MBA Business Administration

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  • I could do my research there independent, which was a new and interesting experience for me (in germany we are normally supervised by a PhD student)I think my time in London was the best time in all.
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Postgraduate

In Colchester

£ 18,500 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    1 Year

About the course
Studying for an MBA is not just about gaining a course or qualification; it’s about your future

Whether your goal is to become an executive or an entrepreneur, The Essex MBA can accelerate your career by developing your capacity to innovate, think and act strategically


The Essex MBA is distinct

It focuses on the key themes of innovative entrepreneurship and sustainable international business

We foster your entrepreneurial spirit so you build sustainable, resilient business models that make sense to shareholders and the environment

You explore the impacts of internationalisation on businesses, suppliers and customers and gain the skills to lead in increasingly demanding marketplaces


You learn more than theory and practice

The Essex MBA attracts students from across the world, who bring with them a wealth of expertise and experience

They create a collaborative learning experience and share ideas and knowledge to develop not just their own capabilities, but their classmates’


You learn the fundamentals of management and leadership and have the opportunity to specialise through a choice of optional modules

Your course begins with a week of activities to develop your networking, team work and adaptive thinking skills and ends with an MBA project, where you chose to complete a dissertation or comprehensive business plan


You join Essex Business School, which is placed in the top 25 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014)


Our MBA can also be studied on a part-time or modular basis and our MBA scholarship can offer you up to a £5,000 discount if you're funding your own studies

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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  • I could do my research there independent, which was a new and interesting experience for me (in germany we are normally supervised by a PhD student)I think my time in London was the best time in all.
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Course rating

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Centre rating

martamarina

5.0
19/09/2018
What I would highlight: I could do my research there independent, which was a new and interesting experience for me (in germany we are normally supervised by a PhD student)I think my time in London was the best time in all.
What could be improved: Great course.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Project
  • International
  • Business Plan
  • International Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Business Strategy
  • Finance
  • Communications
  • Supply and Chain Management
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Industry
  • Supply
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Management
  • Business Administration
  • Teaching
  • Business and Administration
  • IT Management

Course programme

Example structure
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core and optional module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
MBA Project
Venture Academy: Creating and Growing a New Venture
Business Research Methods and Skills
Sustainable Operations
Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management and Social Responsibility
International Business Environment
Business Strategy
People and Organisations
Developing Business Plans
Accounting and Finance for Managers
Managerial Economics
International Marketing Strategy
Consulting to Organisations: Depth Psychology Approaches (optional)
Supply Chains and Logistics Management (optional)
Teaching
We use a mixture of lectures, case studies, syndicate exercises, group work and guest lectures.
Assessment
Assessment for each taught module usually consists of a combination of two-or three-hour examinations and coursework. Coursework takes the form of individual written essays, group projects and presentations. The Business Research Methods and Skills module is provided to support you with your final MBA Project.
Dissertation
You are required to complete one of the following in the summer term:
dissertation - using robust research methods and tools to explore specific business issues of your choice
comprehensive Business Plan - a structured business planning document for a new or growing business
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Additional information

I'm an economist, but my long-term goal is to become a manager within the banking industry or start my own business venture Having an MBA will give me the knowledge and confidence to apply for senior management positions both globally and also within domestic markets I chose The Essex MBA because of the ranking of the University of Essex and Essex Business School, and the scholarship incentives available for international students I love studying here in this modern, beautiful building Across campus there are great facilities, it’s an inspiring place to create something new Alexander Malygin - full-time MBA, 2016 Professional accreditation Essex Business School is currently in the process of applying for AMBA accreditation for the Essex MBA and whole school accreditation via AACSB Our expert staff Our world-class team are at the cutting-edge of research in: business ethics and corporate social responsibility; organisation studies; leadership and strategy; finance and banking; risk management; and international management We connect you with the latest developments in business practice by bringing in practitioners from leading companies to talk about contemporary business issues Our advisory board is made up of experienced practitioners from industry, finance and the public sector, including HSBC, BT, Invesco and Rolls Royce Specialist facilities The Essex MBA is taught at our Colchester Campus in the state-of-the-art Essex Business School building, the first zero-carbon business school in the UK You benefit from exceptional facilities, including: a beautiful winter garden, which gives the building its own micro-climate a virtual trading floor with Bloomberg Financial Market Labs to practice trading stocks and securities light and spacious teaching areas study pods and innovation booths for group working a café with an adjacent sun terrace Our building is located on the University of Essex Knowledge Gateway, the location of choice...

MBA Business Administration

£ 18,500 + VAT