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Masters of Business Administration - Evening MBA in London

Advance Your Career Without Pausing Your Life

Looking to accelerate your career, step into senior management, or launch your own business? The University of Cumbria’s part-time MBA in London is designed for working professionals who want to gain a world-class business education without putting their life on hold.

Our flexible evening programme combines rigorous academic learning with practical, work-based projects, equipping you with the leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ethical foundation to succeed in today’s competitive business world. With affordable fees, accessible London (steps from Canary Wharf) classes, and a focus on career outcomes, this MBA helps you unlock new opportunities and achieve tangible results - all while continuing to work.

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Course Overview

The University of Cumbria’s MBA in London is designed for ambitious professionals who want to accelerate their careers while continuing to work.

Delivered through flexible evening classes in the heart of London, this affordable programme equips you with advanced knowledge of contemporary business and management, alongside a critical awareness of the global issues shaping organisations today.

Our MBA will give you the confidence to make strategic, high-level business decisions, enhance your leadership capabilities, and position you for senior management or entrepreneurial success. By combining academic rigour with practical application, it ensures you develop both the expertise, and the credibility employers expect from a modern business leader.

Why choose this MBA?



  • Flexible evening delivery in London – study part-time alongside your professional commitments

  • Affordable tuition – at just £9,000 per year, our MBA costs significantly less than many London alternatives

  • Career-focused curriculum – apply what you learn directly to your workplace, making an immediate impact

  • Strategic location – classes delivered in central London, close to Canary Wharf and the City’s business network

  • Supportive learning environment – small cohorts and accessible tutors provide personal support

  • Professional credibility – graduate with a respected MBA that demonstrates your leadership potential


      • On this course you will...

      • Immerse yourself in problem-based learning, working on case studies and projects that reflect today’s global economic climate and evolving management practices
      • Apply new knowledge directly to your role, integrating work-based projects that create immediate impact in your organisation.
      • Develop essential leadership capabilities, from strategic decision-making and negotiation to portfolio and project management
      • Study in central London during evening classes, giving you the flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments
      • Build your professional network, learning alongside ambitious peers and connecting with tutors who are active in international research
      • Benefit from strong links with London and national businesses, giving you insight into current industry practice and opportunities to boost your career.
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Working with

  • Booths
  • BAE Systems
  • NHS Leadership Academy
  • Pfizer
  • Jacobs
  • Research and Innovation
  • Rolls Royce

What our graduates have to say

  • Jason Hettrick, Business Management with Human Resources Management

    The course has been both interesting and challenging. If I had to pick out one thing that really stand outs; it would be the academic staff. The lecturers are approachable, friendly and are always there to help.

    Jason Hettrick, Business Management with Human Resources Management

    Jason Hettrick started a degree in Business Management to progress his career and joined the University of Cumbria when he was disappointed with his experience at another institution.

    Jason Hettrick
  • Shona, Business Management

    Studying for my business management degree at the University definitely helped my approach to fundraising... When I studied for my degree I was working full-time for Dior Beauty, so I had to manage competing demands and I was familiar with balancing all of the commitments. My degree and roles at work also gave me insight into account management and sales control.

    Shona, Business Management

    Shona praises her Business Management degree and work experience for enabling her to commit to fundraising, supporting NHS staff, and delivering care packages to health care professionals in need as they tackle to COVID-19 pandemic.

    Read Shona's Story

Course Structure

What you will learn

Our MBA programme is designed to integrate your own learning and development in a work-based situation into six core modules of academic theory and practice. You will complete individual and group-based assignments that will develop your knowledge and understanding of the materials covered and how these apply in an organisational context.

There will also be a case study/presentation project enabling you to apply a range of theories and knowledge to a real problem in your organisation, allowing you to reflect on your own management style and organisational performance.

Modules
  • Leadership & Organisation Behaviour
    Develop a critical awareness of leadership theories, models and research and their relationship and application to critical organisational behaviour concepts.
  • Strategy
    Transform your leadership style and strategic thinking. This module equips you with essential tools for crafting professional business strategies, fostering innovation, and gaining valuable insights for success.
  • Operations Management
    Delve into a transformative module that not only assesses, analyzes, and applies strategies to optimise organisational effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability for achieving corporate goals but also fosters a profound understanding, critical awareness, and cutting-edge insights into the dynamic landscape of Operations Management.
  • Marketing Management
    Dive into marketing management essentials, where you'll learn to design effective marketing programs and navigate current challenges in modern organizations, gaining a keen awareness of the interconnected business environment.
  • Financial Decision Making
    Equip yourself with a strategic financial toolkit in this module, as it empowers you to cultivate a thorough understanding of financial management, expertly assess innovative forecasting techniques, and hone practical skills in evaluating short-term and long-term investment decisions, ultimately fostering the financial acumen essential for success in overcoming business challenges across diverse sectors.
  • Change and Innovation
    This module equips you with the expertise to spearhead organisational change and innovation initiatives, guiding you through the analysis of leadership in diverse contexts and the exploration of sustainable approaches to drive innovation and change.
  • Business Research Methods
    Empowering students with essential research skills, this module facilitates the development and critical engagement of an independent research project, encouraging a nuanced evaluation of personal involvement with research philosophies, methodologies, and methods, while discerning the intricate links among these crucial elements.
  • Independent Project
    This module offers students the chance to immerse themselves in business and management research by undertaking an applied or fundamental research project, showcasing expertise in a chosen topic. Students are tasked with identifying, researching, and analysing complex situations within specific business contexts, offering meaningful recommendations or solutions to existing problems across various sectors.
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  • Location

    London Campus

    Just steps away from the iconic Canary Wharf sits the London campus. A hub of opportunity tailored to nurturing future leaders, world changers, and live-savers in the capital city. Make an impact when you study at the London campus.

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