In recognition of industry demand, this MBA combines a grounding in core business subjects with a specialisation in international business.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
The programme covers a wide range of general business and management modules. You will be encouraged to apply the concepts you have learned to practical cases in order to effectively utilise the theoretical methodology.
The modules have been designed to develop your potential to manage and lead organisations effectively through the development of your own abilities.
After covering the general curriculum in the first four modules, the course will focus in detail on the international business environment and on marketing in a global context.
The final module is highly adaptable to your circumstances and professional interests, and gives you the chance to draw on your own work experience as well as on academic research.
After successful completion of this programme, students are welcome to continue to studying with us onto our Doctor of Business Administration programme.
*Please note that due to student cohort sizes, the University may request that you choose an alternative pathway.
Compulsory
- Dissertation OR Integrated Case Study OR Business Development Proposal (60 credits)
(20 credits)
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Ratings and Rankings
Accommodation
Birmingham Accommodation
Birmingham is a great student experience, attracting thousands of students per year to this thriving student city. There is a variety of purpose-built student accommodation available and our accommodation team will be able to guide you.
Further information
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This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
Home applicants:
Normally, the possession of a minimum of a 2:2 UK first degree or an equivalent international qualification recognised by UK ENIC or work experience of five years at a senior managerial level in lieu of first degree.
International applicants:
Normally, the possession of a minimum of a 2:2 UK first degree or an equivalent international qualification recognised by UK ENIC or work experience of five years at a senior managerial level in lieu of first degree.
Normally, English language proficiency at or exceeding an average IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent in any other approved test), with no score less than 5.5 in any components of the test.
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Modules are assessed by coursework. This may take various forms, work-based projects, small research projects, presentations, case study analysis and the final research project/dissertation. Students who are not currently in employment may be able to base their projects on case studies.
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There will be no mandatory additional costs to study beyond the payment of tuition. Students should be prepared to incur the basic costs associated with study such as transport and may wish to purchase coffees, snacks or other sundry items on campus.
Many students also choose to invest in study support tools such as laptops over the course of their study, though this is not a programme requirement. Any activities related to study or student life which bear a cost beyond tuition will be optional, and the expense shall be clearly communicated to students at the time of registration.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Potential careers and advancement opportunities include management roles in human resource management and international workforce development, international business contexts, education, health service development, in the public services and elsewhere.