About this course
University of Strathclyde offers MBA Master of Business Administration as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Business Administration. Based in Glasgow, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £38,650 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 80. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (September), 2026 and Semester 1 (September), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Although the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is not a standard requirement of our admissions process, strong verbal reasoning and numerical abilities are critical for the MBA and we may ask you to undertake such a test.
This option is not available for candidates applying to the full-time programme.
have no formal qualifications but extensive and varied management experience (10 or more years).
hold non-degree/professional qualifications plus at least five years' varied management experience.
Direct entry to the MBA may also be offered to applicants who do not hold sufficient recognised degree-level qualifications, but who do:
have a minimum of three years' full-time postgraduate experience where the management of people and resources has played a significant role.
be at least 24 years of age.
hold a degree from a UK university, or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution. If you studied for your undergraduate degree at a non-UK institution we'll need a copy of your degree transcript. Professional qualifications will also be considered.
For entry to the MBA programme you must:
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
