Master of Business Administration (MBA)

What you will study

The programme is distinctive as it combines the best aspects of American business education (relying on a significant amount of case study material) with UK expectations of rigour and process in assessment.

This dynamic learning experience is enhanced with visits to leading international businesses and highly qualified guest speakers who share their industry experience and advice with our MBA students.

You’ll be assessed through individual and group projects. Assessment includes reports, presentations and competitions, enabling you to develop the skills to master a myriad of situations in the world of business administration and strategic business management.

Skill Based Career Seminars: The Business School works closely with the University’s Department of Student Affairs to offer a series of skill-based careers seminars throughout the academic year.

Programme Specification Fall Semester ECN 7200 Economic Analysis for Managers This course exposes students to advanced applied microeconomic analysis and global macroeconomics with a management focus. Complex economic choices and decisions of economic agents are investigated within the business context, and the global macroeconomic environment is analysed concerning its multidimensional relevance for corporations. MGT 7105 Organisational Leadership MKT 7100 Global Marketing Strategy This course sets forth principles of strategic marketing management and sets these principles within the framework of theory and practice. Students will gain a broad understanding of resource based theory from a global perspective, including the relevance and role of company resources and competitive strengths in constructing both single business and multi business strategies. Through critical appraisal of the subject, students will become aware of the role and importance of incorporating business ethics, values, and social responsibilities when creating and executing company strategy. Offered in Fall and Summer Semester MGT 7XXX Strategy for People, Planet and Profit Course Specification TBC MGT 7160 Business Research This course discusses the main concepts and techniques involved in the field of business. The course develops four main themes: research in context which puts the student as the researcher and as the user of research; research methodology which deals with the nature and limitations of different philosophies of research design e.g. deductive versus inductive approaches: qualitative versus quantitative approaches and the role of literature: research method which deals with advantages and issues associated with the use of various data collection methods including observation, use of groups, interviewing techniques and questionnaire design. At the end of the class a research proposal for the upcoming dissertation needs to be prepared which deals with issues of planning, literature review, topic selection, access to data, schedules, action plans, writing styles and referencing systems. FNN 7102 Financial Management This course is designed to develop the students' ability to manage a company’s finances. Students will analyse and evaluate the financial performance of organisations. This is based on financial statements and market performance indicators. For this, students will be exposed to methodological approaches concerning the preparation and interpretation of financial statements. This is further supported by an in depth investigation of financial theories and their application to actual scenarios requiring financial decision-making. plus ONE of the following* ENT 7XXX Innovative Entrepreneurship Course Specification TBC MGT 7XXX Corporate Sustainability Reporting Course Specification TBC HRM 7XXX Strategic Human Resource Management Course Specification TBC MGT 7101 Project Management Course Specification TBC MKT 7110 Marketing in a Digital World The course will provide insights into new marketing concepts, tools, technologies and business models to enhance the value creation process. New technologies have created some radical changes in the way companies reach their markets and in particular the emerging phenomenon of social media. The course will provide an understanding of theoretical perspectives, techniques and tools to understand and harness the opportunities provided by best practice digital marketing. Students will have the opportunity to learn about electronic commerce in action; the interplay between the technology and marketing applications; the changing scope and uses of the Internet, along with current management issues facing businesses attempting to use the World Wide Web. MGT 7XXX Managing the Creative Industries Course Specification TBC MGT 7XXX Business Analytics: Data and Decisions Course Specification TBC APR 7104 Professional Digital Media Skills Project management is the basis on which all businesses and organizations run. To make products or deliver services, employees must work together on specific projects that have deliberate goals and must be completed to keep the business running. Students will learn how to break a project down into parts, focusing on the definition of the project and its execution. Students will define the goals of projects, lead groups of people and allocate appropriate resources to see the project through to completion MGT 7XXX NGO Strategy, Governance and Leadership Course Specification TBC LBM 7107 Integrated Marketing Communications The broad aim of the course is to introduce, examine, and appraise how integrated marketing communications including advertising, public relations, and sponsorship are used to promote branded luxury offerings. Course material will draw from a blend of theory, tools, media campaigns, case studies, and contemporary examples. In addition, students will be encouraged to problem solve creatively - through practical exercises and in response to campaign briefs. There will be scope to attempt media audits evaluating existing campaigns; and develop new media schedules. In light of this, the course attempts to offer a balance between the technical and the creative – with the aim of delivering real value to practitioners of all levels. Offered in Fall, Spring and Summer Semester plus either both of the following* MGT 7902 Graduate Internship in Business Administration The MBA internship is a full-time work placement within an organization related to the world of business. The internship aims to provide students with a graduate level experiential learning opportunity in which they can develop intellectual, professional and personal skills that will enable them to function well in a culturally diverse working environment in all key job sectors. All internships are supervised by faculty, and all last a minimum of 9 weeks in length and are carried out full time Monday to Thursday/ Friday. Each student will also complete a series of assessments throughout the internship. These assessments have been designed to help the student reflect on the skills they are learning and the benefits gained from the internship experience, and also to help them determine if their current career goals are the correct fit for them. MGT 7510 Professional Project This course will provide students with the opportunity of constructing an applied project in the area of business and management. Students will initiate, plan and execute an individually constructed project with a strong emphasis on applied business scenarios/challenges. The course will lead to the preparation of a 10,000 word project report. OR MGT 7560 Extended Professional Project This course will provide students with the opportunity of constructing an applied research project in the area of business and management. Students will initiate, plan and execute an individually constructed project. The topic is usually related to the programme content and is investigated with the use of appropriate research methods. Emphasis is placed on appropriate literature search, and collection and analysis of data. The course will lead to the preparation of a 15.000 word project report.

The information above is intended as an example only, featuring course details for the current year of study. In addition to the courses outlined above, there may be open electives. Course content and delivery can be subject to change. For more detailed information on the programme specification, please find more details here .

Course and Elective information based on Fall entry start.