Master of Business Administration

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Ravensbourne University London

Program Overview

The Ravensbourne MBA is a dynamic, one-year program designed for professionals and graduates who want to take their business and leadership skills to the next level. It’s perfect if you’re looking to combine solid management knowledge with a creative, design-led perspective, giving you the tools to make strategic decisions and thrive in innovative industries.

Curriculum structure:
Since this MBA runs over a single year, the learning is blended across three terms, gradually building your skills:

Terms 1 & 2: You’ll dive into core business concepts while exploring innovation and digital transformation. Expect hands-on projects in financial planning, strategic management, and project leadership, all framed around real-world challenges to prepare you for immediate impact in your career.
Term 3: The final term is focused on your research or project work, where you’ll tackle a business challenge, apply practical strategies, and present solutions that bridge theory and practice — an excellent way to show employers what you can do.

Focus areas:
Leadership, strategic decision-making, creative business strategy, digital transformation, global business management

Learning outcomes:
You’ll finish the MBA ready to lead teams, solve complex business problems, make data-informed decisions, and confidently operate across diverse industries — particularly those that value creativity and innovation.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
This program is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), giving your qualification official recognition in the UK for management and leadership excellence.

Reputation (employability rankings):
While specific global rankings aren’t listed, Ravensbourne is well-known for preparing students for careers in consulting, finance, operations, technology, HR, and other high-demand sectors — all with a creative edge that sets you apart.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Ravensbourne, the MBA isn’t just about reading textbooks — it’s about getting your hands dirty and learning by doing. You’ll be working in a creative, design‑led environment where business, innovation, and technology come together. Throughout the year, you’ll tackle real-world business challenges, collaborate on projects with fellow students, and apply what you learn in practical, meaningful ways — all while being guided by expert academics and industry professionals.

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

State-of-the-art facilities and creative tech: You’ll have access to Ravensbourne’s incredible resources, including the “Kit Store,” prototyping suite, TV and sound studios, and the materials library — giving you the tools to explore ideas and bring them to life.
Creative, industry-focused studio environment: Postgraduate students work in a dedicated studio hub where entrepreneurship, design, technology, and business thinking come together — perfect for experimenting, testing ideas, and working on live briefs.
Live projects and real-world business challenges: From simulated tasks to a final dissertation/project, the MBA is designed so you can practice solving real business problems, giving you experience you can immediately apply in your career.
Strong industry connections: Ravensbourne’s links with creative, media, and business industries mean you’ll often collaborate with professionals, helping you build a network and even access potential internships or job opportunities.
Active, project-based learning: The teaching style focuses on doing, not just listening — encouraging creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and real-life decision making in every module.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with a Ravensbourne MBA opens doors to a wide range of exciting career paths. Many of our students move into roles such as consultants, operations or tech managers, business analysts, or HR and people‑management positions — especially in organisations that value creative thinking alongside business skills. Because this MBA blends business with a design-led, creative perspective, you’ll have an edge in industries where innovation and strategic thinking are highly prized:

Career support & guidance: Ravensbourne’s Careers and Employability team is there to help you every step of the way, offering one‑to‑one career advice, CV and portfolio support, networking events, and tailored guidance for internships or placements.
Employment success: Around 90% of Ravensbourne graduates are employed or pursuing further study within 15 months, with 76% in highly skilled roles — giving you confidence that this degree really works in the real world.
Industry connections: Thanks to strong links with the creative, media, and business sectors, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate on live projects and make connections that can lead to internships, freelance opportunities, or full-time roles.
Accreditation and long-term value: Your MBA is recognised by professional bodies and respected internationally, giving you credibility and flexibility for a career anywhere in the world.
Diverse career pathways: Graduates take on roles such as consultants, investment or finance analysts, operations managers, business strategists, or HR leaders — all roles where creative problem-solving meets strong business insight.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to keep learning after your MBA, you could move into more specialised master’s programs in areas like business analytics, strategic management, or technology management. Alternatively, for those who want to dive deeper into research or leadership, pursuing a PhD in business, creative industries management, or entrepreneurship is also an option — setting you up for senior strategic roles or an academic career.