MBA (Top-Up)
An online MBA top-up for applicants with 120 Level 7 credits in a business or management qualification. The course covers business strategy, leadership, strategic management, organisational sustainability and transformation. It is studied flexibly on a part-time basis over one year or more.
About this course
This MBA top-up is designed for applicants who already hold 120 Level 7 credits in business or management and want to complete an MBA qualification online. It focuses on the strategic decisions involved in leading and sustaining large organisations.
You will examine how business strategy is developed and implemented, alongside leadership, strategic management, organisational sustainability and transformation. The course also develops your ability to research a management issue and present evidence-based proposals.
A central element is the Transformation Capstone Project, where you will undertake an extended investigation leading to a dissertation. This may suit experienced professionals seeking to build on previous postgraduate business study while continuing to work.
What you will study
You will study:
• Business strategy development and implementation • Leadership and strategic management • The management and sustainability of large organisations • Organisational transformation • Researching management issues • Transformation Capstone Project
The capstone project brings together the course themes through an extended piece of research and a dissertation.
Modules
- Transformation Capstone Project
Assessment
Assessment is through case studies, proposals and a dissertation. The Transformation Capstone Project provides an opportunity to investigate a management issue in depth.
Entry requirements
You need 120 credits at Level 7 from a broadly based business or management qualification, such as a Postgraduate Diploma in Business, or an equivalent international qualification.
English language requirements
A Level 7 qualification taught in English can be used as evidence of English language proficiency.
If English is not your first language, you will need English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0.
Careers
The MBA may support progression into senior management and senior leadership roles in the public or private sector.
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