Executive MBA (part-time) – (MBA)

Our two-year, part-time Executive MBA provides a combination of flexibility and academic excellence. Teaching takes place over 4-day blocks (normally Wednesday to Saturday) approximately every 6 weeks, so you can continue working whilst completing your studies - ideal for today’s busy professional. You also benefit from the peer interaction that comes from being taught at the business school.

Our part-time Executive MBA attracts a diverse student intake from a wide range of managerial functions in both the private and public sector. With an average age of around 35, participants bring with them a wide range of experience.

One reason that the Durham Executive MBA is special is the emphasis we place on maintaining a balance between hard analytical skills and the development of softer leadership skills. We recognise that soft skills, such as effective communication, self-awareness and the ability to adapt to change quickly are increasingly important in the modern business world. We encourage you to base your assignments and projects on real work issues, thus offering immediate benefits to both you and your organisation.

An intensive International Study Experience of around a week takes place in the second year. There is usually a choice of destinations around the world. With a mixture of company and organisation visits, lectures and cultural events, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in and understand the business environment of another country.

A key innovation within the Executive Durham MBA programme is our exciting boardroom activity that integrates learning from the core modules into a live boardroom situation.

The Executive MBA programme is both challenging and demanding, but our commitment to meaningful support and a first-class teaching and learning environment means we have a very high completion rate.

Careers Support Durham Business School graduates are highly employable individuals. As part of our commitment to our MBA students we offer numerous facilities, services and resources to help you realise your career aspirations and goals.

We can provide professional advice and help in key areas such as: career planning and strategy; CVs and applications; routes into the job market; self-employment; and job search.

Further online support is available via the university DUO system which provides up to date and relevant career guidance and access to DBS resources.

There is also the DBS network. Students find access to DBS alumni and business partners, for example, particularly useful in helping to fulfil their career aspirations.