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Overview

Through reflective practice, real-world projects, and career development, the Newcastle University Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme helps you uncover your own sense of purpose and equips you to lead with clarity, confidence, and meaning.

Our 12-month, full-time  programme offers you a carefully structured and immersive experience that you can fit to suit your personal management career aspirations.

Our hallmark is purposeful transformation. We teach situated practical theory, so you can see the potential application of everything you learn. You'll develop the capabilities needed to thrive and succeed in any industry or entrepreneurial venture.

You'll hone your skills in:

Using these skills you'll work to improve your practice and performance in real-life applications. Your Newcastle University MBA journey is designed to provide you with the opportunity to:

You'll emerge:

Our MBA careers package offers you a range of information and resources. These work hand-in-hand to support you:

How to apply

Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

Newcastle University Business School accreditation

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:

Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.

Association of MBAs (AMBA)

We’ve been professionally accredited by AMBA for over 35 years consistently meeting and exceeding their rigorous and globally recognised standards.

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

If you’re studying an accredited degree and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.

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We were quite a close cohort on the MBA. The Business in Action module was a great opportunity to work off each other's strengths and face diverse challenges. The more you throw yourself into the MBA, the more you get out of it.

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What you'll learn

You'll start your Newcastle University MBA journey by developing a comprehensive understanding of business and management.

Then you'll begin to prepare for the key challenges of business in the 21st century and the changing landscape of the future. You'll choose two electives, which will:

Finally, you will apply your learning through a range of projects. You'll learn experientially, with opportunities to:

Throughout the programme, business professionals will contribute to your teaching and learning experience. You’ll be able to attend industry-led events and join in intensive leadership and personal development challenges.

You'll also have the option to take part in international experiences. You could:

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) modules

Developing your core skills – Phase One

Core modules

Business in Action

Discover the practical challenges in business. A series of immersive, time-bound activities provide deep learning opportunities. Develop your consultancy, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Investigate and analyse real-life challenges faced by business leaders, and devise practical solutions.

Preparing you for global business – Phase Two

Modules

You will study:

You will also choose two electives – one from each of the below groups – to suit your interests:

Group A
Group B

Personal Development Experience

Embrace new challenges that will lead to real personal growth. Learn from constructive feedback provided by practitioners, industry experts, academics and your fellow students.

Boardroom Challenge

Leverage your new knowledge and leadership skills from the Business Analysis for Decision-Making module. This is an opportunity to start thinking like a director. Learn what it means to present a thorough business case to corporate executives. It’s more than education and training, it’s about developing the language, positioning, value and confidence that makes you ‘boardroom-ready’.

Making an impact – Phase Three

Management Consultancy Project

Work with a live client on this team-based consultancy project. You'll undertake a project with a team of fellow Newcastle University MBA students. Together, you will work on a brief offered by a live client to address a current business issue.

Individual Project

Apply your learning to:

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

The Newcastle University MBA programme is built around a distinctive approach to learning and teaching. Focused on purposeful transformation, it offers a coherent and engaging learning journey. It fosters personal and professional growth through:

At its core is a pedagogy of situated practical theory. This blends academic rigour with real-world application to develop capable and reflective leaders.

The programme integrates digital/data literacy, sustainability, and a global perspective across all modules. This will prepare you for the challenges of future business.

You will engage with the latest and most effective research-informed pedagogical approaches. These include:

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

Additional assessment information

Corporate projects

Your corporate projects give you the opportunity to explore in practice the challenges and opportunities experienced by organisations. Projects are sourced across a variety of organisations and industries to give you exposure at a regional, national, or international scale.

Management consultancy project

Build on the consultancy and business skills you have learnt through the programme. On this project you'll:

Previous projects have included:

Individual project

The Newcastle University MBA culminates in a final project drawing together the entirety of your MBA learning. This includes an executive summary and a set of credible recommendations derived from your research and written for a management audience.

You can choose from a range of project options:

Research project

Similar to a traditional dissertation, you'll:

Corporate consultancy project

You'll:

Entrepreneurial business plan

If you are planning to start your own business, you can choose to write a comprehensive business plan as your final project.

Student support

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

Our staff

Philip Robinson Library (Student Texts Collection)

Your development

Global perspective

The global marketplace is increasingly competitive. Employers need leaders with the knowledge, ability and ambition to shape the future of global organisations. The MBA programme helps you develop a global perspective through a range of international opportunities.

Digital transformation

Future leaders need to understand the challenges and opportunities that digital innovation poses. The MBA programme leverages the key role the North East of England plays in evolving the global digital landscape. You'll explore the ways technology is reshaping businesses. You'll learn how to capture the value of innovations in this field to apply in your own context.

Ethics, responsible leadership and sustainability

These concepts are woven into the fabric of our MBA. We'll challenge you to think beyond profit. You'll consider the broader impact of business decisions on people, communities, and the planet. Case studies, reflective practice, and values-driven leadership development will prepare you to act with integrity as a future leader in an increasingly complex world.

Business networking

On average 60% of jobs are not advertised, so business networking is an essential skill. Supported by our friendly and accessible professional and academic community, you'll develop your networking skills and practice with our business partners. You'll benefit from high levels of engagement and social learning, as well as unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and networking.

Learning expeditions

You may have the opportunity to take part in international experiences, including:

You'll develop your appreciation of the challenges of global business, and apply your learning in international environments.

Business competitions

You can compete in Global Business Competitions with peers from other high-ranking universities. You'll work virtually with learners from our partner institutions across the world. Together you'll solve live business challenges and meet with corporate clients.

