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.
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.
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.
The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the .
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)
*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)
*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)
*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 submitted a completed application by 30th June 2025 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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