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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9th for Executive MBA in the UK
QS Global MBA rankings (2024)
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9/10 student satisfaction rating: FT EMBA Global Rankings
Course overview
Our online International Executive MBA programme is designed to allow you to work and study simultaneously while benefiting from our rich 30-year history of delivering Executive MBA programmes, which are triple-accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS.
Delivering our EMBA programme online opens up the opportunity for aspiring responsible leaders from all over the world to join our learning community. This means that you will develop your skills and knowledge with a diverse cohort of peers who will encourage and challenge your learning and thinking to shape you into a critical and strategic leader and be part of a Management School which is highly ranked for both teaching and research.
At the heart of the International Executive MBA programme is the concept of good growth, whereby the positive growth of a business is directly aligned with positive social and environmental value creation – if the business does well, then so does the community and the planet. The world is changing rapidly, and growth at any cost is no longer an acceptable, future-proof option. Leaders need the skills and attributes to be able to adapt and change in a more strategically responsible way that embeds a regenerative approach to ensure their business is aligned with the broader external factors of environment, community and social value. These are the skills our programme will equip you with.
In our ever-changing and uncertain world, the online International Executive MBA is seeking to challenge you—a leader of tomorrow—to consider how you can act as a responsible and adaptable leader and create value for your organisation that is both balanced and interconnected. Come and join us on this exciting and transformative journey.
Flexible delivery
The programme is designed to fit around your working life. We begin with a face-to-face introduction week held at Lancaster University Management School. You will then join the online core modules, which will include weekly lectures and tutorials so you can interact online with your tutors and peers.
During the second year of the programme, you will select two elective modules, which can either be themed to form a pathway or selected on an individual basis. Elective modules will be offered online, but we are exploring the possibility of offering face-to-face elective modules depending on demand and availability. For each module, you will have access to online materials and readings to work through and gain a greater depth of understanding of the key concepts and learning. Throughout the two-year programme, we have introduced a number of reflective weeks, which will give you the opportunity to pause and reflect on your learning, giving you the space and time to further embed your learning and skills into your daily professional practice.
Assessment
Our programme is underpinned by practical, work-focused assessments. This means that you apply and critically evaluate the models and theories you learn in your workplace, creating actionable recommendations and improvements for your organisation. This approach means you will start to make a tangible difference to your organisation and to your own professional development right from the start of the programme.
Course outcomes
The International Executive MBA programme will equip you with the core knowledge and current theories you need to become a high-performing and strategic leader within a business environment. The work-based nature of the programme means that you will apply your learning directly to your own organisation and context, using originality and critical thinking skills to solve complex business problems in an integrated and holistic way. The work-focused approach to the programme means you develop your critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and decision-making skills to develop strategic and comprehensive recommendations and solutions for your organisation.
Course accreditation
Lancaster MBA programmes have been accredited by the Association of MBAs since 1996. Although AMBA is UK-based in its origins, it is the only accreditation body that focuses on MBA programmes worldwide. Lancaster students and alumni on AMBA-accredited programmes can benefit from complimentary AMBA student and graduate membership for life, giving access to networking opportunities and career development resources.
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
Pre-master’s programmes
Delivered in partnership with INTO Lancaster University, our one-year tailored pre-master’s pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University master’s degrees. Visit the INTO Lancaster University website for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.
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
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Additional fees and funding information accordion
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 2025, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses.
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.
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.
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.
If you are studying on a programme of more than one year’s duration, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. 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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