International MBA International Business Administration - Extended

Study at a Business School with a long history of management education and strong links with industry. The University of Wolverhampton was among the first universities in the UK to offer MBA programmes, and its Business School has a tradition of developing courses that respond to the needs of employers and organisations. Teaching is informed by research and professional practice, with opportunities across the Business School to engage with practising managers through activities such as company projects, guest lectures and site visits. You will also study within a University where 85% of research assessed in the latest Research Excellence Framework was rated world-leading or internationally important, giving you access to a learning environment shaped by current research, practical business insight and a strong focus on developing the skills employers value.

1. Critically analyse the use of the key functional areas of marketing, HR, finance, accounting and operations management in support of wider organisational activity.
2. Critically evaluate strategic planning alternatives to take account of business environmental conditions.
3. Critically evaluate the relationship between the organisation and its global environment and the importance of change and adaptability.
4. Evaluate the role and contribution of creativity and innovation in the development of organisations
5. Critically analyse contemporary issues, challenges and problems relating to business and management that impact on business and management at functional, strategic and international levels.
6. Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at masters level
7. Analyse the different approaches and techniques that facilitate detailed study at the postgraduate level in business and management issues.

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years of study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

UK Entry Requirements 

Academic Pathway: 

• Successfully achieve a degree classification of a 3rd or above. 

Or  

• A professional qualification of equal depth to a degree. Professional qualifications will be assessed on an individual basis.   

And 

• A reference will also be required from an academic member of staff who has supervised your undergraduate studies, this would be requested after you have successfully applied. 

Work Experience Pathway: 

• 3 – 5 five years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing.   

All work experience-based applicants will be required to provide a reference detailing your role(s) and responsibilities from your line manager this would be requested after you have successfully applied. 

EU and International Entry Requirements: 

We have specific entry requirement information for EU and International applicants.  

English Requirement: 

• All International Applicants are required to have a sufficient level of English to satisfy student visa requirements, here is a list of acceptable English qualifications. 

• Our country specific entry criteria will also provide clear guidance on whether your high school English qualification is accepted as an equivalence to the above.   

Personal Statement Requirement: 

All international applicants are required to showcase their reasons for applying to study in the UK please use our personal statement template to support your application.  

Study Gap Information: 

International applicants also provide education information and work experience information. It’s important that when you complete your application you cover all of this information on your application to ensure we can satisfy this admissions assessment. 

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,858 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts. Please contact Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Aid. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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