MBA Business Courses

MBA Courses

Why Should I Choose an MBA Course?

If you have completed an undergraduate degree and want to go in to the world of business as a career then an MBA may be perfect for you. MBA programmes are the most prestigious and highly respected courses in business, all over the world.

There are a number of benefits to studying an MBA course in the UK. However, by far the most important reason is the benefits to your career that an MBA brings. MBA graduates are highly employable in all the most competitive careers, including the finance sector, banking and business. The way in which the courses are taught, means that students do not simply learn facts and strategies for the business world, but are encouraged to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and to lead others.

Many of the world’s top MBA courses are taught at UK institutions, making it the perfect place for foreign students to study. However, due to this reputation, getting a place on an MBA course at a top UK business school can be hard. You need an undergraduate degree (although it doesn’t have to be business related) and sometimes even some professional experience also. Furthermore, MBAs cost a lot of money (tens of thousands of pounds) so if possible you should try and get sponsored by a company who are willing to give you a job after the programme.

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How Long do MBA Courses Take?

The length of MBA courses varies depending on where you study. If studying full time, the majority of business schools offer one year courses to foreign students, whilst a number of others have longer courses (usually between 18 months and 2 years). Whilst studying full time, students can expect to have very busy weeks, often with at least 45 contact hours (time spent with tutors in seminars or lectures) each week. The academic year for MBA courses usually starts in October and ends in September the following year.

A number of institutions offer part time MBA courses which usually take 3 years. These are structured in the form of teaching ‘blocks’. This means that the teaching for the course is done at a full time level but in a number of short periods of time. For example, a part time student would be taught full time for a set number of five day periods.