Business Administration MBA

<strong>Become the leader that global employers are looking for with our future-focused and data-driven MBA at Leeds. Grow professionally and develop the expertise you’ll need to help businesses respond to the challenges of tomorrow.</strong> <br/><br/>The Leeds MBA is a full-time, one-year programme designed for ambitious professionals from any industry or sector seeking to build their leadership capabilities and accelerate their career. <br/>In such a fast-paced industry, our learning culture matches this. We’re continuously reviewing and updating our programmes to reflect the very latest business challenges. <br/>Alongside this, you’ll have access to dedicated MBA facilities, meaning you’ll be learning real-world industry needs in a practical working environment. <br/>We also place a huge emphasis on connecting you to a world of corporate partners, practitioners and alumni so you can start building your own professional network.<br/><br/><strong>Why study at Leeds</strong><br/>• Practical, real-world learning: You’ll work with a range of organisations, consider different business case studies and learn from guest speakers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our signature Live Business Challenges: Collaborate in teams with industry professionals to examine real, contemporary business challenges and develop innovative solutions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a global perspective: Our internationally focused curriculum and study opportunities help you to become a global business leader. During the International Study Tour, you’ll work on a real consultancy project with an international organisation.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join a diverse professional community: Work closely with MBA colleagues and make connections from across the world. We bring together driven business professionals from many countries with a wide variety of industrial backgrounds and specialisms.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Future-focused and data-driven: Explore established business subjects along with the latest trends and developments, such as AI and digital transformation. Our MBA curriculum is regularly updated to prepare you to be a future-thinking, progressive leader and manager.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Personal Careers Coach: A dedicated MBA Careers Coach will support you while you’re studying and for three years after graduation, helping you to identify your goals, shape your career path and achieve your ambitions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Extensive links with industry, worldwide: You’ll experience this through guest speaker events, networking opportunities, alumni talks and with partner organisations during your live challenges.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study in one of the UK’s largest cities for business: Leeds is a leader in the digital, financial, professional services and tech sectors, and is home to Britain’s fastest growing legal sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Rankings and awards</strong> <br/>• Top 75 in the world and Top 30 in Europe for MBA, QS Global MBA Rankings 2026<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 1st in the UK and top 5 globally for Business Administration, ShanghaiRankings Global Rankings <br/><br/><br/><strong>Where this degree could take you</strong><br/><br/>Recent graduates have gone on to work worldwide in a range of roles and sectors, including:<br/><br/><br/>• Digital Transformation Leader in the finance sector, India<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Global Finance Specialist in the travel and tourism industry, Northern Europe<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Senior Buyer in the energy sector, South America<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Associate Director for Growth Marketing in healthcare tech, India<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Head of Strategic Partnerships in insurance services, UK<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Associate Director in the music industry, China<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Careers support</strong><br/>Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UKs leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research<br/><br/>At Leeds, we help you prepare for your future from day one.<br/><br/>The Leeds MBA careers service also offers dedicated, tailored support to help you achieve your goals. Away from the daily pressures of work, this is your opportunity to reflect, refocus, and take control of your career with expert support at every step.