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ImperiaFull-Time MBA student in a lecture theatre on campus in London

Full-Time MBA

Start date:
Duration:
12 months
Next application deadline:
Fee:
拢81,000
Location:
London, UK

A London MBA from a global top 10 university

#2
in the world (海角社区, QS World University Rankings 2027)
#1
for Graduate Employment in the UK (海角社区, The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027)
#3
city for students (London, QS Best Student City Rankings 2027)

Become a business leader for the future

Embark on a transformative journey with 海角社区's one-year MBA at a global top-10 university. The Full-Time MBA seamlessly blends essential business and management knowledge with the latest technological insights.

You will immerse yourself in a cutting-edge ecosystem of technology and innovation, and address the world's pivotal challenges, exploring case studies and developing practical skills. As a result, you will be positioned to shape your career and influence your industry on a global scale.

Benefit from our strategic London location, Europe's start-up capital and a major global business hub. Propel your career forward in the ever-evolving market landscape.

Our MBA is designed with your success in mind. It offers a balance of core learning, flexible personalisation options, and transformative global and leadership experiences. Successful completion of the ImperiaMBA opens doors to global opportunities and leadership roles in a variety of industries.

Unlock your full potential with the ImperiaBusiness School MBA.

40+
elective options to personalise your MBA
40%
salary increase achieved (comparing $PPP salaries) - Class of 2025
5
optional concentrations
4th
in the UK (Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026)
Explore the programme

Programme content

Personalise the ImperiaMBA according to your career ambitions. Our one-year MBA includes pre-study and core modules that ground your knowledge in fundamental topics. In addition, a 听choice of flexcore and elective modules then allow you personalise your programme.

You can also choose a concentration to focus on a particular subject area and signal your interests to employers.

We are pleased to offer an optional extended term, that will allow you to extend your programme duration to 16 months. This gives you the opportunity to commit to a longer work placement or global exchange. In turn, you鈥檒l gain deeper work experience, global experience and earn additional credits. Please note, the extended term is subject to an additional tuition fee.

Please note, programme content is subject to change.

Through a combination of online pre-study modules and induction week, you will be ready to hit the ground running when your programme begins. You鈥檒l be prepared for the academic rigour ahead, ensuring you're equipped to maximise the benefits of your programme.

Pre-study modules

Online | Pre-September

You will be expected to complete online pre-study modules before the start of your programme. These will be delivered via Canvas, our virtual learning environment (VLE). These include primers in key areas including accounting, careers, corporate sustainability, data analysis, finance, maths, plagiarism awareness, and social innovation and ethics.

Please note that some modules are compulsory while others are strongly recommended.

Induction week

On campus | Early September, compulsory

Your Full-Time MBA induction will be spent at our South Kensington campus in London. Here, you will meet with the rest of your cohort, faculty, and programme staff. This takes place at the start of September when the programme begins and lasts for two weeks. It will include a climate change away day - an opportunity to bond with your new classmates.

Admissions

Applications for our Full-Time MBA 2027 intake are open.

Discover our admissions process for the Full-Time MBA. Find entry requirements, how to apply, and key dates and deadlines.

We operate a staged admissions process with multiple deadlines throughout the year. Early applications are encouraged, as you will benefit from plenty of time to prepare for your MBA and you will be invited to attend our admitted student events.

How to apply

Fees and funding

Choosing to pursue an MBA is one of the most important decisions you will make and is a substantial investment in yourself.

Many of our students fund their studies through multiple funding sources. We offer a wide range of awards, including a number of full scholarships to the most talented applicants. We鈥檝e also provided information about the different financing options available to you.

What our students say

鈥淎s someone with a strategic mindset, I was looking for an MBA programme and university that complements my commitment to technology and innovation. So far that has also been the best part of the MBA. The Business School provides a lot of ways to connect with like-minded people driven by passion on various topics of interest through university-wide electives, events, and networking sessions.鈥�
Komal Bapna
Full-Time MBA - Class of 2023
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Career impact

ImperiaBusiness School Careers provide world-class support that is tailored to your own individual career aspirations. It is an integral part of our MBA programmes. A number of personalised services are provided before you start your programme, throughout your time at the Business School, and after you graduate. This supports you in securing a job in the sector of your choice and with ongoing career success.

We are pleased to report that our Full-Time MBA Class of 2025 achieved an average salary of $124,363 ($PPP).

Employment outcomes below refer to the Class of 2025.

40 %

salary increase achieved pre- to post-MBA (comparing $PPP salaries)

73 %

of the cohort are employed in the UK

35 %

now employed in the Technology sector

鈥淭he Careers team has been great! The Personal Leadership Journey provides a guide to help develop our skills and so far has touched on everything from job hunting to networking to professional presentation skills. I have been very lucky to have a great career consultant who helps keep me on track and working on my career goals.鈥�
David Rex
Full-Time MBA - Class of 2022
Director of Customer Success, Palolo
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Frequently asked questions

To be eligible to apply for the programme, you would normally require:听

  • Three years鈥� relevant postgraduate work experience. In exceptional circumstances, we will consider candidates with less than three years鈥� experience who can demonstrate strong academic performance, excellent career progression and international work experience.
  • You will need at least a UK Second Class Honours undergraduate degree听or international equivalent听or an acceptable professional qualification
  • English language test results (if applicable).听

Read more information about entry requirements

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for postgraduate study at 海角社区.

We've provided general guidance in the country and region index. Here, understand how qualifications awarded by public institutions overseas may satisfy our minimum academic admission requirements.

We review our听requirements annually.听Updates usually happen in September each year before the next academic year of entry.

If your country or region is not listed, please contact the relevant Admissions team for further information.

View accepted qualifications

All applications to our postgraduate programmes are made online 鈥� we do not accept paper applications.

Please refer to the听how to apply section of our Admissions page to see which documents you are required to submit with your application.

We have a series of admissions rounds throughout the year. Decisions are typically released four weeks after each application deadline. Full details of application and decision deadlines are available here.

Please email the听ImperiaMBA Recruitment & Admissions team听if you would like to request feedback on your application. Please note that whilst limited feedback can be provided, the decision of the academic selectors is final. It will not be possible for your application to be reconsidered.

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