MBAMasters of Business Administration
the innovative spirit of Belfast. The programme is aimed at professionals looking to take the next step in transforming their careers.
The Queen’s MBA challenges you to develop as a leader with the adaptive skills and lateral, entrepreneurial thinking you need to shape your future. Progressing through the programme you integrate core business and management concepts including strategy, marketing, operations, corporate finance, economics and accounting, whilst the programme also offers you the chance to deepen your knowledge in the emerging areas of business analytics, technology and social innovation. There is a strong emphasis on integrating theory and practice developing ‘mindsets’ and experiential learning. Through a series of leadership development workshops you will develop the insight and self-awareness required for effective leadership in a local and global context.
The Queen’s MBA is AMBA accredited. Fewer than 300 business schools globally hold this prestigious award. AMBA accreditation denotes the highest standard of achievement in postgraduate business education. The School is also EQUIS accredited, indicating the high-standard of business education that our students will receive.
- Entry requirements
- Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline.
- English language requirements
- An IELTS* score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each test component. *Taken within the last 2 years.
- Tuition fees
- £28,000 / ¥252,000
Course Content
Semester 1
- Leading Transformation in a Digital World (Core)
- Accounting for Managers (Core)
- Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century (Core)
- Marketing Management (Core)
- Operations Management (Core)
- Academic Skills (Core)
Semester 2
- Global Economic Environment (Core)
- People Management and the Future of Work (Core)
- Leading and Influencing in Organisations (Core)
- Corporate Finance (Core)
- Strategic Management Research Project (Core) (Semester 2 & 3)
Semester 3
- Sustainability and Social Innovations (Elective)
- Global Technology Innovations (Elective)
- International Business Negotiations (Elective)
- International Study (Elective)*
Related courses
- Business Analytics
- 1 year
- International Business
- years
Applications open
Why Queen's
Industry Links
Real-world consultancy project option. Students can choose an MBA project tailored to their interests. Students spend time working with the client organisation to deliver effective solutions. Full training and academic supervision are provided.
Consulting Challenge: As part of a team students work with partners from industry to solve practical business challenges incorporating ideas from class, preparing an Executive Board presentation at the end.
Career Development
Integrated career development: one-on-one coaching, personal CV analysis, career advice and interview skills training.
Leadership Skills: A year-long programme of workshops provides training in personal development, emotional intelligence, challenging conversations, coaching and conflict resolution. Individual coaching to help students identify and work on their career / personal development challenges.
William J. Clinton Leadership Institute: Our team at Riddel Hall, Belfast brings world-class facilities, leading academics and industry experts together to deliver a high end portfolio of executive education and leadership programmes.
Student Experience
A world-class environment: Belfast and her surrounds boast many cultural and sightseeing gems, offering an easy base for exploring Ireland and the UK.
A recognised postgraduate degree from a top UK university: Dubbed Ireland’s Oxbridge, Queen’s is the UK’s 9th oldest university and forms part of the elite Russell Group – the UK’s Ivy League.
Integrated teaching: Research-led teaching by key faculty with real-world business experience and international research reputations. The Queen's MBA offers an innovative teaching style in line with international best practice. Academic topics are integrated through experiential learning, developmental ‘mindsets’ and the latest insights from external speakers and leaders in residence.
Careers
The MBA features a specific year-long career development programme encompassing individual career coaching alongside practical skills such as CV analysis and development, interview skills and networking strategies, to ensure graduate employment potential is maximised. Students from this programme have entered a wide variety of industries including education, finance, insurance, scientific research, transport, manufacturing, and business startups.
