Executive MBA programme content and structure
Study a range of business topics and do two consulting projects with real organisations 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 seven core modules covering a range of business areas.
Year one: achieving operational excellence
You’ll cover the fundamentals of leadership excellence, focusing on productivity and efficiency.
Year two: visionary leadership
You’ll study the subjects you need to take you to the next level of your leadership journey.
Assessment
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 2025/26 part-time Executive MBA programme. Availability of modules 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.
Integrated modules
Teaching that reflects how organisations work.
Our integrated modules combine business subject areas. We teach these together to reflect how modern organisations work. You’ll be able to take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to real business situations.
With our range of modules, you’ll explore contemporary topics vital for the success of any business. Our modules will also prepare you for whatever challenges lie ahead. Explore sustainability, data-driven leadership, disruptive technology and more. This is your MBA, designed for our times.
Personal and professional development
Develop the skills and confidence you need to achieve your goals with our Executive Impact programme.
Our Executive Impact programme runs for the duration of your MBA. Over two years, you’ll:
- experience a range of tools
- work with expert coaches
- get knowledge and develop your skills through practical experience
We’ve designed Executive Impact to help you build up your leadership toolkit. It’s so important we’ve made it a core part of the programme.
Sustainability
Develop a leadership mindset that balances profit with planet and people.
We’ve integrated as many of the UN’s sustainable development goalsas possible 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
Year 1 modules - achieving operational excellence
Year 2 modules - visionary leadership
Integrated projects
Get real, practical experience with our distinctive alternative to a dissertation
A lot of MBA programmes finish with a dissertation. On the Bath Executive MBA you’ll do two separate projects instead. Working with experienced business leaders will give you the confidence, skills and knowledge to do the same in your future career.
Year 1 – achieving operational excellence
Work as a team with real clients on a real business issue to develop your consulting skills. You’ll enhance your learning by applying it to a real business issue and developing practical solutions.
Year 2 – visionary leadership
Do an individual capstone project. Apply change and leadership strategy to a complex business challenge. We call it the Capstone Project because you’ll use what you’ve learned on your MBA to build a constructive analysis and recommendations.
Meet other business leaders
We have partnerships with over 400 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.
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.
This will consist of mainly in person taught sessions on campus, supplemented by online taught sessions.
You will experience a variety of teaching methods including:
- case studies
- lectures
- online resources
- seminars and tutorials
Methods of assessment
Modules are assessed by:
- individual and group reports
- individual and group presentations
- reflective journals
- statistical and quantitative analysis exercises
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