✉ admissions@ucbm.co.ukUnited Kingdom
Full-Time · Part-Time · ODL · Online
Universal College of Business and Management

Shape Your Future in Business, Management, Leadership, Computing and Health & Social Care

From Certificate to Professional Doctorate — study Full-Time, Part-Time, by Open & Distance Learning or fully Online, with personalised support at every step of your journey.

Diverse UCBM students studying together in Manchester city centre
5
Faculties
20+
Programmes
4
Study Modes
9
Qualification Levels

Our Five Faculties

Where Will You Belong?

Start Learning Today

Find Your Course

CertificateBusiness & Management

Certificate in Business and Management

Duration: 6 months
Intakes: Jan, May, Sep
Study modes: Full-Time, Part-Time, Online
Apply for this course →
DiplomaBusiness & Management

Diploma in Business Management

Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Jan, May, Sep
Study modes: Full-Time, Part-Time, ODL, Online
Apply for this course →
Advanced DiplomaBusiness & Management

Advanced Diploma in Business Management

Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Jan, Sep
Study modes: Full-Time, Part-Time, Online
Apply for this course →
Higher DiplomaBusiness & Management

Higher Diploma in Business Administration

Duration: 18 months
Intakes: Jan, Sep
Study modes: Full-Time, Part-Time, ODL
Apply for this course →
Postgraduate DiplomaBusiness & Management

Postgraduate Diploma in International Business

Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Jan, May, Sep
Study modes: Part-Time, Online
Apply for this course →
Professional MastersBusiness & Management

Professional Master in Business Administration

Duration: 18 months
Intakes: Jan, Sep
Study modes: Part-Time, ODL, Online
Apply for this course →

Study Your Way, At Your Pace

Four Flexible Ways to Study

01

Full-Time

Immerse yourself on campus in Manchester with day teaching and full access to college facilities and support.

02

Part-Time

Evening and weekend timetables designed to fit around your job and family commitments.

03

ODL

Open & Distance Learning — study from anywhere with structured materials and tutor support at your own pace.

04

Online

Fully online delivery with live sessions, recorded lectures and the same personalised attention as on campus.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Our core values underpin everything we do — from the way we teach and lead to the way we engage with our students, partners, and the wider community.

Read more about the College →
Personal and Academic Integrity
Innovative Thinking
Good Governance and Management
Professionalism and Diligence
Ethical Behaviour
Civic Responsibility
Multi-Cultural Awareness and Tolerance
Sustainability of Resources
Personalised Attention and Student Focus
Lecturer teaching diverse students in a UCBM lecture hall

Our Mission

We Define Challenges and Shape Solutions

Our mission is to produce the best, most forward-thinking business leaders, managers and scholars, and to prepare exceptional graduates to apply innovative ideas and professional expertise in serving organisations, industries, communities and the nation.

Our Mission & Goals

Student Stories

Inspiring Testimonials

"

Returning to study after years in care work felt daunting, but the tutors supported me step by step. The part-time timetable meant I never had to choose between my job and my studies.

A
Amara O.
Health & Social Care Management
"

The programme blends real academic depth with practical tools I use at work every week. The personalised attention from faculty genuinely sets UCBM apart.

D
Daniel K.
Professional Master in Business Administration
"

Studying online from another city was seamless — live sessions, quick tutor feedback, and a community of students from all over the world.

P
Priya S.
Diploma in Hospitality Management

Academic & Professional Quality

Our Partners & Awarding Bodies

The College partners with educational institutions, awarding bodies and corporate organisations so its programmes are recognised and approved around the world.

Partner logo
Partner logo
Partner logo
Partner logo
Partner logo
Partner logo

Begin Your Student Journey Today

Complete an application, book a consultation, or request a prospectus — our admissions team will guide you every step of the way.