MBA
This full-time MBA is completed over one year. It provides advanced study of business management, including accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship and strategic management. It may suit graduates and mature learners who want to strengthen their understanding of management practice, financial decision-making and business strategy.
Awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
This MBA develops broad management knowledge alongside specialist study in finance, marketing, human resource management and strategic decision-making. It is designed for learners who want to examine how organisations operate, compete and grow across different business environments.
You will consider financial analysis, corporate finance, international business and investment analysis, as well as the use of information technology and management information systems. The course also explores entrepreneurship, research methods and the management of people.
Later study brings these areas together through strategic marketing, an integrated case study, a business development proposal and a dissertation. This structure supports the development of research, analysis, planning and decision-making skills relevant to management and business development roles.
What you will study
Core areas include:
• Accounting and decision-making techniques • Business environment • Information technology and management information systems • Marketing management and strategic marketing • Financial analysis and management • Managing human capital and entrepreneurship • Research methodologies • Strategic management • International marketing management • Corporate finance • Financial markets and investment analysis • International business
The course also includes an integrated case study, business development proposal and dissertation.
Modules
Principles Stage
- Accounting and Decision Making Techniques
- Business Environment
- Information Technology and Management Information Systems
Semester 1
- Marketing Management (core)
- Financial Analysis & Management (core)
- Managing Human Capital and Entrepreneurship (core)
Semester 2
- Research Methodologies (core)
- Strategic Management (core)
Marketing elective
- Strategic Marketing (optional)
- International Marketing Management (optional)
Finance elective
- Corporate Finance (optional)
- Financial Markets and Investment Analysis (optional)
International Business elective
- International Business (optional)
- International Marketing Management (optional)
Semester 3
- Integrated Case Study
- Business Development Proposal
- Dissertation
Assessment
Assessment includes an integrated case study, a business development proposal and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be at least 21 years old and hold a minimum 2:2 degree from a recognised university, equivalent to a UK bachelor's degree with honours.
Mature applicants aged over 21 with relevant work experience or a professional qualification may also be considered.
English language requirements
An overall IELTS score of 6.0 is required, with at least 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent recognised English language qualification.
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