Postgraduate Taught

Hull Executive MBA

Dr Makani Purva
Three Business students walking out of the University's Nidd building
A previous MBA student and business CEO standing in his office
HUBS Executive Education Suite
This part-time course is aimed at busy working professionals with existing careers and has been co-designed with leaders from a variety of public and private sectors – so you know it will always be up-to-date and relevant.
You'll be based within our prestigious Business School, which combines original Grade II listed buildings with modern workspaces.
Our graduates range from senior managers to chief executives, working in organisations such as Credit Suisse, General Electric, Hewlett Packard, HSBC, Rolls-Royce and Johnson and Johnson pharmaceuticals.
Teaching takes place on campus in four-day blocks giving you the face-to-face element we know modern business leaders value, with the flexibility of also studying in your own time.
Dr Makani Purva
Three Business students walking out of the University's Nidd building
A previous MBA student and business CEO standing in his office
HUBS Executive Education Suite

An Executive MBA from Hull University Business School transforms the people who study it and the organisations they work for.

Aimed specifically at busy working professionals with established careers, this part-time programme combines theoretical knowledge, strategic thinking and critical skills to inspire socially-responsible leaders capable of managing complex challenges in an ever changing business world.

Plus, it’s been co-designed between our own expert lecturers and senior leaders from a variety of public and private sectors – so you know it will always be up-to-date and relevant.

  • Designed for busy

    working professionals

  • Study part-time

    on campus in four-day blocks

  • Extra online materials

    to support your learning

  • AACSB, AMBA & CMI

    accredited

  • Study tours & field trips abroad

    included

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Course overview
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About this course

Recognising that the way we live and do business is evolving, our AACSB, AMBA and CMI-accredited programme is designed to give you the leadership skills needed to thrive in an increasingly Net Zero and digitally-transformed world.

Teaching takes place on campus in four-day blocks. This gives you the face-to-face element we know modern business leaders value, with the added benefit of a range of complementary online resources to support your learning.

Major topics include ethics, sustainability, digitisation, internationalisation, entrepreneurship, and diversity and inclusion, all delivered by internationally recognised speakers and academics.

And alongside the core MBA content above, you’ll also take part in Leadership Accelerator modules to really take you out of your comfort zone and help you reflect on your leadership style.

Plus, we take a fresh and dynamic approach to your development with a number of hands-on elements such as a study tour at one of our international partner schools and exclusive VIP dinners featuring high-profile guest speakers.

Choose your modules

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

MBA Orientation and Leadership Catalyst

No matter who you are or where you’re from – we know you’ve got the potential to be a brilliant leader.  

We’ll start with an overview of the programme, but after that, it’s all about you – your experience, your skills, knowledge, behaviours, and your aims. 

You’ll reflect on and analyse your journey so far, using academic literature, inspiring case studies, and personal research to pinpoint areas to develop, skills to hone, and measure your growth throughout the course and beyond. This new level of self-awareness will provide a solid footing as you discover your own leadership style and unique place in the business world. 

Right from the get-go, you’ll be developing vital study skills and training in essential systems. As well as a strong academic and theoretical approach, you’ll explore fundamental principles of leadership, including growth mindsets, decision-making, and persuasion.

This module won’t just help you get the most out of your course; it will prepare you for your own transformative leadership journey. 

Compulsory15 credits

Global Economic Environment

Organisations operate within a face-paced global economic environment that influences their performance.

Changes in the global economy can be both unexpected and significant, leading to an increase in uncertainty about the state of the global, regional and national economies through impacting their future evolution and, thereby, the performance of business.

The Global Economic Environment module introduces the concepts, tools and analytical approaches of modern economics to inform business leaders’ understanding and decision-making relating to contemporary global, regional and national events, indicators and trends.

Compulsory15 credits

Strategy Making in a Complex World

With the rapid pace of change and disruption, future-focused leaders need to be able to strategise in a complex world and deal with emergent complex challenges and many have already relinquished assumptions of a mechanistic world associated with a more stable world order and are now working out what a complex world means and how to be effective in it. Systems thinking not only offers future leaders theoretical understanding of how complexity is created but also provides practical support for the managerial endeavour of strategising in complex systems and the creation of sustainable social value.

Compulsory15 credits

Marketing in a Disruptive Digital Era

In this volatile business landscape, disruption is the norm. Organisations have to be ready and willing to break the status quo. This could mean shaking up their entire business model or revamping their service or product, and it will almost always involve adapting how they reach their customers.

