Master of Business Administration

School
Huddersfield University Business School (HUBS)

Course Length
16 months full-time (January and September start)
Part-time study also available

Number of Places
70

Contact
Departmental Secretary
Telephone: 01484 472026
E-mail: management@hud.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

You should have a good first degree or equivalent professional qualification.
In addition you would need at least two years' relevant work or managerial experience.

Introduction

Recognised worldwide as the premier management qualification, the MBA is the most advanced taught management course available in the UK. The MBA is suitable if you aspire to a senior management position. It is relevant to people from a wide variety of organisations, large or small, public, private or voluntary. The course specifically aims to develop your strategic capability. It provides an academically rigorous business and management education and aims to develop your personal, inter-personal and communication skills.

Course Structure

Core modules:

Personal and Professional Development
Managing and Developing Activities
Managerial Environment and Challenges
Innovation and Marketing
Managing People
Managing Finance
The Strategy Agenda
Global Business Issues
Research Proposal
Dissertation

Option modules:
Choose one from the following

Public Sector Management in the 21st Century
Global Management in the 21st Century
Management Development
International Business Finance
International Marketing

Following the taught elements of the course you will undertake a dissertation as a major project that enables you to specialise in a management area of your interest. This will be supported by workshops on research methods.

Teaching and Assessment

We use a range of teaching methods with a significant emphasis on group discussion.

You are expected to share your experiences. Lectures will provide the formal input to the modules. These will be supplemented by guided reading and case study analyses. We also use workshop, tutorial and seminar activities.

There are a variety of assessment methods, including individual and group reports, essays, learning logs, time constrained assessment activities and the dissertation.

Career Opportunities

As an MBA graduate you will be a valuable asset to an employer and are well prepared to take on additional roles and responsibilities. The MBA frequently opens up career opportunities or provides a springboard for a change in career direction.

Interested in a career in Education or Business?

Part-time and postgraduate course Open Day, Tuesday 22 June 2010, 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Prospectus

You can also request a printed prospectus by filling in our web form, and have it delivered to your address.

24 Hour Prospectus Enquiry Telephone Line:
+44(0)870 901 5555