Master's Business Administration MBA
The MBA at the University of Portsmouth London empowers you to lead with confidence, creativity and purpose. Develop advanced strategic, financial and leadership skills to drive innovation, growth and positive change in a fast-moving global business world.
Key information
For:
starting September 2026
Typical offer:
A second-class honours degree or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
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Overview
Study your MBA at the University of Portsmouth London, a TEF Gold-rated University* in the dynamic business capital of Walthamstow and prepare to become the kind of leader who shapes strategy, drives transformation and delivers results with integrity.
In today’s global economy, successful leaders need more than business acumen- they need agility, vision and the ability to lead through complexity. This MBA gives you the tools to do just that. You’ll gain a deep understanding of strategy, finance, marketing, operations and innovation, and learn how to integrate them to deliver sustainable value across diverse industries.
You’ll apply your learning to real-world projects, live case studies and authentic business simulations, tackling challenges such as digital transformation, change management and global strategy. Alongside technical and analytical skills, you’ll develop the leadership qualities that define outstanding executives: critical thinking, emotional intelligence, communication, resilience and the ability to inspire teams.
Our London campus places you at the centre of one of the world’s most connected business ecosystems, home to global corporations, entrepreneurial start-ups and international networks. You’ll benefit from Industry Educators, practical learning, and our student-centred model: one module at a time, no traditional exams, small class sizes, and consistent timetables that support your career or other commitments.
Throughout the course, you’ll also explore emerging technologies such as AI and digital business transformation, learning how innovation and ethics can coexist in a rapidly changing world.
This MBA prepares you to advance into senior management and leadership roles across sectors including finance, consulting, technology, healthcare, manufacturing and non-profit. Graduates progress into roles such as Senior Manager, Strategy Consultant, Operations Director, Business Development Manager or CEO, driving organisational growth while making a meaningful impact on society.
You’ll graduate as a confident, responsible and future-focused leader, ready to navigate complexity, champion innovation and build businesses that thrive in the global marketplace.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
Your new home at UoP London
Located just a minute’s walk from Walthamstow’s tube and bus stations, our campus provides easy access to the entire city, placing you at the centre of London’s dynamic business scene.
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Entry requirements
MBA Master's Business Administration entry requirements
- A second-class honours degree in any subject, or a masters degree in any subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered.
You don't need a marketing, computing or maths background to study this course.
Please get in touch if you're not sure if your undergraduate subject is relevant to this degree.
Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete. Learn more about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
If you're applying as an international student with a non-UK degree, you’ll need to show you meet the UK entry requirements listed above.
To find out if your non-UK degree or other qualification is accepted, please visit our page for your country and view the UK equivalent of your qualification.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.
You do not need an IELTS or equivalent certification if:
- you have a UK degree
- you have a degree from a majority English speaking country (not taught by Distance Learning)
- you are a national of a majority English speaking country
Degrees taught solely in English from non-majority English speaking countries will be considered on a case by case basis. Find out more about our English language requirements.
If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Contact information
London Campus Enquiries: london@port.ac.uk
Modules
Please note, we're working hard to confirm modules for this course. We'll update them here soon.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
Please note, we'll confirm 2026 course fees soon.
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After you apply
Once we receive your application, we may ask you for further information. We will then either make you an offer or suggest alternatives if your application is unsuccessful.
You'll usually get a decision within 10 working days, so you shouldn't have to wait too long. Some courses have an interview stage – we'll let you know if you need to prepare for one.
Learn more about how we assess your application.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.