Master of Business Management (MBM) MBM
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Do you want a fast-paced career in management? Are you looking for a business Masters to develop your operational management skills and strategic knowledge? During periods of economic uncertainty, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, businesses require managers who are agile, collaborative and can deliver better outcomes in times of crisis. This Master of Business Management degree is a broad business and applied management Masters, which is designed to reflect the current business landscape and give you the edge in applying for well-paid managerial positions. It is open to those without a degree in business, as well as those already in work, but without the necessary experience to undertake an MBA. Our Master of Business Management (MBM) provides knowledge of the main functional areas within organisations, their structure and processes and the changing environments they operate in. We develop your quantitative skills in analysing financial data, so you can make informed decisions to solve complex business challenges. You learn how to formulate strategies to meet performance objectives, as well as how to manage and allocate resources to sustain competitive advantage. You explore how to run business operations effectively in cross-cultural settings and explore the process of creating your own entrepreneurial venture.
Study areas may include:
- strategic management and leadership
- financial decision making for managers, including financial and management accounting
- supply chain and operations management
- international marketing
- human resources management, organisational learning and collaboration
- business research and consultancy
- managerial economics
- entrepreneurship
We help you to reach your leadership potential by developing your transferable skills in:
- teamwork
- negotiation
- networking
- problem-solving
- project management
- critical thinking
- communication, including engaging with different stakeholders
During your course, you apply your business knowledge and strategic management skills to undertake a dissertation in an area of your choice.
This course is available with an October and a January start
This course is delivered by Essex Business School at our Southend Campus. Our School is home to an international community of students and staff and, across our two campuses, our students join us from more than 40 different nationalities. This course is available to study starting in January or October, and can be studied on a full or part-time basis. You may be eligible for scholarships and discounts, including those for students joining us from overseas.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
We will consider all applicants with 2:2 or above, or equivalent international qualifications. For some courses, there may be additional requirements which can be found on our website.
Costs
Tuition Fees Master of Business Management (MBM) MBM
England UK | £14300 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £14300 | year 1 |
Scotland | £14300 | year 1 |
Wales | £14300 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £14300 | year 1 |
Ireland | £14300 | year 1 |
EU | £22400 | year 1 |
International | £22400 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee.
Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Essex
The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.
List of 921 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Essex - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Essex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Essex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12070
- postgraduates:
- 3690
- Total:
- 15760
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Business and Management”: 2665 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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