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Master of Business Administration MBA

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

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Start date(s):

  • September 2026

Overview

Our 12-month, full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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:

  • leadership
  • critical thinking
  • communication

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:

  • enhance your self-awareness
  • integrate and apply your learning
  • develop your consulting skills
  • contribute to, and lead, diverse teams

You'll emerge:

  • more confident and capable
  • better equipped to drive sustainable change within your organisation
  • ready to excel in your career

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

  • in the classroom
  • in maximising opportunities from networking
  • through dedicated 1:1 support

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What you'll learn

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

Then you'll start 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:

  • develop your skill set
  • enhance your knowledge of emerging business trends and thinking

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

  • integrate your knowledge
  • develop your self-awareness
  • enhance your personal management style

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:

  • participate in an international learning expedition
  • work with a global business partner

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.

How you'll learn

 

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:

  • insights and learning from global businesses
  • topical lectures
  • cultural immersion opportunities

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:

  • inspiring keynote speakers
  • interactive workshops
  • networking opportunities with prominent global leaders

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:

  • career success to date
  • diversity of experience
  • potential contribution to the programme

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.

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:

  • Amazon
  • Nissan
  • Sage
  • TfL Transport for London
  • Harper Adams University
  • Irwin Mitchel
  • Accenture
  • Version 1
  • Greggs

Recent Newcastle University MBA graduates have secured job roles including:

  • Director of Web and Digital Services
  • Associate Director Risk Management
  • Finance Manager
  • Financial Planning Analyst
  • General Manager
  • Produce Manager
  • Change Consultant
  • Content quality assurance specialist
  • Business Change Manager
  • IT Analyst
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • International Officer

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:

  • Appointments with the MBA programme Careers Consultant
  • MBA-only extracurricular careers sessions
  • resources to support with applications, CV, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles
  • practice interviews sessions
  • leadership and industry expert guest speaker series
  • annual Careers Conference and university-wide recruitment fairs

Further support is available through online resources, such as:

  • membership of AMBA (Association of MBAs)
  • GoinGlobal International careers platform
  • Access to MBA Exchange (an MBA-specific careers platform)
  • LinkedIn Learning

We work with you to help you understand your:

  • skills
  • motivations
  • career drivers
  • target career goals

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

This includes:

  • 12-month personal and professional transformation module
  • Leadership Strengths profile and assessment
  • building a personal brand to aid employability.
  • application, CV and cover letter feedback and development support

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:

  • personal development experience
  • business start-up support
  • online resources, such as GoinGlobal and MBA Exchange
  • business networking
  • sector insights with employer events and presentations

Our Careers Service

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. 

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Quality and ranking

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

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:

  • regional, national and international leaders
  • over 37,000 alumni in our network, spanning 152 countries
  • leading professional and academics who are experts in their field
  • businesses and partners in academe

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.

  • computer clusters housing over 120 PCs, plus open IT spaces for laptops
  • seven large lecture theatres, plus a 750-seat auditorium – the largest in the University
  • 25 seminar and teaching spaces, many with flexible furniture to accommodate learning
  • a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, providing a mix of space for group work, individual study, or quiet study
  • study pods, some with wall mounted screens, and bookable rooms for working in groups or individually
  • a contemporary café, refurbished in 2025
  • two dedicated hubs for employability support and events
  • a Bloomberg lab with over 20 terminals, so you can experience a real trading room floor
  • Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab, a state-of-the-art research facility for conducting studies in experimental economics and economic psychology
  • a flexible conference room with panoramic views across the city and St. James’ Park, which doubles up as a large flexible teaching space

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.

Main Newcastle University Business School building viewed from St James' Park

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

  • matriculation
  • registration
  • tuition (or supervision)
  • library access
  • examination
  • re-examination
  • graduation

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Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

 

Qualifications from outside the UK

English Language requirements

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Credit transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can allow you to convert existing relevant university-level knowledge, skills and experience into credits towards a qualification. Find out more about the RPL policy which may apply to this course

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