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Why take an MBA?

People take an MBA to further their career as a manager. It's a well-respected award that proves you have met a high international standard in leadership and management.

Our students and graduates find that the MBA's kudos and the content of our course here at Derby, bring them a whole host of benefits. 

Frank Guth, graduate

Frank Guth, full time graduate

"The MBA helped me to move up in my current job, to widen my scope of knowledge and above all to set up an international network"

Frank's now Financial Controller for a listed German industrial company

Julie Basford, graduate

Julie Basford, part time/online graduate

"Starting work in Australia was a complete culture shock in many different ways, but having studied international culture as part of my MBA, I was much better prepared."

Julie's now Asset Manager at City of Wanneroo, Australia

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Neelesh Sawoky, online graduate

Neelsh Sawoky, online graduate

"I now have a much better understanding of how businesses are managed; how to deal with their operations, marketing and human resources."

Neelsh now heads up the Internal Audit Department of Bank One, Mauritius

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Andy Dawkins, graduate

"It has opened up more doors and been a passport to higher level roles"

Andy who now manages the purchase and delivery of parts for Rolls-Royce

Julie Blair-Park, current student

Julie Blair-Park, current student

"It enhances not just your knowledge, but your coonfidence and self-esteem. This spills over into your personal life and is a real positive."

Julie Blair-Park, HR Manager for Marley Eternit, UK 

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Rob Davidson, graduate

Robert Davidson, graduate

"My MBA has been invaluable - I think much more strategically, do much better research and can see work flows and how they affect other functions within the business" 

Robert Davidson, now Project and Office Manager at ITSec, UK

Find out how we can help you develop your career, while you're studying with us

Skills and qualities you can expect to gain:

  • Strategic awareness and thinking.
  • An ability to present logical and relevant arguments.
  • Innovation and the confidence to challenge traditional ways of thinking.
  • Critical evaluation.
  • Understanding and evaluating business impact.

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