University for the Creative Arts

University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is a specialized arts institution located in Epsom, United Kingdom. UCA offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas such as fine art, graphic design, illustration, fashion, photography, and more.

Some key facts about UCA are:

The school of business is called the Business School for the Creative Industries.
UCA does not offer a traditional MBA program. However, they do offer a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) for the Creative Industries. The program is a 15-month full-time course that focuses on the business side of the creative industries. The tuition fee for the MBA program is £17,500.
The MBA program is designed for professionals who are already working in the creative industries and want to develop their business and management skills. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience and a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a 2:2 or higher. GMAT scores are not required for admission.
The MBA program starts in September and is delivered in a blended format, combining on-campus and online learning.
UCA has a diverse student body, with international students making up 17% of the total student population. The average work experience of students is 3-5 years.
UCA has been ranked 13th in the UK for Art and Design by The Guardian University Guide 2022.
UCA is accredited by the Creative Skillset Tick and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
The language of instruction at UCA is English.
UCA has a faculty of experienced industry professionals and academic staff who are experts in their fields.
The tuition fees for undergraduate courses at UCA for international students starting in 2022 are £15,700 per year for most courses. The fees for postgraduate courses vary depending on the course.
The curriculum at UCA is focused on practical, hands-on learning that prepares students for careers in the creative industries.
UCA has a strong network of alumni who work in various creative industries, including fashion, advertising, and design. The employment rate for UCA graduates is 93% within six months of graduation.

About University for the Creative Arts MBA

Our International MBA degree is designed to accelerate the progression of those who are either looking to start, or already have, a career in the creative industries.

As an International MBA student at UCA’s Business School for the Creative Industries, you will be exposed to how global corporations operate, examining and evaluating real-life case studies, as well as forming a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge. You will learn the key skills expected of those in senior positions in organisations, and will be encouraged to explore entrepreneurism and develop your capacity as a future leader.

Every course within our Business School portfolio is taught with a global perspective, giving graduates the skillset required to pursue a creative business career anywhere in the world. Our teaching programmes are all project based, combining knowledge from both business and the creative industries in order to produce well-rounded, highly employable graduates with a highly-regarded qualification.

The programme for our one-year International Master of Business Administration degree has been developed to create positive and forward-thinking leaders for the exciting and innovative creative industries.

Based at UCA Epsom, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate and work alongside fellow creative business practitioners at the UCA Business School. The International MBA course is supported by seminars, tutorials, workshops and critiques, allowing you to develop a high level of competence in practical, visual, oral and written expression and giving you with the confidence to communicate your ideas effectively.

On successful completion of the course you will be able to make high-level professional decisions, demonstrate senior management skills and expertise, and apply independent research and theory in order to advance creative strategic thinking and solve complex business problems.