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Master of Business Administration
MBA Online
The application deadline for our October 2026 intake is Monday 12 October 2026 at 9am (GMT).
Become an executive leader on your own schedule with our 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA). Blending fundamental business strategy with a unique legal edge, this degree prepares you to step into senior executive roles, switch industries or launch your own venture. Through interactive simulations, intense case analysis and sequential business challenges, you'll translate high-level theory into practical impact.
Key Facts
Entry requirements
2:2 or above from a UK Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification(s), plus 3 years professional experience (standard route)
Entry requirementsDuration options
1 Year Full-Time
2 Years Full-time with Professional Practice Year
2 Years Part-Time
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You can apply to study this course directly with The University of Law Business School today.
Course Details
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online
Our MBA Online bridges fundamental business management with a unique legal edge, preparing you to lead and innovate in today's global landscape. Built on practical application and intense case analysis, this course equips you to:
- Lead with strategic expertise - Master core business operations alongside specialised electives in technology, healthcare and professional services.
- Drive career advancement - Navigate an integrated 'MBA Challenge Set' designed to build high-demand managerial skills and fast-track your path to senior executive roles or entrepreneurship.
- Execute real-world strategies - Work directly with a Professional Coach to create a tailored Personal Development Plan, translating theory into immediate business impact.
Choose our 2-year route 'with Professional Practice' to apply your knowledge through practical workplace experience, further enhancing your employability as a consultant, strategist or business leader.
Why study an MBA with us?
- Master Business with Interdisciplinary Legal Expertise - Gain a distinct competitive edge where business meets law. Combining core MBA foundations with specialist electives across healthcare, technology and law firm leadership, you'll develop cross-sector expertise taught online by qualified legal and business practitioners.
- Tackle Real-World Challenges with Flexible Online Learning - Master practical business tools through dynamic case analysis, simulations and group activities designed for online study. Guided by expert teaching staff with practical industry experience, you'll bring real-world business scenarios straight into your flexible learning environment.
- Build In-Demand Capabilities with the MBA Challenge Set - Master essential leadership skills through a sequential series of practical, integrative modules. This hands-on Challenge Set allows you to apply key management frameworks immediately to your workplace, preparing you to tackle complex executive challenges.
- Accelerate Career Growth with Personal Executive Coaching - Advance your career goals with a personalised Professional Development Plan and dedicated professional coaching. This tailored support equips you with the confidence and practical strategy to pivot, advance or step into senior roles.
- Gain Flexible Professional Practice and Sector Impact - Advance your employability to build your career as an organisational leader, management consultant or entrepreneur. Choose the optional two-year route to complete supported Professional Practice, building vital hands-on experience and expanding your professional network online alongside your commitments.
Entry Requirements
To join this programme, you'll need a UK Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of a 2:2, or an equivalent international qualification. If you do not meet these standard academic requirements, we also welcome applications through our non-standard entry route, which considers relevant work experience. Explore our entry requirements page to find out more about how you can apply.
Course Structure
Modules
Students will study for one year divided into three semesters of 13 weeks. In each semester full-time students will study 60 credits of taught modules. Part-time students will study for two years and 30 credits of taught modules per semester.
- AI and Analytics for Strategic Decisions (15 credits)
- Economic Paradigms for Sustainable Development (15 credits)
- Strategic Accounting and Decision Making (15 credits)
- Marketing and Value Creation in an AI-Driven World (15 credits)
- Technology Driven Operations Management (15 credits)
- Human Capital Management (15 credits)
- 3 Elective modules (15 credits, 1 per semester)
The MBA Challenge modules form an integrative thread across the programme:
- The MBA Challenge: Creating the Leader's Mindset (1st semester) (15 credits)
- The MBA Challenge: Strategy Formulation and Execution (2nd semester) (15 credits)
- The MBA Challenge: Intergrating the Organisation (3rd semester) (15 credits)
- Capstone: Integrated Development and Career Design (runs in the 2 weeks after the 3rd semester) (0 credits)
Elective modules (choose 3):
- Enterprise Transformation - AI and Beyond (15 credits)
- Strategic Legal Frameworks for Global Business (15 credits)
- Health and Social Care Management (15 credits)
- The Innovation Playbook (15 credits)
- Managing Business and Cyber Risks (15 credits)
- Professional Services Leadership (15 credits)
Course Start Dates
October 2026
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MBA Master's in Business Administration
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- Part-time: Online
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MBA Master's in Business Administration with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
February 2027
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MBA Master's in Business Administration
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
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MBA Master's in Business Administration with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
April 2027
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MBA Master's in Business Administration
- Full-time: Online
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MBA Master's in Business Administration with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
June 2027
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MBA Master's in Business Administration
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
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MBA Master's in Business Administration with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
October 2027
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MBA Master's in Business Administration
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
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MBA Master's in Business Administration with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
February 2028
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MBA Master's in Business Administration
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
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MBA Master's in Business Administration with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
April 2028
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MBA Master's in Business Administration
- Full-time: Online
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MBA Master's in Business Administration with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
June 2028
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MBA Master's in Business Administration
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
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MBA Master's in Business Administration with Professional Practice
- Full-time: Online
Flexible Funding Options Available with StepEx
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Course requirements
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
Study On Campus
You can also study this course at our Business School campus in London. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?
Course Information
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdown.
Assessments are designed to meet the programme and module learning outcomes and are both formative and summative. Formative feedback is provided through structured support channels, including the Monthly Community Forum and the Weekly Round-Up, to help prepare you for submission. Summative assessments include reports, presentations and portfolios.
You’ll study for one year full-time or two years part-time, divided into three semesters of 13 weeks. Full-time students will study 60 credits of taught modules each semester. Part-time students will study 30 credits of taught modules each semester.
The delivery of modules will be self-paced, meaning that you control the pace of your studies, working towards assignment submission dates that are fixed in your calendar.
Each module will also have a couple of optional sessions delivered online and in real-time for direct live communication with your lecturers.
You’ll have access to all learning materials through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), including online library resources, module discussion forums and direct communication with your lecturers via email.
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We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
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Fees and Applying
You can apply for this course directly with The University of Law Business School.
NEW 2026/27 Course Fees (for courses starting between 1 July 2026 - 31 May 2027)
Online: £10,500 (or £9,750 including a £750 International Bursary*)
2 Year Programme with Professional Practice:
Online: £11,550 (or £10,800 including a £750 International Bursary*)
2027/28 Course Fees (for courses starting between 1 June 2027 - 31 May 2028)
Online: £10,800
2 Year Programme with Professional Practice:
Online: £11,900
All fees above include a deposit amount of £250.
*Visit our International Scholarships and Bursaries page for terms and conditions.
If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 General Alumni Discount.
Financing options may be available for eligible students through the third-party provider StepEx. To find out more about their financing options and to check if this is suitable for you, visit their website.
We have students from over 126 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
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