Business Administration

Overview

Create opportunity and realise your potential with an MBA. Our programme will take you on a journey to become a forward thinking, strategic business leader. Designed to introduce you to the essential areas of business and management you will study practical and relevant skills in leadership, operations, marketing, economics, strategy development and finance.



Applying business theory to the world of work, the course will deepen your understanding of organisations and the constantly changing environments in which they operate. An excellent opportunity to study alongside an international student body providing you with a diverse network to share ideas and experience.



The MBA programme is designed for those early in their careers wishing to study full-time in 1 year. We also have an Executive MBA programme for established managers and professionals wishing to study part-time over 2 years. More information on the Executive MBA can be found at www.ulster.ac.uk/emba or by entering Executive MBA in the search field above.



Work placement / study abroad

There is no formal work placement available as part of this course, however your Business Project may involve working with an organisation on a live business issue. We also offer a full-time MBA with Advanced Practice which allows you to gain real-world experience as part of the course by offering you the opportunity to complete either an Internship or Applied Consulting Project working on real-world issues faced by industry. Please note, this is a separate programme to the full-time MBA.

Modules:

ACF768 Accounting and Finance

BMG735 Managing People in the Organisation

MKT703 Marketing and Strategy

BMG855 Operations Management

BMG835 Project Management and Research

BMG738 Digital Transformation

BMG933 Entrepreneurship

BMG744 Leadership and Change

ECO702 Economics and the Business Environment

BMG843 Business Simulation Project

Designed for those who aspire to work in business and management positions, you do not need a business degree to apply.



Applicants should have a second-class honours degree or equivalent and two years' relevant work experience (we are open to considering multiple types of experience ie part-time, volunteering, placement etc.).



Applications are invited from graduates of any academic background.



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.



Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.



• For English language requirements go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/english-language-requirements



• For Your country go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country



Exemptions and transferability

Transfer

Consideration will be given to applicants who transfer from other accredited MBA courses.



Exemptions

Students who have studied an equivalent qualification to level 7 covering the subject matter on the MBA may, by application to the Course Committee, be granted exemption from specific modules.

Your Application

You can apply directly to Ulster at any time of year. We advise that you submit your application no later than two weeks prior to your course start date. This is to ensure there is sufficient time for your application to be reviewed and, should you be made an offer, time for you to complete all the necessary pre-enrolment tasks.



Some programmes will have specific deadlines as additional selection (e.g. interview, portfolio submission etc) is required, so please check the course page to ensure you have sufficient time to complete your application.

Attendance

Students can commence the full time MBA in September or January.



Students who commence in September complete:

4 modules in the autumn semester

4 modules in the spring semester

2 modules and their Business Simulation Project in the summer semester



Students who commence in January complete:

4 modules in the spring semester

Vacation in the summer semester

4 modules in the autumn semester

2 modules and the Business Simulation Project in the spring semester



Modules are normally taught through weekly sessions across 12 weeks although some modules are completed on a 'block' basis (9.30am to 5pm usually over 3 consecutive days).

Start Date: September 2026 and January 2027.

Careers and Opportunities

Given the generalist nature of the MBA course there are a wide variety of careers available to graduates. Research carried out by the Association of MBAs and by the Ulster University Business School demonstrates that MBA graduates reap the benefit of investing in their studies both financially and in terms of their career.



Students have used the MBA to change direction, building on their primary degree or to further enhance their skillset before embarking on their chosen profession.



No matter what industry you inspire to manage, the MBA can help you on your way to becoming:



CEO

Director of department

Line manager

Consultant

Board Member