Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Full-time)
ObjectivesThe University of Wolverhampton Business School’s MBA was one of the first to be awarded by a Higher Education establishment in the UK - it has been designed to meet the development needs of both UK and international graduates, managers and practitioners This full-time award has been designed to prepare and support students who wish to develop a career in general management, in specialist or functional management at a senior level, in management consultancy, or who wish to build and run their own business The award consists of individual modules, which build together into a comprehensive programme of advanced study covering functional knowledge, skills and specialist expertise, combined with a strongly integrative strategic core area of study It is intended to benefit participants who already have management experience, and has been designed with an emphasis on the practical application of theory to the problems of management in both smaller and larger organisations which may be in the private, public or not-for -profit sectors The award is strongly internationalist in outlook, reflecting the growing impact of globalisation on organisations. It provides the concepts, theory and understanding necessary to manage organisations, through a rigorous and clearly focused academic programme of study Widely varied teaching and learning strategies are employed on the course, including the delivery of formal taught content, case study analysis, video presentation, and simulation and role play with both individual and team work Participants, normally drawn from many countries and cultures, are encouraged to contribute to the course and this rich mix of experience adds substantially to the learning experience
Entry requirementsSuccessful applicants will normally be over 23-years-old at the start of the programme and occupy, or have occupied, positions of management responsibility for a minimum of two years You will also need to hold an Honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent, or a professional qualification considered equivalent to an appropriate Honours degree, or qualifications and experience considered equivalent to the above Mature students with significant management experience who can demonstrate previous non-certified learning equivalent to the above are also welcome to apply - in such cases, admission to the programme will be based on an evaluation of your ability to contribute to, benefit from, and achieve the award If English is not your first language, you will need a TOEFL score of 550 or above, or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or evidence of English proficiency equivalent to the above
Academic titleMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (Full-time)
Course descriptionFuture prospects
This internationally-recognised and acclaimed management qualification will accelerate your career progression, giving you the knowledge and skills you need to lead your organisation in the most challenging business environment
The MBA is ideal for applicants whose current position has grown in responsibility and now requires them to take a more strategic perspective
Typical modules may include
-Research in Organisation Studies
-Strategy for Managers
-Organisational Change and Transformation
-Organisations, Markets and Finance
-Systems for Operations Management
-Marketing Management
-Managing and Developing People
-Masters Learning
-Core Option Modules (15 credits) include:
-Research Project
-Organisational Consultancy Project.