Master of Business Administration
Programme Information
Required Credits/Units: 180
Course Summary
This is a general management course designed for those in, or aspiring to, senior management positions or those looking for conversion from specialist fields to that of general management. It is also intended for those with entrepreneurial objectives. The MBA prepares participants for early entry into positions holding significant general management responsibilities, whilst developing a thorough understanding of the principal functional areas of management.
The course team recognises the importance of keeping a management course at the cutting edge of learning in a rapidly changing business environment and is committed to that goal.
Our particular course is also built around five key framing objectives: plurality, advocacy, enterprise, responsibility and application.
Programme Outline
Foundation Courses
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Induction Module
UOS-IND-M-100
|
0.00 |
Postgraduate Certificate Level
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Organizational Behaviour
UPLMBAM17
|
20.00 |
|
Managing Strategic Change
UPLMBAM08
|
20.00 |
|
Strategic Marketing
UPLMBAM13
|
20.00 |
Postgraduate Diploma Level
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Managing Through Finance
UPLMBAM18
|
20.00 |
|
Consultancy Management
UPLMBAM20
|
20.00 |
|
Project Management
UPLMBAM24
|
20.00 |
Postgraduate Award Level
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
|
Research Methods
UPLMBAM98
|
20.00 |
|
Dissertation
UPLMBAM99
|
40.00 |
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for admission are:
- An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or recognized international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered in exceptional cases.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade “C/4” and above or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.