Business Administration MBA

12 Months On Campus Masters Program

University of Nottingham

Program Overview

The University of Nottingham’s MBA is designed to take you from a capable professional to a confident business leader. You’ll gain hands-on experience tackling real-world challenges while learning how to think strategically, lead teams, and make decisions that matter in a global business environment.

Curriculum Structure

Stage 1 – Building Core Business Skills
In the first stage, you’ll cover the essentials that every modern manager needs. You’ll explore Accounting & Finance to understand how businesses measure success, Business Economics to see how markets and policies shape strategy, and Leading People & Organisations, where you’ll learn the art of motivating teams and driving change. Modules like Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management, and Sustainable Decisions & Organisations will give you the tools to solve complex business problems ethically and effectively, while Entrepreneurship & Creativity encourages you to generate and pitch your own innovative ideas.

Stage 2 – Specializing and Exploring Global Business
Once the foundation is set, you can dive deeper into areas that excite you. Options include Corporate Finance, Business Ethics, Venture Capital & Private Equity, and Financial Technologies. You’ll also explore Business Intelligence in the Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Practice, applying theory to real-life scenarios. A highlight is the International Study Tour, where you visit global companies, meet leaders, and experience business first-hand in a different country.

Stage 3 – Putting Knowledge into Action
The final stage is all about applying what you’ve learned. Through the Management Project, you’ll work on a real business problem, create a strategy, or even design a business plan. This is your chance to show employers that you can make an impact from day one.

Focus Areas

Leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, digital business, global strategy

Learning Outcomes

Develop strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, financial literacy, leadership skills, and the ability to make ethical, sustainable business decisions in a digital world.

Professional Alignment / Accreditation

Triple-accredited by EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB, giving your MBA global recognition and credibility.

Reputation / Employability

Ranked among the Top 50 in Europe for QS Global MBA Rankings
The University of Nottingham is in the QS Top 100 globally
97.6% of graduates find employment or further study within 15 months

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Nottingham, the MBA is all about learning by doing. You won’t just read about business strategies — you’ll apply them, test them, and see their impact in real-world settings. From tackling live company challenges to traveling abroad, collaborating with diverse teams, and using industry-standard digital tools, the program ensures you leave ready to make an immediate impact.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

Real-World Management Project: Work with an actual company to solve a real business challenge, or create a detailed business plan — giving you hands-on experience you can showcase to employers.
Digital Tools and Software: Learn and practice with SAP systems and Microsoft tools, gaining experience with the platforms many global companies rely on.
Team Projects and Leadership Exercises: Collaborate with peers from around the world on group projects and leadership simulations, honing teamwork and interpersonal skills.
International Study Tour: Visit companies abroad, meet senior managers, and experience global business firsthand — an invaluable chance to broaden your perspective.
Business Practice Week: Spend a week visiting companies, attending executive talks, and seeing how strategic decisions are made in real business settings.
Sustainable Business Simulation: Take part in boardroom-style simulations where you handle sustainability crises and defend strategic choices in a mock press environment.
Career Accelerator and Coaching: Receive tailored careers support, workshops, and networking opportunities to boost employability and prepare for the next step in your career.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access dedicated MBA common rooms, computer labs, lecture theatres, a business library, and financial data systems like Bloomberg and IBIS World at the purpose-built Jubilee Campus.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from the Nottingham MBA opens doors around the world. Within just 15 months, nearly all graduates (97.6%) land a graduate-level role or pursue further study, often with a significant salary boost of 52–64%. Many go on to exciting positions in management consulting, general management, finance or investment, and marketing or operations leadership.

Here’s how Nottingham helps you make that leap:

Personalised Careers Support: The Business School’s careers team offers one-to-one coaching, CV and interview guidance, and practical career workshops to prepare you for the next step.
Strong Employment Outcomes: Most graduates move straight into roles with leading companies such as Accenture, Amazon, Deloitte, Cisco, EY, Google, JP Morgan, IKEA, PwC, and UBS.
Global Recognition: The MBA is triple-accredited (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), giving your degree credibility and respect wherever your career takes you.
Alumni Network: Join a global community of over 19,000 business school graduates — a resource for mentorship, networking, and collaboration that lasts long after graduation.
Ongoing Support: Even after finishing your MBA, you can continue to access career resources, workshops, and advice as an alumnus.

Further Academic Progression:
If you’re thinking of building on your MBA academically, you could consider a PhD in Management, Strategy, or Leadership or take specialist master’s courses in areas like Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, or Corporate Social Responsibility. Nottingham also offers access to research centres like the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, giving you opportunities to explore cutting-edge business research.