First launched in 1989, the Leicester Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an esteemed AMBA-accredited executive education programme, designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers without stepping away from employment. This flexible, part-time MBA can be completed in as little as two and a half years via distance learning.
As one of the world’s longest-running AMBA-accredited distance learning MBA programmes, the Leicester MBA is internationally recognised for its excellence in digital learning and innovation. With a network of over 12,000 alumni worldwide, our graduates occupy influential roles across a wide range of industries.
The Leicester Global MBA enables you to study entirely online, with the option to participate in on-campus residential masterclasses at our state-of-the-art £16 million School of Business campus.
Your online learning experience includes:
· Access to recorded video lectures
· Live online seminars and interactive workshops
· Engagement with tutors and fellow students through forums and discussions
· Online study guides and digital resources
This format provides maximum flexibility for busy professionals seeking a career-enhancing MBA.
Students can tailor their MBA by specialising in one of the following key business disciplines:
· Finance
· Marketing
· Human Resource Management
Alongside your MBA degree, you may gain additional professional certifications:
· Chartered Management Institute (CMI): Receive a Level 7 Certificate or Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, and Foundation Chartered Manager status.
· Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): Earn exemptions from up to eight CIMA modules, subject to successful completion.
· Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM): Students on the marketing pathway may receive exemptions towards CIM qualifications.
This introductory module familiarises you with the MBA structure and virtual learning environment. It covers effective people management using evidence-based research, focusing on human resource management, leadership, team dynamics, and decision-making.
Explore the full value creation process from innovation through to market delivery. This module integrates principles from operations management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and innovation to help you bring ideas to life and create superior value for stakeholders.
Develop your ability to think strategically in complex business environments. You will gain insight into finance, economics, demand, costs, pricing, and strategic frameworks, while exploring the broader ethical and social implications of business decisions.
Build a personal portfolio of learning that showcases your development across the core modules. This reflective practice helps document achievements, prepare for appraisals or interviews, and enhance your career progression.
Undertake a major independent project focused on a real-world management issue. Options include a dissertation, consultancy project, or business start-up plan. This module is often the most rewarding and intellectually stimulating part of the course.
Examine strategic marketing communication, brand management, and stakeholder engagement across global contexts. You will also analyse brand equity and participate in a group project exploring the role of brands in various cultural and economic environments.
This module delves into corporate finance and its impact on strategic decision-making. Learn about capital markets, alternative financing (including crowdfunding), risk analysis, dividend policies, and financial innovation—especially relevant for SMEs.
Explore whether HR can be a strategic business function. You’ll examine recruitment, employee development, reward systems, performance management, and how organisations manage people to support overall business success.
The programme is designed to be completed in 30 months, with the flexibility to extend up to five years to accommodate breaks or career demands.
All modules are delivered by experienced academic staff using the latest teaching methods. Students learn in small groups, with plenty of opportunities for interaction, teamwork, and networking.
You will need consistent internet access (ideally broadband) to fully participate in the course.
Distance learning students benefit from full access to the Leicester Digital Library, which includes e-books, academic journals, and databases. Those in the UK can also access materials from other libraries through a national borrowing scheme. On-site visits to the University library are welcome for local students.
Students enrolling via Chestnut Education may be eligible for exclusive bursaries on tuition fees. Please contact us directly to receive the latest information on course costs and funding options.
· Prestigious AMBA-accredited qualification
· Delivered by a leading UK university
· Fully online with optional residential learning
· Strong global alumni and professional networks
· Earn additional qualifications from CMI, CIMA, and CIM
· Designed for busy professionals seeking to enhance leadership and strategic thinking
Elevate your leadership potential and join an elite international community of business professionals.
Enquire today to start your journey with the University of Leicester Global MBA.
