Executive MBA

The driving force behind Arden University’s Executive MBA is to help experienced managers like you disrupt conventional ways of thinking to lead business transformations. The programme equips you with the key skills needed for modern global business management, helping you gain a competitive edge in your industry. Rooted in a learning-by-doing methodology, the degree emphasises directly applying what you learn to your day-to-day role, allowing you to demonstrate immediate impact in your organisation. This, combined with Arden’s flexible learning, means your degree will complement your career, not get in the way of it. With industries transforming faster than ever, organisations will require jobholders to be agile and tech-savvy. That’s why we’ve ensured our Executive MBA takes a digital-first, global, and contemporary approach to your learning, ensuring you gain the modern strategic, financial, and people skills you need to meet the current and future demands of a constantly evolving sector. Our esteemed lecturers bring a wealth of experience from senior roles in both the private and public sectors, along with significant academic expertise. They have designed the course in consultation with leading UK employers and our international alumni, so you can be confident your studies will provide you with the advanced skill set to become a future leader of tomorrow. This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), providing you with the prestigious CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management. That means you’ll graduate with professional recognition and a qualification that’s recognised across the globe. With your CMI Level 7 Diploma, you’ll also be eligible for the fast-track route to Chartered Manager status. The course is ideal for experienced managers who are looking to take their careers to the next level. We also offer MBA pathways focused on finance and artificial intelligence, as well as a specialised MBA to help those without work experience break into the world of business management. The UK’s number one Executive MBA as ranked by CEO Magazine for two consecutive years Explore postgraduate Business degrees Video • 2 mins

IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

International students: £17,500 per year (UK campus)

UK students: £11,400 total (UK campus)

UK/Home: £11,400 total (UK campus)

International: £17,500 per year (UK campus)

October 2026, January 2027, February 2027

Rolling admission — apply any time before your chosen intake start date; Arden runs several intakes a year and sets no fixed application deadline

• London Stratford Manchester Online, United Kingdom