If you aspire to lead projects in an AI-driven, data-rich business environment, this is the course for you.
Through a combination of project management principles, AI integration, and strategic leadership training, you’ll gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver innovative solutions, drive business transformation, and excel in leadership and management roles.
You’ll also explore ethical and responsible AI adoption, ensuring you lead with integrity and accountability.
Why ARU?
Develop as a leader, manager and strategist
Gain skills and experience in using data analytics and AI toolsets to deliver results
Learn how to implement AI in an ethical and responsible way
Enhance your employability with our optional Professional Experience year
Prepare to excel in the rapidly evolving and technology-driven job market.
This course will equip you to meet the growing demand for professionals who can harness AI to enhance project outcomes, streamline operations, and solve complex challenges.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with our Business PhD – School of Management. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:
We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.
The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming business.
You’ll learn how to lead teams with the assistance of AI, explore how AI is enhancing business capabilities, and practise using AI for data analysis and decision-making. You’ll conduct sustainability analyses to assess environmental impacts, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.
You’ll also study project management and finance, and take a closer look at either innovation and entrepreneurship, or management and strategy.
You’ll complete your MBA with a Capstone Project – a substantial research project on a relevant topic of your choice.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
Year 1
Project Management
AI-Powered Leadership: Navigating Soft Skills in a Tech-Driven World
Sustainability Analysis Project
Analytics Essentials: Transforming Business with Big Data
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1. You'll complete your Capstone Project in Year 2.
Professional Experience modules are a great way to learn more about an industry. They take place in Year 2 of your course, with each module lasting approximately 12 weeks (or one trimester).
You can choose which modules to take. Options include project work on campus, and industry placements. Our Placements Team is here to help you secure a placement.
We'll assess your work in a variety of ways, including group presentations, reports, application of digital skills and the capstone project. There is a strong focus on real-life authentic assessments to develop your workplace skills and competencies.
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
See entry requirements for the MA or MSc
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Check the section 'English language requirements' for IELTS requirements.
Fees and funding
£21,200UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time)
ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.
Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees and about postgraduate loans and funding.
£21,200UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time)
ARU graduates may be eligible for an Alumni Scholarship and get a 20% fee discount.
Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees and about postgraduate loans and funding.
£21,200International students starting 2026/27 (full-time)
You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter