MBA

Project Management with Artificial Intelligence MBA

Develop your leadership skills while learning to harness the power of AI. Study at ARU in Cambridge and future-proof your career.

Start date
September 2026 January 2027
Location
Cambridge
Award
MBA
Duration
1 year full-time

Start date
September 2026 January 2027
Location
Cambridge
Award
MBA
Duration
2 years with professional experience
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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

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Study at an award-winning university

We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.

Careers

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.

Teaching and modules

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
  • Artificial Intelligence for Business
  • Finance for Decision Making (15 credits)
  • Capstone Project
  • Into ARU
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship (15 credits) *
  • Management and Strategy (15 credits) *
Module details

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
  • Capstone Project
  • Professional Project *
  • Professional Project 2 *
  • Professional Work Experience Placement *
Module details

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.

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Entry requirements

Fees and funding

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