MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

Global Business Dynamics gives you a broad understanding of contemporary issues in Business at the company, regional, national and international levels. You will learn about the global business environment and the theories and practices that help us manage in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous, ever-changing world. Working in mutually supportive learning teams, you will tackle realistic case studies that give you new perspectives on business change. Guest speakers will provide their own insights into both leadership challenges and personal development. During an international trip, you will experience firsthand a dynamic economy to help you analyse global challenges and opportunities that they face.

Marketing is a fast-paced and constantly changing industry requiring flexible, agile practitioners to respond quickly and decisively to changing consumer behaviours, market trends and global shocks. The module aims to provide you with the practical skillset and specialist knowledge to accelerate your development in becoming a future leader who can innovate and implement strategic marketing plans to achieve sustainable growth.

Effective strategic leadership is a catalyst for organisational high performance and success. The survival and growth of small, medium and large organisations is highly dependent on effective strategic leadership; and leaders need to be knowledgeable, creative, agile and resilient to respond to a wide range of challenges. The aim of this module is to enhance knowledge and understanding of leading forto high performance across organisational contexts and cultures. Leaders will explore the complexities of the role and the theoretical perspectives, approaches, behaviours and skills which can enhance their professional practice to achieve sustainable strategic goals.

Effective leaders need solid financial skills to make big decisions effectively. Finance plays a huge role in how well organisations perform, and with technology evolving fast, it's even more important for leaders to manage finances wisely. This module works with individuals to enhance skills in finance, accounting, and technology, helping them understand how to manage a company's financial performance. By blending these skills, leaders can steer their organisations to success, surpassing goals with confidence. This module supports effective leaders in understanding the main finance functions and practices of managing financial performance of contemporary organisations. There are three essential elements embedded including finance, accounting, and technology. The implementation of technology, either for organisational or finance specific use, allows leaders to explore project accounting, governance, ethics and emerging technological factors, for organisational success.

This module seeks to explore the issues which effect the ethically responsible, economic, and sustainable operations management, in a global business environment. The module will expose you to the global challenges which drive change, with an emphasis of equipping students with essential research informed strategic decision-making skills, which is underpinned by evaluation of how operations management affect the economy, society, and the environment.

Every aspect of modern life encounters technological innovation, and over time business and industry has experienced revolutions because of technological advancement. You will gain knowledge of the latest transformative technology applications such as AI, VR, Gamification and Big Data used across B2C and B2B distribution channels. Through application of technology roadmaps, you will develop skills in planning operational and strategic transformation through technology, as well as knowledge of the risks and challenges.

The MBA Consultancy project is the culmination of your learning throughout the MBA programme. Working within either an organisation provided by the university or another of your choice, but supported by the university, you will conduct research on an issue, or opportunity, of strategic importance. While academic research rigour will be critical, even more important will be your ability to combine intensive research with creative insights and your own business acumen to propose actionable recommendations for change. You will have both an academic supervisor and a mentor from the client organisation who will each provide guidance and support. But the emphasis is on you taking individual responsibility for persuading your client of the way to deliver strategic change to their organisation – using your proven ability as a business professional to make a real difference to your client.