Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Online Course
Ranked in the top 10 worldwide by the Financial Times’ Online MBA Ranking 2023, our renowned MBA programme is designed to enhance your existing expertise and develop your strategic leadership capabilities through this transformative online programme.
Studying alongside fellow high-calibre managers, you will discuss and debate the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving commercial world. The programme encourages you to analyse and reflect on your own organisation and role, to apply theory to case studies of other organisations, and to benefit from peer-to-peer learning through collaboration with fellow professionals from other cultures and industries from around the world.
Core modules focus on the macro-economic environment that heavily shapes organisational decision making, management and leadership. They explore various theories and models underlying the growth of international trade and globalisation and the practical applied nature of this.
The course also provides the opportunity to tailor your educational journey with optional modules reflective of different business disciplines. This includes the option to dive into the rapidly developing field of data and analytics or investigate the ethical perspective of business decision making.
The University of Liverpool Management School is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold a gold standard triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Following the submission of data and alumni survey, our MBA is ranked in the top 10 Financial Times (FT) online MBAs for 2023. This includes ranking first overall for ‘career progression’, with the average online MBA graduate seeing an increase of 32% in their salary after completion, and third based on ‘value for money’, by taking into consideration alumni salaries, scholarships, fees and other costs as reported by graduates. Read our press release to learn more about the FT top 10 ranking.
In addition, our online MBA is ranked #11 by CEO Magazine in their Global MBA Rankings for 2024 whilst the Management School holds Tier One status.
Our online MBA attracts students from across the world. Download this PDF to see our class profile for 2023.
Listen to Prospects’ ‘Future You’ Podcast on Spotify featuring our Director of Online Programmes for the Management School and Director of Studies for the online MBA, Dr Lisa Day, speaking about the history and prestige of studying an MBA and how the University of Liverpool’s online MBA can match your aspirations and ambitions. Alternatively, you can read the transcript of the podcast and case study.
This programme consists of the following core modules and two electives, in order to achieve the full accreditation, you are required to complete 180 credits.
| Modules | MBA |
|---|---|
| Developing as a Manager and Leader – Core (10 credits) | x |
| International Business and the Global Economy – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Managing Financial Resources – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Digital Strategic Marketing – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Managing Human Resources – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Operations and Supply Chain Management – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Strategic Advantage – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Strategic Management Simulation – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Management in Practice – Core (10 credits) | x |
| Data Strategy and Analytics for Managers – Elective (10 credits) | x |
| Project Management – Elective (10 credits) | x |
| Global Leadership – Elective (10 credits) | x |
| Corporate Citizenship – Elective (10 credits) | x |
| MBA projects – Core (60 credits) | x |
| Career Catalyst – Core (zero credits) | x |
For more information on the modules, including syllabus and learning outcomes, please download our programme booklet.
Qualifications and Professional Experience
MBA candidates are expected to have a minimum of a 2:1 class degree in any subject, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent professional qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
Candidates are also expected to have a minimum of three years of substantive postgraduate managerial experience in the private or public sector, including the management of budgets, people and projects.
Non-graduates who possess extensive professional experience (more than five years) and/or a postgraduate qualification are encouraged to apply under the non-standard entry route.
Non-Standard Entry
Non-standard entry relates to applicants who may not hold a degree or the required degree classification. We still encourage applications if you have:
- Below 2:1 or no formal university degree but who possesses substantive management experience (more than 5 years), and
- A substantial record of continuous professional development and learning in business and leadership (for example accredited training courses, learning & development courses).
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat.
GMAT Score
Although not mandatory, we encourage candidates who have undertaken the examination to submit their scores for consideration, these must be valid (attained with the last five years) by the time of entry.
English Proficiency
All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.
If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.
Fees for the academic year 2023/24
MBA: £22,050
Fees for the academic year 2024/25
MBA: £23,153
This fee* is fully inclusive of all costs, including all teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits.
Executive Scholarship
An Executive Scholarship of 15%** is available for our remaining intakes in the 2023/24 academic year. This reduces the total fee from £22,050 to £18,742.50 Contact our admissions team for more information.
Other scholarships and discounts
You may also be able to benefit from the following scholarships and discounts:
- Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
- 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
- 5% discount for up-front full tuition fee payment.
Further support
We aim to make it as easy as possible for you to cover the costs of your studies. You could benefit from:
- Simple monthly payment plan provided to spread the cost over the duration of study
- Students living in England may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the programme cost.
Please speak to our admissions team for more details of fees, scholarships, discounts and support.
*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed.
**Please note that the Executive Scholarship can only be used with the Up-Front Payment Discount.
Apply for this course by completing a simple online form.
In order to apply, you will need to provide copies of the following supporting documentation:
- School or college transcripts/certificates
- University transcripts and certified translations if applicable
- Degree certificates
- Evidence of English language proficiency (EU and international applications only)
- Personal statement
- An up-to-date CV.
Acknowledgement of your application
The admissions team will acknowledge receipt of your application and will pass it to the Department Head and/or appropriate academic department(s) for consideration.
Students with disabilities
We welcome applications from students with disabilities and consider them on the same academic grounds as those of other students. If you have a disability, medical condition and/or support needs it is important that you inform the University so that you receive appropriate support.
Deadlines
We have start dates throughout the year with regular application deadlines. As an applicant, you are encouraged to apply in good time, particularly if you have special needs.
The MBA is an executive-level business programme designed for students with executive or management level experience. Candidates will usually have a minimum of three years of substantive managerial experience at a strategic level. This creates a rich learning environment as students come from a range of industries and bring their different experiences into the programme.
The MBA is widely regarded as the most prestigious professional degree programme in the world, especially when it is backed by AMBA accredited Management School like our online MBA. The programme offers not only a stimulating academic syllabus but also fantastic networking opportunities and connections within new sectors.
If you are a graduate who does not yet have the substantive managerial experience for the MBA, you might wish to consider our online Management MSc. This programme has also been developed by our triple-accredited Management School and aims to develop your abilities and skills to be a management champion in the future, able to engage with, inspire and lead organisational colleagues, divisions, and disciplines at all levels.
To help you better understand the differences between our MBA and Management MSc we have also created this downloadable infographic (PDF).
The programme is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to drive forward in your career. You will have the capability to work in an extensive range of senior functional and general management positions across a wide spectrum of business sectors across the world. This includes strategic leadership positions in consultancy, construction, engineering, retail and many more.
The Management School is amongst an elite group of business schools to hold the gold standard triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS). Our vision is to be a globally connected Management School, with our transformative research and teaching, placing us at the forefront of influential knowledge leadership. The latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 rated us 9th in the sector for research power, and 100% of our research environment was classified as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). The Management School continues to hold tier-one status. Our online MBA is ranked #11 in Global MBA Rankings for 2024.
The Management School is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary with a year of special events to mark two decades of transformation from a newly established school in 2002, to a triple-accredited internationally recognised research powerhouse. Learn more about the 20th anniversary celebrations and the history of the school.
By studying online with Liverpool, you can gain a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious redbrick university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education. You will acquire new skills and knowledge, all while continuing to work in your current role.
The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe’s leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. All our programmes are designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.
