Cardiff Metropolitan University

Last updated: 2023-02-02

Cardiff Metropolitan University (CMU) is a public university located in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. CMU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including business and management.

The CMU MBA program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the business world, with a focus on leadership, innovation, and strategic decision-making. The MBA program is available in both full-time and part-time formats, with a duration of 2 years for full-time students and 3 years for part-time students.

Admissions requirements for the CMU MBA program include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, a minimum of 3 years of work experience, and satisfactory scores on the GMAT or GRE. International students may be required to demonstrate English proficiency through TOEFL or IELTS scores.

The CMU MBA program is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), a leading international accrediting body for MBA programs. Classes are held on campus, and are taught in English. The faculty at CMU is made up of experienced professionals and scholars who are dedicated to providing a high-quality education to their students. CMU is committed to the success of its students, and offers a range of support services to help MBA students succeed in their studies.

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The MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification for managers. Applicants are from both the public and private sectors in the UK and abroad.

The teaching programme is aimed at those who are looking to develop their careers and at ‘high flyers’ that need an understanding of all the major functions of business providing generalist knowledge for prospective leaders.

In addition to enhancing successful students’ career prospects, the course aims to encourage independent and creative thinkers. This is done by following the UK Quality Assurance Agency guidelines in giving students a ‘strong practical and professional orientation’ differentiating it from other masters programmes.

All students complete seven taught modules, (five compulsory core modules and two optional modules), together with a final dissertation/project.​

Entry requirements

Applicants should meet one of the following:

• Possess, or expect to obtain, a degree from a recognised university with a minimum of a 2:2 classification;
• Have a minimum of five years relevant management experience;
• Hold a professional or other qualification which is deemed acceptable for admission .

International Applicants
Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent.

There are quality assurance measures taken at programme, school and institutional level to ensure standards are consistently met.