Master of Business AdministrationMBA - General |
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Attendance & durationFull-time: one year; day attendance
Tuition fees*Full-time (EU) £10,230
LocationLondon North campus Further informationCourse Leader: Admissions Office as above Course leaflet |
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Aims of the courseThe MBA is the premier qualification for individuals wishing to progress to strategic-level positions in their organisation. It aims to provide a rigorous grounding in the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary for participants to operate effectively as strategic general managers in a variety of environments. Our course offers:
The University's provision in Business and Management was rated 'Excellent' in the most recent subject reviews by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, and this MBA complies fully with all QAA benchmarks. Key features of the course are the UK residential conference, held over a weekend at the start of the course, and small teaching groups, as we believe that personal attention is necessary for success on an MBA. There is also an emphasis on teamwork and personal development. Entry requirementsA UK Honours degree, or equivalent qualification, plus at least three years of post-graduation management experience; and, where appropriate, an English language test, a minimum score on the IELTS of 6.5, or equivalent. Applicants with a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) or professional qualification may be exempt from all, or part of, Stage One of the course. Course structureThe MBA (full-time) is divided into two taught stages. Stage One lasts one semester and consists of seven modules, which give a solid grounding in all the key business functions. Stage Two has a strategic emphasis and consists of five modules and a dissertation. Stage One modules are:
Stage Two relates the material of Stage One to major strategic issues. The modules are:
The elective module (which is a module of your choice that is used to further focus study in a particular area of management) is drawn from the range of broad provision available within the Business School. The dissertation is a major piece of work of approximately 15,000 words, based on research into an organisation. The Research Methods module in Stage Two of the course prepares you for this. Read more details about the modules AssessmentAssessments vary according to the nature of each module. Typically there are group reports, group presentations, individual reports and examinations. Career opportunitiesSuccessful MBA graduates are more likely to gain increased responsibilities at work, secure promotion and in general enjoy enhanced career opportunities. Graduates may also progress to further study. Recent graduates have found new employment opportunities both in the UK and abroad whilst some have successfully started their own businesses following completion of the course. What the students sayRead a student profile: Martin Avetisyan
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