The course teaches students comprehensive and specialised subjects in entrepreneurial leadership and management for various business situations; it develops skills in critical thinking and strategic planning for changing and fast-paced environments, including financial and operational analysis; and it develops competences in leadership, including autonomous decision-making, and communication with employees, stakeholders, and other members of a business. These generalized MBA insights are firmly rooted in a curriculum focused on innovation, social entrepreneurship, finance, and technology. Specialised MBA programmes aims to refine the expertise in the specific field.
In this programme students explore the complexities of global markets and cross-cultural management, equip themselves to navigate international trade, investments, and business expansion with confidence
Target Audience
Ages 19-30, 31-65, 65+
Target Group
The course is suited for executives and general business managers in organisations of all sizes and types, or for those who will soon move into such management positions. It is designed for those that will have responsibility for planning, organising, and directing business operations. Some of the specific pathways will have associated audiences.
For example the MBA in International Business is suited for executives and general business managers, or aspirants to these roles, who work in organisations with global reach and need to enhance their understandings of internationalisation and cross-cultural aspects of work and business.
Similarly, the MBA in Technology Leadership is suited for business leaders at the forefront of digital and technological transformation in their organisations.
In all cases, the target group should be prepared to pursue substantial academic studies fitting to the MQF level.
Mode of attendance
Full-Time and Part-Time
Structure of the programme
Please note that this structure may be subject to change based on faculty expertise and evolving academic best practices. This flexibility ensures we can provide the most up-to-date and effective learning experience for our students.
Full-Time: 50 Weeks, 1 Year, or 3 Semesters (2250 hrs at ~45 hrs/week)
Semester I (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational modules (30 ECTS, 750 hrs) result in 1 semester of coursework (~45 hrs/week)
Semester II (~17 weeks): Tier Two Specialisation modules (30 ECTS, 750 hrs) result in 1 semester of coursework (~45 hrs/week)
Semester III (~17 weeks): Tier Three Capstone module (30 ECTS, 750 hours) results in 1 semester of coursework (~45 hrs/week)
Part-Time: Up to 250 Weeks, 5 Years, or 15 Semesters (2250 hrs at <9 hrs/week)
Semester I (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester II (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester III (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester IV (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester V (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester VI (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester VII (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester VIII (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester IX (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester X (~17 weeks): Tier One Foundational module (3 ECTS, 75 hrs) at ~4.5 hrs/week
Semester XII (~17 weeks): Tier Two Specialisation module (10 ECTS, 250 hrs) at ~15 hrs/week
Semester XIII (~17 weeks): Tier Two Specialisation module (10 ECTS, 250 hrs) at ~15 hrs/week
Semester XIV (~17 weeks): Tier Two Specialisation module (10 ECTS, 250 hrs) at ~15 hrs/week
Semester XV (~17 weeks): Tier Three Capstone module (30 ECTS, 750 hours) at ~45 hrs/week
Grading System
- Scale: 0-100 points
- Components: 60% of the mark derives from the average of the assignments, and 40% of the mark derives from the cumulative examination
- Passing requirement: minimum of 60% overall
Dates of Next Intake - Rolling admission
Pass rates - 2023 pass rates will be publicised in the next cycle, contingent upon ensuring sufficient student data for anonymization.
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750 hours | 30 ECTS
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Strategic Economics
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Effective Managerial Communication
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Technology and Operations Management
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Integrative and Strategic Thinking
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Evidence-Based Decision Making
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Ethical Issues for Managers
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Leading People, Teams and Organisations: Organisational Theory
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Business Leadership and Strategy
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Supply Chain Management
75 hours | 3 ECTS
Working With Others
750 hours | 30 ECTS
250 hours | 10 ECTS
Global Finance and Emerging Markets
250 hours | 10 ECTS
International Business Environments
250 hours | 10 ECTS
Decision Making with Business Analytics
750 hours | 30 ECTS
750 hours | 30 ECTS
Capstone: Digital Action Programme for Business Administration
