Global MBA (top-up)
- Duration : 6 Months
- Modality: 100% Online
- Language: English
- Tuition Fee : €3,500
- Intake: May, September
- Awarding Bodies: Abertay University, UK
Programme description:
Our Global MBA prepares professionals for leadership in an international context. The programme will equip you with knowledge and skills across the full breadth of the management discipline including people management, strategic development and financial decision-making and control. Your skills will be honed through the lens of international business and leading business transformation, to empower you and your organisation to respond strategically to the changing environment. Your development will be highlighted through the capstone module which is a choice of consultancy style project presented by one of our business partners or based on a challenge within your own workplace, or a more theoretical research based topic.
Learning aims:
The programme aims to provide students with:
- the knowledge, understanding and opportunity to develop strategic leadership and decision making capabilities in the complex and changing global work environment, through engagement with theory, practice and exposure to real business challenges
- the skills and knowledge to develop your career in business and management at a professional level
- the confidence to effectively participate in and manage teams comprising diverse and global talent
Learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate critical understanding and integration of management and leadership knowledge within a local and international context.
- Select and apply appropriate tools and techniques to different problem situations in meeting strategic organisational aims.
- Critically appraise complex business and financial risks and manage strategic challenges, in regional and global contexts, and provide recommendations for innovation and business transformation.
- Synthesise multifaceted information and communicate in a concise, professional manner to inform decision making.
- Recognise the responsibilities of the Professional Manager operating within a changing technological and global marketplace.
Career Opportunities
The skills and information you will acquire as part of this MBA programme can lead you in a variety of different segments and are appropriate for a wide range of industries.
After successfully completing the MBA programme, you will be qualified for direct entry into a relevant Doctorate or PhD degree programme.
Depending on your expertise and background, an MBA could allow you to work as a:
- Financial Advisor
- Management Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Business Consultant
- Sales Manager
- Business development manager
- Marketing manager
Module Overview
Students from the OTHM level 7 Diploma in Project Management will be granted 60 credits on entry on the MBA with Project Management after they have passed Operations and Information Management for Project Managers, Planning, Controlling & Leading in a Project (30 credits) and Advanced Research Methods.
MBA506 - Sustainable Business
The three pillars of sustainable business are social fairness, environmental protection and economic viability. While the last of these has always been a concern for organisations, the first two are rising in their prominence and, regardless of where your organisation is, they are ignored at your peril. This module will help you to understand aspects of all three pillars and to consider the strategies taken to improve key performance indicators in each area.
MBA555 - Management Investigation
This is the capstone to the MBA programme. The focus of this capstone will be directly related to any pathway you have studied. Regardless of which MBA you have taken, what you are assured of is a project which will be directly related to an authentic business challenge and you will be able to deepen your knowledge in the area you want to concentrate on.
MBA512 - Research Proposal
This module is designed to introduce you to research methods and statistical analysis. Theoretical, historical and statistical concepts are taught using both quantitative and qualitative techniques that allow you to put theory into practice and conduct an in-depth research project.
Teaching Methodology
On the Campus
- Lectures in the Classroom
- Seminars and Workshops
- Learning through Doing
- Research and field trips
- For debate and discussion, students will need to contribute through independent learning, extensive background learning, and inputs during seminars and tutorials.
Online Study
- Virtual Classroom Lectures
- Online Study Materials
- Online Debate & Discussion
- Question & Answer Session
Admission Requirements
- Application form
- OTHM level 7 Diploma in Project Management certificate
- Official transcripts
- Copy of passport
- Updated CV
- Reference letter from former academic institution or current employer (if applicable)
- IELTS overall 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each) or C3S Credibility Interview
FEES
*Payment instalment plans are available. Please contact C3S’s Administration Department for further details
Application fee
Non-refundable, paid with application : €300
Tuition Fees
€3,500
Program Duration
6 Months