Master of Business Management (MBM) in Qatar
University of Essex · Delivered online with Edzip Education
The Master of Business Management (MBM) is a part-time, fully online master's degree from the University of Essex, designed for managers and mid-career professionals in Qatar and the GCC. Study in 24 months alongside your career, with no relocation to the UK and admission without GMAT or GRE. Essex is a UK public university with a Royal Charter, and Edzip Education supports you from admission to graduation.
Programme at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Award | Master of Business Management (MBM), University of Essex |
| Credits | 180 |
| Format | 100% online, part-time, with 24/7 access to the university's LMS. A form of distance education in Qatar |
| Structure | 9 compulsory modules plus 2 optional modules (11 in total), studied one at a time with short breaks, including a 40-credit research report |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Weekly study time | 15 to 20 hours per module |
| Intake | Two to three intakes a year |
| Tests | Admission without GMAT or GRE |
| Residency | None for study. Attending the graduation ceremony is optional. |
| Credit transfer | Based on your previous qualifications and issued certificates |
| Scholarship | Global Scholarship of up to 15% for eligible international students residing outside the UK, plus a 10% alumni discount. Up to two discounts can be combined. |
Why Study the University of Essex Online MBM in Qatar?
- Edzip's role: Edzip Education is an online degree provider built around programmes designed for real career advancement. We help you choose industry-relevant programmes that build practical knowledge, strengthen your professional expertise and prepare you for greater career opportunities.
- A UK public university: The degree is awarded by the University of Essex, established in 1964 and a Royal Charter university since 1965.
- The same certificate as on-campus students: Online graduates receive the same University of Essex degree certificate. The online delivery mode appears on the transcript.
- Built for working professionals: 100% online and part-time, with 24/7 access to the university's virtual learning environment.
- Local support: Guidance from Doha, in English and Arabic, from your first enquiry through your studies.
- Who does what: The University of Essex teaches, assesses and awards the degree. Edzip guides you from admission to graduation.
- Online delivery experience: Kaplan has partnered with Essex to deliver Essex Online programmes since 2007.
What is the Master of Business Management?
The MBM is a 180-credit, Level 7 postgraduate degree in general business management. Level 7 is the same academic level as an MBA. The MBM covers leadership, marketing, finance, economics and research methods, and lets you choose two optional modules to match your goals.
The programme is practitioner-focused. Your final 40-credit research report lets you investigate a business challenge of your choice, including one from your own organisation.
Two examples:
- An operations lead in an energy company builds formal management skills for a wider role.
- A business owner uses the research report to test a new market.
About the University of Essex and Edzip Education
The University of Essex is a UK public university, established in 1964, with a global community of students and staff from over 140 countries. Essex Online delivers the programme with Kaplan.
The University of Essex teaches, assesses and awards the degree. Edzip guides you from admission to graduation. Learn more about Edzip as an online degree provider in Qatar
our programmes are designed for real career advancement, with industry-relevant learning that builds practical knowledge and professional expertise.
How do I get my degree attested for Qatar?
When you graduate, your advisor outlines the attestation path for your Essex certificate and transcript, so each document is ready for the authority that requests it. Attestation authenticates the paperwork. Equivalency belongs to MoEHE.
- Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA): Completes the attestation.
Documents Required:
(All documents must be submitted in English)
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Who Is the Online MBM for? Career Goals and Learning Outcomes
The University of Essex Online MBM is designed for working professionals, managers, entrepreneurs and career switchers seeking to strengthen their management knowledge and leadership skills. Through practical learning, business research and optional modules, students develop skills to address organisational challenges and support their professional growth.
Who this programme is for
Studying alongside a full-time role? Read our guide to an online degree for working professionals in Qatar.
What you will achieve
Career Opportunities After the University of Essex Online MBM
The compulsory modules in leadership, finance, economics and marketing are strong foundations for general management. For career switchers, the optional modules in HR, project management, strategy or cross-cultural management can be matched to the area you want to move into.
Your research report can be based on your own organisation, giving you practical evidence for a new remit. In Essex's 2024 Career and Employability Survey, 90% of respondents said they felt better prepared for their career after studying.
Your results depend on your experience and the roles you target.
Entry requirements
Academic route
An undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification. Any subject is welcome.
Work experience route
Three years of relevant work experience in place of a degree. Each application is assessed individually.
English
An academic band score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component, for non-native English speakers. Essex Online offers a free English assessment, and the requirement is waived for applicants from majority English-speaking countries and those whose degree was taught in English.
Tests
Admission works without GMAT or GRE.
Induction assignment
Complete your first assignment during the two-week induction to continue into your first module. Your Edzip advisor helps you prepare.
Credit transfer
Based on your previous qualifications and issued certificates.
Documents
Scanned copies of all educational credentials; a completed application form; a passport copy (front and back); a photograph on a white background; a national ID card; and an updated CV or resume.
University of Essex Online MBM Curriculum and Modules
Explore the University of Essex Online MBM curriculum, covering management, leadership, finance, economics, marketing and research methods. Students can tailor their studies through optional modules in project management, human resource management, business strategy or cross-cultural management, alongside a research report focused on a practical business challenge. The programme combines core management knowledge with opportunities to explore professional interests and organisational issues.
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Core Management Modules
Develop essential management knowledge in leadership, economics, finance and marketing.
Management: Principles and Practices (20 credits): Explore management theories and team leadership through case studies.
Leadership in Practice (20 credits): Understand organisational leadership, culture, values and personal leadership development.
Economics for Managers (20 credits): Apply economic principles to managerial decisions.
Financial Decision Making (20 credits): Learn about budgeting, financial reporting, investment models and income generation.
