MBA Master of Business Administration

Curriculum

• Organisational Behaviour

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Marketing Management
  
• Human Resources Management Practice
  
• Research Methods for Managers
  
• Business Analysis Project
  
• Strategic Management
  
• International Business Management
  
• Major Project

Assessment

Each credit-rated module is assessed by an assignment, often work or case-based. There are no formal examinations. This ensures that learning is context-specific and transferred to the organisation.Our MBA is designed for students who have gained a considerable degree of subject knowledge and proficiency from their undergraduate studies, experience of the workplace or both. Our approach to study is essentially one of critique and evaluation, using the results of current and recent research and case studies to analyse, evaluate and appraise established methods, practices or
techniques. Teaching input is provided via a wide
range of approaches, including lectures, seminars, video and case studies.
Particular emphasis is placed on team teaching and the setting of work-based tasks at strategic level.

Learning strategies include syndicate work, group presentations, working with local
business organisations and self-managed learning. Assessments have a strong practical and
professional orientation, enabling you to develop a range of practical management skills relevant to senior roles in their organisation. Work-based assignments are used where relevant and practical, to help you relate your learning to their work environment, increase your knowledge of that
environment, help raise your profile and ensure your sponsor gains immediate, practical benefit.
An important component of our course is the Postgraduate Major Project, supported by our Research Methods for Managers module, and often related to studies in one or more other modules. You are
expected to display a considerable degree of proficiency in research methods, and be able to apply such methods to a real-world problem in a practical and business-like manner. You are required to demonstrate knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of your chosen methods, and discuss how you worked within, or overcame such weaknesses. Additionally, they are expected to criticise their own work, both from a methodological and practical standpoint.

Links with Industry and Professional Recognition

Our MBA is accredited by the Association of Business Schools. Links between our MBA and international partner institutions are fostered through international websites, residential and
conferences.