The MBA at York Business School is your opportunity to develop an understanding of management and contemporary business issues.

You will develop an understanding of the skills necessary to undertake critical roles in various organisations. You will also enhance your international marketing skills and discover how they can be applied when operating on a global scale, in a socially responsible and forward thinking way.

MBA with Professional Experience

Students on the MBA with Professional Experience are expected to engage in experiential activity lasting the equivalent of an academic year. There are currently 3 options available:

Work Placement

By undertaking a work placement you will be able to practically apply skills and knowledge developed in the taught modules. We will offer guidance and support and make recommendations with many of our partner organisations.

Enterprise Academy (London only)

The Enterprise Academy uses the university’s expertise to help the development of entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. The objective of this project is to develop a new commercial opportunity.

Teaching and learning

Modules are delivered using a range of teaching, learning and assessment strategies. These include:

• Lectures and seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops

There is a range of unique support mechanisms to help your learning:

• A dedicated academic writing tutor. You will meet them 1 to 1 and develop your critical and academic writing skills.
• A director of student engagement who monitors learning and development, as well as offering pastoral care and support.

The teaching draws on both our research and professional experience. This means your learning is informed by the most current thinking in the subject area. You can find out more about our research and backgrounds by visiting our staff pages.

London specific information

If you study this course at our London campus you will have the option of a full year in industry placement.

London campus seminars are capped at no more than 25 students. This creates a more intimate learning environment, wherein you can share ideas and feedback with your fellow students.

Where could a Master of Business Administration take you?

This is a highly sought after degree by many of the business world's most notable organisations. In fact, for many companies, it is a requirement if you wish to be employed in a senior managerial or leadership position. You will have an advantage in becoming:

• Business consultant
• CEO
• Director of Higher Education
• Entrepreneur

By studying this course, you will be enabled to improve your ability to work in diverse groups and teams and enhance your project management and decision-making capabilities, which is crucial when leading in business.

The course could also lead you to undertake further Postgraduate study through an MPhil or PhD.

Alumni stories

Visit our YSJ Snapshots blog to see what our past students from across the University have done with their York St John degrees.

Stand out from the crowd with postgraduate study

Far fewer people have postgraduate degrees than undergraduate qualifications. This gives you something extra to set yourself apart in a competitive graduate job market. Those with a postgraduate qualification will earn an average of £5,000 a year more than those with only an undergraduate degree (Department For Education Graduate Labour Market Report 2023).

Our careers service, LaunchPad, provides career support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support does not end when you graduate. You can access our expert career advice for the rest of your life. We will help you gain the experience and confidence you need to succeed.