Executive MBA programme content and structure
Study a range of business areas and do a consulting project based on your own organisation on our Executive MBA.
Our Executive MBA offers a comprehensive and demanding curriculum. Over the taught phase, you’ll meet other senior executives, and apply what you learn to issues in your organisation.
We’ve built an extensive strand of leadership and managerial skills into the programme. You’ll complete ten core modules in a range of business areas.
All assessment focuses on practical learning: coursework, presentations and other hands-on methods. We avoid exams because we think it’s more important for you to apply what you’ve learned to real life situations.
Please note that the modules and course information below relate to the 2023/24 part-time Executive MBA programme. Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes and timetabling factors, as well as a student’s ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
Personal and professional development
Develop the skills and confidence you need to achieve your goals with our programme of timetables lectures and workshops through our EMBA Leadership Development Programme.
Our Leadership Development Programme runs alongside the taught EMBA components. You’ll spend one day every two months exploring a range of themes designed to build up your leadership toolkit, enabling you to make the journey from manager to leader
Core modules
Capstone consulting project
This significant piece of consultancy work is worth 33% of your final degree and takes place once you have completed the taught modules.
Taking on the role of a professional consultant at your own organisation, you’ll explore a real issue of interest to you and your employer. You’ll enhance your learning by applying it to a real business issue and developing practical solutions.
We call it the Capstone Project because you’ll use what you’ve learned on your MBA to build a constructive analysis and recommendation for your business.
Meet other business leaders
We have partnerships with over 300 companies. Throughout your Executive MBA, you’ll have opportunities to network with senior leaders from a range of sectors.
Guest speakers
Hear insights and experiences from business leaders. They will share their thoughts on topics such as current business issues, corporate strategies and complex management situations.
Recent speakers have included experts in:
- digital and social media
- management consulting
- data analytics
- branding
- global trading platforms
- private equity
- entrepreneurship
The Bath Executive MBA - a student's perspective
Jane Phillips is Nuclear Island Deputy Programme Director, Hinkley Point C Project. She joined the Executive MBA in 2019.

‘The collaborative atmosphere is superb, and hearing inputs from a diverse range of backgrounds is fascinating.’
Further information
Information about how we deliver the Bath MBA and additional costs.
Teaching and learning
You’ll learn from academics who are experts in their fields. Their leading research and collaborations keeps the content fresh and relevant, enriching your learning experience.
We will teach you in-person on campus, unless circumstances mean we have to move to blended or remote learning. We will let you know of any changes to teaching in advance.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods including:
- case studies
- lectures
- online resources
- practical sessions
- seminars
- tutorials
- workshops
Methods of assessment
Modules are assessed by coursework and work-based projects.
Additional costs
Your tuition fee covers tuition and academic materials. Other aspects (e.g. social activities, networking and events) are provided at the University’s discretion and are not part of the tuition fee.
The fee includes the cost of:
- essential textbooks
- case material
- journal extracts
We provide all course materials in digital format.
Regulator
This course is regulated by the Office for Students.
Information about the recognition of professional qualifications.
Entry requirements
The academic and professional experience you'll need to apply for our Executive part-time MBA