About this course
University of Suffolk offers Suffolk Executive MBA (SEMBA) as a 2-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Business Administration. Based in Ipswich, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £17,100 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 82. The next intake is Fall (September), 2026.
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
Students will be required to have at least three years relevant work experience before starting on our SEMBA programme. Preferably students will hold a degree with a 2:2 minimum classification, but experience will also be considered. Non-academic requirements: Students will be required to supply two references. Preferably one academic and one from recent or current employment. Applicants will be asked to attend an interview (virtual). IELTS (Academic or UKVI) 6.5 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component, TOEFL iBT (including TOEFL iBT Home Edition) overall score of 82 (with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing).
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Fall (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
