Earn an internationally accredited MBA in just 8 months under flexible, career-friendly conditions.
This programme is ideal for experienced professionals looking to gain a new academic qualification, bachelor’s graduates seeking a fast-track alternative to traditional master’s degrees, and companies investing in employee development.
In exceptional cases, individuals with professional experience may be eligible to complete the programme without a bachelor's degree or A-levels. The OBS MBA is fully delivered in partnership with respected UK universities, ensuring academic quality and recognition among employers worldwide.
Most traditional MBA programmes take around 24 months to complete and come with significantly higher tuition costs.
An MBA Programme in Two Phases:
Phasev1: Postgraduate Diploma (4 months) You´ll begin with the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in English (no TOEFL required), delivered by our partner, The International Business School. This phase includes eight strategic modules focused on real-world business challenges. For each Module, you´ll submit a 1,500-word written project, which can be tailored to your current work environment.
Phasev2: Master´s Thesis (4 months)Next you´ll complete a 12,000-word thesis, submitted to one of our UK university partners. Upon Successful assessment, you´ll be awarded an internationally recognised MBA degree - a qualification designed to strengthen your professional profile and unlock new career opportunities.
Tuition Fees can be tax-deductible - Further details can be found in the FAQ
The entire programme is designed to fit around your career - not the other way around. You can start your MBA at four flexible points throughout the year. All course materials and assignments are delivered through webinars and downloadable video recordings, so you can study anytime, anywhere.
For students with work experience, studying may be possible in exceptional cases even without a bachelor's degree or without A-levels. This opens the door for experienced professionals who haven´t followed a traditional academic path to finally earn a university-level qualification.
The MBA is an internationally recognised qualification, awarded by one of our accredited UK partner universities: University of Central Lancashire, Wolverhampton, Wrexham or Anglia Ruskin University.
As part of the optional one-week Opresnik Leadership Excellence Programme, you´ll also have the chance to earn an additional certificate from a world-renowned institution such as: Oxford, London Business School, Imperial College London or Copenhagen Business School.
Do you want to leverage your expertise to build an international business career? Complete OBS’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, and you will set yourself up success in the demanding world of middle and senior management. Develop yourself into a sought-after leader, enhance your intercultural knowledge, and enrich your professional acumen with practical management skills. Become confident analyzing economic trends, developing successful business strategies and implementing innovative business ideas - across industries and with a future-orientated approach.
Our complimentary study brochure includes everything you need to make an informed decision, commitment-free:
Alle Webinare im Rahmen der Module bzw. deren Videoaufzeichnungen können jederzeit online abgerufen werden. Wir arbeiten dabei nach dem „reflective thinking Report“ - “Nicht auswendig lernen, sondern verstehen und anwenden”. Alle Arbeiten im Rahmen der Level 7 Chapter und die Master Thesis schreiben Sie ebenfalls zu Hause. So können Sie Ihr Studium ganz Ihrem Zeitplan anpassen und erfolgreich abschließen.
Ein MBA-Abschluss verbessert Ihre Karrierechancen erheblich und damit auch perspektivisch Ihre Verdienstmöglichkeiten. Absolventen unseres Programms übernehmen nach dem Studium beispielsweise Positionen in den Bereichen General Management und Unternehmensführung, Marketing und strategisches Management, Human Resources und Personalentwicklung, Sales und Vertrieb sowie Startups und Unternehmensgründung. Der Master of Business Administration berechtigt Sie darüber hinaus zur Promotion.
The admission requirements typically include a completed bachelor’s degree. However, applicants with professional experience may be admitted without a degree – or, in exceptional cases, even without A-levels.
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For students without a bachelor’s or master’s degree, proof of at least three years of relevant professional experience is one of the the key admission requirements.
For the review and subsequent enrolment in the MBA programme, we require the following documents:
Once we’ve received your documents, we’ll conduct a free initial qualification assessment.
