Master of Business Administration (MBA) Part-time

Introduction The MBA programme creates effective managers who are equipped to lead their organisations into the changing business environment of the 21st century.

The programme content includes the latest thinking and research on management at strategic level combined with a strong emphasis on transferring the participant's learning to the workplace.

The MBA programme includes students from a wide range of business and service backgrounds, providing a pool of experience and expertise from which to learn. Those taking the programme will gain new perspectives and take a wealth of ideas back to their organisations.
The MBA is aimed at:

• Middle to senior managers who wish to enhance their career prospects within their own organisation
• Those who wish to further their career prospects by gaining knowledge of a wider range of organisational sectors
• Individuals who have a desire to continue the learning process and develop their own knowledge, skills and attitudes as managers at senior level
• Those who wish to move from a specialist field to a more generalist strategic role within their organisation

Course objectives By studying this course you will:

• Develop a wider strategic vision of the opportunities and constraints for organisations created by the global business environment
• Develop key competencies including leadership, decision making, managing across cultures, organisational transformation and innovation
• Handle complex organisational isues across a wide range of management disciplines
• Enjoy a stimulating and supportive learning environment which will foster personal growth and effectiveness as a manager
• Develop a broad understanding of the principles, concepts and practice of contemporary management
• Develop a critical awareness of current management theory

Course structure The programme includes contemporary topics with cutting-edge content reflecting the key issues in the turbulent business environment of the 21st century and the latest developments in management research.

Management in an international context is an important focus, strengthened by involvement with international partner institutions. The part-time MBA has a growing reputation and is delivered jointly with other institutes in Berlin, Mannaheim and Budapest.

Students can normally expect to complete the MBA within two years. The programme consists of 180 credits in three stages as shown in the table below. CERTIFICATE Decision Making Human Resource Management Practice Marketing Management Strategic Financial Management DIPLOMA Strategic Management Strategy in Practice Research Methods for Managers Global Business Fitness MASTERS Elective 1 Elective 2 30 credit Dissertation Teaching and learning Learning methods include lectures, case studies, syndicate work, role-playing, business games and group presentations. Syndicate and group work is encouraged to enable participants to benefit from the varied backgrounds and experience of other cohort members. Guest speakers and alumni may also be invited in order to enrich the content.

The teaching team has a reputation for professionalism and the ability to create a supportive learning environment. Several of the lecturers have published books and articles on a range of key management topics. The library and computer labs are extremely well equipped and library staff are very helpful in assisting students with enquiries or difficulties.

Attendance is normally scheduled into three-day study blocks from Thursday to Saturday, approximately once per month. This minimises disruption and absence from the workplace. Assessment Each credit-rated module is assessed by an assignment, usually work-based. There are no formal examinations. This ensures that learning is context-specific and transfers learning to the participant's organisation