Master of Business Administration MBA, by distance learning
Course Type: Full Degree
Course Level: Postgraduate
Study Method: Distance Learning
Start Date: February / June / October
Course Duration: 24-30 months
Course Overview
The Leicester MBA, launched in 1989, is an AMBA-accredited program designed for working professionals. Delivered part-time through flexible online learning, it allows you to earn your MBA in 2.5 years without career interruptions.
The Leicester MBA gives you an opportunity to specialise in one of three functional areas:
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
Core modules
- Managing and Developing People and Organisations
- Managing Value Creation Processes from Idea to Market
- Managing Finances and Strategic Decision Making
- Learning and Professional Development Portfolio
- Research Methods and the Project Proposal
- Organisational Research and Consultancy Methods and the MBA project
Option modules
Choose one option module from:
- Managing International Marketing Communications, Brands and Relationships
- Managing Finance for Corporate Policy and Strategy
- Managing Data, Analysis and Application
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Study Method
The Master of Business Administration MBA, degree is studied 100% online through the University of Leicester distance learning platform. As a distance learning student you will receive support throughout the course from a group of dedicated academic mentors and module tutors. You will use module study books – available in hard copy and electronically – and Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. This will give you online access to materials to support each module, discussion forums hosted by module tutors and chat rooms where you can network with fellow students.