Course summary
The challenges of the 21st century requires leaders and managers who can adapt to rapidly changing environments, understand complex situations, find innovative solutions to problems and then lead their organisations forward. Our MBA programme has been designed in consultation with local and national employers and stakeholders to meet current industry and management requirements. It will enable you to develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current leadership and management issues and will provide the opportunity for you to explore your individual development as a leader and manager. The course is designed to provide you with the knowledge to develop your critical thinking skills, reflective learning in order to apply these within your specialist area. You will also develop your understanding of the interplay between theory and practice in management. The MBA includes the real-life team consulting project, which will help you to develop transferrable skills and real-world training during your degree, whether you want to change fields, advance in your current role, or move into consultancy. You may also choose to progress academically through either a PhD or Doctorate within a business discipline.
Modules
The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programme has two parts which span over three semesters: Part I: Six taught modules (120 credits) Part II: Dissertation or Work Related Project (60 credits) Total Award Credits: 180. Within Part I, all the modules are core and are compulsory for all the students studying for the Award: Finance and Accounting for Decision Makers (20 credits) Marketing - Strategy and Planning (20 credits) Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour (20 credits) Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics (20 credits) Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship (20 credits) Research Methods (20 credits). Within Part I, all the modules are core and are compulsory for all the students studying for the Award: Finance and Accounting for Decision Makers (20 credits) Marketing - Strategy and Planning (20 credits) Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour (20 credits) Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics (20 credits) Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship (20 credits) Research Methods (20 credits). Part II of the programme: The Dissertation (60 credits) or The Work Related Project (WRP) (60 credits)
Assessment method
The course contains a variety of teaching and learning methods which will guide you towards developing the academic skills necessary for studying at Masters level and to achieve the learning outcomes of the programme. A variety of assessment methods are employed and include coursework, essays, assignments, reports, presentations, case study presentations, reflective journals and examination
Entry requirements
As well as a minimum 2:2 in a relevant Honours Degree, applicants must demonstrate at least 2 years significant post-graduate work experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £8250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8250* | Year 1 |
| England | £8250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA