Put yourself on the path to becoming an influential business leader. Learn how to inspire, support and motivate a team. Choose your own modules to specialise in the areas you’re the most passionate about.
Overview
The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is the flagship programme within the School of Business and Management. The programme will make you a leader of business, focusing on your professional development in leadership, international business, digital skills, and sustainability.
Our modules have been developed in partnership with employers which makes our course about much more than just what’s in the textbook. Through inspiring guest speakers, group challenges, regular social events, and opportunities to impact local industries, you’ll become a member of a diverse community of aspiring leaders able to face the challenges of 21st-century business.
We have a range of different pathways tailored to your individual circumstances. Whether it’s the 12-month taught MBA, the 24-month MBA with placement, or the 24-month MBA with Postgraduate Certificate, we have an MBA programme to suit you.
You can also opt for one of our specialist pathways, allowing you to focus your MBA on Human Resource Management, Finance, or Marketing.
Why us?
- Benefit from employer engagement opportunities, employer visits and our guest speaker programme
- Our MBA programme has been carefully designed to prepare you for a digital and sustainable workplace
- Our specialist MBA programmes allow you to tailor your studies
- We offer our students comprehensive support at every step of the way
Course structure
You’ll study two modules per semester and complete an individual research project. Each module is fully supported by an online learning environment where you will access all the materials you need.
You’ll attend weekly seminars where you come together to explore the module topics with fellow aspiring leaders and real industry practitioners. For each module, you will submit an assessment to ensure you can progress.
Facilities
You’ll be primarily based at The Reg Vardy Centre, on the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s. The Reg Vardy Centre is a modern building with views of the river, and just a short walk from both the coast and Sunderland town centre.
During your programme, you’ll have access to world class facilities, such as our state-of-the-art simulation suite and The Marketing Hub which give you the opportunity to enhance your experience through hands-on activities.
Career ready
Business graduates from Sunderland have secured roles in organisations such as Facebook, Microsoft, Sage, HSBC, IBM, Enterprise, Nissan, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Merck & Co, Barclays, Nissan, Marriott Hotels, Viacom 18, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Adidas.
Graduates from this programme have found the MBA accelerated their career trajectory and allowed them to progress into senior and executive level roles more quickly in both local, national, and global businesses. Many graduates have also chosen to set up their own business.
Optional PgCert in Human Resource Management or Digital Marketing and Analytics
Following the completion of your MBA programme, you can continue your studies by completing an optional Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing and Analytics or Human Resource Management.
This route enables you to develop specialist knowledge in the areas of digital marketing and analysis or in skills in people management and learning and development.
The total duration of the MBA with PgCert is 24 months.
Industry links
We invite business leaders into the University to share their experiences with students. Past speakers include Divine Chocolate’s Head of Sales and Marketing and Sunderland Football Club’s CEO.
Learning from business professionals can be very useful if you’re not sure what career to pursue when you graduate. If you already have a plan for your career, these events are an excellent way to start building a network of business contacts.
Programme support
The programme team is very much committed to supporting you on your learning journey. We provide a robust personal tutoring system setting academic goals and working with you to keep this on track. Study skills development is a feature of the programme support, for example, honing critical skills and critical writing. We pride ourselves on Sunderland being a friendly and sociable place to study – many long-lasting friendships and networks are formed within our Sunderland MBA cohorts.
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