MBA

In London

£ 4,900 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    MBA

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    18 Months

Management program provides the student with the skills and knowledge to become key decision-maker in the present and future workplace. Suitable for: Anyone

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Royal Arsenal Gatehouse, Beresford Square, SE18 6AR

Start date

On request

About this course

An undergraduate degree from an Approved university and at least 1 years’ work experience. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to hold IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 575 (paper-based) or 233 (computer-based), or equivalent.

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Course programme

Master of Business Administration (Management)

Corporations are looking for leaders and managers who are able to meet the challenges of the future. Challenges appearing in the coming decade include: leadership, empowerment of management, critical thinking, data/information management, transition management, managing change, globalization, communications, etc. These challenges must be met by individuals who possess a quality education. Management program provides the student with the skills and knowledge to become key decision-maker in the present and future workplace. One of the first courses to be taken is BUS 637, which prepares the student to conduct research for the case study required for the capstone course, MGT 785-Corporate Strategy Formulation and Implementation. In the MGT 785 capstone course, the student will be responsible for an in-depth analysis of industry and a corporation within that industry. The analysis is based on the application of the theory and practical knowledge obtained in the courses taken in Management and the managerial core.

1. Common Body of Knowledge - 27 credits
  • ACC-505 Financial and Managerial Accounting (3)
  • ECO-5O1 Economic Theory (3)
  • FIN-517 Financial Management (3)
  • MGT-340 Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
  • MGT-511 Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making (3)
  • MGT-550 Political, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Business (3)
  • MGT-570 Operations Management (3)
  • MKT-502 Marketing Management (3)
2. Managerial Core - 18 credits
  • BUS-637 Graduate Research Methods (3)
  • FIN-639 Financial & Economic Analysis of the Firm (3)
  • INB-601 International Business Environment (3)
  • ITS-620 lnformation Resources Management (3)
  • MGT-625 Strategic Management (3)
  • MKT-646 Strategic Concepts in Marketing (3)
3. Major - 21 credits Management ( 21 )
  • MGT-634 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3)
  • MGT-536 Managing Organizational Change (3)
  • MGT-670 Conflict Management Strategies (3)
  • MGT-748 Management of Strategic Issues (3)
  • MGT-540 Corporate Ethics (3)

And one elective course. Select from 600 or 700-level Accounting, Finance, Information Technology Systems, International Business, Management or Marketing.

Transfer of Credits

IUA will transfer no more than 9 credits from another approved university or college.

Start Dates

For all IUA academic programs, there are Three entry periods (each lasting 10 weeks) per year: January, July and October.

Program Schedule

This approximately 18-month MBA program consists of approximately six independent academic terms. MBA students must choose their classes from the courses offered every term at IUA. All classes described in the MBA curriculum are generally offered at least once in a 18-month period. Most of the classes differ from term to term except for BUS 637 that is repeated every other term. BUS 637 is not required but highly recommended to all the new students during their first term. Students could register for four classes per term.

A student should prepare his/her thesis research proposal (a sample of which is available from the Registrar’s office) in the area of his/her specialization as soon as possible and submit it to the Registrar's Office no later than the end of the second term of his/her MBA program. The proposal is then submitted to an appointed supervisor for approval. Once the supervisor approves the proposal, the student submits it to the Provost. While developing the thesis, the student discusses the progress and problems with the supervisor. The student must submit the thesis for final review and grading after having completed all courses. The thesis must be completed within two years from the time the student has started the program.

Graduation Requirements

The successful completion of 66 term units of credit for students where there is no relevant professional and degree background plus a 150 hours internship or equivalent and a thesis or equivalent. The 66 credits are calculated based on 22 courses. However, students with relevant professional and degree background need only to do 14 courses (i.e. 2 courses from CBK, 6 courses from Managerial Core, 5 courses from specialization/major Requirements and MGT 785) plus internship and a thesis or 16 courses plus an internship only. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA or 'B' average in order to graduate.

If the student has a GPA below 3.0, he/she will be authorized to retake a maximum of 4 classes. The student will pay a fee per extra class calculated on a pro-rata basis of the tuition paid for the full program. The student will graduate if he/she acquires the 3.0 GPA with the additional classes.

Application & Tution Fee

The application fee for the MBA program is £150 which is deducted from the full tuition fee once the student has started the course. The application fee is mandatory and non refundable.

This is an 18-month program where the courses offered here are identical to those offered in the PhD programs. The total tution fee for Masters Programe is £4900/-.

The MBA Thesis

Each MBA student is generally required to complete a thesis unless approval is obtained to replace it with two extra courses. The purpose of the thesis is to identify a topic, which the student explores in depth over the course of the MBA program. The thesis also creates an environment in which contacts are established with American or British businesses, companies, financial institutions and other organizations. Theses are to focus on an exploration of a specific business problem that benefits the student's knowledge base and skills, and provides businesses with useful research and projects. The thesis is student initiated. Unlike the other academic courses at IUA, the bulk of the responsibility for the completion of the thesis lies with the student concerned. The thesis supervisor is available as both a sounding board and a resource person, but the responsibility of developing, implementing and completing the thesis is given to the student. The student is then expected to do about 100 pages on it.

The choice of topics belongs to the student and is subject to approval of the thesis supervisor. The topic may focus on accounting, finance, marketing, sales, development of a business plan, government relations, or any number of other acceptable themes. Students should realize that a large amount of primary and/or secondary research is involved, in addition to a comprehensive search of the appropriate data.

Additional information

Payment options: *A partial deposit of £1000 tuition payment is normally requested at admission for non-U.K. Citizens, before the University issues the enrolment document for the student.

MBA (Management)

£ 4,900 + VAT