Master of Business Administration (Full Time)
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Description
The core focus is on global, contemporary business issues and is enriched by live client briefs, with specialised options in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and Finance. Our MBA Programme is designed to help you reach your aspirations, whether you want to progress in a senior management role or whether you want to be a successful entrepreneur.
Subject areas will focus on contemporary business issues and develop your ability to apply knowledge in a global business context. Specialist options and a project will allow you to explore areas that will enhance your future employability or business ventures. You will be supported to complete a dissertation, management or consultancy style project …
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The core focus is on global, contemporary business issues and is enriched by live client briefs, with specialised options in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and Finance. Our MBA Programme is designed to help you reach your aspirations, whether you want to progress in a senior management role or whether you want to be a successful entrepreneur.
Subject areas will focus on contemporary business issues and develop your ability to apply knowledge in a global business context. Specialist options and a project will allow you to explore areas that will enhance your future employability or business ventures. You will be supported to complete a dissertation, management or consultancy style project to focus on the area that best suits your future aspirations.
Southampton Solent University recognises that practising management in a global market is demanding in terms of the capabilities and variety of skills required. Building on the four pillars of management - marketing, operations, human resource management and finance - this master’s qualification will ensure that you acquire the diverse knowledge required to operate in a global business environment.
Effective learning is facilitated by a partnership between you and the tutors. We use a variety of strategies, including discussion, workshops, work-based projects, case studies and live client briefs to build on your existing knowledge and experience.
|Industry focus
The course is delivered by teaching staff with extensive industry experience, some of whom still work in industry. We maintain these links with industry to bring you real-life examples in the classroom so that you benefit from up-to-date material and can learn about the latest professional practices. You will also benefit from the university’s links with employers and may be able to take advantage of placement opportunities.
Course content
Our MBA Programme contains the broad range of subjects that you need. Areas of study include:
- Leadership and Management
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
- Marketing
- Finance
- Economics
- Law
- Global Operations Management
- Business Strategy
- Dissertation and Research Skills
Option units
Our MBA offers the flexibility to specialise in an area that is relevant to you. We offer options in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and Finance.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including presentations, written assignments, role play, business simulation and live briefs. Live briefs give you first hand experience of working with a client on a project.
Key career skills
You will develop skills in business and strategic planning, making presentations, critically analysing subject matter, managing your time and planning your professional development.
Projects/work experience
Our Careers and Employability Service provide you with support
to gain work experience while studying at Southampton Solent
University. We use our extensive links with employers to create
placement opportunities, which provide an excellent opportunity to
gain work experience in the UK.
Live briefs also allow you to gain experience working with
businesses on specific projects.
The dissertation project that you will undertake also provides you with further opportunities to study a specific area of interest that will benefit your future enterprise and employability.
Why choose Solent?
- Entrepreneurial subjects for those looking to run their own business
- Specialisms in Entrepreneurship and Finance
- Multiple start dates throughout the year
- Flexible modes of delivery
- Links with local employers create placement opportunities
- You will examine real-life case studies and suggest solutions to particular problems of existing companies. This provides a realistic insight into the corporate thinking, analysis and decision-making process.
Course length
12 months full-time, with other delivery modes available that take from 2 to 4 years. Study at a rate that suits you.
Fees
Fees for the academic year 2013/14 are:
UK and EU students: £9,500 per year or £790 per unit of study.
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