Our MBAs are designed for professionals who want to...
- step into senior leadership
- change role, sector or direction
- build confidence in strategic decion making
- grow their organisation, venture or global network
Which MBA is right for you?
Not sure which path suits you best? Book a 1‑2‑1 chat for personalised advice and guidance.
Master of Business Administration
Our full-time MBA is ideal if you’re seeking an immersive, fast-paced learning experience designed to accelerate your career, expand your leadership capabilities, and prepare you for new opportunities in a competitive global business environment.
DurationOne year full-time or two years with placement
LocationNottingham
Price£25,000 (+£1,905 for placement year)
Start dateSeptember 2026
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Global Executive Master of Business Administration
Studied mainly online over two years, the Global Executive MBA provides the flexibility to balance your studies with work and personal commitments, while still benefiting from in-person experiences.
DurationTwo years part-time
LocationBlended (online)
Price£12,500 per year
Start dateSeptember 2026 or January 2027
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What makes Nottingham Business School different?
Personalise your MBA to your goals
Our personalisation programme is designed to enable you to create your unique student journey and seize opportunities to gain valuable experience, aligned to your personal interests and ambitions. Our career support will help you to untap your potential and succeed academically, personally, and professionally.
Real-world application and impact
Our MBA programmes emphasise practical application through case studies, consultancy projects, and industry interaction. Whether you're looking to enhance your role or pivot your career, our focused mentorship and real-world approach ensure your learning has immediate impact.
A triple crown accredited business school
We’re a triple crown business school with EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditation – putting us among the top business schools worldwide. And as one of the United Nations’ 44 global PRME Champions, we set the standard for responsible management education.
Flexible learning options
Our MBA programmes are designed to fit around your professional and personal commitments. With full-time and blended learning study options available, you can choose the route that best suits your lifestyle while benefiting from a supportive and engaging learning experience.
Join a global network of business leaders
Connect with an international community of students, alumni and industry professionals throughout your MBA and beyond. Build valuable relationships with peers working across organisations including Boots UK, NHS Supply Chain, Müller and Barclays, creating lifelong opportunities for collaboration and career growth.
Lead better business
As a PRME Champion, NBS stands at the global forefront of sustainable and responsible management education — recognising the vital role enterprise plays in the economy, the environment, and our communities. Our graduates are prepared to lead with a deep commitment to responsible, sustainable and ethical practices.
The MBA Excellence Scholarship
The scholarship celebrates outstanding candidates who demonstrate ambition, leadership, and commitment to making a meaningful impact.
It's worth up to half the value of your tuition fee, with an aim to recognise individuals who empower others, champion innovative thinking, drive positive societal change, and contribute to a diverse, global, and forward-thinking cohort.
Join our diverse MBA community
Everything you need to know about our MBA programmes
MBA careers support
Whether you’re looking to accelerate your career or pivot in a new direction, our MBA aims to equip ambitious professionals with the leadership skills, hands-on experience, personalised career support and contemporary knowledge needed to succeed in today’s competitive global environment.
MBA careers support at NBS
MBA funding options
At Nottingham Business School, there's a range of funding sources available to use towards the cost of your MBA, including prestigious scholarships worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Learn more about our MBA fees and funding options, so you can take this next step with confidence.
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MBA application guide
Our guide to applying for an MBA course will provide you with a detailed, step-by-step explanation of our MBA application process and requirements. We look forward to getting to know you as you take this important step in your leadership journey.
Read our MBA application guide
MBA Reconnect
Your MBA experience doesn’t finish when you graduate. MBA Reconnect is an exclusive annual event for our MBA alumni and current students. Catch up with your former classmates, make new connections, and continue your development with cutting-edge workshops. Recharge, learn, and be inspired by our remarkable community.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Our Global Executive MBA is designed for professionals who want to continue working alongside their studies. The programme is primarily delivered online through flexible distance learning, allowing you to study at a time and place that fits around your work and personal commitments.
If you’re considering the Full-Time MBA, you may still be able to work part-time, with a wide range of job opportunities available in Nottingham.
Absolutely. Our Global Executive MBA is built for working professionals, offering a flexible, part-time programme that is primarily studied online – so you can study whenever and wherever suits you.
For the Full-Time MBA, we recommend treating the programme as equivalent to full-time employment, with a commitment of approximately 37 hours per week.
For the Global Executive MBA, we suggest students dedicate around 12–15 hours per week, allowing for flexibility alongside professional and personal commitments.
Our Full-Time MBA takes one year to complete, while the Global Executive MBA is studied over two years.
Our MBA graduates progress into a wide range of senior and strategic roles, including:
- Chief Technology Officer
- Global Marketing Director
- Product Director
- Director of Core Operations
- Head of Commercial Finance
- Head of Change
- Innovation and Growth Specialist
- Business Planning Manager
- Senior Technical Manager
- Expert Services Manager
They work for organisations across a variety of sectors, including:
- Boots UK
- NBCUniversal International
- NHS Supply Chain
- Strata Homes
- Barclays
- Home Office
- E.ON UK
- Müller
- Fox's Burton's Companies (FCB) UK
Of course – we'd be happy to help.
You can book a 1-2-1 chat with our Marketing and Recruitment Officer, Dan Holmes, for an informal conversation about the MBA and to ask any questions you may have.
If you prefer, you can email us at MBA.Enquiries@ntu.ac.uk.
We also run regular interactive webinars and postgraduate open events, giving you more opportunities to hear from our team and get your questions answered.
Upcoming events
Visit us at one of our in-person or virtual postgraduate events to speak to our MBA course leaders, view our facilities, and find out more about admissions, funding and support.
If you're unable to visit us in person, you can access our MBA content anytime by viewing it on demand.