Course summary
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate general business programme that develops individuals seeking mid to higher management roles. The programme covers a broad range of core business and management topics, enabling a well-rounded programme of study. • The student friendly 30 credit module structure of the programme provides a readily navigated route to achieving an internationally recognised MBA qualification. • Emphasis is placed on strategic management and responsible decision-making across all modules. • The core research project provides opportunities to solve real business challenges. • Project supervisors are drawn from the wide range of subject expert staff across Plymouth Business School including: Digital Media, Tourism & Hospitality, Human Resource Management, International Business and Accounting and Finance. • The assessment strategy enables students to undertake focused authentic assessment. • The programme places emphasis on the development of responsible and reflective management and leadership. • The programme has embedded a start to finish Postgraduate Personal and Professional Development module which is not formally assessed and is designed to provide additional wraparound support in terms of professional and critical skills development and reflection.
Modules
Please visit the website for further information regarding course details and modules: www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/mba-master-of-business-administration
Assessment method
2:2 honours degree or equivalent. Equivalent professional qualifications and substantial relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent. If the applicant's English language does not meet the above standard at point of application there may be an opportunity to complete one of the University’s pre-sessional English language courses.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied, your conditional offer letter will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements
2:2 honours degree in any discipline
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA