Master of Business
Administration

Advance your career with a UK-accredited MBA from Plymouth Marjon University — designed for working professionals ready to lead across Strategy, Finance, and Marketing.

Fast Track

9 Months

UK Credits

180

Program Duration

12 months

FastTrack
9 Months

Credits:
180 ECTS

Duration:
12 months

Program Overview

The Marjon MBA is a programme of broad, analytical and integrated study of business, leadership and strategic management. It is a career development programme for those working in a variety of organisations, including sole traders, SMEs, national and multi-nationals, and not-for-profit. The programme is forward looking, with a focus on practical leadership and management skills which can be implemented in the workplace.

Admission Elgibility

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have attained the following qualifications to join the Global MBA program:

Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University

Mature Entry Route based on work experience (minimum 8 years of professional work experience)

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Where Our Learners Work

Our learner community includes working professionals from globally recognized organizations.

Curriculum Structure

Empowering professionals at leading organisations worldwide. See where a Plymouth Marjon University Master’s Degree in Business Administration qualification can take you.
International Marketing Management

This module explores knowledge and understanding of contemporary theories and their applications in the research field of international marketing and management and nurtures originality in developing, applying, and implementing ideas in the areas of international management and international marketing.

Strategic Management

This module is designed to help students understand and evaluate various aspects of strategic management in a global context. The module also serves as an opportunity to develop skills for strategic thinking and analysis, leadership, communication, teamwork, and cross-functional integration. Students should be able to synthesize information to make strategic decisions and actions demonstrating awareness of complexity, risk, and uncertainty in a dynamic business environment.

Strategic Change Management

This module delivers comprehensive knowledge of Strategic Change Management, examining the drivers of change, diverse perspectives, and strategies for overcoming resistance. It explores key theories and models, the influence of leadership and human behavior, and the importance of stakeholder management. By completion, students will be prepared to effectively manage, monitor, and evaluate the organizational change process.

Accounting For Next-Generation Leaders

This module aims to provide next-generation leaders with a level of practical understanding that can be used in the workplace by covering a range of key areas in financial accounting, management accounting and finance in general. The module covers analysis and interpretation of financial statements of contemporary firms, cost classification, investment appraisal and budgeting affecting the financial behaviour of an organization.

Sustainability And Business

This module examines how contemporary organizations must redesign strategies and policies to align with sustainability goals, positioning Corporate Social Awareness (CSA) as a means to address economic, social, and ecological challenges. It explores global sustainability issues and opportunities, highlighting CSA’s role in driving innovation across organizations and supply chains, with particular focus on biodiversity and closed-loop strategies.

Strategic Leadership & HR Practices In Organisations

This module clarifies the pivotal role of strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) and leadership in shaping organizational performance and capability. It explores contemporary practices and evolving paradigms across key HRM functions such as recruitment, performance management, and employee development and emphasizes the impact of leadership styles during organizational change initiatives.

Management Project Methods

This module comprises 8-9 sessions of Research Methods, tailored to support students as they undertake an individual Management Project on a topic of their choice with dedicated supervisor guidance. The sessions deliver comprehensive lectures and practical training on every stage of the dissertation process, including literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and data analysis.

Strategic Management Project

The Strategic Management Project is designed to be highly applicable to the student’s own experiences and desired professional trajectory.

Management Project Methods
Comprises 8–9 research methods sessions tailored to support students undertaking an individual Management Project. Covers literature review, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, data analysis, and dissertation process guidance.
Strategic Management Project
A highly applicable capstone project aligned with the student’s own professional experiences and desired career trajectory. Combines independent research with supervisor guidance to produce a practical, industry-relevant strategic output.

Fast Track

9 Month Program

Accelerate Your Future: Complete Your MBA in Just 9 Months. Our intensive Fast Track option is therefore designed for ambitious professionals ready to leapfrog the traditional timeline and apply advanced business strategies to their careers immediately.

  • Month 1 - 3

    Core Modules

  • Month 4 - 9

    Dissertation

Learning Path

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Online

Digitally empowered learning on your terms. Advanced LMS with interactive lessons and real-time feedback.
  • Smart Platform

    Advanced, intuitive LMS

  • Total Flexibility

    Learn when and where you choose

  • Weekly Milestones

    Stay accountable and on track

Plymouth Marjon University has been a champion for social inclusion for over 180 years. From Foundation degrees and Apprenticeships to Undergraduate and Master’s degrees, committed students’ study hard to follow their passions in exciting careers. The University offers a wide variety of courses across education and teaching, health and wellbeing, and sport and rehabilitation.

Marjon is a small university with a big personality, from the roaring crowds at sport games to the social and friendly community. Students rank Plymouth Marjon highly, as England’s top 2 universities for Student Satisfaction and top 3 in England for Social Inclusion.

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in Student Satisfaction

5

Social Inclusion

180

Years of Academic Excellence

12

Months to Your MBA

About University

Plymouth Marjon University has been a champion for social inclusion for over 180 years. From Foundation degrees and Apprenticeships to Undergraduate and Master’s degrees, committed students’ study hard to follow their passions in exciting careers. The University offers a wide variety of courses across education and teaching, health and wellbeing, and sport and rehabilitation.

2

in Student Satisfaction

3

in Social Inclusion

180

Years of Academic Excellence

12

Months to Your MBA

Marjon is a small university with a big personality, from the roaring crowds at sport games to the social and friendly community. Students rank Plymouth Marjon highly, as England’s top 2 universities for Student Satisfaction and top 3 in England for Social Inclusion.

UK Excellence,
Global Recognition

Earn your Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Plymouth Marjon University — a UK institution with over 180 years of academic heritage, ranked among England’s top universities for Student Satisfaction and Social Inclusion. Fully accredited and nationally recognised.

Top-Ranked in Student Satisfaction
Plymouth Marjon holds a top 2 position in England for Student Satisfaction in national university rankings.
Full UK Accreditation
A fully accredited UK university degree recognised by employers and institutions worldwide.
How It Works

Admission Process

Our streamlined three-step admission process is designed to get you enrolled and learning quickly, with personalized guidance at every stage.

1

Apply Online

Submit your online application with a few essential details. This initiates your admission process and helps us match you to the right program.

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Profile Review & Advisor Consultation

Our admissions team reviews your profile and verifies your eligibility. You’ll connect with an academic advisor to receive personalized guidance.

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Confirm Enrollment & Start Learning

Finalize your enrollment to officially join the program. You’ll receive immediate access to your onboarding and learning toolkit.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Global MBA program, admissions, and student experience.

Is the Plymouth Marjon University Global MBA accredited?

The Plymouth Marjon University Global MBA is accredited. It is awarded by Plymouth Marjon University, a recognized and accredited institution in the UK, ensuring the degree meets national and international standards for higher education.