In a post-Brexit, post-Covid-19 world, professional leadership skills will be more essential than ever to drive growth and organisational change.
Designed for ambitious managers and leaders, our MBA Professional blends academic study with real work-based scenarios. You will develop the strategic direction and vision to accelerate your professional management career and become an inclusive, forward-thinking leader and role model within your organisation.
The highlights
- Designed specifically for part-time study which allows you to continue in your role – no need to step off the career ladder while you study
- Apply your learning directly in your workplace, with work-related assignments aligned to your modules
- Explore important aspects of business and management, including marketing, human resource management, financial performance, supply chain and logistics operations, governance and risk
- Our expert tutors have extensive business and management expertise and strong networks that will enhance your learning
- You will be supported and guided through your studies by a personal academic tutor
The course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MBA. To complete the MBA, you'll study modules such as:
Postgraduate Certificate
- Understanding HRM
- Information Systems for Sustaining Competitive Advantage
- Introduction to Business Research Methods and Data Analysis
- The Sustainable Global Business Environment
- Marketing in Organisations
- Governance and Risk
Postgraduate Diploma
- Improving Supply Chain and Logistics Operations
- Strategic and Financial Performance Management
- Critical Perspectives in Strategic Leadership and Management
MBA
You will conclude your MBA studies with either a traditional dissertation or a Project.
Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.
The focus of this course is on applying your learning directly to your workplace, and you will be encouraged to grow and develop as an independent learner.
Face-to-face or online tutorials will prepare you for project-based assignments and provide opportunities to reflect on these.
You will also develop deeper research skills through completion of a dissertation - an extended research project negotiated to reflect your organisation and specific area of interest.
Applicants should normally hold a good honours degree (minimum upper second class) from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in any subject or a professional qualification deemed to be of equivalent standing. Alternatively, applicants may have significant management experience and a substantial record of achievement. Applicants meeting these criteria may not have previously studied at university.
We welcome and encourage all applicants as long as they can be considered adequately prepared to succeed on the programme. If learners have few or no formal qualifications, they may be able to gain entry to the programme if they have the required communication and learning skills as well as the knowledge, experience and motivation to succeed.
All applications are considered on an individual basis. Applicants may be invited to an interview, either on campus or online, as part of the application process.
When submitting your application, please ensure it is complete, with all the relevant documents requested in the application form.
2024/25 (August 2024 - July 2025)
Type | Full-time | Part-time |
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UK | N/A | £1,385 per 20 credits |
International | N/A | N/A |
Please note fees normally increase in line with inflation and the University's strategic approach to fees, which is reviewed on an annual basis. The total fee you pay may therefore increase after one year of study.
* UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable
Additional fee information
*Note – at postgraduate level, you’ll need to gain the following number of credits in total to obtain the awards below.
Award |
Credits |
Postgraduate Certificate |
60 Credits |
Postgraduate Diploma |
120 Credits |
MBA |
180 Credits |
This means you will gain 180 credits in total to complete the full MBA. If you are studying part time you will normally complete your studies over two or three years, depending on the course structure.
Additional costs and optional extras
Alumni discount for Derby graduates
We offer a discount on postgraduate course fees for all Derby alumni.
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How to apply
Please look at our application deadlines before you apply.
Completion of this course will prepare you for senior leadership and management roles in the private, public or third sector. Job roles could include:
- General Manager
- Senior Manager
- Executive Director
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Senior Military Officer
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Teaching hours
Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.
Additional costs and optional extras
We’re committed to providing you with an outstanding learning experience. Our expert teaching, excellent facilities and great employability prepare you for your future career. As part of our commitment to you we aim to keep any additional study costs to a minimum. However, there are occasions where students may incur some additional costs.
The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.
Included in your fees
- Access to online university library resources
- CMI membership
- Access to Finance Lab
- Access to a range of software on university lab PCs