Master Of Business Administration in University of West of Scotland, UK

Master Of Business Administration in University of West of Scotland

OVERVIEW

Our internationally respected Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree reflects the evolving nature of business and the global challenges facing business leaders. Our MBA will develop your: 

• Strategic analytical skills 
• Business intuition 
• Enquiring and adaptive thinking

Essential core business knowledge and understanding is provided, alongside a strong emphasis on developing the applied managerial skills vital for effective business leaders.

The selection of option modules offers one of five specialist areas: finance, leadership, enterprise, health service management or risk management.

This MBA produces high calibre graduates who can effectively respond to unpredictable challenges in globally competitive business environments. It provides essential core business knowledge and understanding with a strong emphasis on developing the applied managerial skills vital for effective business leaders. Your communication, negotiation and facilitating skills will be nurtured and enhanced.

COURSE DETAILS

A recognised innovative feature of our MBA programme is the fact it is supported by its own virtual learning environment - the MBA Online World which provides access to MBA core text and allows students to study online and interact freely with their peers.

For the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) stage, you will study the following core modules:

• Integration of Business Functions (core, 10 credits)
• Analytical Thinking and Decision Making (core, 20 credits)
• Managing Organisational Health (core, 20 credits)
• Influencing Organisational Strategy (core, 20 credits)
• Creativity and Business Wealth (core, 20 credits)

To complete the PgDip, you will require to successfully pass another 30 credits made up from optional modules which include:

• Leading change (optional, 10 credits)
• Influencing Organisational Culture and Change (optional, 10 credits)
• Business Creativity (optional, 10 credits)
• New Venture Creation (optional, 10 credits)
• Advanced Financial Functions (optional, 10 credits)
• Global Finance (optional, 10 credits)
• Risk and Resilience Management (optional, 20 credits)
• Responding to Health Service Challenges (optional, 20 credits)

Successful completion of the PgDip allows you to proceed to the master's dissertation module:

• MBA Strategic Business Project / Dissertation (core to MBA, 60 credits)

This module gives you the option to undertake a traditional, research-based dissertation, or an in-company research investigation / business plan development.

Teaching & Assessment

A recognised innovative feature of our MBA programme is the fact it is supported by its own virtual learning environment - the MBA On Line World which provides access to MBA core text and allows students to study and interact online with their peers.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Scheduled learning: 18%
• Independent study: 82%

ASSESSMENT

• Coursework: 100%

Irrespective of your mode of study, you will receive the same content albeit in different formats, i.e. if you are studying full-time then you will have face-to-face lectures, whereas if you are studying online then you will have the same content but a via a series of vignettes and explanatory content. The format in which it is delivered may vary depending on the specific mode of study.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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