Overview
Top reasons to study with us
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9th for Executive MBA in the UK
FT EMBA global rankings (2023)
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10th for Executive MBA in the UK
QS Global MBA rankings (2023)
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9/10 student satisfaction rating: FT EMBA Global Rankings
We have a rich, thirty-year history of delivering our Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) to transform ambitious managers into responsible leaders with strategic thinking capability.
Our committed EMBA team ensures that the programme curriculum constantly evolves to ensure our graduates acquire the skills, knowledge, and experiences they need to excel in contemporary business environments. As part of our development of the EMBA, we are currently redesigning the programme and are excited to launch a new EMBA course in the autumn of 2025.
Our new programme will be designed to fit in with working full-time and studying part-time. We will make use of online teaching options together with intensive teaching blocks where you are able to discuss contemporary organisational challenges with world-class leading Lancaster faculty as well as with students on the course from diverse backgrounds.
Our programme is underpinned by practical, work-focused assignments, where you apply and evaluate some of the theories you have just learnt to create actionable recommendations for your organisation.
We will be holding information events about the new Executive MBA programme later in the year. If you would like to register your interest in learning more about the programme, please complete the form below, and we will contact you with further details.
If your organisation is based in England, you may be interested in our Senior Leader Apprenticeship programme with top-up progression to an Executive MBA.
Course accreditation
Lancaster MBA programmes have been accredited by the Association of MBAs since 1996. Although UK-based in its origins, AMBA is the only accreditation body to focus on MBA programmes around the world.
Learn more about the Association of MBAs accreditationEntry requirements
Academic requirements
2:1 Hons degree in any subject or an equivalent professional qualification.
We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact mba@lancaster.ac.uk for information.
Additional requirements
- A minimum of five years' full-time professional/managerial work experience
- An interview with the programme director
- All successful applicants are required to complete the EMBA admissions essay. Further details will be provided with your offer
English language requirements
We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.
Contact: Admissions Team +44 (0) 1524 592032 or email mba@lancaster.ac.uk
Course structure
Detailed module information for this postgraduate programme will follow shortly. However, if you have any questions please contact the department.
Fees and funding
Course fee to be confirmed.
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Additional costs
There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.
Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.
College fees
Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small College Membership Fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.
For students starting in 2023 and 2024, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses. Fees for students starting in 2025 have not yet been set.
Computer equipment and internet access
To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.
The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.
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Application fees and tuition fee deposits
For most taught postgraduate applications there is a non-refundable application fee of £40. We cannot consider applications until this fee has been paid, as advised on our online secure payment system. There is no application fee for postgraduate research applications.
For some of our courses you will need to pay a deposit to accept your offer and secure your place. We will let you know in your offer letter if a deposit is required and you will be given a deadline date when this is due to be paid.
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What is my fee status?
The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.
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Fees in subsequent years
If you are studying on a programme of more than one year’s duration, the tuition fees for subsequent years of your programme are likely to increase each year. Read more about fees in subsequent years.
Scholarships and bursaries
You may be eligible for the following funding opportunities, depending on your fee status and course. You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply, so there's nothing extra that you need to do.
Unfortunately no scholarships and bursaries match your selection, but there are more listed on scholarships and bursaries page.
If you're considering postgraduate research you should look at our funded PhD opportunities.
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We also have other, more specialised scholarships and bursaries - such as those for students from specific countries.
Browse Lancaster University's scholarships and bursaries.
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MBA and Executive MBA
Executive MBA student stories
Sofia Bosworth
"Working in a highly demanding industry, I wasn't able to give a lot of time to be sat in a lecture listening to presentations, therefore the way that the course is designed by having the intense modules over three days at university and then doing a lot more work from home at your own pace suited me much better and because of that I have actually been able to have a really happy work, life and study balance that I don't think other courses would have been able to provide for me."
Prisilia Mbuy
"There is so much that I have learned, and a lot that I am applying in my day-to-day work. Because of the knowledge and skills that I have gained, and the tools I now have to use, I find that I am a much more confident person and I am contributing more in terms of my organisational decision-making. I am now able to coach members of my team more effectively and that is helping them to develop in their roles too."
Cohort Insights
Hear from four of our Executive MBA participants who share their experiences of the programme, the elements they have found most beneficial so far and the impact they have achieved in their organisations.
What makes the Executive MBA unique?
It's not just our world rankings and clever programme design that make our Executive MBA stand out. Through our expertise in leadership programmes, we've developed core themes to transform your own practice and personal management style. It's a proven route to success, as our EMBA graduates benefit from a new perspective, renewed confidence and the skills to take their career to the next level.
Intelligent programme design
We've tailored our Executive MBA programme design to the demands of working professionals, ensuring the optimum work-life balance of short, intensive study sessions and time to implement your learning within your current role.
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A valuable element of the Executive MBA programme is the opportunity to network with experienced fellow professionals from sectors ranging from not-for-profit to large multinationals. This introduces you to fresh perspectives and provides a powerful test-bed for ideas and advice. This interaction continues far beyond the programme, giving you unlimited access to other minds, experiences and professional expertise to continue your learning and development into the future.
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