Build an MBA that suits your personal goals and interests. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a personal project in your area of choice.

18-month MBA

July to August

Choose from:

• An internship and 1 International Elective or
• 2 International Electives.

September to December

Choose from:

• 1 International Elective and 1 Global Study Tour or
• 2 International Electives

15-month MBA

September to December

• 1 International Elective from January-June.

July to August

Choose from:

• An internship and 1 International Elective or
• 2 International Electives.

Whether you're 100% clear about your future plans or intend to change direction, a 10-12 week internship gives you the opportunity to test drive a new organisation, industry, job function or location.

Working closely with our dedicated careers team, our MBAs secure internships with a broad range of organisations, from multinationals to startups. Some organisations our interns have worked with include:

• Amazon Launch
• Amazon Operations
• American Express
• Curzon
• Infosys
• Johnson & Johnson
• Highbourne Group
• Lilly
• BII
• Alix Partners
• Travis Perkins.

We continuously update our MBA curriculum to ensure it delivers the skills that employers are looking for. Our range of electives has always included forward-looking subjects, such as disruptive technologies and big data, alongside more traditional options.

Current electives

• Big Data Analytics

You'll be introduced to Big Data Analytics theory and applications, exploring essential tools, techniques, and case studies that show how organisations leverage big data for decision-making, strategy, and competitive advantage.

• Business to Business Marketing

This six-month Business-to-Business (B2B) Marketing course equips participants with insights into the unique dynamics of B2B marketing beyond traditional models. It focuses on real-world applications of segmentation, targeting, and positioning.

• Corporate News and Shareholder Value

Explore how corporate announcements impact stock prices and shareholder value - using tools like the efficient market hypothesis and event study methodology to analyse market reactions to events like mergers and ESG news, with hands-on case studies and research.

• Design Thinking, Creativity and Co-creation

Discover how to boost your innovation management skills, strengthen your organisation's innovation capabilities, and inspire a culture of intrapreneurship.

• Digital Economy: Platforms AI and the Firm

Examine how AI and machine learning are transforming business operations. Focus on practical applications to leverage AI's strengths, address its limitations, and create value across industries like finance, healthcare, and retail.

• Digital Marketing Strategy

You'll cover digital marketing strategies for B2B and B2C, focusing on social media, search engines, and data-driven approaches, with shared learning paths in AI and Big Data.

• Engaging Human Talent

Gain strategic insights into attracting, developing, and engaging talent for organisational growth, integrating human resource practices with broader strategy through real-world examples and debates.

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management

Entrepreneurship drives economic growth, creating jobs and fostering large business development. This elective hones skills essential for managing the entrepreneurial lifecycle - from recognising opportunities and crafting creative concepts to building innovative business models.

• Exploring Decision Making in Practice

This elective provides practical tools to enhance decision-making skills, especially in group settings. Moving beyond textbook methods, it draws on insights from social psychology and behavioural economics to help managers navigate real-world, collaborative decision-making effectively.

• Fintech, Digital Banking and Blockchain

Explore FinTech, digital banking, blockchain, and AI in finance, with case studies on innovation and digital transformation. Tackle a hands-on 'digital banking challenge' by designing and pitching a mock banking app.

• International Business Strategy

This elective covers strategic management of multinational corporations, emphasising resources, capabilities, and cultural impacts on competitiveness to tackle real-world international management challenges.

• Leading Business Projects

Gain a holistic understanding of driving strategic change through project design, leadership, and delivery, equipping you to lead impactful projects that align with broader goals like the UN SDGs.

• Managing Disruptive Technologies

Explore how disruptive technologies like digital platforms and blockchain reshape business models, empowering leaders to recognise and respond to potential industry shifts for career advancement.

• Negotiation Skills

Master essential negotiation skills through practical techniques and strategies. Learn how to navigate diverse business situations and achieve strategic goals with confidence.

• Platform Ecosystem Strategy

Discover how digital technology reshapes strategy, from traditional approaches to innovative platform ecosystems, preparing you to lead in a world where digital platforms redefine competitive advantage.

• Practical Investing

Gain hands-on experience in investing through practical simulations, client role-plays, and insights from seasoned industry professionals. You'll cover investment strategies, market dynamics, and client-focused portfolio creation to prepare you for real-world success in today's financial industry.

• Strategic Financial Analysis

Engage in an intensive, hands-on elective that bridges strategy and finance through real company cases. Hone your ability to make sound business judgments, analyse financial information, and craft compelling corporate narratives amidst uncertainty.

• Strategic Supply Chain Management

Learn to master strategic supply chain management to reduce costs, manage risks, and drive innovation. Build essential skills to optimise supplier relationships and enhance organisational value.

• The Sustainable Change Agenda

Examine key drivers and metrics impacting sustainable business practices, with tools and case studies to build socially responsible strategies that address environmental and societal challenges.

• Venture Capital and Private Equity

Gain a practical understanding of Venture Capital and Private Equity, exploring key financial concepts and applying knowledge to real case studies. Take on roles as investors, company managers, and advisors to navigate investment and exit strategies.

• Work Psychology for Managerial Success - this elective is offered until January 2026.

This course explores key psychological skills for managerial success, focusing on self-management, leadership, and career strategies to help students apply these insights to their own career goals.

We deliver our MBA electives through a blended learning format. Each course includes an intensive workshop residency (usually three days) where you can network and study with senior candidates from our Global MBA programmes. This is supplemented by online learning and self-study.

We deliver workshop residencies for MBA international electives across our international centres:

• Dubai
• Hong Kong
• Manchester
• Shanghai
• Singapore.

The Personal Project is an opportunity to work on a self-selected business project, either through:

• Primary research for a sponsoring 'client' company - you'll need to find the company yourself
• Desk research, working with a supervisor for guidance.

The project suits students who have a particular business interest or an entrepreneurial idea they want to research in depth. Previous examples include:

• Conducting market analysis, defining customer demographics and industry trends for a gift accessory venture.
• Investigating the food supply chain and opportunity to commercialise 'waste' products.

• Conducting market analysis, defining customer demographics and industry trends for a gift accessory venture.
• Investigating the food supply chain and opportunity to commercialise 'waste' products.