Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Duration Eighteen Months Tuition Fee £5000 Mode of Study Full Time Department Department of Business Entry Criteria There is a two system entry point for this qualification one is the direct entry route for those who meet the entry criteria and the other is the stage by stage entry.
Direct Entry Application
In order to be considered for entry applicants must have: Stage by Stage Application
In order to be considered for entry applicants must have:
Where the medium of instruction for tertiary level studies was not English a score of 550+ for TOEFL or 6.0+ for IELTS is required, alternatively a B grade in GCE "O" or "A" Levels or equivalent or any other proof of English. How to apply Obtain an application form directly from the Academy or download from the website and send to the Academy along with evidence of academic qualifications, English capabilities and passport copies. Course Structure The Course consists of 12 modules which includes a project (independent research element)
Modules
Core Modules Leadership Strategic Management Strategic Marketing Strategic Legal and Social Issues Strategic Operations Issues Strategic Finance Strategic Human Resource Management Final Project Project Management-Concepts and Practice Performance Management Financial Markets and Institutions Investment Analysis Methods of Assessment Each module consists of an assignment and an exam. The exam must be passed to pass the module. The assignment is equivalent to 20% of the total grade of the module and the exams as 80%. All exams are assessed by open text book. The assessment method may change in the future at the discretion of the awarding body. From 2008 the assignment will be replaced by a case study included in the exam.
Teaching Methods The programme is taught by a dedicated team of staff drawn largely from full-time members of the Academy but supplemented where necessary by external lecturers and speakers and professionals from industry. There is a mixture of lecture and seminar work in the course with a particular emphasis on group work. This allows experiences to be shared and develops cross-cultural awareness and opportunities to develop links and networks in the long run. In addition, use is made of case studies, computer models and simulations, and presentations.
The Academy is responsible for providing tuition support for this qualification using the syllabus guidelines from AIBA. All exams and syllabuses are designed by AIBA ensuring quality control.
Progression & Career Options This qualification proves to employers that you can think strategically and beyond your immediate role. This Course will assist you in gaining a competitive edge and drive your career forward, and may also assist a career change, achieve a salary increase, improve promotion prospects or simply broaden horizons and increase marketability. Awarding Body Australian Institute of Business Administration (AIBA) which is part of the Gibaran Graduate School of Business.