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When Emily Banadzem first started her MBA programme at the University of Buckingham Business School, she was disengaged and inactive. As she had no formal background in this field, she retreated into a shell – though not for long. Her personal tutor, discerning Banadzem’s distress, quickly reached out to offer extra support.
That gesture was a game-changer. “As the months went by, the lecturers poured into me, and I gained more confidence and my grades improved significantly,” she says.
When a family tragedy would later upend Banadzem’s huge progress, the school’s supportive community stepped in once more. “The University showed up and supported me immensely,’ she says. “I will never forget the emotional, supportive email another one of the wonderful lecturers sent to me when I told him what had happened.”
Banadzem’s story is common in the school, which ranked second for Graduate Prospects (on-track) by The Complete University Guide 2023 and first for Teaching, Learning Opportunities, and Academic Support in the National Student Survey 2024. Here, every student benefits from a highly supportive learning environment that advances and enhances their career.
“I believe most universities in the UK can provide students with quality education, but it takes a special kind of dedication and student-centred management to do what The University of Buckingham Business School did for me when my back was against the wall,” says Banadzem.
Buckingham University’s academics provide personalised feedback and guidance throughout the programme. Source: The University of Buckingham, Faculty of Business, Humanities & Social Sciences
Flexible study options with industry accreditation
Programmes by The University of Buckingham Business School have flexible study options. In fact, the option to complete her MBA in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time) was one of the main reasons that compelled Banadzem to come here. She appreciated the fact that she could balance her education with her professional commitments. “The idea of getting a business degree in two years seemed extremely appealing,” she says.
But no matter the duration, all postgraduate credentials offered by the school carry weight – thanks to its strong industry recognition through professional accreditations.
The MBA programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), allowing you to earn the CMI’s Strategic Management and Leadership in Practice qualification. If you pursue the Chartered Institute of Marketing-accredited (CIM) MSc Strategic Marketing & Customer Experience Management, you’ll benefit from exemptions towards Chartered Marketer status and access to a valuable professional network. Meanwhile, the MSc Accounting and Finance is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), giving you exemptions that fast-track your journey toward a CIMA professional qualification — an advantage when seeking finance, management accounting, and strategic business roles.
What further sets these programmes apart is how experiential they are. Throughout your programme, you’ll engage with real-world case studies, industry projects, and leadership training, ensuring you develop hands-on, job-ready skills. Many programmes incorporate team-based assignments in collaboration with local and regional businesses, allowing you to apply your learning to real-world challenges even more.
For example, if you’re studying Accounting and Finance, you’ll have access to specialist financial software, including Thomson Reuters EIKON, DataStream, and econometric analysis tools like SPSS, EVIEWS, Stata, and Matlab. These tools help you develop essential financial modelling and data analytics skills, a crucial edge when competing for jobs in this field.
Kavya Kempegowda, MBA Graduate 2024. Source: The University of Buckingham, Faculty of Business, Humanities & Social Sciences
Personalised learning, lifelong impact
When returning to university for a postgraduate degree, having direct access to faculty can make all the difference. At Buckingham, weekly small-group tutorials ensure you receive personalised support and exhilarating engagement with your professors. A 10.4:1 student-to-faculty ratio enables this – as well as a whole suite of other tailored services, from mentorship to career guidance and leadership development.
Professors and staff are far from distant figures here. They’re your people – the ones driving discussions that sharpen your critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills. Together, it’s an entire community that’s rooting for your success, whether that be landing future roles in multinational corporations or consulting firms, or starting your own venture.
Kavyashree Kempegowda may have left her MBA lecture halls but she can still remember feeling valued, cared for, and part of a community – as if it was just yesterday. “The personalised attention and support from the lecturers has been a standout feature of Buckingham,” the graduate says. “You’re not just another face in the crowd; the professors know you by name and genuinely care about your progress and well-being. The warm and welcoming atmosphere made my educational journey not just about learning but also about feeling valued and supported.”
Wherever graduates go, they have a global network of friends and colleagues to lean on. Buckingham’s cohort represents over 100 nationalities. Over coffee and within seminar rooms, their unique experiences enrich debates — mimicking an increasingly international job market and giving everyone a head start into more global careers. In this mini global village, these new contacts and acquaintances often turn into friendships, the kinds that carry on long after you’ve left Buckingham.
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