All MBA candidates are invited to attend a European study trip to meet with and learn from industry innovators, leaders and alumni.

Building on the curriculum, the trip helps to enhance leadership and employability skills as well as consolidate our student's first semester’s learning through the following:

• Understanding the economic, political and demographic characteristics of the city and country
• Challenging assumptions with first-hand, real-world experiences within a new economic and social context
• Enhancing the understanding of doing business in different countries and cultures
• Connecting with the business and alumni network
• Preparing for the second semester, building on core modules and specialising in areas such as business analytics, international business plus entrepreneurship and innovation.

Recent trips include Lisbon, Madrid and Milan, with site visits to:

• British Chamber of Commerce, Portugal
• Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Lisbon
• Siemens Portugal 
• Pirelli Headquarters, Milan
• Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid
• Invest in Madrid.

MBA candidates at sustainable packaging business, The Navigator Company in Lisbon, 2026

This trip was genuinely insightful from start to finish. From engaging in Lisbon’s innovation and business ecosystem to meeting professionals from around the world, the trip strengthened our learning and networks in a really meaningful way.  Maysa Abdelazim, Liverpool MBA student 

Find out more about our trips