Full-time MBA Course

Our full-time MBA programme attracts students from a wide range of business backgrounds and nationalities. It is particularly suitable for anyone wanting to build an international business career or preparing to start their own business.

• Core management subjects
• Optional modules so you can tailor your MBA
• Business simulation project
• Live consultancy project
• An individual dissertation on a topic of your choice
• Professional development workshops
• Careers counselling
• Overseas study tours
• Guest lectures and business visits
• The MBA Summer school

The one-year MBA course is intensive and delivered in four stages. Learning is interactive and in small groups.

Induction

An introduction to the programme, the Surrey Business School and the MBA team. This first week of teaching starts to build skills that will support you throughout your studies.

Foundation stage

Semester one

Gives a grounding in business management and leadership. Develops your understanding of modern organisations in the global context. Explores key narratives of the business world such as flexibility, dynamism, risk, technology, sustainability and social responsibility.

Specialist stage

Semester two

Allows you to tailor your MBA by choosing three modules from a range of six. Learning is put into practice with a business simulation project and a team based consultancy project for a business. Personal and professional skills are developed through workshops covering topics such as presentation skills and negotiation skills.

Dissertation

Your dissertation covers a subject of your choice and is the concluding stage of your studies. You will be supported by an academic supervisor throughout the process.