Modules | MBA

Course code: MN2CK    Level: 7

All over the world, the MBA is the recognised management and leadership qualification. It's formal recognition that you have the strategic knowledge, insight and understanding to become a successful manager – and an inspiring leader. 

A minimum of 2-3 years supervisory experience is required before you can begin this online MBA and must be evidenced with your application. This Masters degree is a popular choice for busy professionals from all over the world, who want the benefits of this top level qualification, without having to travel to attend fixed lectures or fit in with someone else’s timetable.

An MBA approved by your professional body

It’s one of only a few MBAs in the UK that has been accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – the UK's professional body for managers and leaders. That proves our course meets the highest professional management standards and means you can apply for Chartered Manager status* once you’ve finished.

* Chartered Manager status requires a formal application process to CMI that includes an assessment questionnaire, submission of an Independent Business Impact Study (not an Independent Study or Dissertation) and an assessment interview. Additional costs may apply direct to the CMI.

Professional top-up routes and exemptions

Top up your existing professional qualifications to an MBA.  Exemptions are available on the following:

• ACCA
• ABP
• CIMA
• CIPFA
• CMI
• Edexcel (level 7)

For further information about exemptions please call us +44 (0)1332 593701 or contact us.

Plan your study around your committments

Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed trimester but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures.

Theory that means something in the workplace

Because we asked key people working in industry to help us design this MBA, you can be confident that it will give you the skills desired by top employers. In addition, we constantly encourage you to put your new knowledge to the test at work and evaluate its success – particularly in the Business Impact Study; a more practical alternative to the traditional dissertation or Independent Study as it’s now known. If you aren’t currently employed, don’t worry; we will use real case studies so you can still see how this knowledge can be applied.

You should normally have:

• a bachelors degree with honours (at least 2.2) or equivalent professional experience
• 2-3 years' relevant work experience at a supervisory or managerial level
• You will need to submit a full CV with your application

English language qualifications

If English is not your first language you will need one of the following English language qualification. 

• IELTS 6.5
• TOEFL 580 (paper based) 237 (computer based) or 92 (internet based)
• Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
• London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
• International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
• International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C

Cost for the full MBA

*Prices correct for 2013/2014. Subject to annual increase in September 2014 (NB: Fees for UK and Non UK students are the same).

Contact us for fee information about the various top up options available.

Flexible payment plans available

Choose from three options:

• Pay only for the modules you are studying
• Pay your full course fees upfront, receive a 5% discount and avoid annual increases
• Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only).

Find out more

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

In constructing your study programme we have worked with the CMI to ensure that your learning is not simply focused on achieving the qualification, but that you can transfer your learning into practical workplace applications.

Graduates will be able to apply their new knowledge in their professional experience. In turn, they will be able to reflect on and learn from their prior experience and so demonstrate the ability to integrate new knowledge with past experience and apply it to new situations. 

Graduates of our MBA will successfully challenge pre-existing ideas and be able to rise above organisational or subject-specific boundaries, taking a holistic view of situations and events.  They will be valued for their ability to analyse, synthesise and solve complex business problems which do not have a clear structure. Finally, they will have honed their interpersonal skills to a level which will enable them to work with others in the workplace in order to implement agreed solutions effectively and efficiently.

What our students say about this course 

Neelesh Sawoky studied online for his MBA from his home in Mauritius. He heads up the international audit department of a commercial bank on the island, and wanted to gain a masters degree to prepare himself for higher managerial responsibilities. Because he was already ACCA qualified and held a first degree, Nellesh gained a full MBA in just one year, by taking advantage of one of the professional top-up routes. Study had to fit around his busy lifestyle so he chose the online route.

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

Julie Basford's MBA took her to some surprising places. Having started as a part time student while working for Derby City Council, she ended up moving to Abu Dhabi during her third year and completed the programme as an online student.

Julie is now living and working in Australia and benefiting from the confidence and skills the MBA has given her. She says, "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."