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Executive MBA

UK

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What will I learn?

This is a modern professional qualification that prioritises social justice, helping you make an impact through effective leadership.

Aimed at directors and senior managers in the private, public or third sectors, the Executive MBA has been designed to support your career progression. This course will prepare you to successfully carry out senior strategic roles or to build your own business.

Course overview

Study with fellow professionals, build your network and gain insights into international standards of best business practise. You will explore issues that have significant impact within organisations. By working with others, you can compare previous experiences and gain unique insights from your peers. The skills, knowledge and methods developed on this course can be immediately applied to your professional career. You will carry out projects and assignments, as well as participating in competitions and business simulations.

You will develop your understanding of issues relating to business and management. This will enhance your ability to maximise the potential of individuals within organisations. This course brings together contemporary academic theory and research with a practical understanding of activities within organisations.

Teaching and learning

You will be taught by experts from York Business School to gain a unique blend of detailed, critical academic research and innovative industry expertise. Collaboration is key on this course. Resources for learning explicitly include the knowledge, experience and skills of all students and staff.

Career outcomes

Where could Executive MBA take you?

This is a highly sought after degree by many of the business world's most notable organisations. In fact, for many companies, it is a requirement if you wish to be employed in a senior managerial or leadership position. You will have an advantage in becoming a:

  • Business consultant
  • CEO
  • Director of Higher Education
  • Entrepreneur

By studying this course, you will be enabled to improve your ability to work in diverse groups and teams and enhance your project management and decision-making capabilities, which is crucial when leading in business.

The course could also lead you to undertake further postgraduate study through an MPhil or PhD.

Which department am I in?

York St John University

Study options

Full Time (18 months)

Tuition fees
This course is not available for international students.
Start date

February 2025

Venue

York St John University

Lord Mayor's Walk,

York,

YO31 7EX, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Full Time (18 months)

Tuition fees
This course is not available for international students.
Start date

October 2025

Venue

York St John University

Lord Mayor's Walk,

York,

YO31 7EX, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need to have a 2:2 degree in a related subject Current or recent work experience (within the last three years) appropriate to enable you to contribute to the programme. If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent. TOEFL iBT (home edition also accepted): Overall score of 75 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 20), other forms of TOEFL are not acceptable.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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