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Take your MBA to the next level with the Opresnik Leadership Excellence Programme, an optional one-week experience designed to sharpen your leadership skills and expand your international network.This flexible programme blends online and in-person sessions, and is hosted by some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Oxford, London Business School, Imperial College London, and Copenhagen Business School.
Earn Dual Certification
Graduates receive an additional certificate from the host institution, enhancing your academic profile and strengthening your global credentials.
Join the programme as a standalone leadership experience or as a complement to your MBA studies. MBA students who participate in the Leadership Programme can substitute one of the Level 7 Diploma modules, allowing for a more tailored learning experience.
This programme offers top-tier expertise, actionable strategies, and unparalleled networking opportunities, while also enhancing your academic profile with a study component at one of the world’s leading elite universities.
Founded by Prof. Dr. Marc Opresnik, the Opresnik Business School (OBS) partners with top UK universities to deliver internationally recognised business programmes, and follows a clear mission: “Building a Better World through Education.
Prof. Dr. Opresnik is one of the world's leading experts in Marketing Management and a global co-author of Philip Kotler. His extensive international network and hands-on approach ensure a first-class education with outstanding career opportunities.
Prof. Dr. Opresnik studied Business Administration at the University of Hamburg, specialising in Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Business English, and later earned his doctorate with a dissertation on "Corporate Culture in the USA and Germany."Since 2008, he has been a Professor of General Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Management at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences. He has also served as a visiting professor at prestigious international institutions such as the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge, Regent’s University London, and the East China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai.Prof. Dr. Opresnik is the Founder and CEO of Opresnik Management Consulting and President of the Opresnik Business School, which offers innovative educational programmes.Since 2024, he has also been Professor of Marketing and Executive Director of Academic Partnerships and Development at the International Business School (IBS) in Manchester, where he oversees the strategic direction and expansion of international partnerships, as well as the development of academic programmes.
Prof. Dr. Opresnik is the author of more than 50 articles and specialised books, including the international standard work on marketing, "Marketing: Grundlagen und Praxis. Ein managementorientierter Ansatz". Together with Kevin Lane Keller and Philip Kotler, the world’s most renowned marketing professor, he is a co-author of the German edition of "Marketing Management", often referred to as the "Bible of Marketing". Alongside Gary Armstrong and Philip Kotler, Prof. Dr. Opresnik is also a co-author of the global edition of "Marketing: An Introduction", the world’s most successful marketing textbook. Additionally, he is a co-editor of several academic journals and serves as a reviewer for various publications, including: Transnational Marketing, JournalInternational, Journal of New Technologies in Science and Engineering, International Journal of Management & Social Sciences Innovative Marketing
As a trainer, keynote speaker, and consultant, Prof. Dr. Opresnik supports international institutions, government organisations, and leading companies such as Google, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Dräger, SAP, Porsche, Audi, VW, Shell, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, L’Oréal, Bayer, BASF, and adidas in developing sustainable leadership strategies and enhancing their long-term impact.By combining consulting and education, he empowers executives worldwide to act responsibly and with a future-oriented mindset, ensuring that positive change is deeply embedded within their organisations.Over 100 million people have benefited from Prof. Dr. Opresnik’s expertise, experiencing him as a TEDx speaker, conference and symposium lecturer, and trainer in marketing, sales, and negotiation seminars both in Germany and internationally.With his extensive global experience, Prof. Dr. Marc Opresnik is recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in marketing, strategic management, and negotiation.
In line with the integrative approach of #OpresnikLearning and the Triple Bottom Line concept, which focuses on People, Planet, and Profit, 1% of tuition fees are donated to provide meals for people in need through the United Nations World Food Programme's "ShareTheMeal" initiative.The "Opresnik and Friends" initiative, founded by Marc Oliver Opresnik, is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the motto:"Building a Better World through Education!"Our focus is on two key goals: Zero Hunger and Quality Education
Start your studies with us now and take advantage of the unique opportunity not only to advance your personal development and career opportunities, but also to make the world a better place at the same time!
Best regards, you
Prof. Dr. Marc Oliver Opresnik
