Executive part-time MBA
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Gain the confidence to lead with our Executive MBA, designed to boost and future-proof your career.
We’ve designed our Executive MBA for senior leaders who want to fit professional development around work commitments. In these uncertain times, innovative and adaptable leaders are essential. Gain the confidence to meet your ambitions with our Executive MBA.
Challenge yourself, gain new business perspectives and develop as a confident and ambitious leader. The Bath Executive MBA lets you:
- study flexibly, with a blend of online and in-person learning
- get the skills and knowledge you need to progress your career
- gain fresh perspectives on global issues affecting business
- access leading research, knowledge and experience from a network of academics, industry experts and peers
- grow personally and professionally to prepare you for the next stage of your career
- expand your professional network through a close-knit, supportive class and extensive alumni connections
Executive MBA fast facts
Key entry requirements
- At least five years’ full-time, post-graduation work experience with evidence of career progression
- 2:1 or above undergraduate degree
- We’ll consider candidates who don’t hold a degree but do have considerable work experience
- International applicants may need to pass an English language test
Application deadline
29 August 2025
Title of award
Master of Business Administration
Length of course
Two years
Mode of attendance
Part-time
Mode of delivery
Blended (approximately 70-75% in-person and 25-30% online)
Start date
Week commencing 15 September 2025
Fees
£37,500
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Key features and benefits of the Executive MBA
Responsible leadership. Sustainable management.
Develop a leadership mindset that balances profit with planet and people.
We’ve integrated the UN’s sustainable development goals into all our taught units.
This keeps our Executive MBA relevant and impactful. Studying our MBA will help you:
- become a forward-thinking leader
- learn to drive sustainable innovation
- create long-term value for your organisation and society
Executive MBA programme format
We’ve designed the programme to be both employer and employee friendly, with a blend of in-person and online learning. This gives you time to engage and network with your tutors and classmates, helping balance your work-life commitments.
Study flexibly with blended learning
Approximately 70-75% in-person and 25-30% online.
How it works
Duration: two years.
Programme format:
Normally one Friday and one Saturday a month in-person at our Bath campus. Exceptions include:
- September 2025: a four day in-person induction and teaching block
- June 2026: a three day in-person teaching block
- September 2026: a three day in-person teaching block
Approximately 25-30% of the content will be delivered online, plus some independent study.
Curriculum: seven core modules and two consulting projects. Read more about the Executive MBA programme content.
We’re looking for motivated people with:
- at least five years’ full-time, post-graduation work experience with evidence of career progression
- 2:1 or above undergraduate degree
- the confidence to offer and question ideas
- the ability to develop clear and reasoned arguments
We will consider candidates who don’t hold a degree but do have considerable work experience.
Find out more about our entry requirements.
Information about the recognition of professional qualifications.
2023/24 class profile
We keep our class size smaller to create a more intimate learning experience. You'll get to know your classmates well and enjoy more contact time with faculty.
Class size
Average years’ work experience
Average age
Different employment sectors
Genders
- Male - 62%
- Female - 38%
We’re an inclusive business school and students can choose to select a gender identity other than ‘male’ and ‘female’ when they register. 62% of our Executive MBA students identify as male, 38% as female.
The transformative impact of the Executive MBA
‘The outcomes of the course and everything I have been able to apply since starting has been visible and PepsiCo can now see the benefits and understand that they made the right choice.’
Scholarships available
We have a range of corporate partnership opportunities, scholarships and bursaries to support talented and ambitious MBA students. These can cover all or part of the fees and are available to organisations from across our local region and the UK.
Find out more about funding and scholarships
MBA business partnerships
The Bath MBA gives organisations access to top teaching and the latest research to help develop their aspiring leaders.
Our MBA business partnerships encourage organisations to consider their long-term strategy for growth. We work with you to help identify future leaders and deliver practical education that meets your operational and strategic needs.
Our Executive MBA is particularly beneficial to firms in the South West of the UK who may qualify for business partner discounts.
"I’ve had a very successful career, but it’s very niche. What the MBA has enabled me to do is demonstrate that I have skills and capabilities beyond that. I've got a more rounded CV and capability set, which will enable me now to move forward and upward with my career. "
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