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Put yourself on the path to becoming an influential business leader. Learn how to inspire, support, and motivate a team.
The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is the flagship course in the School of Business and Management. It will make you a business leader, focusing on your professional development in leadership, international business, digital skills, and sustainability.
Our modules have been developed in partnership with employers, making our course about much more than just what is in the textbook. Through inspiring guest speakers, group challenges, regular social events, and opportunities to impact local industries, you will become a member of a diverse community of aspiring leaders able to face the challenges of 21st-century business.
The course is delivered online, taught (in Putonghua), and assessed in Chinese. Appropriate contextualisation will ensure learning aligns with local markets and environments.
You will study four modules and complete an individual research project in a year. Each module is fully supported by an online learning environment, where you will access all the materials you need. You will attend weekly seminars where you come together to explore the module topics with fellow aspiring leaders and real industry practitioners.
Our typical offer is:
| Qualification | Minimum grade |
|---|---|
| a Canadian bachelor's degree | GPA 2.40 |
| a USA bachelor's degree | GPA 2.5 |
If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.
If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.
This course is designed to support career acceleration for suitably academically qualified applicants. All levels of practical work/work experience will be considered including applications from candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no work experience post-degree who can display that they'll benefit from a course of this type.
We require a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications.
Please see our English requirements if English isn't your first language.
Fees are:
Take a look at the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
An MBA is a challenging qualification which requires significant dedication. Employers recognise its worth and the value that an MBA-qualified business leader can bring to their organisation.
Business graduates from Sunderland have secured roles in organisations such as Facebook, Microsoft, Sage, HSBC, IBM, Enterprise, Nissan, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Merck & Co, Barclays, Nissan, Marriott Hotels, Viacom 18, PricewaterCoopers, and Adidas.
We invite business leaders into the University to share their experiences with students. Past speakers include Divine Chocolate’s Head of Sales and Marketing and Sunderland Football Club’s CEO.
Learning from business professionals can be very useful if you’re not sure what career to pursue when you graduate. If you already have a plan for your career, these events are an excellent way to start building a network of business contacts.
The MBA is the very foundation and motivation for the initiative.
Sunderland has provided me with brand new critical thinking skills.
It's been absolutely great, inside the class, and the experience outside the class as well.
