Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master'sBusiness & ManagementPlacement year option

A practitioner-focused MBA on leadership and management in a global context, offered at both York and London campuses. A two-year 'with Professional Experience' route adds a work placement (or the Enterprise Academy in London).

Programme description

What you can expect to study

Understand how organisations operate and compete.
Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Possible career directions include:

Business analyst
Operations manager
Management consultant
Business development professional

Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.

Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic: 2:2 honours degree in a related subject plus current or recent work experience (within the last 2 years)
Sri Lankan qualifications: 4-year Special/Professional Bachelor's with 3.0/4.0 (or 55% from a UGC university), or a 3-year General degree with 60% or 3.0/4.0. Some courses need a related subject.
English (IELTS): 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5 (PG health courses 7.0 with no component below 6.5)

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on yorksj.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with York St John University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.