Master of Business Administration MBA

Course features

If you choose to study this course, here are some of the things you can expect from the course and how it will benefit you.


  • The Kingston MBA offers a stimulating programme of study designed to develop your skills as a senior manager, enhance your career propects and increase your job options.
  • You will study a broad range of business disciplines which will enable you to demonstrate a high level of strategic and analytical ability, develop your leadership qualities and provide you with a multi disciplinary perspective which will help you clarify complex business issues.
  • The programme also focuses on personal and professional development skills, increasing your powers of critical self-reflection and enhancing your competence.
  • The programme is supported by a unique set of manuals written by Business School staff to complement each module.
  • The course is offered as a full-time programme or as a part-time ‘Executive’ programme with two options of attendance mode.
  • Whether you choose to study full time or part time, elective module options enable you to tailor your studies according to your interests and aspirations.
  • The MBA project provides the opportunity to apply your studies to a specific business problem, further enabling you to develop expertise in an area of particular relevance. 
  • The Kingston MBA is accredited by AMBA (Association of MBAs), providing assurance that the programme is delivered to a high standand.
  • Kingston MBA graduates are eligible for full professional membership of the Chartered Management Institute without the need to undergo normal admission assessments.
  • The Kingston MBA has been running for over 20 years and it is ranked by Career Dynamo as the highest-placed programme offered by a new (post-1992) university.
  • The high calibre of Kingston’s students, past and present, offers excellent networking opportunities with guest lectures and social activities providing the chance to mix with alumni.
  • Following its last inspection by the Higher Education Funding Council, the School was awarded an ‘excellent’ rating for its teaching quality, one of only a few out of 120 UK business schools to receive such recognition.
  • The School provides a supportive study environment and expert academic team to help you achieve your academic goals.
  • The University’s London location provides a peaceful study setting and easy access to the city centre.
  • An international curriculum along with School and staff collaborations worldwide ensure the programme is relevant to businesses globally. The Independent on Sunday describes our international connections as "extremely strong" (December 2006).
  • Partnerships with institutions in Moscow, Athens and Nicosia in Cyprus provide international exchange opportunities and help to further the programme’s worldwide reputation.