MBA

Course details

Course Overview

Students who wish to build on their business expertise and enhance their skills in several key areas, including the management of people, organisational systems, project delivery and management reporting.

What is this course about?

Strong leadership qualities are recognised as crucial for directors and senior managers in the modern business environment. The MBA online will provide you with the theories, tools and techniques to become an effective leader in your organisation. As well as developing graduate skills such as analysis and interpretation of data, negotiation and persuasion and the presentation and communication of information within a team, you will gain relevant and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the key issues in business and management.

Modules Covered

• Management: Principles and Practices
• Operations Management
• Marketing Strategy and Management
• Financial Decision Making
• Strategic Management

Target Audience 

Working professionals who have a Bachelors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, as well as at least three years of relevant professional work experience.
If one does not possess an undergraduate degree at all, they will need to have at least five years of relevant managerial experience

Associated career paths and benefits 

If one is looking to enhance their professional career, online study is one of the most cost-effective, convenient and flexible ways to get an MBA regardless of geographical location, work or personal commitments.
The University of Essex are dedicated to improving employability amongst our graduates. Their online courses gives the students the opportunity to improve their career prospects and earning potential with a mix of key skills that are directly transferrable to the workplace.
University of Essex have also partnered with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) to offer them the unique opportunity to earn a professional qualification whilst students studies for their degree.

Unique features of the course

Unlike a traditional university environment, the University of Essex degree courses utilise a Virtual Learning Environment. The system is designed to track and manage the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials wherever you are.
This learning platform allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and they can listen to, and view, live lectures and seminars over the internet. Studying is carried out entirely online and the programme of study can fit around your work and personal commitments.
Students are supported throughout their MBA course by a dedicated Student Adviser and have the opportunity to regularly interact with fellow students and their tutor.

Entry requirements

• All MBA applications will be considered on their individual merits and assessed by the academic team, taking into account professional status and work experience as well as academic achievements.
• Applicants normally have a Bachelors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution, as well as at least three years of relevant professional work experience.
• If you do not possess an undergraduate degree at all, you will need to have at least five years of relevant managerial experience.
• If English is not your first language, then we require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Career opportunists/career paths available

The MBA will provide you with the fundamental business and management skills necessary to be able to manage and lead in the dynamic environments of the modern business world.
Popular career destinations for graduates include executive and senior management roles in business finance, corporate strategy, internal auditing, management consultancy, marketing and sales management, product management, research & development and supply chain management.