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    Business Administration

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    Durham, GBMBAOnline1 year
    £41,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    70
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits
    £60.00
    App fee

    Business Administration at Durham University is a 180-credit, 1-year, online MBA program based in Durham, GB. Tuition is £41,000.

    About the program

    The program enhances business and leadership capabilities through core modules in accounting, finance, economics, leading and managing people, marketing, operations, sustainability, ethics, and strategic management, with optional modules and pathways for specialization. It emphasizes analytical thinking, global awareness, and communication skills while allowing application to full-time employment.

    Focus: coursework
    90th (Global) - QS Global MBA Ranking 2026; 86th (Global) - Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $33,300.00
    Avg starting salary
    $12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Business Administration at Durham University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Administration at Durham University is £41,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Business Administration at Durham University online or in-person?
    Business Administration at Durham University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Business Administration at Durham University take to complete?
    Business Administration at Durham University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Business Administration at Durham University?
    Per the program's published guidance: First or Upper Second Class Bachelor's Degree
    How competitive is Business Administration at Durham University?
    Business Administration at Durham University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.