Master of Business Administration, MBA

The MBA is an internationally recognised Master's degree in business administration and management. It prepares managers for organisation-wide leadership and decision making.

The University of Greenwich MBA approaches leadership development thematically from the starting points of creativity, practicality and social resourcefulness. Personal development is a key theme of the programme with executive coaching helping students to understand their value in the market and develop plans to make the most of their career potential. The programme examines each of the functions of business, and building on this broad foundation, the MBA focuses on the application and integration of these functions within a strategic business framework.

Academic learning is complemented by experiential and practical learning using case studies and business simulations, culminating in a real-world consultancy engagement. Students complete a management project, producing a report of approximately 12,000 words based on a practical management problem of their own choice. This research may be conducted at Greenwich, with the student's chosen company.

The aim of the programme is:to develop individuals with the confidence and competence in the application and integration of business management knowledge within a strategic framework.

School

Business

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time (September to September)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A good relevant first degree from a recognised university.

PLUS a minimum of two years’ relevant business experience.

• Students educated in a language other than English should have an IELTS score of 6.5 or above or equivalent. Alternatively, students can enter via the University of Greenwich International Pre-Masters' Programme.

• Exceptionally, candidates with less than the required entry criteria may be considered subject to an interview and assessment.

Assessment

Students are assessed through coursework, development portfolios, examinations, a consulting report and a management research project.

Professional recognition

This programme provides associate membership of the Chartered Management Institute.

Career options

Graduates may pursue progression in all areas of management. Employers of our graduates include Alcatel, Banco Santander, BT, Ernst & Young, MKB and Raytheon.

Content

• Foundations of Scholarship and Business Research Skills (15 credits)
• Strategy and Transformation (20 credits)
• Managing the Value Chain (20 credits)
• Business Context and International Business Environment (10 credits)
• Human Resource and Information Management (15 credits)
• Financial Management (15 credits)
• Creative Problem Solving and Consultancy Project (15 credits)
• Business Analysis (10 credits)
• Integrative Strategic Workshops and Simulations (15 credits)
• Leadership, Personal Development and Career Management (15 credits)
• Business Research Project (30 credits)

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

• Postgraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages