Applicants would normally be expected to hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent recognised qualification.

The MBA is particularly suited to applicants who also have relevant professional, managerial, entrepreneurial or leadership experience.

Applications may also be considered from experienced professionals who do not follow the traditional academic entry route, where they can demonstrate substantial professional achievement and the ability to benefit from postgraduate management education.

The Longford MBA normally offers two entry points during the academic year, with intakes typically commencing in October and January. Specific commencement dates are confirmed for each intake. You can also check on the Academic Calendar or us via the link.

Teaching is structured to make the programme accessible to professionals who wish to combine MBA study with their existing careers.

Depending on the mode of study, teaching may include a combination of:

• Weekday classes

• Evening sessions

• Intensive teaching blocks

• Weekend workshops

• Online and blended learning activities

Teaching schedules are published in advance so that participants can plan their professional commitments around the programme.

Relevant experience may come from a wide variety of sectors, including business, industry, public services, education, healthcare, technology, professional services, entrepreneurship and the not-for-profit sector.

Particular value is placed on experience demonstrating:

• Responsibility and decision-making

• Leadership or team management

• Project responsibility

• Professional progression

• Entrepreneurship

• Organisational or commercial awareness

Leadership experience does not necessarily need to have been gained through a formal management title.

The MBA is delivered through Longford International College, providing students with a professional and supportive learning environment.

The learning experience is designed around interaction rather than simply traditional lectures, with an emphasis on discussion, application, problem-solving and engagement with real business challenges.

Where appropriate, the programme may combine campus-based teaching with online and blended learning, guest speakers, company engagement and experiential activities.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

Assessment is designed to reflect the skills required of contemporary managers and leaders.

Students are assessed through a combination of methods that may include:

• Individual assignments

• Business reports

• Case study analysis

• Group projects

• Presentations

• Reflective leadership assignments

• Strategic and consultancy challenges

• Applied research

• An MBA research or consultancy project

The emphasis is on applying knowledge rather than simply reproducing it in examinations.

Where possible, participants are encouraged to relate assignments to their own organisation, industry or professional interests so that MBA learning creates immediate practical value.

Students are taught by a combination of experienced academics and industry practitioners.

Longford's approach deliberately brings together academic scholarship and professional experience. Faculty members are selected not simply for their subject knowledge, but for their ability to connect management theory with the realities of organisational leadership and decision-making.

Guest speakers, entrepreneurs, executives and industry specialists further contribute to the programme.

Yes. Developing an international outlook is an important part of the Longford MBA.

International perspectives are embedded throughout the curriculum through international case studies, global business issues, visiting speakers and interaction with participants from different professional and cultural backgrounds.

Where available, students may also have opportunities to participate in international study visits, partner activities, conferences, company visits or intensive international learning experiences.

These activities help participants understand how leadership, strategy and business practice

Professional development is integrated into the MBA experience.

Students are encouraged to develop a clear understanding of their career objectives, leadership capabilities and professional positioning.

Support may include:

• Individual career guidance

• CV and LinkedIn profile development

• Career planning

• Interview preparation

• Leadership development

• Professional mentoring

• Networking opportunities

• Personal development planning

The objective is not simply to help participants obtain another qualification, but to help them identify where they want their career to go next and how the MBA can help them get there.

Industry engagement is central to the Longford MBA.

The programme is designed around the principle that management education should connect directly with the challenges faced by organisations.

Students may engage with industry through:

• Guest lectures from senior business leaders

• Executive masterclasses

• Company visits

• Live case studies

• Consulting projects

• Entrepreneurial challenges

• Industry panels

• Networking events

• Applied research projects

• Business simulations

Where appropriate, organisations may present students with a live business challenge. Participants work in teams to analyse the problem, apply relevant strategic and management frameworks and develop practical recommendations before presenting their proposals to the organisation.

This reflects Longford's pracademic philosophy: combining the rigour of academic management education with the practical realities of business, leadership and organisational decision-making.

Applications for the Longford MBA are made through the Longford International College admissions process.

Prospective students should complete the online application form and provide the supporting documentation required for postgraduate admission.

Applicants who would like to discuss their suitability for the programme before applying are encouraged to contact the Longford admissions team.

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Applications are considered individually and take account of both the applicant's academic background and professional experience.

The admissions team will normally review:

• Completed application form

• Current curriculum vitae

• Personal statement or statement of motivation

• Copies of relevant academic qualifications and transcripts

• Evidence of English-language proficiency, where required

• Professional and/or academic references

• Relevant managerial, professional, entrepreneurial or leadership experience

Particular consideration is given to the applicant's professional progression, leadership potential, motivation for undertaking an MBA and ability to contribute to the learning experience of the cohort.

Applicants whose experience does not follow a traditional academic pathway may also be considered where they can demonstrate substantial professional achievement and the ability to undertake postgraduate-level study.

Longford International College has structured its payment terms to make study as manageable as possible. However, we understand that circumstances can change. If you believe you may have difficulty making a payment, contact us as early as possible so we can discuss the options available to you. Depending on your circumstances, these may include pausing your payment for up to one month or freezing your tuition and resuming your studies with the next enrolment in the following academic year.

No. Your deposit secures your place on the programme and is fully refundable up to one week before the course start date. After that point, the deposit becomes non-refundable.

Once a complete application and all supporting documentation have been received, applicants can normally expect an admissions decision within approximately two to three weeks.

In some cases, applicants may be invited to an informal discussion or admissions interview before a final decision is made.

Early application is recommended, particularly for international applicants who may require additional time to arrange travel, immigration, accommodation or other study-related requirements.