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Master of Business Administration at University of the Built Environment - UCAS

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Course summary

Built for success In a rapidly evolving and competitive industry, the need for visionary leaders who can drive change is growing. This specialist MBA is designed for ambitious professionals in the built environment seeking to accelerate their career progression to senior management, equipping you with the expertise to thrive as a global leader. This accredited MBA blends core leadership and management principles with technical knowledge, equipping you with valuable tools to support your success in both local and international built environment sectors. Delivered 100% online, it empowers you to advance your career without disruption. Programme details This online MBA is designed to equip you with the strategic leadership, management, and decision-making skills essential for excelling in senior roles. It will empower you to reflect on your professional experiences and navigate complex business challenges with confidence, applying innovative solutions within the context of the built environment. Tailored for professionals from diverse sectors, our flexible pathways allow you to shape this MBA to align with your career aspirations. Whether you choose to specialise in a key area or broaden your expertise across the built environment, you’ll gain valuable insights and skills in leadership, management, innovation, entrepreneurship, and finance, inspiring you to lead with unwavering confidence. Combining expert-led theory and real-world application, this programme attracts an international network cohort of students. Through virtual networking, you’ll exchange insights and experiences with a diverse group of peers and gain fresh perspectives across a range of built environment industries. Students who successfully complete the programme will be eligible for the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

Assessment method

The types of assessments used on this programme will include coursework (such as essays, reports, portfolios, reflections, problem or short questions or video presentations), computer-based assessments and computer-marked assessments (CMAs). The exact combinations of assessment will vary from module to module.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
  • Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
  • Chartered Institute of Building
  • Chartered Management Institute

Entry requirements

Students are required to be 18 years or over at the start of their programme. Academic requirements A Bachelor’s degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent and be employed in a relevant role in the built environment for a minimum of 3 years OR A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus five years’ experience in a relevant field OR A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years’ relevant experience OR A professional qualification plus five years’ relevant experience, two of which should be at senior management level Students are required to be 18 years or over at the start of their programme. Academic requirements A Bachelor’s degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent and be employed in a relevant role in the built environment for a minimum of 3 years OR A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus five years’ experience in a relevant field OR A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years’ relevant experience OR A professional qualification plus five years’ relevant experience, two of which should be at senior management level English requirements All University of the Built Environment programmes are taught and assessed in English. In addition to the programme entry requirements listed above, all applicants will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme. You should have: GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature or an equivalent qualification OR Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test Grade 4 (or C) or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong Degrees taught and awarded in English can also be used as supporting evidence.


English language requirements

For undergraduate study you should possess one of the following: - Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature at GCSE or an equivalent qualification. - Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council. - 88 or above in the internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test. - Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level - A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong Applicants with a Bachelor's degree that has been taught and examined in English can be considered for entry in the absence of the English language qualifications detailed above.


Fees and funding

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Master of Business Administration at University of the Built Environment - UCAS