Lancaster MBA 12 months MBA Program By Lancaster University Management School |TopMBA

Program overview

Specialisations

International Management / Business

Degree

MBA

Study Level

MBA

Study Mode

On Campus

Offering a truly transformational experience, the Lancaster full-time MBA is an intensive one-year programme based in the UK. Through a blend of learning opportunities, you'll explore what it really means to be a strategic leader. By the end, you'll emerge more aware, more confident, and more capable, ready for the next step in your career.

Our MBA is unique as we focus on developing your practical wisdom and capacity for judgment in the turbulent world of international business. We are focused on helping you build the ‘attitudes of mind’ and the skills you will need to be highly effective at the most senior levels of management. We action this through our unique Mindful Manager and Core Capabilities modules together with four Action Learning challenges that weave together deep philosophical learnings and practical skills development.

Program overview

Specialisations

International Management / Business

Degree

MBA

Study Level

MBA

Study Mode

On Campus

Offering a truly transformational experience, the Lancaster full-time MBA is an intensive one-year programme based in the UK. Through a blend of learning opportunities, you'll explore what it really means to be a strategic leader. By the end, you'll emerge more aware, more confident, and more capable, ready for the next step in your career.

Our MBA is unique as we focus on developing your practical wisdom and capacity for judgment in the turbulent world of international business. We are focused on helping you build the ‘attitudes of mind’ and the skills you will need to be highly effective at the most senior levels of management. We action this through our unique Mindful Manager and Core Capabilities modules together with four Action Learning challenges that weave together deep philosophical learnings and practical skills development.

Admission requirements

3.3+
6.5+
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in any subject.
We may also consider non-standard applicants; please contact us for information.
If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.
Additional requirements As part of your application, you also need to provide/have:
  • A minimum of three years' professional work experience since graduation. This should be evidenced by providing a copy of your current CV detailing your professional experience and achievements to date. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate that they have strong business experience and have held significant managerial responsibilities. Please ensure that you include dates of employment and job titles on your CV.
  • Two good references - one from your current employer and, ideally the other from someone who can comment on your academic ability
  • A detailed personal statement (minimum 500 words)
  • An interview with a member of Lancaster's admissions team
English language requirements We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.
If your score is below our requirements, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language programmes.
Contact: Admissions Team +44 (0) 1524 592032 or email [email protected]
12 Months
Oct
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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Internationalism is a critical component of our MBA. We actively seek a multinational cohort because we believe that a mix of backgrounds enhances learning, as each student brings a different perspective.
We focus on developing your practical wisdom and capacity for judgment in the turbulent world of international business. You will complete our unique Mindful Manager and Core Capabilities modules and Action Learning challenges that weave together deep philosophical learnings and practical skills development. Your sessions will typically involve group work and interactive discussion to draw out your experiences and relate them to the topic at hand. In addition to exams and in-class tests, we will ask you to complete reports, reflective experiential learning papers, and academic essays, and deliver presentations.
The Lancaster MBA consistently ranks highly in global MBA rankings and has been accredited by the Association of MBAs since 1996. We are ranked in Tier 1 in the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2024 In The Economist Which MBA? Full-time MBA rankings 2022, the programme was ranked 2nd in the UK for educational experience.
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