Applicants are invited to apply directly online (click here ). Along with an application form, applicants need to submit: Latest degree transcript giving final degree result and breakdown of individual subjects and grades (in English or French). Proof of command of the English language, mainly IELTS or TOEFL IBT results (minimum 6.0 and 72 respectively). Passport or ID card “Professional” portrait photo CV Any certificate of academic achievement / other awards, if applicable Two reference letters. These letters are expected to make explicit reference to the applicant’s potential to develop a professional career in business and to pursue Master’s level studies. 500-word personal statement: a critical analysis of the programme’s potential contribution to the applicant’s personal and professional development. Note: All students attending UBI programmes are expected to bring their personal laptops for all academic events.

The Admissions Board, led by the Programme Director, working with a lecturer in the programme, assesses each application package and makes recommendations based on the academic requirements and on the candidate’s overall suitability for the programme.

Successful candidates receive a letter offering admission within 30 days of the personal interview. UBI welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds to maintain a diverse student body and promote a stimulating learning environment. Applicants are not discriminated against on the grounds of political views, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Rates for enrolment in Academic Year 2023-2024: The tuition fees for students enrolling in UBI’s MBA programme is €19,950 for EEA citizens and €28,500 for non-EEA citizens. UBI offers a wide range of scholarships and tuition support programmes for prospective and currently enrolled students. For details, please see “ Scholarships & Tuition Support Programmes ”. Tuition fees do not include personal equipment (e.g.: computers), textbooks, printing services, accommodation, flight and visa fees for international study trips, and/or similar academic expenses. For further financial information, e.g.: on invoicing and payments, please see “ UBI’s Financial Terms & Conditions for Students ”.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Shaping Minds for the 21st Century

Intakes

Feb/Oct

Program Duration

1 or 2 years

Business experience at
LSE
in London

Brussels or HyFlex

English Language Delivery

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UBI Difference

Leading MBA programme with a focus on management of technology

Programme addresses the challenges of internationalisation, digital economy and good personal and corporate citizenship, with a focus on management of technology
Opportunity to participate in UBI’s Venture Creation Lab. Through guidance from entrepreneurs and working with simulators, students learn how to develop the right skill sets and management teams to create innovative technology-based companies

HyFlex learning ecosystem/environment promoting flexibility and practical experiences

Deepens student engagement by reducing disruptions to their professional and personal lives
Maximises quality of learning by leveraging the use of technology, overcoming the limitations of full on-campus teaching
Reflect current and future hybrid work realities in many professional domains

Extensive networks of established companies participating in the programme

Deep engagement with local and regional organisations, expanding participants’ professional networks
Valuable internship and employment opportunities

Global business experience

Highly diverse faculty and student profiles with >25 nationalities represented in the programme

International business trip to London School of Economics or Singapore/Shanghai
Strong network of European and Asian companies
World market workshops and meetings with practitioners

Personalised focus to support multiple career trajectories

Small class sizes of 30-35 students for all delivery modes
Choice of Integrative Management project designed to support the next stage of your career growth
One-on-one coaching to support individual growth and development
Range of career services workshops included in the programme
Emphasis on community building, peer learning, and horizontal work similar to companies

World class faculty and online resources

Combination of experienced senior-level practitioners with over 15 years of professional experience in leading international companies and academics from world-renowned universities (e.g LSE, IE Business School, Warwick, Bristol, etc)
Case-studies and simulators from Harvard

Structure

FIRST 12 MONTHS
Core Modules
Designed to acquire, develop and master [new] knowledge and professional skills.

Global Economic Environments
People, Team & Organisations
Marketing Concepts & Practice
Executive Accounting for Decision Making
Professional Skills
Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability

Finance & Capital
Markets International Management
Analytics & Operations Management
International Business Strategy
Entrepreneurship, Technologies & Innovation

FIRST 12 MONTHS
Management Integration
Designed for the students to build and decide the next steps in their professional career.

FIRST HAND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Business Experience in Shanghai and/or Brussels

FIRST HAND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

World Market Workshops
Meeting with Practitioners

Agile Project Management and Research

NTEGRATIVE PROJECT

Business Plan
Internship (optional) Or
Venture Creation Lab

OPTIONAL 3 - 4 MONTHS
Management Integration
Designed for the students to build and decide the next steps in their professional career.

PERIOD ABROAD

Optional additional term at a partner institution abroad

12 MONTH

Core Modules

Designed to acquire, develop and master [new] knowledge and professional skills.

Management Integration

Designed for the students to build and decide the next steps in their professional career.

First hand International Experience

Professional and Personal Development

Integrative Project

3|4 MONTHS

Period
abroad

Degree awarded upon graduation

With the successful completion of the postgraduate programme, graduates will obtain an accredited British degree from Middlesex University London: Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Speak to our admissions team to find out more

Questions? Come ask us during our Weekly Online Q&A Session on Wednesdays 12:00-13:00 CET

Admission Criteria

Profile

Managers and entrepreneurs who wish to broaden their knowledge of business practices, re-orientate their career or update their management knowledge with a forward-thinking international focus. Participants are expected to be passionate about the opportunities that digitalisation and globalisation bring to their ever-changing business environment.

Overview

The UBI Master of Business Administration (MBA) enhances students’ management knowledge and leadership skills to deal with the increasingly complex challenges that will be found in tomorrow’s highly digital, interconnected and global business environment.

