MBA (Master of Business Administration)
The University of South Wales' Master of Business Administration (MBA) will develop the knowledge and skills to be a successful strategic business leader.
It builds on a strong ethos of helping managers to solve real problems, and is designed for professionals who will make a strategic difference to the organisations in which they operate.
Whether you work in a public or private sector organization, you will learn how to integrate cutting-edge research and practice across all key business areas to achieve business transformation.
During the MBA you will develop key leadership skills such as creativity, innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving and be introduced to innovative business theory in a practical context.
In addition to your MBA qualification, you'll also gain the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
The University is host to a vibrant, multicultural environment that provides an excellent opportunity for you to gain an international perspective on business and different cultures and practices.
What You Will Study?
The MBA will expose you to core areas of business with an emphasis on the strategic nature of decision-making through a diverse range of modules.
MBA modules:
- Leadership and Management Theories
Develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of leadership and management theories and their contemporary application in a range of organizational settings. - Strategic Financial Management
Gain an understanding of the issues and techniques of strategic financial management from both an internal and external stakeholder viewpoint. - Strategic Analysis Tools and Techniques
Evaluate the strategic environment of an organization; internally and externally. Also, gain the skills to direct and manage the development of business and corporate strategy in the contexts of complexity and change. - Strategic Systems Thinking
Go beyond the study of theory and become an active participant in a debate that is at the leading edge of strategic thinking and practice. On completion of this module, you will be able to contribute to strategic thinking within an organizational setting. - Strategic Marketing
Understand and critically evaluate how strategic marketing interfaces with general business strategy. In addition, appraise the difference between good strategic marketing practice and practice that falls short of professional quality. - Strategic Operations Management
Gain an appreciation of operational processes, techniques, planning, and control systems with reference to both manufacturing and service industries from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. - Research Methods
Conduct a proper scientific investigation and present it in a written format. This will develop your understanding and research skills in a management and/or professional development context. - Management Project
Explore the concept, theories, and practice of project management and consultancy skills whilst building on the research methodological skills and requirements of critical debate established throughout the program. Learn how these key skills are vital within a business context to ensure rigorous decision making.
Accreditations
In addition to your MBA qualification, you will also have the opportunity to gain the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Careers
Employability is at the heart of this MBA, and we aim to ensure that our students are innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial, which helps make our graduates employable across the globe.
This demanding and dynamic MBA course is designed for those looking to take their career to the next level. It will help you develop the knowledge and skills to be a successful strategic business leader and equip you with an insight into the business practices you will need for a future in an ever-changing global environment.
Developed in close consultation with a range of employers who have contributed significantly to making our graduates more effective in the workplace, the University of South Wales MBA is recognized globally as a qualification due to its relevance within the world of work. The completion of a management project gives you the chance to showcase your knowledge and analytical skills that are essential to top employers
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