MBA

Course details

The Northampton Business school (NBS) MBA PLUS is an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification in management. The programme combines excellent generalist management teaching and learning with highly valuable additional recognition, qualification and activities. 

Course Overview:

Your progression through the core programme is accompanied by a series of added value elements which include:

• The NBS MBA Plus Annual Conference:  Students are welcome to attend the event at their own expense or join the conference online
• The NBS MBA Business Showcase
• E-materials to support your study
• The NBS MBA European Business Event*
• Chartered Management Institute Membership (grade will be dependent on your existing experience and qualifications)**
• Chartered Institute of Marketing Introductory Certificate**
• Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner Award**

*This is a European Business Event and you are responsible for your own visa and travel arrangements. The trip is optional and so the cost of the trip is not included in your course fees

**Optional: the membership and/or examination fees set by the professional bodies are not included in your course.

Example modules/topics covered:

• Managing Organisational Behaviour
• Strategic Marketing
• Financial Decision Making
• Competitive Strategy and Innovation
• Managing Operations and the Supply Chain

Target Audience:
Working professionals with a wide variety of experience and interests. 3 years relevant managerial level working experience is preferred 

Associated career paths and benefits 

The Northampton MBA PLUS is career enhancing – your opportunity to invest in your career. According to a survey conducted by topmba.com in 2012, companies in the Middle Eastern region are showing a 40% jump in demand for MBA graduates with an average salary increase of 33.3%.

Successful graduates can also study further and apply for a Doctorate level programme.

Unique features of the course:

The University of Northampton virtual learning environment NILE is used to deliver all resources for this course including:

• Study materials - Access electronic copies of your learning materials and important information, such as assessment instructions, whenever and wherever you are.
• Tutor support - Tutors use live chats and forums to stimulate discussions, request input and highlight external sources.
• External resources - Links to external sources can include key journal articles, your university’s online library, sites of topical interest, etc.
• Discussion with other students - Forums allow students to come together, share thoughts and ideas and you can initiate topics that you want to discuss with your fellow students. 

Entry Requirements

• An Undergraduate Degree from an approved Institution and equivalent to a UK Honours Degree OR an acceptable professional Qualification At least 3 years relevant working experience, OR
• Should you not possess an Undergraduate Degree and wish to apply, you require to demonstrate at least 5-7 years relevant managerial work experience.