Leadership insights

Inclusive and responsible leadership development is at the heart of our programme. You will be supported and challenged to sharpen your skills in relational leadership, critical thinking and communication. This will significantly improve your leadership performance. Our school-wide Employability Programme adds further value to your learning experience. It offers:

Relationships at the heart

Our MBA is built on a relational model of learning. We foster a rich, supportive environment, exploring and challenging diverse perspectives together. Every year, we carefully select our cohort of MBA Candidates based on their:

Our cohort is small - usually less than 40 learners. Deep understanding grows through connection, so we prioritise collaboration, dialogue, and peer learning. You’ll learn as much from each other’s experiences as you will from faculty.

Practical application

Our MBA is grounded in real-world application. It's designed for experienced managers who want tools they can use immediately. You’ll work on live business challenges from day one, engaging with experienced practitioners and applying your learning in real organisational contexts.

Consultancy skills

You'll sharpen your consultancy expertise and make a meaningful impact on real organisations. Working on live projects across a diverse range of industries and sectors, you’ll tackle current challenges and opportunities that businesses are actively facing. Management and Corporate Consultancy Projects allow you to apply your learning in a practical, high-stakes environment. You'll build the confidence and skills to lead transformative change.

Business start-up

Looking to develop your own venture? We encourage innovative thinking and opportunity recognition across all modules. Our final individual project module offers the option to create a full new venture business plan. You can apply your learning to a real entrepreneurial opportunity with impact.

Alumni connections

You'll benefit from our extensive Global Alumni Network throughout your studies, and be able to access exclusive benefits and services once you graduate. Alumni share insights through guest lectures, mentoring and company visits.

Course information: Disclaimers, policies and changes

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Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Academic entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent.

Work experience requirement

An equivalent of three years (minimum) significant, full-time, post-graduation work experience. Your experience, presented in your CV and personal statement, should demonstrate managerial responsibilities that could include oversight of one or all of the following:

Exceptional applicants without the required academic qualification may be considered if you have more than five years of significant, full-time, post-graduation work experience and are able to demonstrate significant career progression.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT®)

You do not need to take the GMAT to study our MBA. However, we recognise it as a rigorous and challenging assessment of analytical, numerical and verbal reasoning skills. If you have taken GMAT then we will consider it alongside your other qualifications and experience.

How to report your official GMAT score

You can send us your GMAT score via the GMAT website

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Your future

Newcastle University MBA graduates work in a variety of roles and sectors following their graduation. The routes and choices MBA graduates go through vary depending on individual preferences. Some choose to advance in their previous areas, while others change career direction.

Recruiters of MBA graduates from our latest cohorts include:

Recent Newcastle University MBA graduates have secured job roles including:

Careers support for our MBA Candidates is integrated into the programme.

We support you not only during your programme, but also once you've graduated. Extended careers support is available to MBA candidates. This is provided by the programme's MBA Career Consultant, as well as the wider Business School careers support team.

Support includes:

Further support is available through online resources, such as:

We work with you to help you understand your:

We'll use this intelligence to plan your career development strategy.

This includes:

We’ll support you to develop your career action plan. If you need to research sectors and employers, develop a business plan, or build your connections, we do this through:

Our Careers Service

Our expert Careers Service is here to help you take the next steps in your professional life. We will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.\ \ You will have access to expert one-to-one advice and guidance through our campus careers centre and online, along with digital resources, workshops, networking opportunities, and careers and recruitment events.\ \ We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025). Many of our degrees are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses. We are committed to helping you access real-world experience opportunities and develop key skills through paid work placements and internships.

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We have hosted a number of Newcastle University MBA students focusing on sustainability in previous years with great success. It enables the student to deepen their experience with practical insights relating to the material they have been studying.

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Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 4,000 students from over 85 countries. This valuable community extends beyond our current students to include:

The Business School is the gateway to Newcastle Helix -  a landmark 24 acre hybrid city quarter. It brings together researchers, business and communities with the purpose of helping families, communities and cities around the world live healthier, longer, smarter, and easier lives.

We have two buildings – the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre. Both offer a range of purpose-build facilities, including.

Accessibility

The Business School values individual differences and the diversity this brings. Our buildings are accessible and user friendly. We have a range of adjustments that can support you when moving around our buildings, such as lifts and accessible toilets. We also have gender-neutral toilets in the FDC.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)

Qualification: MBA Full time
Home students Full time: 12 months Tuition fees (per year) £33,250
International students Full time: 12 months Tuition fees (per year) £33,250

Tuition fee increases

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee. Search our funding database.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information.

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

Find out more about:

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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How to apply

Before you start

Start Dates

The course starts in September.

Closing Dates

There is no application closing date for this course.

We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.

Specialised application information

You will need to provide:

Interview

All selected applicants will be interviewed for the course. At this stage in the application, you will also be considered for our MBA scholarships.

Deposit

All International students

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must pay a deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship. The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. This deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register. You may also be subject to academic and English language qualification verification, confirmation of funds and credibility interviews.

International students who received an offer before 18 March 2026

International students Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan who received an offer after 18 March 2026

All International students (excluding those from the markets above) who received an offer after 18 March 2026

Programme codes

Qualification: MBA Full time
Full time: 12 months Programme Code: 5823F

Using the application portal

The application portal has instructions to guide you through your application. It will tell you what documents you need and how to upload them.

You can choose to start your application, save your details and come back to complete it later.

If you’re ready, you can select Apply Online and you’ll be taken directly to the application portal.

Alternatively you can find out more about applying on our applications and offers pages.

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Questions about this course?

If you have specific questions about this course you can contact:

To arrange a one-to-one consultation with our the MBA Admissions Team, please complete our contact form.

General enquiries

For more general enquiries, you could also complete our online enquiry form.

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If you've got a question about your application, send us an enquiry via the application portal you applied through.

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