Business, Management, Law & Linguistics
Master of Business Administration Starts in: September or February (and other dates on demand)
important balance between contemporary theory and practice in its MBA course.
and business plans – prepared by the student and submitted by a given deadline.
Location: Putteridge Bury campus, Luton
The course combines core MBA disciplines such as marketing, operations management and strategy, with innovative subject areas such as entrepreneurship, and creativity and innovation, to understand the ‘big picture’ of business life, underpinning career success in strategic management and leadership. You will complete two projects during the course: one focused on leadership and the other on a project case study that integrates your previous learning.
Career opportunities The full-time MBA studentship is highly international and diverse in nature. Career progression is enhanced by the strategic management knowledge and skills that the MBA develops.
Duration: 12 or 18 months full-time Open to: UK/EU/International students Entry requirements: Applicants should have a good second class Honours degree in any discipline from a registered Higher Education Institution. All international applicants will be assessed using UKBA policy. The minimum requirement for direct entrants to postgraduate study in the UK is level B2 on the CEFR. The University requires equivalent to 6.0 IELTS with at least 5.5 in each band for direct entry to a postgraduate study. Other qualifications are also accepted, please visit: www.beds.ac.uk/english-language Key features n An internationally recognised degree conforming to Quality Assurance Agency guidelines n Opportunities
to attend highprofile business events run by the University’s Knowledge Hub
University of Bedfordshire 2013
About the course The University of Bedfordshire Business School, a member of the UK Association of Business Schools and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), prides itself on the
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Areas of study include: Marketing for managers
The course is normally scheduled over three to four contact days per week to allow individual and group study time, and is supplemented by workshops and lectures by distinguished practitioners, careers advice and professional development. An international perspective is maintained in all subject areas through the selection of study materials and, in many assessments, by allowing the student to choose the context, organisation or scenario in which to apply management theory.
Leading people in organisations
Approximately 20 per cent of the MBA assessment is carried out in student groups. There are some written examinations and tests (eg leading and managing people, and accounting for leaders and strategy), but the main assessment vehicle is individual written assignments – reports, case study analysis
The competitive global context (optional)
Accounting for managers Managing operations Executive development Strategic management Business and financial markets Theory into practice project Small businesses and entrepreneurship (optional) Creativity for managers (optional)
To find out more contact Tim Priestman: t: +44 (0)1582 743 972 e: tim.priestman@beds.ac.uk w: http://uob.cc/business
Biao Wang Master of Business Administration graduate
I have developed a good level of interpersonal skills, creativity and motivation. The course developed my effective planning, organisational and team management skills. As a result, I feel much more confident in the business world.
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