Master Of Business Administration (MBA Route)

Course details

The MBA is the leading internationally recognised qualification for practicing managers, The MBA enables participants to consider issues in a total business context. Morover developing Skills in analysing business and organisational problems are emphasised.

Edexcel (The Largest Awarding Body in UK) and top universities in the UK have developed a partnership which enables learners to complete an MBA degree in their own home country through a worldwide partnership network.

Course Delivery Methods

Students enrolled for this Course will have combination of tutored study, Supported Open Learning and online learning with academic support. In order to enhance study expirience and provide flexible study solutions for students, that learners will be enrolled at International Academy for Advanced Research and Studies (IARS- Egypt) providing them with three routes to complete their MBA:

1. Master of Business Administration (MBA from one of the top universities in the UK ( University of Northampton, Sunderland Univeristy, Greenwich Univeristy, Middlesex, etc), Full programme in Egypt (There is no requirement for learners to live in the UK at any stage.)
2. Master of Business Administration joint international programme ( 2 semesters in Egypt, last semester in the UK)
3. Master of Business Administration, Full programme in the UK (There is no requirement for learners to study in Egypt at any stage.)

Programme Structure

Stage one 

The Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (Edexcel BTEC Level 7) is a 120-credit qualification that consists of 10 Unites.

NB: This part of the programme will be managed by IARS.

• Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills
• Professional Development for Strategic Managers
• Strategic Change Management
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Strategic Quality and Systems Management
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Strategic Planning
• Managing Financial Principles and Techniques
• Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Project Development and Implementation for Strategic Managers.

Stage two 

Master of Business Administration (MBA- Top Up) this part of the programme will be managed by one of the top universities in the UK (University of Northampton, Sunderland University, Greenwich University, Middlesex, … etc. )

• Managing Strategic Change.
• Research Methods and Dissertation.

Entry requirement

• Candidates should hold a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or overseas equivalent or HND qualification.

• Candidates should have at least 2 year’s professional experience.

• Two suitable references, one of which should be from a current employer.

• Very good Command of English ( prove of English proficiency will be required)

Target Audience 

The  MBA programme is designed for those working in business management or other sectors with a responsibility for management and leadership. The programme will develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in the management sector.

Awarding Body 

Edexcel (The Largest Awarding Body in the UK)

One of the top universities in the UK ( Univeristy of Northampton, Sunderland University, Greenwich University, Middlesex University, … etc.)

Accreditation & Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded 2 postgraduate degrees:

1. Master of Business Administration from one of the top UK universities ( University of Northampton, Sunderland University, Greenwich University, Middlesex, … etc.) 
2. Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (Edexcel BTEC Level 7 qualification)

   NB: Edexcel is the UK’s largest awarding body which is accredited by the UK Government’s Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). Edexcel operates in 112 countries and every year more than four million people study it’s internationally recognised qualifications. Edexcel BTEC qualifications are accepted by all UK Universities for direct entry with advanced standing on to their degree programmes.

Five reasons to join our programme

• High Quality UK University programme.
• Full Academic and progression support.
• Excellent career prospect and CMI membership (Chartered Management Institute – UK).
• Opportunity to develop you career network.