Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Taught)

Are you an ambitious professional wishing to transform your career? Our MBA is aimed at developing you into a global leader who makes an immediate impact in business. You will learn to manage complex challenges, from getting the most out of your team to providing innovative solutions for a broad range of businesses, and gain one of the most respected degrees in the world.

The Richmond MBA is offered on a full-time, 12 or 16 month basis or part-time over two years on a flexible, day-time schedule. Both programmes can be started in September or January.

Study one programme, gain two degrees. Richmond uniquely awards a UK and US qualification for all graduates, including MBA students.

Our MBA will provide you with a thorough grasp of financial management, business economics and how to manage both organisations and people. You’ll move on to examine the principles of strategic management, how to implement global marketing strategies and conduct business research. Choose specialisms from a fascinatingly diverse range of electives, including ethical marketing and sustainable business; leading, mentoring and coaching and entrepreneurship and innovation management. You’ll then be able to choose the topic for your professional project, with or without an internship.

The MBA faculty team at Richmond, which includes both academics and experienced industry professionals, is collaborative and supportive. They practice the latest teaching methods which stimulate critical thinking and creativity and encourage you to explore boundaries in your thinking and actions.

Learning alongside an international cohort of students will also enable you to share fresh perspectives on similar problems and build lasting business networks.

Students can gain accreditation by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for some of the content on this programme. CIM is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide. Find more details here.

Why study MBA programme?
Develop your ability to manage strategically both a business and teams within the workplace
Gain financial acumen by learning how to apply metrics and tools used within a business for financial analysis and control
Combine the best of American business education through case studies with UK focus on rigour and process
Apply business principles to real-life situations through case studies and projects
Experience an integrated internship which will prepare you for a future business career