MBA
This MBA develops practical and strategic management skills for professionals seeking to lead teams, manage change or take on broader business responsibilities. You will study leadership, competitive strategy, financial management, supply chains, social media marketing, innovation and business analytics. The course may suit those returning to study with existing professional experience who want to apply management theory to real business situations.
About this course
This MBA is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their management knowledge and apply it to organisational challenges. It examines how businesses operate, compete, adapt and grow, combining strategic decision-making with practical areas such as finance, supply chains, people management and marketing.
You will consider strategic business transformation, competitive strategy and innovation, alongside the use of technology and business analytics in planning and decision-making. The course also develops professional practice through applied activities, including client-focused case studies, simulations and a substantial business project.
Blended study is available over one year. An online study option is also available and takes one year or longer.
What you will study
The course covers:
• Professional practice in business and management • Management and leadership • Contemporary business operations • Strategic business transformation • Competitive strategy • Financial management and financial decision-making • Introduction to supply chain management • Leading people • Social media marketing • Business innovation and growth • Business analytics and the challenges presented by Big Data sets • Technology for strategic plans and competitive advantage • A business project
Modules
- Professional Practice in Business & Management
- Competitive Strategy
- Financial Management
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Leading People
- Social Media Marketing
- Business Project
Assessment
Assessment uses applied and reflective methods, including live client case studies, business simulations, group work, presentations, a transformation plan, negotiated assessment, a personal audit, critical reflection and a portfolio. You may also produce podcasts or vodcasts, a marketing plan and social media campaign, and a business project or consultancy report.
Entry requirements
Applicants normally need a bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above, or an international equivalent.
If your degree was completed more than five years ago, you must provide a CV with your application.
Applicants with professional qualifications and at least two years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply.
English language requirements
For online learning, applicants need IELTS 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 90, or an equivalent qualification.
For blended learning, applicants need IELTS 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 60–78, or an equivalent qualification.
Evidence of previous study completed in English may be accepted, including a letter confirming English as the medium of instruction.
Applicants who require a UK visa need IELTS 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5, or an equivalent Secure English Language Test result.
Careers
This MBA may support progression into senior leadership, business management, change and transformation roles across the public and private sectors. Potential roles include Marketing Manager, HR Manager, Business Consultant, Management Consultant, Business Development Manager, Business Operations Manager and Product Manager.
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