In this highly interactive module, you’ll gain real, hands-on experience. You’ll get to grips with the marketing platforms and analytic tools to understand how organisations use the very latest data and harness the most disruptive digital trends to build sustainable growth for stakeholders.

You’ll learn how to critically evaluate an increasingly competitive, online, and distraction-filled marketplace and identify key trends. You’ll understand the importance of reaching customers with the right product at the right price, at the right time, and through the right channels. By combining insight into the complete brand planning process with the University’s vision for a ‘fairer, brighter, carbon neutral future’, this module will inspire sustainable marketing plans that meet the needs of the organisation, the customers, and the environment – we call this Total Marketing.

Compulsory15 credits

Accounting, Finance and Corporate Social Responsibility

The future of finance is digital transformation, this module will equip leaders with the future trends embracing the accounting and finance discipline. Technology and new global standards such as eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) are changing the way finance and accounting processes operate and financial data are reported. This is enabling CFOs and investors to make quick data drive decisions and to help other leaders in the organisation lead and influence projects, also to benchmark. Equally there is a need to balance profit with purpose, with greater focus now on financial products, investments, financial instruments, or fund products focused on sustainable investment.

Compulsory15 credits

Leadership Behaviours and Psychology

Leadership and Business Psychology enable you to reflect on your leadership behaviours and examine new ways of working in volatile, uncertain, chaotic and ambiguous environments. We will examine how the environment around us influences the decisions we make (as leaders) and tasks we focus on. Also focusing our attention on behaviours and psychology allows us to unpack the critical success factors for socially responsible leadership.

Compulsory15 credits

Global Talent Management and Human Resource Management

People: your business’s most valuable resource.  

In this module you’ll gain a profound understanding of people management within a complex, shifting, and increasingly globalised context.  

Split into three main parts, it covers the principles of human resources management, global talent management, and organisational culture. From this, you’ll develop helpful people management strategies to apply to your own real-life experiences – giving you the tools to become a responsible and ethical leader.  

From recruiting and managing talent in a global market, to committing to corporate social responsibility; from creating diverse and supportive cultures, to the implications of the psychological contract; and from workforce health and wellbeing to the global paradox; this module covers the full breadth of theories and practices relating to talent and human resource management.  

Compulsory15 credits

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Never before has responsible and ethical supply chain leadership been so important to organisations and the world economy. The global pandemic, modern-day slavery, the energy crisis and climate change have shone a spotlight on the importance and impact of supply chains in making a difference.

Gain an in-depth understanding of supply chain strategy, design and sustainability. Learn how to analyse and design effective supply chain operations and how to use data models and simulation games to solve problems and inform decisions. You will become an ethical role model with a reputation for sustainable development in a global supply chain community, acting with integrity and promoting an ethical, inclusive and supportive culture.

Compulsory15 credits

Digital Transformation and Information Security

Explore how digital technologies can lead to failures for organisations, but also, how technology can enable organisations to achieve a meaningful digital transformation and compete in the digital economy. You will review the latest disruptive technologies and consider their wider implications in business and society. Examine technology in a systems theoretical manner, develop critical thinking around digital assets and consider the core cybersecurity challenges that organisations face in an era where information systems security becomes a fundamental concern for all businesses.

Compulsory15 credits

Creating an Entrepreneurial Organisation

Organisations are having to become nimbler and more adaptive to change, especially as we move further into industry 4.0 and as digital disruption changes and creates uncertainty in the business environment. As opportunities arise from new technologies and ways of doing things corporations have to begin acting like start-ups in their ability to identify and exploit opportunities for value creation (or more effective in competing against start-ups). One solution is to turn a rigid and process driven organisation into an entrepreneurial organisation that is more flexible, nimble and alert to opportunities.

This module will equip you with the toolkit to revolutionise or enhance entrepreneurial processes within your own organisation.

Compulsory15 credits

MBA Project and Consultancy

Put everything you’ve learnt to the test.  

In this module, you will be introduced to the nature of research and the management consultancy processes. You will be involved in carrying out research and consultancy in an area of management that emphasise organisation change and development, disruption, innovation and effective decision making.

The module offers an exciting opportunity for you to work on a live consultancy project with a client organisation. It provides an opportunity for you to apply your learning throughout the MBA to a substantial project whilst at the same time developing your networks, collaboration and skill for the gig economy and beyond. Consultancy teams will be supervised by an appropriate academic.

Compulsory30 credits
11 Modules

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Entry requirements

What do I need?

Typical offer
2:1 in any subject area
Additional entry requirements for this course

A good undergraduate degree (normally 2:1 or above) awarded by a UK university or comparable overseas institution, or an equivalent professional qualification.

Applicants should also have a minimum of 3 years appropriate and relevant post graduate work experience. 

Applicants without an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification

Applicants who do not have a degree or equivalent professional qualification but meet the other eligibility criteria may submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that they can benefit from, contribute to and succeed on the Executive MBA programme. The applicant should have completed approximately seven years of full-time appropriate work or professional experience.

A portfolio may include, for example, details of significant work projects carried out, information about strategic analyses undertaken (for example, budgets and strategic forecasts), company reports, or other contributions to policy formulation and implementation. The portfolio might also include information about other courses taken, and training and development programmes attended.

The aim is to demonstrate that the applicant’s business knowledge and experience are sufficient to allow them to fulfil the academic requirements of the Hull Executive MBA.

Eligible candidates must also submit

  • A University of Hull postgraduate application form, completed and signed
  • A current detailed CV
  • A 200-word personal statement indicating what you hope to gain from the Executive MBA and the contribution you would make to the programme
  • Two good certified work references
  • Proof of qualifications to date

Interview

As the final stage of the application process, applicants who have satisfied all other conditions will be interviewed by Business School staff, either by telephone or in person. The interview also provides an opportunity for the applicant to ask questions about particular aspects of the Executive MBA, and to receive further information about the programme of study.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

What do I need?

Typical offer
2:1 in any subject area
Additional entry requirements for this course

A good undergraduate degree (normally 2:1 or above) awarded by a UK university or comparable overseas institution, or an equivalent professional qualification.

Applicants should also have a minimum of 3 years appropriate and relevant post graduate work experience. 

Applicants without an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification

Applicants who do not have a degree or equivalent professional qualification but meet the other eligibility criteria may submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that they can benefit from, contribute to and succeed on the Executive MBA programme. The applicant should have completed approximately seven years of full-time appropriate work or professional experience.

A portfolio may include, for example, details of significant work projects carried out, information about strategic analyses undertaken (for example, budgets and strategic forecasts), company reports, or other contributions to policy formulation and implementation. The portfolio might also include information about other courses taken, and training and development programmes attended.

The aim is to demonstrate that the applicant’s business knowledge and experience are sufficient to allow them to fulfil the academic requirements of the Hull Executive MBA.

Eligible candidates must also submit

  • A University of Hull postgraduate application form, completed and signed
  • A current detailed CV
  • A 200-word personal statement indicating what you hope to gain from the Executive MBA and the contribution you would make to the programme
  • Two good certified work references
  • Proof of qualifications to date

Interview

As the final stage of the application process, applicants who have satisfied all other conditions will be interviewed by Business School staff, either by telephone or in person. The interview also provides an opportunity for the applicant to ask questions about particular aspects of the Executive MBA, and to receive further information about the programme of study.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

As this is a part-time programme, the restrictions for those who come to study in the UK using a part-time visa are more restrictive than those studying on a full-time course. If you would like more information about these restrictions, please contact CAS@hull.ac.uk.

Fees & funding

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Find out more about our scholarships

Executive MBA Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships to students on our Executive MBA, with up to a 50% discount on your tuition fee.

Awards are available for women in leadership, sustainability champions, entrepreneurial SME achievers, applicants who have made outstanding career advancements and inspiring leaders.

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 25% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Take a look at our facilities

Business Lounge

One of the most recent investments in the Business School, this exclusive lounge is used by real businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s a great spot to study, socialise and network.

Allam Lecture Theatre

Located at the heart of our Business School, this is one of the largest lecture theatres on campus and one you’ll use regularly.

Executive Education Suite

This flexible space is located in a Grade II listed building but offers a modern teaching and workspace for our Business Management students.

See more in our virtual tour
The Business Lounge

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The Business Lounge
Allam Lecture Theatre
Nidd Seminar Room
Jaishree Hingorani, Executive MBA

Future prospects

The Executive MBA is your gateway to a world of opportunity.

For starters, it’s not one qualification, it’s two. As our course is fully accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), you’ll automatically be awarded their Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice when you graduate, alongside your Masters degree.

This means you’ll have two internationally recognised qualifications to provide a springboard for your future career.

And thanks to our further AMBA accreditation – held by fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide – you’ll be eligible to join their powerful global community with exclusive access to events, career development advice and online resources.

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Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

Not ready to apply?

We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.

All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

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