.
Choose to specialise further by undertaking your dissertation in an area that sparks your interest, applying your learning to solve complex problems.
Learn from academic experts with strong industry experience and links.
Benefit from high levels of study support from careers, study skills and student support experts
Aligned with the Principles of Responsible Management Education’s (PRME) sustainable development goals (SDG)
Facilities and specialist equipment
- New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite with £300K of industry-standard hardware and software.
- Software includes Microsoft Power BI, Vensim simulation software (for analysing complex and messy business problems), a range of data-analytics software, and VR immersive-experience technology.
- Our London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) trading room gives you the chance to experience what it’s like on the trading-room floor, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Responsible leadership and sustainable management – Understand the principles of ethical decision-making; explore contemporary global challenges; develop practical skills through case studies and real-world application.
Strategy: analysis and practice – Select relevant tools to critically evaluate the quality, applicability and authenticity of data sources and industry information; be able to use your analysis to push forward strategic decisions.
Knowledge discovery and management – Use analytical and problem solving skills to make informed business recommendations, utilising different tools and technologies.
Digital business analytics – Learn to apply commonly used digital business-analytics tools and techniques – including AI, system dynamics, data visualisation and machine learning – to deliver successful business analytics projects.
MBA applied project – Using a data-driven, evidence-based approach, integrate your MBA toolkit with your specialist pathway (Business Analytics) to produce a live consultancy project.
For an at-a-glance list of modules for this course, download the course specification.
Careers
You will develop the attributes and skills expected of postgraduates, as recognised by professional and industry bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute, including team-working, negotiation skills, leadership, confidence, and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems to develop innovative solutions.
Entry Requirements
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in related area
