Course summary
If you're ready to take the next bold step in your career and aspire to a leadership, consultancy, or director role, our International Master of Business Administration MBA is the perfect opportunity for you to unlock your potential. You’ll deepen your understanding of the rapidly changing global landscape and learn how to navigate these shifts to secure a competitive edge within any organisation. The degree is designed to teach you how to apply a global perspective to business management, real-world case studies, and emerging innovations, equipping you with the tools to lead and thrive in today’s dynamic business world. Why study International Master of Business Administration at BNU? Career opportunities Companies are invested in their future success; they are constantly on the lookout for skilled and qualified executives and managers. Employers want employees who are not just academically qualified but are also work-ready with professional skills in management and leadership. Our International MBA will help you develop the knowledge needed to become confident in your abilities to excel in the workplace. Optional modules To help you gain specialised skills we also offer the chance for you to take part in one of three modules, including an independent professional project, a work placement or a business consultancy module. Each module offers key skills that can support you in gaining experience for your desired career path. Supportive tutors and alumni community Our lecturers are here to support you throughout the course and beyond. The Business School has a strong alumni community, and regular recruitment fairs frequently include alumni as employers. You'll have many opportunities to network during your time at BNU, with fellow students, staff, employers and graduates. We know that everyone is different and our high lecturer to student ratio ensures that you are treated as an individual and will receive continual and first-hand support throughout your International MBA. In short, we want you to build upon the experience you have gained in industry and expand your abilities so you can graduate with the relevant knowledge to progress your career. Location Our High Wycombe Campus is situated only a 30 minute train journey from both London and Oxford, meaning you’re in the perfect position to explore the city and potentially visit course industry links. What will I study? Our International MBA has been developed to address business leadership in an uncertain world of continuous disruption. The programme will provide a strategic and global view with recurring themes throughout whilst enabling problem-solving, creative thinking and developing empathy all within an international context. In addition, this programme addresses issues that many organisations face in the present climate: operating in a global setting, ensuring business resilience and sustainability. The importance of these contextual issues is recognised by the title of the programme and the recurring themes. From international finance to marketing strategy, and digital business to international logistics, by the end of the programme you will have developed a strategic, integrated and holistic perspective on organisations and management. You will be confident in your leadership capabilities and be prepared for senior management career advancement. We are proud to support you to become business leader ready. As a BNU student you will have access to a range of postgraduate support, including help developing new business ideas and use of our mentoring scheme. A key feature of this programme is that it provides the chance to blend both the latest industry insights with best practice workplace skills, enhancing your chances to further your progress in the workplace.
Modules
Year one Core Modules International Management in Finance & Accounting Strategic Marketing & Entrepreneurial New Venture Foundation International Logistics & Operations Digital Business Strategy Strategic Sustainable Leadership International Trade Optional Modules Independent Professional Project Work Placement Business Consultancy
Assessment method
At Buckinghamshire New University we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where we blend lectures, workshops, independent study and coursework to enhance the learning experience. You’ll be able to take part in active learning workshops where you can participate in a variety of activities such as interactive quizzes using mobile technology as well as live briefs, simulations, presentations and team challenges. Assessment tasks may also include more traditional methods such as:
- presenting as an executive group the strategy and performance of your consultancy business
- analysing a complex problem and identifying solutions
- solving business case study problems
- creating a business development plan based on a comprehensive assessment of your strengths
- presenting the impact of digital technology, on the strategy and operation of a company
- preparation of management and professional development reports
- individual assignments
- personal reflections
- professional reports
- personal presentations
- reflective assignments
- supervised independent research
How to apply
International applicants
For more information on international application, please visit our website - https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/international
Entry requirements
The University’s general entry requirements will apply to admission to this programme with the following additions / exceptions: Applicants to the IMBA will normally have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (or equivalent) which can be in a range of subject disciplines or professions. Applicants need a minimum of a 2:2 in their degree to be considered. If your first language is not English or your language of instruction at undergraduate level was not English you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency at an overall score of IELTS level 6.5 (or its equivalent) and no score below 6.0 in any category. In keeping with the nature of MBAs across many other institutions, the programme specification will retain some flexibility to enable senior and experienced learners who lack formal academic qualifications to be considered e.g. via portfolio preparation and interview. In line with the university Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, potential learners can apply for Advanced Standing by Accreditation of Prior Learning. If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course. Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £13200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £13200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £13200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £13200 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18800 | Year 1 |
| International | £18800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fee information, please visit our website: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/mba-international-master-business-administration
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