Executive Master of Business Administration, MBA
Advance your career with an Executive MBA degree. Study online or at our inspiring Greenwich Campus, which is located near the financial district of Canary Wharf.
The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is an internationally recognised master's degree in business administration and management. The EMBA sets out to develop senior leaders’ potential, accelerating their leadership skills and career through an applied, experiential approach to learning. Our EMBA builds on Greenwich’s reputation and expertise in developing responsible, creative, and practical leaders who are socially resourceful.
Our Executive MBA focuses on your personal and professional development, including your career management, to take you on a transformational leadership journey. You will explore key concepts of leadership, the integrative disciplines of business strategy and the management of change, leading to a real-world consultancy project and an applied business project.
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Duration
3 years part-time
Start month
September; April
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our internationally recognised Executive Master of Business Administration. Your teaching team includes accomplished lecturers and practitioners with vast experience in the fields of business management, strategy and entrepreneurship. Our teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.
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We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
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To find out more about our Open Days and Campus Tours or if you need any assistance, please email opendays@gre.ac.uk.
Entry requirements
You should have:
- At least 5 years post-qualification work experience in a managerial role.
- A minimum of 2:2 degree and / or commensurate professional qualification.
- Applicants who do not have a degree are welcomed provided they can demonstrate high levels of achievement, exceptional career progression or evidence of leadership potential.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
For entry: applicants with professional qualifications and/or five years of relevant business full-time work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
For exemption: If you hold qualifications or courses from another higher education institution, these may exempt you from courses of this degree.
How you will learn
Teaching
With open learning, self-study is supported by on-campus workshops and online webinars. A Virtual Learning Environment provides access to online study and library resources and to forums where you can work collaboratively.
Class sizes
The typical student intake per year is up to 20. Lectures are normally attended by 20-45, and seminars/tutorials by 15-30. This varies by module, particularly if they are shared between degrees.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. In particular, anyone studying via supported open learning will need to be disciplined and dedicate time to self-study. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
You can also join a range of student societies, including the Greenwich Entrepreneurs.
Overall workload
The programme is structured to support individuals who are working full-time and need to balance study with work and home commitments. Learners can expect to engage in 10 hours of learning per week and is delivered over 3 years.
Assessment
The degree employs 'blended learning', so your outputs and assessments may be based around the following:
- Real-world case studies in business
- Group work for discussion, research and presentations
- Business simulations
- Role play exercises and reflective practice for professional development
- Portfolio, outlining your learning achievements
- Self-study and research facilitated online.
The focus of assessment on our MBA is to test your understanding and ability to apply your knowledge.
Feedback summary
We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.
Dates and timetables
Academic year:
- The academic year runs from September to June
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
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Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
The Greenwich Bursary
This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software.
- Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body may incur further costs. Applications for membership need to be submitted directly. Details of application costs can be found on their websites.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
You have the opportunity to progress rapidly through management in different companies or to apply your skills and knowledge to managing your own businesses.
Our graduates are working in sectors such as accountancy, banking, consulting, energy and utilities, engineering and manufacturing, environment and agriculture, healthcare, information technology, property and construction, public services, HR, retail, training and education, transport and logistics.
Some of our graduates have also started their own business. Many of them have reached senior or higher level positions, such as managing director.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:
- CV, cover letter, and application tips
- Interviews support
- Careers fairs
- Mentoring
More about our careers services.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
Access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
As a Business School student, you will be able to enter our Enterprise Challenge, which rewards student entrepreneurship and innovation. Previous winners have received significant prize money to develop their business ideas.
You will participate in an MBA student conference as part of your studies where you will prepare a presentation on a given topic. Recent themes include:
- 2016 - The Force of Change Awakens: Evolution or Revolution
- 2017 - World of Uncertainty
- 2018 - Business Re-creation: Making tomorrow's world.
We hold Big Picture Seminars with senior executives from organisations including Northern Trust and Barclays are invited to pass on their insights and experience.
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