Business Administration (International MBA full-time)

Course Details

This International MBA is a rigorous and exciting one-year journey aimed at graduate students without prior work experience, with experienced professionals also welcome. The programme consists of eight modules (15 CATS each) and a dissertation (60 CATS) in Semester 3. Key features:

Business Engagement

• Real-world consultancy project option: students can choose a dissertation project tailored to their interests. Students spend five months working with the client organisation to deliver effective solutions. Full training and academic supervision are provided.
• Deloitte and PwC consulting challenge: as part of a team students work with partners from Deloitte and PwC to solve practical business challenges incorporating ideas from class, preparing an Executive Board presentation at the end.
• Industry masterclasses: leaders in their field meet with MBA students, presenting on their area of expertise.
• Business networks and associations: students are invited to attend events such as Chief Executive Club and Riddel Hall Founders Club. Automatic membership of the MBA Association of Ireland grants access to a range of networking opportunities.
• Post-MBA entrepreneurship visa: sponsored Graduate Entrepreneurship visas (Tier 1) enable Queen's international students to stay in the UK. Based on successful completion of the course and acceptance of business idea and plan.

Leadership and Skills Development

• Integrated career development: one-on-one coaching from a leading industry mentor, personal CV analysis and career advice and interview skills training.
• Leadership skills: a year-long programme features training in personal development, participation in high-performing teams, presentation skills, communications and networking strategies. Individual training helps students identify and work on Personal Development challenges.
• William J Clinton Leadership Institute: our neighbour at Riddel Hall, Belfast brings world-class facilities, leading academics and industry experts together to deliver a high-end portfolio of executive education and leadership programmes.
• Distinguished Leadership programme: guest speakers provide insights into their Leadership journey, tailored to the MBA experience.

A Unique Journey to the MBA

• A world-class environment: our International MBA takes place in the beautiful, modernised setting of Riddel Hall. Belfast's cultural backdrop offers an easy base from which to explore Ireland and mainland UK.
• Informal network opportunities: regular lunches and coffee breaks with classmates, academics and industry leaders provide opportunities to network and share ideas and expertise. An intensive induction session, a residential and trips that complement classroom learning also feature.
• A recognised degree from a top UK university: Queen's is a Russell Group university, committed to the highest levels of academic excellence in both teaching and research.

Core modules include:

Semester 1

Global Economic Environment

Global HRM

International Financial Accounting and Reporting

Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

Semester 2

Corporate Finance

International Marketing Leadership

Perspectives on Entrepreneurship, Risk and Innovation

Strategic Management

Semester 3

Option to select one of two dissertation types: a) consultancy project, or b) an academic review

Assessment is by a variety of methods and can include individual coursework, group work, oral presentations, poster presentations, simulations, case studies, class tests, examinations and dissertation.

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