MBA - Master of Business Administration

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Cardiff Metropolitan University Llandaff Campus

Program Overview

The MBA at Cardiff Metropolitan University is designed for ambitious professionals who want to take the next step in their careers. It gives you a broad understanding of key business areas — from finance and marketing to operations and leadership — while helping you develop the skills to make strategic decisions in real-world settings.

Curriculum Structure
In the first stage, you’ll cover core subjects like Accounting for Decision-Makers, Managing People and Organisations, Marketing, Operations Management, and Strategic Management. These modules give you a strong foundation in how businesses operate and what it takes to lead them effectively.

Next, you can choose optional modules to tailor your MBA to your interests and career goals. Options include Business with Data Analytics, Management of Finance, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Strategic Global Marketing, and Global People Management, allowing you to focus on the areas that excite you most.

The programme finishes with a Final Project, where you’ll tackle a real-world business challenge, applying your learning in a practical, hands-on way and demonstrating your ability to plan, research, and deliver results.

Focus areas: Leadership, strategic management, finance, marketing, operations, HR, with optional paths like Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Project Management, Sport or Health Sector Management.

Learning outcomes: Gain confidence in managing teams, making strategic decisions, solving complex business problems, and leading projects that have real impact. You’ll leave the programme ready to step into senior management roles.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The MBA is internationally recognised and can also provide exemptions from professional accounting qualifications like ACCA and CIMA.

Reputation (employability & rankings): Cardiff Met’s MBA is well-regarded for its practical focus and flexible approach, giving graduates the tools and confidence to progress in a wide range of industries worldwide.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Cardiff Met, the MBA isn’t just about lectures — it’s about rolling up your sleeves and putting business theory into practice. From day one, you’ll work on real-world challenges, collaborate with peers, and use professional tools that mirror what managers and leaders do in the workplace. The School of Management provides modern facilities, IT centres, and plenty of resources to make sure you can learn by doing.

Here’s how you’ll gain hands-on experience:

Industry Placement — You can take a 12‑month placement, working in a real business environment to apply what you’ve learned and gain meaningful work experience.
Group Projects & Consultancy-Style Work — Many assignments are team-based, from marketing plans to strategy reports, giving you a taste of real business collaboration.
Digital Tools & Research Support — You’ll have access to the university’s library, e-resources, and software like SPSS or NVivo to support data analysis, research, and project work.
Professional Software & IT Facilities — Dedicated IT centres and specialist business software help you develop practical skills in analysis, finance, and management.
Final Project / Dissertation — Your 40‑credit final project lets you tackle a real business challenge with guidance from a supervisor, preparing you for consultancy or managerial roles.
Career & Placement Support — The Careers Service helps with internships, job applications, CVs, and interview preparation, giving you a head start in your career.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Completing the MBA at Cardiff Met opens doors to a wide range of leadership and management roles. Graduates often step into positions such as Business Manager, Operations Manager, Management Consultant, or Marketing/Finance Manager, giving you the confidence and skills to make an impact in almost any industry. The university’s career support and strong industry links make sure you’re well-prepared to hit the ground running after graduation:

Career Support Services — Cardiff Met’s Careers & Employability team helps you with everything from CVs and applications to interview prep, while also connecting you to job fairs, placements, and online opportunities.
Strong Graduate Employment Outcomes — Around 96% of Cardiff Met graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course, making it one of the top universities in Wales for employability.
University–Industry Partnerships — The school has strong connections with employers across sectors, offering access to internships, placements, and graduate schemes that can give your career an early boost.
Long-Term Accreditation Value — The MBA is internationally recognised, giving your qualification value whether you want to work in the UK, your home country, or abroad.
Graduation Outcomes — Many alumni move directly into professional-level roles, with over 70% securing positions in their field within months of finishing the programme.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to continue studying after your MBA, you could move on to a PhD in Business Administration or Management, or take advanced professional qualifications in finance, consulting, or strategy. This builds on the skills you’ve developed during the MBA and opens doors to even higher-level leadership or research roles.