Black British Initiative's MBA30
- Date
- 13 Apr 2026 - 07 May 2026 · All day
- Price
- Course dates: 13 April – 7 May 2026, Applications close: 1 April 2026
- Venue
- SOAS University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
- Programme type
- Business Skills Training
The Black British Initiative (BBI) is calling ambitious Black jewellers and silversmiths across the UK to step forward and scale their businesses through an exciting partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre.
This powerful collaboration unlocks 10 fully funded places on BBI’s highly regarded MBA30 (Mini-MBA) programme – a four-week executive business course created specifically for Black entrepreneurs who are ready to grow, lead and succeed.
Originally launched with SOAS University of London in 2023 and accredited in 2024, MBA30 is designed to turn creative talent into commercially thriving businesses.
Why Join MBA30?
This programme is for you if you are a Black jeweller or silversmith looking to:
- Increase turnover and profitability
- Strengthen leadership and decision-making
- Build a recognisable brand
- Access high-level business networks
- Bridge the gap between craft and commerce
Delivered in a flexible hybrid format (3 in-person days and 6 online half-day sessions), MBA30 covers:
- Leadership
- Finance
- Marketing & branding
- Strategic growth
- Legal foundations
- AI in business
- Operational sustainability
You’ll learn directly from SOAS professors and doctors alongside 16+ world-class business leaders, gaining practical insight you can apply immediately to your business.
Fully Funded Places – Remove the Barrier
Thanks to funding from the Goldsmiths’ Centre via the Goldsmiths' Foundation, eligible participants can access this executive-level education at no cost.
“Equity and access are central to our mission. This partnership enables meaningful pathways to leadership and entrepreneurship for the next generation of Black makers.”
— Chris Oliver, Goldsmiths’ Centre
“The gap between Black-owned businesses and the national average is stark. Executive education is part of the solution, and this partnership allows us to expand the reach and impact of MBA30.”
— Darren Miller, BBI