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Cardiff Metropolitan University · Cardiff

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Master'sBusiness & Management

A general MBA covering strategy, leadership, finance and marketing for people aiming at management roles. Runs 12–16 months depending on start date, with three intakes a year.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution in Sri Lanka or the UK: Bachelor Special degree with CGPA 2.7/4 or above, or a professional degree.

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at Cardiff Metropolitan University

For 2026/27 international entrants: Undergraduate Scholarship £2,500, MBA Scholarship up to £4,000, Vice Chancellor Scholarship up to £3,500 for selected MA/MSc programmes (based on academic or work record), plus a full-fee payment discount.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at MBA - Master of Business Administration

A general MBA covering strategy, leadership, finance and marketing for people aiming at management roles. Runs 12–16 months depending on start date, with three intakes a year.

This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on strategic leadership and responsible management, business decision-making in uncertain environments, applying management thinking to live organisational challenges. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Strategic leadership and responsible management
  • Business decision-making in uncertain environments
  • Applying management thinking to live organisational challenges
  • Consumer behaviour, segmentation and positioning

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Executive-level analysis
  • Leadership communication
  • Commercial decision-making
  • Cross-functional problem-solving

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for professionals and graduates who want broader strategic responsibility and a practical route into management or leadership. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Business or operations manager
  • Strategy consultant
  • Business development leader
  • Entrepreneur or enterprise manager

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

35 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Business Intelligence and the Internet of ThingsPublished course content
  2. 02
    Business with Data AnalyticsPublished course content
  3. 03
    Research MethodsPublished course content
  4. 04
    Project FinancePublished course content
  5. 05
    Management of FinancePublished course content
  6. 06
    Finance of International BusinessPublished course content
  7. 07
    Global People ManagementPublished course content
  8. 08
    Leadership Development and PracticePublished course content
  9. 09
    Principles of Islamic FinancePublished course content
  10. 10
    Islamic Investment BankingPublished course content
  11. 11
    Consumer InsightsPublished course content
  12. 12
    Strategic Global MarketingPublished course content
  13. 13
    Project Management Theory and PracticePublished course content
  14. 14
    Management of Mega and Complex ProjectsPublished course content
  15. 15
    Logistics in a Global ContextPublished course content
  16. 16
    Supply Chain and Logistics ManagementPublished course content
  17. 17
    Global Strategic Direction and Change ManagementPublished course content
  18. 18
    Global Corporate SustainabilityPublished course content
  19. 19
    Destination MarketingPublished course content
  20. 20
    Event Experience, Design and ManagementPublished course content
  21. 21
    Leadership in Health Sector ManagementPublished course content
  22. 22
    Health Sector Operations ManagementPublished course content
  23. 23
    Governance and Strategy of SportPublished course content
  24. 24
    International Business of Sport and Event ManagementPublished course content
  25. 25
    Final Project Module40 credits
  26. 26
    Capstone ProjectPublished course content
  27. 27
    New Business ProjectPublished course content
  28. 28
    Dissertation *Published course content
  29. 29
    Placement Terms & ConditionsPublished course content
  30. 30
    Pass the following two modules on first attempt (no resits)Published course content
  31. 31
    People and OrganisationPublished course content
  32. 32
    Accounting for Decision MakersPublished course content
  33. 33
    ACCA qualification exemptionsPublished course content
  34. 34
    Business and TechnologyPublished course content
  35. 35
    Management AccountingPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Sri Lankan qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution in Sri Lanka or the UK: Bachelor Special degree with CGPA 2.7/4 or above, or a professional degree.
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall (standard) or equivalent
English alternatives
Sri Lankan GCE O-level English grade A, or Sri Lankan A-level English pass C (or 50%), may be accepted; medium-of-instruction from listed Sri Lankan institutions is also considered.

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  1. We check your eligibility and documents.
  2. We prepare and submit your application to Cardiff Metropolitan University.
  3. We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
  4. We guide your Student visa application.

Your initial consultation is free. Any paid professional support begins only after you receive and accept a written service summary explaining the work, fee and terms.

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on cardiffmet.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Cardiff Metropolitan University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.