Master of Business Administration | University of Liverpool Online

Location

United Kingdom

Study Format

Online

Course language

English

Study Fields

Business Administration

Duration

2 Years 6 Months

Academic pace

Part-time

Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

Throughout the programme you will have the opportunity to explore complex business issues in a range of contexts and develop digital literacy through group work and assignments. You will also cultivate skills such as strategic thinking, leading innovation and change, evidence-based decision-making, data analysis, team-working and life-long learning. One of the key aspects of module design is to draw on your previous experiences and newly acquired knowledge to address real-life work scenarios while collaborating with others to enhance your understanding of both theory and practice. This MBA is designed to provide opportunities for people to become more skilled and confident in their ability to lead and manage others, ethically and responsibly. On this programme you will have the chance to undertake authentic assessments curated to enable your development of employability attributes. The University of Liverpool Management School is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold a gold standard triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. This renowned programme is ranked as the UK #1 by CEO Magazine in their Global MBA Rankings for 2025 whilst the Management School holds Tier One status.

Modules This programme consists of the following core modules and two electives, in order to achieve the full accreditation, you are required to complete 180 credits.

Developing as a Manager and Leader – Core (10 credits)
International Business and the Global Economy – Core (10 credits)
Managing Financial Resources – Core (10 credits)
Digital Strategic Marketing – Core (10 credits)
Managing Human Resources – Core (10 credits)
Operations and Supply Chain Management – Core (10 credits)
Strategic Advantage – Core (10 credits)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Core (10 credits)
Strategic Management Simulation – Core (10 credits)
Management in Practice – Core (10 credits)
Data Strategy and Analytics for Managers – Elective (10 credits)
Project Management – Elective (10 credits)
Global Leadership – Elective (10 credits)
Corporate Citizenship – Elective (10 credits)
MBA projects – Core (60 credits)
Career Catalyst – Core (zero credits)

Teaching methods and style This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.

Methods of assessment Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.

About the School

Introduction

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Online.

Our postgraduate programmes provide an affordable and convenient route to further your learning and progress in your career. You will receive a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious UK university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education.

Why study with the University of Liverpool Online

All our programmes have been specially designed for online learning. Teaching and assessments are flexibly delivered through our state-of-the-art learning platform, providing you with access to all the resources and support required to complete your studies online. Upon successful completion of your programme, you will be invited to graduate at the University of Liverpool’s beautiful campus in the north-west of England.

About us

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe's leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. With a focus on career progression and global collaboration, our programmes are designed for ambitious professionals with several years of on-the-job experience, who wish to gain a prestigious qualification while not compromising on their existing commitments.

Admission Requirements

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact our Admissions Team. Applicants should possess either:

A minimum of a 2:1 class degree in any subject, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree
Professional work experience in a related field and/or other prior qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Non-graduates who possess extensive professional experience (more than 5 years) and/or a postgraduate qualification are encouraged to apply. GMAT: Although not mandatory, we encourage candidates who have undertaken the examination to submit their scores. All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the countries listed on our website.

Scholarship Opportunities

Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
5% discount for up-front full tuition fee payment.
10% employer discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.

Please note that scholarships cannot be combined. However, it is possible for students to combine discounts or use them with scholarships depending on eligibility. For example, the Up-Front Payment Discount can be used with the Alumni Discount or Corporate Discount or an individual scholarship (e.g., Regional Scholarship).

Career Opportunities

The programme is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to drive forward in your career. You will have the capability to work in an extensive range of senior functional and general management positions across a wide spectrum of business sectors across the world. This includes strategic leadership positions in consultancy, construction, engineering, retail and many more.