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MBA Master of Business Administration (Marketing)

Fast-track your career in business leadership. Develop a specialism in marketing. Qualify for senior roles with significant responsibility.

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Key course information

Course codeCID1029
Duration1 year
Fee(s)View fees
LocationOn campus

Course summary

The MBA (Marketing) is a globally respected qualification. It's designed to develop your strategic understanding of how to lead and grow a successful business, with a specific focus on marketing. You’ll gain expert knowledge in areas such as:

  • Brand strategy
  • Customer insights
  • Digital marketing
  • Global marketing management.

This knowledge will give you the tools to specialise in the marketing side of business leadership.

As part of your experience, you’ll meet and learn from real business leaders through our employer engagement programme. Past speakers have included the Head of Sales and Marketing at Divine Chocolate and the CEO of Sunderland Football Club. These sessions are a fantastic way to explore different career options or start building your professional network.

The MBA is a demanding qualification, but it’s also valued and respected by employers. It shows that you’re committed and capable of leading in a business environment. You’ll gain practical experience, learn from experts, and have access to a range of opportunities through our strong industry links.

Our graduates have gone on to secure roles with top organisations worldwide. These include:

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft
  • Sage
  • HSBC
  • IBM
  • Enterprise
  • Nissan
  • Accenture
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Merck & Co
  • Barclays
  • Marriott Hotels
  • Viacom 18
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Adidas.

This course is also available to study through our Global Partnerships.

Why Sunderland for Business and Management

What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Postgraduate module credits should total 180. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 180 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Class discussions
  • Case studies
  • Group work
  • Presentations
  • Applied study.

Your progress will be assessed with the dissertation and assignments.

Please note, this specialist MBA route is available for October starts only.

See further information on the generic MBA route.

Entry requirements

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Current students

Current undergraduate students of the University of Sunderland, please use this apply link.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.