The UK is one of the world's leading economies and a member of the G8 group of industrialized nations. It is also a global financial hub: the London Stock Exchange in the City of London is the largest centre for the trading of foreign equities, accounting for 40 per cent of the international foreign equity market.
The Association of MBAs (AMBA) monitors the quality of MBA programmes across the world. A third of the 126 business schools offering courses accredited by the AMBA are located in the UK
MBA programmes provide great opportunities to meet influential figures in the business world through lectures, seminars, events attended by guest speakers, internships and MBA projects.
Increasing numbers of UK MBA programmes are tailored to particular industries or aspects of management such as financial management, hospitality, sport, international business and marketing.