Course Overview
The MBA Masters of Business Administration is a prestigious one-year program designed for experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers to senior leadership positions. This comprehensive program explores critical leadership roles in setting direction, formulating plans, and implementing strategic strategies. Students tackle pressing global business challenges while considering the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, developing innovative solutions to complex management issues. The program combines strategic management theory with practical project leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, preparing graduates for executive roles in today's dynamic business environment.
Course Structure
Term 1 (Mandatory)
Strategy and Leadership in Practice
Explore the critical role of leadership in setting direction, formulating plans, and implementing strategic plans. Reflect on principles guiding strategic leadership and examine personal skills for leadership success. Conduct full strategic analysis of organisations.
Critical Issues in International Business Management
Identify and analyse critical management issues facing global businesses. Adopt broad perspectives to explore key issues and assess their impact on organisational sustainability. Develop creative solutions while considering UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Term 2 (Mandatory)
Leading Strategic Management Projects
Develop solid business cases, propose research designs for projects, and recommend project management methods for successful delivery. Consider reporting and evaluation of project outcomes while reflecting on effective leadership traits.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Critically evaluate the complex roles of innovation and entrepreneurship in organisational outcomes. Develop and justify action plans for entrepreneurial goals while examining traits, skills, and behaviours of effective entrepreneurial leaders.
Term 3
Final Project
Identify a complex issue in business studies or practice and formulate a research question. Explain aims and objectives for a dissertation or project of strategic benefit to an organisation. Evaluate current research, apply appropriate methods, analyze data, and propose recommendations.
Learning Outcomes
Conduct comprehensive strategic analysis of organisations
Develop and implement strategic leadership plans
Identify and analyse critical international business management issues
Create solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Lead strategic management projects from conception to completion
Develop innovative business plans and entrepreneurial ventures
Apply project management methodologies effectively
Conduct independent research on complex business issues
Present research findings through both written and oral formats
Evaluate business outcomes and strategic benefits
Course Benefits
Prestigious MBA qualification from Birkbeck, University of London
One-year intensive program for rapid career advancement
Focus on leadership and strategic management
Emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship
Practical project management experience
Multiple intake dates for professional flexibility
Diverse assessment methods including real-world projects
Preparation for executive and senior management roles
Strong network opportunities with experienced professionals
Integration of theory with practical business applications
Career Opportunities
CEO/Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Strategic Director
Senior Management Consultant
Business Development Director
Project Director
Operations Director
Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Senior Business Analyst
Management Consultant
Executive Vice President
Corporate Strategist
Progression Routes
- PhD in Business Administration or Management
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Executive PhD programs
- Advanced executive education certifications
- Professional fellowships in business and management
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
- At least a 2:2 bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification to a UK Honours degree)
- At least 2 years' managerial/supervisory work experience
- May be required to attend an academic interview
Tuition and Fees
Deposit
Varies - Deposit requirements to be confirmed upon offer
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
Scholarships can cover up to Varies of the tuition fees.
Accreditation
Birkbeck, University of London