- Duration: Upto 24 Months
- Timings: Part Time, Flexible
Course details
Designed for rebels with a cause, for people who want to challenge "why" and have the courage and energy to shape the world around them, our 100% online MBA will set you up for success in the dynamic environments of the modern business world.Developed with the world-class team at Essex Business School, this online MBA programme includes unique Director's Workshops which bring industry leaders and outstanding speakers before our entire MBA student population for a week-long engaging experience. It's a fantastic opportunity for students to apply their knowledge to a variety of commercial scenarios and explore real-world business challenges from different perspectives.
Experiential learning is at the core of our MBA programme. Our interactive real-time synchronous attendance events deliver a wealth of reflection and learning opportunities for our students as they collaborate in groups of different sizes and composition. These real-time interactions allow students to contribute, share and reflect upon experiences and insights drawn from the different industrial, geographical and cultural perspectives represented in the MBA community.
The programme encompasses a wide range of innovative modules covering a variety of crucial topics including entrepreneurship, managerial economics, business strategy, sustainable operations and many more.
Throughout these thought-provoking and challenging modules, students are given the opportunity to explore the impacts of internationalisation while also gaining the skills to lead in increasingly demanding marketplaces. Our students are equipped with the right skillset and mentality to innovate in a disruptive business world by effectively responding to the global business challenges. The programme also supports and develops the entrepreneurial spirit, allowing each student to build sustainable, resilient business models. Updated on 11 July, 2019
Eligibility / Requirements
Assessment for the online modules of the MBA is based on a combination of exams, synchronous attendance sessions, written coursework, discussion contributions and reflective journal entries considering the key learning outcomes and their applicability to the student. The examinations will be timed open book exams that students can do at home on their PC or laptop without the need to travel to an examination centre. In order to successfully complete the MBA, students are required to undertake 120 hours of synchronous attendance. Please note that synchronous attendance events don’t require physical attendance as they run 100% online, however students will be able to choose which sessions they participate in, provided they attend at least 120 hours over the course of their ;Your course tutor will make the requirements and assessments of each module clear to you before you start.
We also have a policy of ensuring that work submitted by students is authentic. As well as the fact that all work is frequently assessed, we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.
About University of Essex Online
Improve your career and boost your salary with an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification from University of Essex Online!
We offer a wide range of online and part-time programmes, perfect for people that need to fit study around work or family commitments. Open to both UK and international students, our tutor-led courses allow you to work in a unique virtual learning environment and still have access to all the support and facilities you would expect to receive on campus. Students are assessed through assignments and discussion forum posts, with no need to travel to take any exams. Our state-of-the-art online platform also allows students to interact with their classmates, listen to and view recorded lectures and participate in live question and answer sessions.
The varied suite of courses available includes business, law, criminology, psychology, MBA, management, HR, finance, marketing, infection control and public health. All of our courses are created and taught by knowledgeable and qualified tutors, with years of experience in their respective fields.
Our courses start regularly throughout the year, so you don’t have to wait until January or September to start, and our flexible entry requirements take into account both academic and work-based experience. We have also been awarded a gold rating in the 2018 TEF awards for consistently delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. So you know you are in good hands!
