MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Change the way you lead
The MBA (Master of Business Administration) at Queen’s University Belfast is designed for ambitious professionals who want to lead with purpose and impact.
Grounded in academic insight and enriched by real-world experience, the programme equips you with the strategic thinking, leadership confidence, and global mindset to drive meaningful change in your career, your organisation, and society.
A transformative experience
1. Transform Yourself. This is more than a qualification – it’s a personal journey. Through coaching, reflective learning, and global exposure, you’ll gain clarity in your goals, confidence in your leadership, and conviction in your values.
2. Transform Business. Learn to think systemically and act strategically. Whether you’re driving innovation, navigating uncertainty, or leading teams, you’ll emerge ready to solve complex problems and deliver value where it matters most.
3. Transform Society. At Queen’s, we believe business should be part of the solution. Our programme nurtures leaders who measure success not just by profit, but by their contribution to people, communities, and the planet.
BENEFITS AND CAREER IMPACT
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Benefits for you
- Develop greater clarity, confidence, and executive presence as a leader.
- Strengthen your executive presence and political awareness through a blend of academic insight, real-world cases, and peer learning.
- Build the confidence to lead authentically, influence at senior levels, and manage complexity with purpose and clarity.
- Enhance self-awareness and resilience to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
- Broaden your strategic and international outlook and prepare for senior leadership positions.
- Engage with diverse leadership perspectives through contributions from global industry voices and experts from Queen's.
- Receive a prestigious qualification from Queen' University Belfast, shareable on LinkedIn, and ideal for highlighting executive education.
- Benefits for your organisation
- Cultivate leaders who can confidently navigate complexity and change.
- Increase diversity at senior levels while fostering a more inclusive leadership pipeline.
- Improve leadership effectiveness across strategic, interpersonal, and cultural areas.
- Build greater organisational capacity for innovation, collaboration, and transformation.
- Support and retain high-potential talent through impactful leadership development.
A FLEXIBLE PROGRAMME
Suit your needs
The Queen’s MBA provides full-time and part-time study from two years with flexibility to complete in up to four years. Part-time delivery typically consists of two half-day sessions per week (2pm-8pm, between Mon-Thurs). Full-time delivery consists of weekly half-day sessions (2-8pm, Mon-Thurs). Find out more about start dates, fees etc.
Programme overview
A FOCUSSED JOURNEY
Your next step
The Queen’s MBA curriculum is designed to develop your skills and knowledge through a series of core modules, culminating in the delivery of the MBA project. Personalise your journey through elective options, and benefit from opportunities to travel and gain international experience through learning experiences.
Programme structure
SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO £10,000
Boost your MBA journey
Queen's Business School currently offers an automatic MBA scholarship worth £10,000 towards tuition fees for those from Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales. Scholarships of £6,000 (plus early bird discount) are available towards international tuition fees. T&Cs apply. Â
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Queen's MBA alumni stories
Discover the stories behind the success of Queen’s MBA graduates. From career changers to industry leaders, our alumni share how the Queen’s MBA equipped them with the skills, confidence, and network to lead with purpose and make an impact wherever their path has led.
MBA Alumni Career Insights
Queen's MBA teaching team
Guiding MBA students is a team of experts at Queen's Business School, one of the leading business schools in the UK and Ireland. At the cutting-edge of their research, the team employs a range of interactive teaching and learning approaches, always encouraging active participation from our MBA students.
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Date: 21/05/2026
Time: 8:00AM - 9:30AM
Location: Queen's Business School, Executive Lounge, Student Hub Building, 185 Stranmillis Road, Belfast
Category: Information Event
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