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Full-time MBA

Practical.

Personal.

Progressive.

Think beyond.

Think Bath MBA.

Connecting minds.

Creating leaders.

Ambition

weaves through everything

we do

Give your career the boost it deserves with the Bath MBA.

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The Bath MBA offers a practical, innovative and collaborative approach to learning. Just like in the real world, the best way to learn is by doing. From early in the course, you’ll engage with real businesses, getting hands-on experience.

In business, great leadership relies on great teamwork. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of the Bath MBA, through what we call ‘Learning Teams’. By sharing skills, knowledge and ambitions, you’ll develop the expertise to unlock your potential.

Real-world business shapes our teaching too. We teach core topics together, reflecting how organisations operate. You’ll gain a broad skill set and the diverse experience essential for modern leaders.

Find out if you are eligible for the Bath MBA.

Full-time MBA fast facts

Application deadlines

Overseas/EU: 31 July 2025
Home: 31 August 2025

Key entry requirements

  • At least three years (at the point of application) of full-time, post-graduation work experience with evidence of career progression
  • 2:1 or above undergraduate degree
  • International applicants may need to pass an English language test

Title of award

Master of Business Administration

Length of course

One year

Mode of attendance

Full-time

Course start date

22 September 2025

Fees

£37,500

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Unlock your potential with The Bath MBA

Find out about our full-time MBA programme

Key features and benefits of the Bath full-time MBA

Drive your career forward with our Business Career Accelerator

Whether you know what path you want to take or not, we know you want to grow as a leader. We can help you get there. This is so important to your future we’ve made it a core part of the Bath MBA.

You will:

  • enhance your essential business skills
  • work with expert coaches and mentors
  • explore post-MBA options with our dedicated MBA Careers Team

Find out more about how we can help you with your career ambitions.

Get real, practical experience with our distinctive Multi-Project Suite

Many MBA programmes finish with a dissertation or similar. But on the Bath MBA you’ll work in teams on four different projects instead. Engage with real clients on real business issues to develop your skills in consulting, change management and entrepreneurship.

Work with our business network

We have connections with over 400 organisations. We’ve designed our course with input from our corporate partners, to give you the practical experience and skills you need to unlock your career potential.

During your MBA, you’ll have opportunities to meet companies and potential employers through:

  • project work
  • regular business speakers
  • an optional paid internship

Contemporary insights with a future focus

With our range of core and optional modules, you’ll learn the essential business topics for today’s leaders. But we also prepare you for the future. Explore sustainability, data-driven leadership, disruptive technology and more.

Powerful and balanced learning

You will rarely spend more than half a day in the classroom. This makes sure you have the time and space to meet and work with your Learning Team. It also gives you more time for reflection, independent work, leisure, relaxation and family.

Learn from leading faculty

You’ll learn from leading experts in their fields. We incorporate the latest thinking and research into the programme and the classroom, keeping our MBA fresh and relevant.

Your global network

Our supportive alumni network comprises over 30,000 graduates, living in over 150 countries. Connect with and get advice from former students working in almost every industry you can think of.

Find out more about Bath Connection.

Internship

Add more work experience to your CV with an optional internship of up to six months at the end of your course.

Compact but internationally diverse

Our alumni network spans the globe. MBA alumni network map data is based on the latest employment location we hold of all our full-time MBA graduates from 1989 – present.

UK
41%
East Asia
15%
South East Asia
11%
Europe
11%
North America
7%
South Asia
4%
South America
4%
Middle East
3%
Africa
2%
Oceania
2%

2023/24 class profile

We keep our class size smaller to create a more intimate experience. You’ll get to know your classmates more easily and enjoy more contact time with faculty.

47

Class size

10

Nationalities

6

Average years’ work experience

28

Average age

17

Different employment sectors

Genders

  • Male - 53%
  • Female - 47%

We’re an inclusive business school and students can choose to select a gender identity other than ‘male’ and ‘female’ when they register. 47% of our full-time MBA students identify as female, and 53% as male.

Scholarships available

We have funding available to support talented MBA candidates from around the world.

Accelerate your career

“Take it all in. Keep your mind open to learning as many things as possible and learn from your peers.”

MBA graduate Krish discusses the impact the MBA has had on his career and gives his advice to those considering an MBA.

Discover a different you

Whether you know what path you want your career to take or not, we know that you want to be a leader. We can help you get there.