Course summary
Our MBA in Risk and Resilience enhances the knowledge and capability of experienced professionals who are seeking to further their careers in risk, security and business continuity. Led by our experienced and supportive academic team, the programme involves the study of both internal and external environments, as well as the challenges and opportunities with risk and resilience management. This course continues to be popular as we are the only higher education institution to offer this in the UK. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? This is a popular course within the University combining both risk and resilience, and in the UK we are the only higher education provider to offer this masters degree to students. Throughout the distance-learning course, you will learn from skilled lecturers within the School of Aviation and Security who have a high level of working knowledge based on industry experience. Our tutors will give you the practical, managerial and intellectual skills that will help you to plan for and respond to risk and resilience challenges. We offer students a supportive and flexible environment in which to develop and be able to apply this with confidence in their workplace. Whilst the course primarily consists of distanced-based learning, we do occasionally bring all students together and conduct some teaching at our High Wycombe campus where applicable. When away from campus, we utilise our Virtual Learning Environment meaning that students who are often deployed to remote areas have a comprehensive student experience, combined with a flexible approach to tutoring sessions. If you are a member of the Armed Forces, you may be able eligible to received funding for this programme under the UK Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme – our ELCAS number is 1682. What will I study? This MBA has been developed to address business risk and resilience in an uncertain world. It addresses issues that many organisations face in the present climate: operating in a global setting, ensuring business resilience and sustainability. The content has been designed to match the needs of those who wish to specialise within a wider business context and will enable you to influence not only the content of your studies but also the process and outcomes. This programme aims to:
- help you develop a strategic, integrated and holistic perspective on business capability through a study of management at various levels
- equip you with an advanced understanding of concepts, along with the current and pervasive issues in global business and management
- enable you to anticipate and address risks that may adversely affect your business, helping to ensure future business resilience and sustainability (where margins of time, resource and competitive advantage may be narrow)
- help you develop the critical thinking, analytical and research skills you need to make logical arguments and creative contributions to improve business and management practice
- help you develop advanced capability and knowledge in business-enhancing resilience capabilities.
Modules
Year 1 Modules Risk Management Crisis Management and Business Continuity Organisational Resilience Project Management Year 2 Modules Strategic Leadership Leading, Managing and Developing Talent International Management of Finance Digital Leadership in a World of Continuous Change Dissertation
Assessment method
We've designed this course to make our expertise accessible even to those who are unable to attend on-site. We provide a high level of support both face-to-face and electronically using our Virtual Learning Environment. This online learning platform helps you make the most of your time studying and allows you to focus on the issues relevant to your company (as well as minimising your time away from work). We also provide off campus access to library services, so you can borrow books from the virtual library and access peer reviewed journals as well as access to wider material via our interlibrary loan service. The programme begins with an induction day, followed by a four-week pre-study phase aimed at building the critical writing and evaluation skills needed to complete the course. We then move into the course modules, which are delivered in 10-week blocks via weekly live sessions, recorded podcasts and online discussions. The live sessions are also recorded, meaning that students have the option of synchronous and asynchronous approaches to the delivery. Self-guided learning and personal tutor support completes the delivery programme. The assignments range from academic essays, reports and executive briefings. We have previously received positive feedback from our students on the approach we take to assignments being very pertinent to the workplace and helps in addressing real-world issues.
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
For information about applying to Buckinghamshire New University as an International applicant, please visit https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/international
Entry requirements
Applicants to the programme will generally hold an Honours degree or equivalent, ideally having achieved a 2:1 in any field. Applicants who are in employment may qualify for entry without holding a first degree and will be assessed through a recruitment process based on an interview, employment history or other evidence of achievement and ability to benefit from the course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Buckinghamshire New University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/financial-support-bursaries-and-scholarships
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