Eastbourne Sussex School of Business and Economics proudly offers an MBA
MBA Program
Master of Business Administration
ESBE MBA
Re-engineer the Economy. Lead the New Financial System.
The ESBE MBA is designed for modern professionals who are not simply aiming for promotion — but preparing to become influential leaders capable of redesigning organisations, industries, and economic systems under a rapidly evolving global financial environment.
This is not a traditional MBA focused on static business functions.
This is an MBA built for transformation, governance, sustainability, technology, and strategic execution — aligned with real-world system shifts across MENA, Africa, and global markets.
What Makes This MBA Different
Hybrid structure designed for working professionals
Personalised journey based on pre-admission readiness assessment
Sector-focused MajorMasters Tracks (choose one)
Micro-credentials and digital badges integrated into the MBA pathway
Real consulting sprint with real clients
Capstone built as a board-ready transformation blueprint
The ESBE MBA Journey
A structured journey — designed to build leaders who can shape the future.
Each phase is crafted to ensure every participant progresses through a clear pathway, combining executive learning, applied simulations, and sector transformation.
Leadership Readiness Assessment
Duration: 2 Weeks | Pre-Admission
Why this phase matters
The ESBE MBA starts with clarity. Before admission, candidates complete a leadership and capability assessment to identify strengths, gaps, and readiness for the programme's intensity.
What happens in this phase
- A structured readiness assessment using a 7-factor executive framework
- Case-solving, scenario planning, simulations, and communication evaluation
- Digital tools used for behavioural insights and integrity assurance
Output
- Individual Readiness Profile
- Personalised curriculum prescription
- Cohort optimisation to ensure high peer learning value
Business Fluency Accelerator
Duration: 1–3 Months | 20 ECTS (Personalised)
Purpose
This phase ensures that every participant begins the core MBA with a shared business language — particularly in economics, finance, quantitative reasoning, and technology.
Key areas covered
- Economic analysis for strategic decisions
- Quantitative methods and statistical reasoning
- Financial statement intelligence
- Technology foundations for executives
- Global business environment and regional dynamics
Learning experience
- Adaptive learning platform
- Peer study groups
- Faculty office hours
- Integrated case applications
Core Foundations
Duration: 6 Months | 60 ECTS
Purpose
This is where executive capability is built — across governance, strategy, leadership, and decision intelligence — with explicit connection to financial system transformation and economic redesign.
Four Foundation Streams
A. Governance, Risk & Compliance Integration
Build board-level governance and enterprise risk capability with integrated GRC frameworks.
B. Sustainable Transition Economics & Strategic Positioning
Lead transition economics, circular business models, and competitive strategy in sustainability-driven markets.
C. Leadership & Organisational Transformation
Develop executive presence, culture engineering, and change leadership at scale.
D. Intelligence Systems & Executive Decision-Making
Master analytics, AI applications, financial value creation, and customer intelligence.
Learning signature
- Role-plays, simulations, and executive projects
- Integrated assessment model (individual + group + experiential)
- Tech-enabled learning tools for collaboration and analytics
MajorMasters: Sector Specialisation
Duration: 6 Months | 60 ECTS
Choose ONE transformation track
This is where participants shift from learning about transformation to becoming sector transformation leaders.
Track Options
1) Financial System Transformation
For leaders shaping monetary systems, banks, and capital allocation.
Includes: monetary system design, CBDCs, inclusive finance, green banking, transition finance, ESG-compliant structuring.
2) Health System Transformation
For leaders redesigning healthcare delivery and life sciences economics.
Includes: digital health ecosystems, sustainable operations, health system financing, access engineering.
3) Energy System Transformation
For leaders navigating decarbonisation, transition policy, and critical minerals.
Includes: transition finance, carbon markets, hydrogen economy, sustainable mining, circular resource systems.
4) Enterprise Transformation
For leaders scaling ventures, transforming family enterprises, and building regenerative models.
Includes: venture scaling, circular business design, succession architecture, family enterprise transformation.
✓ Every track includes signature experiences + a capstone project grounded in real-world transformation.
Executive Micro-Credentials
Duration: 3 Months | 20 ECTS
Purpose
This phase allows participants to customise their MBA experience by selecting three micro-credentials aligned with personal leadership needs and career goals.
Examples from the catalogue
- Board Governance & Directorship
- International Market Entry & Expansion
- AI Governance & Responsible Deployment
- Sustainability Reporting & Assurance
- Executive Negotiation & Deal-Making
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Integration
Outcome
- Digital badges for every credential
- Stackable credits toward executive education pathways
Transformation Consulting Sprint
Duration: 1 Month | 15 ECTS
Purpose
An intensive consulting sprint that transforms learning into direct market impact — solving real organisational challenges through real client engagements.
Sprint flow
- Week 1: engagement launch, client briefing, research design
- Weeks 2–3: analysis, prototyping, iteration
- Week 4: delivery, presentation, impact reflection
Project categories include
- ESG transformation implementation (financial services)
- Healthcare sustainability and digital maturity roadmaps
- Decarbonisation strategy and renewable feasibility (energy)
- SME digital transformation and growth strategy
✓ Includes parallel executive workshops such as CEO perspectives, investor lens, and board presentation mastery.
Capstone Integration
Duration: 2 Months | 20 ECTS
Purpose
The final phase synthesises the entire MBA into one outcome: a board-ready transformation blueprint demonstrating strategic mastery, structured execution, and leadership maturity.
Capstone options
- Corporate transformation
- New venture creation
- Sector transformation
- Investment thesis development
Capstone deliverables
- Transformation blueprint document
- Executive presentation deck + executive summary
- Implementation toolkit
- Leadership integration plan
- Digital portfolio (professional microsite + LinkedIn-ready summary)
✓ Supported by faculty mentorship, peer review circles, and industry advisory panels.
The ESBE Outcome
Graduate as a Transformation Leader
The ESBE MBA equips graduates to:
Lead high-stakes transformation across systems and sectors
Build governance structures and decision rights
Design sustainable and competitive business models
Apply financial intelligence and strategic value creation
Integrate technology, analytics, and AI responsibly
Deliver board-ready strategies and measurable impact
Ready to Begin the Journey?
Start with the Leadership Readiness Assessment
Admission begins with a readiness profile — ensuring every participant enters the programme with a clear development pathway and purpose.
Questions? Our admissions team is here to help you every step of the way.