Overview

The Business Administration programme of the University of Sunderland is the flagship course within the School of Business and Management. The course will make you a leader of business, focusing on your professional development in leadership, international business, digital skills, and sustainability.

Modules have been developed in partnership with employers which makes our course about much more than just what’s in the textbook. Through inspiring guest speakers, group challenges, regular social events, and opportunities to impact local industries, you’ll become a member of a diverse community of aspiring leaders able to face the challenges of 21st century business.

Why us?

They've been shortlisted for Business School of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2024

Benefit from employer engagement opportunities, employer visits, and our guest speaker programme

The MBA course has been carefully designed to prepare you for a digital and sustainable workplace

Career ready

Business graduates from Sunderland have secured roles in organisations such as Facebook, Microsoft, Sage, HSBC, IBM, Enterprise, Nissan, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Merck & Co, Barclays, Nissan, Marriott Hotels, Viacom 18, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Adidas.

Graduates from this course have found the MBA accelerated their career trajectory and allowed them to progress into senior and executive level roles more quickly in both local, national, and global businesses. Many graduates have also chosen to set up their own business.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Leadership for a Sustainable Future

International Business in Context

Digital Enterprise and Innovation

Corporate Governance and Financial Management

MBA Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-24 00:00:00

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Most courses are open for applications all year round – we’d highly recommend applying for a master’s degree at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitably academically qualified applicants. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post degree who can display that they will benefit from a programme of this type.
Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications.
We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or an equivalent qualification, for example; a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19000 GBP / year

≈ 19000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Why us?

Career ready

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sunderland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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