Full-time MBA
Improve, fast-track or change your career with the Bath full-time MBA. Ranked 4th in the UK in the latest WhichMBA? ranking, our course will give you an exciting and challenging year full of opportunity.
Learn from our leading faculty, work with organisations and develop your transferable skills. We combine the latest teaching and learning techniques with practical experience to help you take the next step in your career.
Key features and benefits of the Bath full-time MBA
A top business school at a top ten university
By studying at Bath, you are joining one of the UK’s leading business schools and a top ten UK university (THE Table of Tables 2018).
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.
A small and diverse class
We keep our class size smaller than some other top MBA programmes. In 2017, we had 51 students. A more intimate learning environment means more contact time with faculty and other students.
A mix of nationalities and a diverse range of backgrounds means you’ll get a global classroom experience. Our 2017 class had students from 16 different countries.
Get practical experience with a variety of project work
Project work develops skills that employers look for, and we focus on practice-based learning. You will complete five very different projects on your MBA.
Work with potential employers
You’ll get several chances to meet organisations and potential employers through:
- project work
- regular business speakers
- company visits
- an optional paid internship
Customise your MBA
With one-third of the programme dedicated to options, you can tailor your MBA to your personal interests. Study the subjects you need to make the Bath MBA your own with our wide range of options.
Develop the soft skills that employers want
Employers want MBA graduates with well-developed leadership and management skills. Skills training forms an integral part of the Bath MBA.
Join a global network
Gain access to our global graduate network. You’ll be able to network with and get advice from more than 17,000 people in over 130 countries.
Maximise your career potential
We want to help you make the most of your potential and get a great job after your MBA. You’ll get a year full of events and one-to-one coaching, and guidance from the MBA Careers Team.
Whether you want to change or fast-track your career, relocate, or set up your own business, we can help you.
Graduate career data
$93k
salary after the Bath MBA (US$)66%
salary increaseTop six sectors after the Bath MBA
Finance
Technology
Healthcare
Consulting
Education
Energy
Location after the Bath MBA
Asia
UK
North America
Latin America
Africa/Middle East
Europe
Recent recruiters
Barclays Bank
Citigroup
EDF Energy
Deloitte
HSBC
Intel
K Bank
L’Oréal
Mercer
Mitsubishi
PwC
Rio Tinto
Samsung
United Nations
94%
of our graduates are employed within three months of graduating
Based on those employed or looking for work and for whom data is held (86% of 2016 class)
Meet the world on the Bath MBA
You’ll share ideas and develop relationships with people from all over the world. Our MBA typically has students from around 20 different countries and a range of backgrounds.
This map shows where our 2018 students came from.
2018 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.
42
class size17
nationalities50%
male students50%
female students7
average years’ work experience31
average age19
different sectorsProgramme content
Along with our core set of compulsory modules, you'll be able to pick from a wide range of options. Visiting speakers and business trips will give you valuable insight into how companies operate.
Instead of one final project-based dissertation, the Bath MBA lets you work on five different projects over your year.
Our optional internship and the international study tour will give you valuable experience of different organisations.
Multi-project suite
Get a broader experience with five different projects over the year instead of one final dissertation.
Core modules
Gain a strong understanding of key business areas with our six core modules.
Options
Learn what you want to learn - options make up an entire third of the Bath MBA.
Internship
Add more work experience to your CV with an optional paid internship of up to six months at the end of your course.
Global Residency
Experience the international business world with a week-long study tour. In June 2018 students visited San Francisco and Silicon Valley, California.
Guest speakers
Meet business leaders and thinkers through our programme of guest talks.