Our MBA programme will prepare you for a successful career in senior management. It is ideal for experienced professionals who want a stimulating and innovative learning experience, to the benefit of both their career and their organisation.
Career focused
Our Careers Service offers information, advice and guidance relating to career development. They can help identify the skills MBA students need and demonstrate how to develop those skills.
Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The Brighton MBA is accredited by the CMI – the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
Graduate with dual awards
All MBA students will graduate with dual awards – both an academic MBA qualification and a CMI Level 7 Strategic Diploma in Leadership and Management. CMI qualifications make a statement about your standards and determination to continue to develop your management skills. While studying your MBA you will benefit from affiliate-level CMI membership.
Institute of Directors membership
All Brighton MBA students are will be entitled to free student membership of the Institute of Directors. Your membership will provide you with a range of benefits to support you in your studies and in your future career.
A personal experience
You will not be lost in huge lectures. Class sizes are deliberately kept small to encourage group discussions and help you build meaningful networks with your colleagues. Our open door policy at Brighton ensures you get excellent support from tutors.
Specialist paths
The flexible structure of our MBA allows you to tailor your studies to your strengths and interests. You can specialise in international management, public service management, knowledge and innovation management or leadership. Your MBA title will reflect the choice you have made and will clearly demonstrate your expertise in a particular area of business.
Networking opportunities
There are many opportunities to mix and learn from the experience of others. You will build close relationships with your fellow students, guest speakers, business practitioners and alumni.
Global perspective
You will be working with experienced professionals from both the UK and abroad. This opportunity for students from different cultural backgrounds to share knowledge and experiences is a vital aspect of the Brighton MBA. There are also opportunities for international study visits and a Global Management Forum which allows guest speakers to share their international expertise.
Flexible learning
We offer students a choice of MBA routes and study modes, with the flexibility to switch between them during the programme. You can study full-time, part-time, or in weekly blocks. You can study the modules in whatever order you like. You can even suspend your studies and restart at a later date. Our part-time and block-based MBAs have multiple start dates throughout the year.
Hands-on experience
Students on our full-time route will have plenty of opportunities to engage with and learn from leading organisations, thanks to our extensive links with businesses and public sector organisations. Students will also have the opportunity to work on 'live' projects, allowing them to put business theory into practice.
Outstanding location
Situated by the sea, Brighton offers many cultural and leisure opportunities, with something for everyone. Transport links to London, mainland Europe and further afield are excellent.
