Leadership MBA

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Bath Spa University

Program Overview

The MBA in Leadership at Bath Spa is designed to help you grow into a confident, innovative leader who can tackle complex challenges in any organisation. It’s perfect for professionals with some management experience who want to take the next step into senior or executive roles.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 / Taught Modules:
You’ll dive into modules like Leading, Managing and Developing People, Strategic Management, Leading Change and Innovation, Governance and Risk Management, Strategic Marketing Management, Corporate Financial Management, and Project Management. These courses give you the tools to lead teams effectively, plan strategically, handle finances, manage risks, and drive meaningful change in organisations.

Final Phase / Leadership Project:
After the taught modules, you’ll complete a Leadership Project, where you get to apply everything you’ve learned to a real-world challenge. This capstone experience lets you practice strategic decision-making and demonstrate your leadership skills in action.

Focus areas: "Strategic Management; Leading Change & Innovation; People Management; Corporate Finance; Governance & Risk; Project Management; Leadership Practice"

Learning outcomes: "Lead and manage teams confidently, develop and execute strategic plans, drive organisational change, manage finances and risks, deliver successful projects, and step into senior leadership roles"

Professional alignment (accreditation): Graduates also receive a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), giving your CV an extra edge.

Reputation (employability & recognition): Bath Spa designs this course closely with employers, so what you learn is exactly what businesses need. You’ll finish ready to make an impact in a wide range of sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Bath Spa, the MBA in Leadership isn’t just about reading theory — it’s about rolling up your sleeves and applying what you learn in real-world situations. You’ll get to tackle practical business challenges, work closely with peers, and draw on your own professional experience to develop solutions that really work. With a mix of seminars, workshops, case studies, and one-to-one support from tutors, you’ll learn by doing and build a network of like-minded professionals along the way:

Real-world projects & case studies: Many assignments involve actual organisational challenges, so you’re solving problems that matter, not just answering textbook questions.
Leadership Project (Capstone): A 60-credit final project lets you put all your learning into practice on a real-world business or leadership challenge.
Collaborative learning: Seminars, workshops, and group discussions give you exposure to different perspectives and leadership styles, enhancing your teamwork and communication skills.
Digital & creative tools: You’ll have access to tools like the Adobe Creative Suite to help present ideas, reports, and projects in a professional and creative way.
Flexible learning & personal support: The course combines lectures, tutorials, and online learning, plus one-to-one support, helping you connect what you learn directly to your professional goals.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the MBA in Leadership at Bath Spa leave ready to step into senior roles where they can make a real impact. Many go on to become Senior Managers, Management Consultants, Project Managers, or Business/Operations Managers, working across a range of industries from large corporations to startups and non-profits. The programme doesn’t just teach theory — it equips you with practical leadership skills, strategic thinking, and professional confidence that employers value.

Here’s how Bath Spa helps you succeed after graduation:

Career support services: Bath Spa’s Employability & Graduate Outcomes team provides career guidance, mentoring, and access to internships and placement opportunities to help you land the right role.
Professional accreditation: You graduate with both an MBA and a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), giving your CV extra weight.
Industry connections: The course content is shaped in collaboration with employers, so you gain skills that match what real organisations need.
Versatile skills: You leave with expertise in strategic decision-making, leading change, governance, risk management, finance, and project management — making you highly employable across sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to continue your studies, you could pursue a PhD or Professional Doctorate in Business Management or Leadership. Alternatively, you might choose executive-level certifications to specialise further and enhance your career prospects even more.