An MBA built around the job you already have.
Not against it.

Study around your career without giving up your weekends family time – with weekday evening classes, blended delivery, one assignment per module, no exams and no weekend classes 

Why choose University of Cumbria -
UK's #1 university for producing CEOs & MDs

8.27%

of University of Cumbria graduates go on to becoming a CEO or Managing Director – the highest share of any UK university analysed.

Source: Novuna (2025)

Novuna’s study analysed over 120 UK universities and more than 10 million LinkedIn alumni profiles to identify which institutions actually produce business leaders — not just which are highest-ranked academically.

Despite sitting outside the traditional “top tier” on national league tables, the University of Cumbria came out on top for the proportion of alumni who reach CEO or Managing Director level upon graduation.

  • Recognised, accredited MBA – same qualification, delivered in a format built for working adults.
  • Graduate outcomes led the ranking, not campus prestige.
  • Strong standing across both business and leadership-focused disciplines

Everything You Need in an MBA

Whether you’re balancing a full-time career, family commitments or both, this MBA is designed to fit your schedule while equipping you with practical skills you can apply immediately at work.

01

Blended Learning​

50% Zoom, 50% on campus — flexibility without losing the classroom experience

02

Evening Lessons

7pm – 10pm classes, built around a full-time working day, not against it.

03

1 Assignment / module

One clear deliverable per module.

04

Fully assignment-based

No sit down exams. Assignments would be application based, making it relevant to your work.

05

12-months completion

Start and complete your MBA in a year.

Study Grant - November 2026 Intake

$11,000

"Awarded to eligible applicants* who confirm their place for the November 2026 intake.

*Terms & Conditions Applies.

Aspect
Details
Awarding Body
University of Cumbria
Mode of Delivery
50% Online (Zoom), 50% on campus
Class Timing
Evenings, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Assessment
1 assignment per module, fully assignment-based, no exams
Duration
12 months completion
Intake
March, July, November

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

The University of Cumbria is a university that has student experience and quality education at the heart of everything it does. The University provides an exceptional education, and most courses have a 90 to 100 percent student satisfaction rate. Classes are small in size and students are able to receive more personalised support. Tutors get to know their students better and are holistically committed to their success. All students are assigned a personal tutor who mentors them throughout their studies. They meet regularly throughout the term, where tutors support their academic performance.

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