Why choose Surrey?
At Surrey Business School, we are a world-class hub of business and learning, bringing together teaching excellence and pioneering research.
Find out what stands out about the Surrey MBA.
Our location
Safe and well-connected
Our green campus in Guildford offers the best of both worlds: England and Wales' safest university town as ranked by the Complete University Guide (February 2025), historic streets and riverside walks, and just 35 minutes by train to central London. Students enjoy a vibrant town life, access to nature, and fast connections to a global hub.
A vibrant and growing economy
Guildford is a long-standing UK hub for the games industry and home to global firms including Colgate-Palmolive, Philips, Allianz, Siemens and Sanofi. The University’s own 70-acre Surrey Research Park also hosts 120+ technology, science and engineering companies and start-ups, placing students at the heart of innovation.
Our University and Business School
Globally recognised
- Top 100 in the world for business and economics (Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings 2025)
- Top 40 in the world for business administration (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)
- First in the UK and 16th in the world for hospitality and leisure management (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024)
- Double-accredited Business School (AMBA and AACSB)
Providing transformative research
Top 10 for the outputs of our business research (Research Excellence Framework 2021), Surrey is also home to a wide range of interdisciplinary research centres and institutes that combine technology-driven innovation with social and environmental responsibility. These include Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence (PAI), the Institute for Sustainability, Surrey Space Centre, the Centre for the Digital Economy, the Centre for Social Innovation Management, the Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications, and the Future of Work Research Centre.
Teaching excellence
We received a Silver rating in the UK’s latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) meaning our student outcomes are typically "very high quality". Our academics demonstrate an exceptional commitment to high-quality teaching, combining theoretical rigour with practical application, to ensure you gain both critical insight and real-world skills.
Entrepreneurship in action
Our university has a long tradition of industry collaboration and entrepreneurial support, from providing seed funding and knowledge exchange to powering innovation. You'll have access to SETsquared, an enterprise partnership; Surrey Research Park, a business community made of more than 200 companies; and Surrey Business School's Hatchery, a business incubator for our students.
Our programme
Personalise your study
Alongside the compulsory modules, you can select from a broad range of electives, including three guided pathway routes: Artificial Intelligence, Hospitality Service Leadership, and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the flexible Integrative Applied Project - whether a business plan, consultancy project, or research report - allows you to apply your learning to a final project tailored to your career goals.
A flexible structure to match your life
Alongside our one-year full-time programme, the Surrey MBA offers flexible part-time routes designed to fit around professional and personal commitments. You can choose a two-year structured option or an unstructured pathway lasting two to five years.
Modules are delivered in two-week block teaching. For the structured part-time programme, this means a minimum of 24 days of attendance across 10 months. For the unstructured route, students complete at least two modules per year (one per semester), equivalent to at least 12 days of attendance over 10 months.
A transformational experience
A bespoke and unique four-stage Career Growth Accelerator runs alongside the MBA, combining self-discovery with the mindset, soft skills, and strategic insight to lead and advance your career. Plus, the Global Impact Residency offers an international consultancy project with purpose-driven organisations, enabling you to apply your MBA learning to real-world challenges while creating positive social and environmental impact.
A smart investment for your future
We offer a competitive tuition fee, in conjunction with a variety of scholarships. These offer up to 50% off your fees (equating up to £14,500) making the Surrey MBA an accessible and high-value investment in your future.