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Master of Business Management (MBM)

The Master of Business Management (MBM) at University of Essex Online equips future leaders with essential skills to excel in a dynamic global market. Follow a comprehensive, research-led curriculum to enhance your expertise and career prospects.

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Time investment: 2 years

Location: Online

Cost: £12,858 International Price £13,427

Language: English

About this degree

Advance your business leadership skills

The Master of Business Management (MBM) at the University of Essex Online is designed to equip future business leaders with advanced skills and knowledge to thrive in a dynamic global environment.

Delivered entirely online, this programme provides you with a flexible and immersive learning experience, tailored to help you enhance your career prospects. Whether you’re aiming to ascend the corporate ladder or transition into a leadership role, this degree offers the essential toolkit to support your ambitions.

Learn how to navigate complex business challenges

This programme stands out for its comprehensive curriculum, which encompasses key business disciplines essential for effective management.

You’ll delve into the principles and practices of management, leadership, and financial decision-making, equipping you with the strategic insight necessary for navigating complex business challenges. The inclusion of research-led modules ensures that you not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop the practical skills crucial for the real-world business environment.

Gain in-depth knowledge with core and optional modules

The MBM programme covers a breadth of topics through its core modules. This includes research methods to help you develop skills in analysing and interpreting complex data, a business and management research report to give you the opportunity to conduct significant business research, and leadership and economics for managers to ensure you develop leadership qualities and the economic acumen to inform strategic decision-making.

Additionally, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your studies by choosing from optional modules like Project Management and Human Resource Management, each adding value to your leadership skills and marketability.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Essex Online

The University of Essex Online offers over 80 industry-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, computing, criminology, education, health, law and psychology.

Teaching is delivered 100% online and students benefit from a flexible approach to learning that allows them to fit study around their other commitments. Degrees are awarded by the University of Essex – ranked 12th in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

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Learning outcomes

Explore the wider social, political and economic contexts of marketing.

Understand the management and conflicting implications of budgeting decisions.

Apply the concepts of macro and microeconomics to managerial plans.

Gain practical leadership skills and theories.

Additional information

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements, you’ll need an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification. To satisfy the work experience entry route requirements, you’ll need at least three years’ relevant work experience.

If English isn’t your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

The Master of Business Management is offered part-time over two years, making it a suitable choice for working professionals aiming to balance their studies with personal commitments. The course requires a commitment of approximately 15 to 20 hours of study each week.

Your performance is assessed through a blend of coursework, projects, and a final research report, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of your capabilities and understanding.

Whether you're looking to advance within your current organisation or explore new industry opportunities, this MBM will lay the groundwork for success. With a distinct emphasis on leadership and strategic management, you'll be well-prepared to take on roles such as:

Business Consultant: Play a pivotal role in shaping business strategies and facilitating organisational improvements.
Project Manager: Manage and oversee complex projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
Operations Manager: Oversee day-to-day operations while implementing efficient business processes to enhance productivity.
Human Resources Director: Lead HR practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture.