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Programme highlights and competencies

UCL has been at the forefront of innovation since 1827 – in its research, its approach to education and its commitment to diversity. Today, we’re continuing to push boundaries by delivering one of the world’s most versatile, in-demand postgraduate degrees online.

Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, the UCL MBA – offered by the UCL School of Management – prepares you to become a data-driven leader.

With a structure that stresses the application of data, technology and information, the programme will prepare you to graduate with the confidence to make informed decisions in a 21st-century business landscape.

As a student in the UCL MBA programme, you will learn how to:• make data-driven decisions to lead diverse,

interdisciplinary teams• conduct thorough risk analysis and financial

forecasts• anticipate future business possibilities and navigate

uncertain market conditions.

You will also develop:• subject-specific knowledge of core business

concepts, functions and processes• critical thinking and research capabilities that

enable you to participate in current UCL research• practical and transferable abilities, such as

long-distance communication, management and networking.

The UCL MBA, global and onlineOne of the world’s top 8 universities1

1 QS World University Rankings, 2020

Flexible, immersive online learningThe UCL MBA student experience revolves around engagement, classroom-based online learning and community-oriented networking opportunities:

On-demand support at every phaseWhether you are an applicant, a current student or programme graduate, you can expect to receive personalised guidance that is designed to meet your unique needs:

Real-time discussionHosted on the Zoom HD video conferencing platform, you will attend live classroom sessions and participate in dynamic discussions with other students and academics.

Admissions guidanceUpon requesting information, prospective students will be assigned an admissions advisor who will provide tailored advice.

Collaborative classroom featuresDuring live sessions, you can use chat, breakout rooms and presentation-sharing options to communicate with others while mastering important concepts.

Academic planningOnce enrolled, students will be assigned a dedicated student success advisor who will help track their progress in the programme.

Recorded contentAll live sessions are recorded, which means you can review concepts and discussion points at length after your lecture has ended.

Technical supportWe offer bespoke, 24/7 technical support for IT queries. Students can chat to a support team member through phone, email or online features.

Industry-leading academics

UCL MBA academics know what it takes to lead in today’s shifting business landscape because they are already doing it.

Their backgrounds are diverse. Some are leading organisations, while others are conducting groundbreaking research. But they share a common goal: educating and working alongside the next generation of business leaders.

During online classes, virtual office hours and immersions, you will work one on one with these esteemed academics who also teach on campus at UCL.

“This programme was purpose-built for the technological, data-driven world that we find ourselves in now and the world that we will be

looking forward to in the future.”

— James Berry, UCL MBA Programme Director

Programme structureWhen you pursue your MBA online with UCL, you’ll be able to balance your education and your existing professional commitments.

Depending on your schedule, you may complete the programme in as few as 24 months or as many as 60 months.

Eight core modules (120 credits) Build a strong foundational knowledge of business processes, practices and functions.

Four advanced electives (60 credits) Enhance the knowledge you have accrued in the core modules. You may also refine your expertise by completing advanced electives in three focal tracks:

• Business Analytics: Assess risk, deliver strategies and develop solutions tailored to fast-paced markets.

• Entrepreneurship: Develop the analytical and strategic decision-making skills necessary to launch and grow new ventures.

• Innovation Leadership: Leverage and develop new technology and products through data collection and analysis.

One capstone project (30 credits) Utilise the skills, methods and techniques you have learned from previous studies to analyse and forecast growth potential for a focal organisation, industry or technology.

Eligibility and entry requirementsApplicants with an undergraduate degree must have achieved a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree (2:1) from a UK university (or the overseas equivalent). We strongly recommend at least five years of work experience.

Applicants without an undergraduate degree must have at least seven years of total work experience, including two years of executive leadership experience. Your application must include:

• your résumé/CV• a video interview• your personal statement

• two references• transcripts• an application fee of £150

No GRE required

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LeaderRequest information to learn how the UCL MBA can propel

your business career.

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Tuition FeesTuition fees for the programme are based on the number of modules taken each quarter.

Fees quoted here do not include costs related to books or immersion expenses.

Scholarships and financing optionsThere are a number of resources available to help you finance this significant but valuable investment, including:

• scholarships• government funding• bursaries• employment sponsorship

We encourage you to review our scholarship finder as you plan your investment.

Each 15-credit module

£3,928Final 30-credit capstone project

£7,856Total fees (2019/20)

£55,000

Sample programme schedule

Term Module 1 Module 2 Module 3

1 Leading Organisations The Data Analytics Advantage Optional orientation

2 Critical Leadership Decisions Business Economics

3 Business Strategy Operations Management

4 MarketingIntroductory Finance and Accounting

Optional immersion

Year 2: Advanced Core and Focal Tracks

Year 1: Core

5 Advanced electiveAdvanced elective or focal track module 1

6Advanced elective or focal track module 2

Advanced elective or focal track module 3

7 Capstone project 1 Capstone project 2 Optional immersion

Let’s talk about your leadership goalsTo learn more about financial aid, programme structure, the UCL community or how an MBA can help you advance your career, visit https://onlinelearning.ucl.ac.uk/mba/ or contact our admissions team at +44 (0)808 196 1040 or admissions@onlinelearning.ucl.ac.uk.

About UCL School of ManagementUCL School of Management was founded in 2007 to meet the ever-changing demands of the 21st-century business world. Located in Canary Wharf, the School of Management offers students direct access to London’s Financial District, one of the most active business centres in the world.

In 2014, the UK government’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) deemed 55 per cent of the School of Management’s research to be “world-leading” and rated UCL as a top university in the UK for research strength.

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