University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Master of Business Administration
OVERVIEW
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The MBA programme is designed to enhance the strategic thinking and decision-making of business managers and develop their critical understanding of business management.
Students that are intending to take this programme are expected to come from variety of business sectors, and therefore this programme will develop their in-depth business knowledge and thinking.
– ABOUT UCLan
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is based in Preston, in the north west of the UK. In addition to main city centre campus, it has facilities in Burnley, Westlakes in Cumbria and Llangollen Outdoor Centre in North Wales. 24,000 students from 100 different countries are enrolled, making it one of the largest student bodies in the country. With a world class academic reputation firmly rooted in relevance, UCLan is focused on a future of providing innovative thinking. UCLan became the first modern university to be named in the QS World Rankings, and has over 400 undergraduate and 200 postgraduate courses available.
– CURRICULUM
Study Mode：
eLearning
Duration:：
12 Months
Intake：
Jan・May・Sep
▪️ Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
1. Managing People in Organizations
The aim of this unit is to developlearnersʼ understanding of how the effective strategic management of human resources supports the achievement of organisational objectives in different contexts. Learners will evaluate the contribution of strategic human resource management, and the application of leadership and management theory for organisational benefit.
2. Strategic Marketing and Planning
The aim of this unit is to develop learnersʼ understanding of the concepts, methods and technical aspects of strategic marketing and the challenges associated with marketing in todayʼs business environment, including how a strategy combines product development, promotion, distribution, pricing, relationship management and other elements.
3. Financial Management Strategy
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to apply financial principles relevant to management in an organisational context, including analytical techniques and theories/models of management accounting,evaluation of budgetary processes, recommending funding sources and appraising investment options.
4. Corporate Strategy
The aim of this unit is to developlearnersʼ understanding of strategic and change management models,as well as the ability to review strategic plans, to propose strategic options, to create implementation plans and to lead organisational changes.
5. Research Methods for Business
The aim of this unit is to develop learnersʼ ability to prepare for various types of academically based management research through the development and design of a research proposal. Learners will develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, practical and ethical concepts of research within the context of the business environment.
6. Leadership Management
This unit provides an in-depth understanding of the key principles and practice of leadership.This will enhancethe individualsʼ knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively engage in the role and responsibilities required of an effective team player and leader of team; being proactive in innovation and improvement to inform strategy and business planning within the organisation.
▪️ Disseratation
The Consultancy Project Report module provides the opportunity for students to examine an area of particular interest within an appropriate organisational context. The module is designed to make a major contribution to professional and intellectual development,through enabling students to demonstrate their capacity for sustained independent thought, learning and critical reflection.
The purpose of this programme is to deliver a practical and realistic solution to a business-related strategic challenge,which in turn is supported by appropriate reference to theoretical and conceptual analysis. Students will evidence this by producing a Consultancy Project Report.
– ASSESSMENT METHOD
No Exams. Only Assignments.
– ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
・Bachelors Degree qualification in any subject from a recognized institution and 1 or more years of working experience.
・Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership OR Any other OfQual/SQA approved qualification with 120 credits at Level 7, in Business and Management.
・A professional qualification equivalent to a degree and a minimum of two years of working experience.
・A Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent qualification awarded by universities and five years of working experience of which at least 2 years at managerial level.
・Candidates without Diploma qualifications but with more than eight years of work experience of which at least three years at managerial level.
– SAMPLE OF CERTIFICATE
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
