International Master of Business Administration

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time - Taught and Research (Mainly Taught)

The International MBA is a programme which is practitioner-oriented but grounded in the latest research on strategic management. It prepares students for leadership roles in private or public organisations, by focusing on leadership, economics, finance, operations, information systems, innovation, human capital, marketing, governance, and strategy. Through a variety of interdisciplinary and interconnecting units, it seeks to attain the dual purpose of providing subject matter mastery, as well as training in key 21st century skills such as decision-making, ethical conduct, strategic diagnosis, presentation techniques, teamwork, and self-paced reflection. You will acquire a refined skill set that will make you an asset to future employers. You will also have the opportunity to carry out an applied research project that will allow you to develop strategic plans for an organisation putting in practise the content learned, while guided by a supervisor or mentor.

The programme features international guest lecturers and the possibility of participating in a study tour to a European city.

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Information for International applicants

Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications

Applicants seeking admission to the Course shall have a minimum of three years appropriate work experience excluding work carried out during full-time study, and shall be in possession of a Bachelor degree from this University or any other institution recognised by Senate, provided that applicants in possession of a degree with Third Class Honours or Category III may be required to demonstrate through an interview that they are able to follow the Course with profit.
The Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Faculty Admissions Committee, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a first cycle degree, if it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of:

a higher diploma or a diploma at Level 5 on the MQF, comprising not less than 90 ECTS credits in a related area of study together with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience or
other academic or professional qualifications and a minimum of ten years of relevant work experience, that together are deemed to be comparable to the qualification indicated in paragraph (1).

Applicants referred to in paragraph (2) shall be required to demonstrate the learning achieved through prior experience and the qualifications presented for entry, through the evaluation procedures established by the University Policy for the Recognition and Accreditation of Prior Learning (RPL).
The admission of applicants referred to in paragraph (2), may be made subject to those conditions that the Faculty Admissions Committee may impose to address any lacunae in the applicants' academic preparation. Conditions imposed may include the satisfactory completion of a preparatory programme, or the requirement to follow and pass supplementary study-units, up to a maximum of 12 ECTS credits, in addition to the programme of study.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

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Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMA5100	Leadership and Personal Development	5 ECTS
EMA5102	Economics for Managers	5 ECTS
EMA5103	Financial Management	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMA5101	Competitive Strategy	5 ECTS
EMA5104	Strategic Marketing and Communications	5 ECTS
EMA5106	Information Systems and Innovation	5 ECTS


Summer Semester

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMA5107	People and Human Capital	5 ECTS


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMA5110*	Entrepreneurship	5 ECTS

Public Management Compulsory Units

PPL5102	Business Continuity Planning	5 ECTS

Tourism Management Compulsory Units

TTC5203	Intercultural Competencies for Management	5 ECTS
*Students wishing to specialise in Public Management or Tourism Management are required to register for the above study-unit/s instead, according to the area chosen.

Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMA5105	Designing and Leading Operations	5 ECTS
EMA5108	Governance, Regulation and Social Dialogue	5 ECTS

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMA5109*	Enterprise Project Management	5 ECTS

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Compulsory Units

PPL5101	Strategy, Policy Implementation and Review	5 ECTS

TOURISM MANAGEMENT Compulsory Units

TTC5100	International Event and Festival Management	5 ECTS
*Students wishing to specialise in Public Management or Tourism Management are required to register for the above study-unit/s instead, according to the area chosen.

Semester 2 and Summer Semester

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMA5930	Applied Research Project	30 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

EMA5111*	International Business	5 ECTS

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Compulsory Units

PPL5012	Comparative Governance and Institutional Design	5 ECTS

TOURISM MANAGEMENT Compulsory Units

TTC5200	Managing the Visitor Experience	5 ECTS
*Students wishing to specialise in Public Management or Tourism Management are required to register for the above study-unit/s instead, according to the area chosen.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of International Master of Business Administration - M.B.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Appraise different leadership styles and approaches and debate your appropriateness in different contexts.
Analyse and discuss key economic concepts and apply them to strategic recommendations in the context of an organisation.
Evaluate contextual realities and produce industry and organisational analyses; provide alignment and propose strategic options for an organisation to effectively engage and attain its objectives in a given context or market.
Interpret financial statements correctly and propose courses of action on the basis of financial data.
Analyse the market being served by an organization, asses marketing options, propose marketing strategies and design communication interventions on a creative and execution levels.
Design, revise and propose operational, logistical and value-adding processes and initiatives to make the operations of an organisation more efficient and effective.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Fees: Eur14,000
Deposit upon acceptance: Eur1,000
Yr 1: Sem 1: Eur2,500
Yr 1: Sem 2: Eur3,500
Yr 2: Sem 1: Eur3,500
Yr 2: Sem 2: Eur3,500
An Early Bird Discount of Eur2,000 will apply for students who submit a completed application by 30th June 2026 and who pay the Eur1,000 deposit within 7 days from the date of the Letter of Acceptance. This will be deducted from the Tuition Fees due in Year 2

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As a graduate holding an International MBA, you will be able to find employment in both the private and public sector locally and internationally. Some of these careers feature; management consulting, investment banking, entrepreneurship, corporate finance, and international business, to name a few, and provided that the right requirements are met.

If you would like to pursue an academic career, or would like to further your studies, then you may opt to enrol in a doctorate programme at the University of Malta or a foreign institution abroad.

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