UBI’s MBA graduates are quality leaders with a forward-looking view, a deep awareness of how organisations create value, and how their business decisions holistically impact their environment. Our alumni are prepared to implement innovative strategies, with a clear international focus thanks to their deep understanding of the digital economy and strong good citizenship values both on a personal and corporate level.

Delivery Model

HYFLEX

UBI’s MBA adopts a HyFlex (Hybrid + Flexible) delivery model that offers participants a seamless learning experience, while providing working professionals the flexibility to attend real-time lessons face-to-face at our Brussels campus, or online via live streaming.

90 ECTS.
180 hours of synchronous classes (real-time)
180 hours of asynchronous learning
Option to participate synchronous classes face-to-face or online via live streaming
Live lessons: Fridays 13:30-18:30 and Saturdays 9:00-13:00 CET every other week
Asynchronous/structured activities during weekdays
First stage: 9 months of classes every other week
Second-stage: Integrative Project work.
Students needing extra flexibility can complete the programme in 24 months by taking classes every other month instead.

Admission Process

UBI offers two intakes for the MBA degree programme: one in October (autumn) and one in February (spring).

Application

Applicants are invited to apply directly online (click here). Along with an application form, applicants need to submit:

- Latest degree transcript giving final degree result and breakdown of individual subjects and grades (in English or French).
- Proof of command of the English language, mainly IELTS or TOEFL IBT results (minimum 6.0 and 72 respectively).
- Passport or ID card
- “Professional” portrait photo
- CV
- Any certificate of academic achievement / other awards, if applicable
- Two reference letters. These letters are expected to make explicit reference to the applicant’s potential to develop a professional career in business and to pursue Master’s level studies.
- 500-word personal statement: a critical analysis of the programme’s potential contribution to the applicant’s personal and professional development.

Note: All students attending UBI programmes are expected to bring their personal laptops for all academic events.

Admissions Board

The Admissions Board, led by the Programme Director, working with a lecturer in the programme, assesses each application package and makes recommendations based on the academic requirements and on the candidate’s overall suitability for the programme.

Essays/case study and interview

Candidates recommended by the Admissions Board are invited for an interview. Interviews for international candidates are usually conducted by Skype, Zoom, or similar. The interview lasts around 30 minutes and is arranged with the Programme’s Director.
Prior to the interview, applicants need to submit a 500-word professional essay on a modern topic which will be communicated to the applicant beforehand.

Admission offer

Successful candidates receive a letter offering admission within 30 days of the personal interview.
UBI welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds to maintain a diverse student body and promote a stimulating learning environment. Applicants are not discriminated against on the grounds of political views, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Tuition Fees

Rates for enrolment in Academic Year 2023-2024:

The tuition fees for students enrolling in UBI’s MBA programme is €19,950 for EEA citizens and €28,500 for non-EEA citizens.
UBI offers a wide range of scholarships and tuition support programmes for prospective and currently enrolled students. For details, please see “Scholarships & Tuition Support Programmes”.
Tuition fees do not include personal equipment (e.g.: computers), textbooks, printing services, accommodation, flight and visa fees for international study trips, and/or similar academic expenses.
For further financial information, e.g.: on invoicing and payments, please see “UBI’s Financial Terms & Conditions for Students”.

Visa application for international students

Upon successful admission into the programme, students requiring a visa to study at UBI must make a first payment of EUR 9.850 to continue the enrolment process. UBI must receive the payment in full before providing any official documents (e.g.: enrolment, registration, etc.) that might be required in the visa application process. The payment covers the first instalment of the tuition fees (EUR 9.500) plus an administrative fee (EUR 350). The tuition fees are fully refundable in case of visa rejection or a deferral/withdrawal before the start of the programme. The administrative fee is non-refundable.
Visa students who want to secure a place in the programme first, and continue the enrolment process later, have the option to make a down payment of EUR 1.000, and pay the remaining fees later, but before the start of the programme. The down payment is non-refundable in case the student decides not to study at UBI Business School, except for circumstances such as a medical and/or other legitimate reasons (e.g.: visa rejection) results in the student not being able to pursue his/her studies at UBI.
Study visas observe a difficult and lengthy process. It is therefore important for applicants to dedicate plenty of time to gather the necessary evidence and prepare themselves well ahead of the start of the programme.
For further financial information, please see “UBI’s Financial Terms & Conditions for Students”.

Sufficient means of subsistence for visa students

Visa students are required to provide proof of sufficient means of subsistence as part of the visa application process. These funds are aimed at proving that students have the minimum amount required to cover living costs, studies and repatriation costs.
For the 2023-2024 academic year in Belgium, the minimum required fund is 789 X 12 months = EUR 9,468.
Important note: it is highly recommended that this fund be safely secured in a blocked account, which UBI can help applicants set up.
For UBI’s regulation on subsistence funds, please see “UBI Proof of subsistence regulation”.
For any additional information concerning subsistence funds, please refer to the official Immigration Office Website.

Programme Validation

All UBI Business School programmes are validated by Middlesex University London, an institution with a distinguished heritage of excellence and innovation in higher education. It is one of the top 100 Young Universities in the World (Times Higher Education) and top 10 transnational universities (Times Higher Education) in the world.

This is a programme developed, delivered and assessed by a partner institution, and quality assured by Middlesex University. Students receive a Middlesex award upon successful completion.

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