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:
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Access to
recorded video lectures
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Live
online seminars and interactive workshops
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Engagement
with tutors and fellow students through forums and discussions
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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:
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Finance
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Marketing
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Human
Resource Management
Alongside your MBA degree, you may gain additional
professional certifications:
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Chartered
Management Institute (CMI): Receive a Level 7
Certificate or Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, and
Foundation Chartered Manager status.
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Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA):
Earn exemptions from up to eight CIMA modules, subject to successful
completion.
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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.
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Prestigious
AMBA-accredited qualification
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Delivered
by a leading UK university
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Fully
online with optional residential learning
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Strong
global alumni and professional networks
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Earn
additional qualifications from CMI, CIMA, and CIM
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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.
