Master of Business Administration with Professional Experience (MBA)

2 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Westminster

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration with Professional Experience at the University of Westminster is designed for ambitious professionals who want to combine solid business knowledge with real-world experience. You’ll gain the skills to tackle complex business challenges, lead teams effectively, and innovate in a fast-changing global marketplace.

Curriculum structure

Year 1: You’ll start by building a strong foundation in business through modules like Business Diagnosis, learning to analyse companies, markets, and broader economic trends. Designing Value and Digital Capabilities introduce practical tools for innovation, branding, and digital business, including AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies — giving you the confidence to make smart business decisions.

Year 2: The second year focuses on applying what you’ve learned. Through the Professional Work Experience module, you’ll complete a 500-hour internship, gaining hands-on exposure to real business environments. Modules like Management in Action let you tackle live business projects, while Resilient Organisations and Teams, Strategic Innovation in a Digital World, and Sustainable Global Growth help you develop leadership, strategy, and sustainability skills that top employers are looking for.

Focus areas: innovation & design thinking, digital business & transformation, strategic management, sustainability & global business, entrepreneurship, leadership & team resilience.

Learning outcomes: gain practical business acumen, develop problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, lead teams confidently, innovate effectively, and apply knowledge in real-world business settings.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Westminster Business School is accredited by bodies like ACCA, CIM, and CIPD, ensuring your MBA is recognised globally and aligns with professional standards.

Reputation (employability & outcomes): Graduates often go on to roles such as management consultant, business development manager, digital product owner, financial analyst, or entrepreneur. Alumni have secured positions at companies like Amazon, Citibank, Standard Chartered, and even global organisations such as the World Economic Forum.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Westminster, the MBA isn’t just about sitting in lectures — it’s about doing. You’ll gain real-world skills from day one, working on live business projects, completing internships, and using the same digital tools professionals rely on. The school’s modern facilities, including a high-tech trading suite and a dedicated boardroom, let you practice making decisions and leading teams just like you would in a real company.

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

  • Professional Work Experience: You’ll complete at least 500 hours in a placement or internship, getting a true taste of how businesses operate and building valuable industry contacts.

  • Live business projects & consultancy work: Modules like Management in Action let you tackle real business challenges for actual organisations, applying what you’ve learned in practical, meaningful ways.

  • Interactive workshops and simulations: Participate in role-playing exercises, hackathons, and business challenges that push you to think creatively and strategically.

  • Industry-standard digital tools: Work with platforms like the Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite, gaining hands-on experience with real financial and business data.

  • Dedicated boardroom & professional environment: Practice meetings, presentations, and leadership in the Westminster Boardroom — a space designed to mirror the corporate world.

  • Teamwork and global collaboration: Work in diverse, multicultural groups on case studies and projects, mirroring the teamwork you’ll encounter in any business setting.

All of this means that when you graduate, you’ll not only have an MBA degree — you’ll have practical experience, confidence, and the skills employers really value.

Program Key Stats

£20,000
£16,900


Eligibility Criteria

2.8

NA
NA
NA
6.5
88
2:2
NA

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Business design lead
  • Business development manager
  • Business/Financial analyst
  • CMS manager
  • CRM manager
  • Digital marketing manager
  • Digital product owner
  • Management consultant
  • Solutions architect
  • Start‑up entrepreneur
  • UX manager
  • Financial analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Consultant
  • CRM manager
  • Digital product owner
  • Management consultant
  • Business development manager
  • Digital marketing manager
  • Solutions architect
  • Start‑up entrepreneur
  • UX manager
  • Business design lead
  • Business/Financial analyst
  • CMS manager

Book Free Session with Our Admission Experts

Admission Experts