Marketing: Principles and Practices (20 credits): Explore marketing in organisations and its social, political and economic contexts.
Build research skills and apply them to real management challenges.
Research Methods (20 credits): Develop skills in data collection, data presentation and critical literature evaluation.
Business and Management Research Report (40 credits): Complete a supervised, independent research project focused on a management challenge.
Choose two optional modules to match your professional interests and career goals.
Managing Across Cultures (10 credits): Explore cross-cultural management and international team leadership.
Project Management (10 credits): Study project management methods, theories and software.
Human Resource Management (10 credits): Understand HR practices in a global business environment.
Business Strategy (10 credits): Examine strategic frameworks and approaches to competitive advantage.
How the University of Essex Online MBM Works
Study one module at a time through the university's online learning environment, with short breaks between modules. Access academic guidance, discussion forums and student support while learning alongside an international student community.
To qualify for graduation, students must complete the programme's credit requirements and meet the university's award regulations. Contact your advisor for confirmation of current graduation arrangements, including whether online ceremonies are available to students in Qatar.
University of Essex Rankings, Accreditation and Recognition
Discover the University of Essex’s academic standing, teaching quality and research achievements. From AACSB accreditation at Essex Business School and its Teaching Excellence Framework rating to UK university rankings and research assessment results, explore the credentials that support its reputation. These university-level recognitions provide useful context when considering an online degree from the University of Essex.
Standards
Recognition
Networks
Royal Charter and Office for Students Essex is a UK Government-recognised degree-awarding institution.
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Essex is a QAA member, and the OfS is the statutory regulator for quality and standards in England.
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 A UK rating of teaching quality and student outcomes at the university.
AACSB A private accreditation held by the top 6% of business schools globally. It applies to the business school and eligible programmes.
Guardian University Guide 2026 A UK university ranking.
Complete University Guide 2027 A UK university ranking.
Times Higher Education Online Learning Rankings 2024 A ranking that assesses online-learning provision.
Research Excellence Framework 2021 A UK assessment of research quality.
Royal Charter and Office for Students Essex is a UK Government-recognised degree-awarding institution.
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Essex is a QAA member, and the OfS is the statutory regulator for quality and standards in England.
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 A UK rating of teaching quality and student outcomes at the university.
AACSB A private accreditation held by the top 6% of business schools globally. It applies to the business school and eligible programmes.
Guardian University Guide 2026 A UK university ranking.
Complete University Guide 2027 A UK university ranking.
Times Higher Education Online Learning Rankings 2024 A ranking that assesses online-learning provision.
Research Excellence Framework 2021 A UK assessment of research quality.
MBM vs MBA: Explore the University of Essex Online MBM
The University of Essex Online Master of Business Management (MBM) is a Level 7 master's degree designed for professionals who want to strengthen their management knowledge. Covering leadership, finance, economics, marketing and research, the programme includes a supervised research report and optional modules. It is an alternative to consider if you want a broad management qualification without specifically pursuing the MBA title. If an employer requires an MBA, confirm whether an MBM meets their criteria before applying.
| Item |
MBM (Essex)
|
MBA |
|---|---|---|
| Level |
Level 7 master's, 180 credits
|
Level 7 master's at most UK providers |
| Focus |
Leadership, finance, economics, marketing and research methods, with two optional modules
|
Broad general management; content varies by provider |
| Research |
Supervised 40-credit research report
|
Varies by provider |
| Best for |
Managers and career switchers who want a general management master's
|
Those who specifically want the MBA title |
| Tests |
Admission without GMAT or GRE
|
Varies by provider |
How to Apply for the University of Essex Online MBM
The application process includes eligibility guidance, document preparation and enrolment support.
Edzip Education helps you understand each stage, from your initial consultation to the start of your studies.
1. Free consultation
Discuss your academic background, professional experience and suitable entry route with an Edzip advisor.
2. Eligibility assessment
Review the university's admission requirements, confirm your eligibility and identify the documents needed for your application.
3. Document preparation
Gather your academic credentials, passport or identification documents, photograph and personal statement, as applicable. Edzip helps you prepare your application documents.
4. Application submission
Submit your application through the Essex Online admissions process. Edzip can review your documents and guide you while the university assesses your application.
5. Offer and induction preparation
The University of Essex makes the admission decision. Once accepted, prepare for the two-week induction and review the requirements for your first assignment.
6. Enrolment and study commencement
Complete the required enrolment steps, obtain access to the online learning environment and begin your studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 180-credit, part-time, online master's in general business management from the University of Essex, covering leadership, finance, economics, marketing and research.
You study online with 24/7 access to materials, one module at a time, with short breaks between modules.
Essex Business School is AACSB-accredited, and the university is a QAA member registered with the Office for Students. See Rankings and recognition.
Qatar's MoEHE decides recognition separately. For roles needing specific recognition, your advisor guides you through the steps.
Both are Level 7 master's degrees, and the title and curriculum differ. See MBM vs MBA.
Admission works without GMAT or GRE. You share English evidence unless waived, and you complete a first assignment during induction.
There are academic and work experience routes. See Entry requirements.
Scanned credentials, application form, passport copy (front and back), a white-background photograph, your national ID and an updated CV.
Yes. Eligible international students residing outside the UK may receive a Global Scholarship of up to 15%. A 10% alumni discount is also available, and up to two discounts can be combined.
redit transfer is based on your previous qualifications and issued certificates.
There are two to three intakes each year. Your Edzip advisor confirms the next available start date.
Yes. The programme is part-time and online, with 24/7 access to materials.
Yes, once attested. Your advisor outlines the path when you graduate.
t builds management, finance and research skills. Your results grow from your experience and goals.
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