What is this course about?

Upon completion of the Leicester MBA you will have developed an understanding of a wide range of management skills and operating techniques, confidence to assess and analyse complex problems and make decisions, a co-operative approach to problem solving skills in communicating clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, the capacity to think creatively and strategically, the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure, an awareness of cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in a cross- cultural, multi- national team based environment

This degree is accredited by AMBA. AMBA accreditation is internationally recognised as the global standard for all MBA programmes.

Example modules/topics covered

• Marketing Design and Operations
• Accounting for Managers
• Strategy, Business Information and Analysis
• Specialisations – Finance, Marketing, Information Technology Management, Quality Mangement and Employee Relations.

Target Audience 

Working professionals with a wide variety of experience and interests. 3-5 years relevant managerial level working experience is preferred

Associated career paths and benefits 

The Leicester MBA 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 Leicester virtual learning environment Blackboard 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: 

The standard entry requirements are as follows: 

• An Undergraduate Degree from an approved Institution and equivalent to a UK Honours Degree OR an acceptable professional Qualification At least 3-5 years relevant working experience
• Possession of either the University of Leicester’s Diploma in Management or the University of Leicester’s Professional Diploma in Management.
• English language proficiency – The University of Leicester English Language Test which takes only 90 minutes and is available on demand.
• Should you not possess an Undergraduate Degree and wish to apply, you require to demonstrate at least 10 years relevant managerial work experience. 

Cost: 22658 USD

Duration: 2 Years; Up to maximum 4 months

An MSc in marketing programme is designed to develop your ability to critically evaluate and apply new concepts and practices used by marketers which make marketing the prime business function upon which modern organisations depend, and without which there can be no other managerial activity. You will consider marketing across a range of business contexts including consumer, industrial, financial, service, profit and not for profit sectors. The MSc in Marketing is designed to enable you to develop an interdisciplinary, theoretically informed and practical understanding of marketing. This is crucial if you want to become an effective and successful marketing leader in today's complex and dynamic global marketplace.

Why choose The University of Leicester?

If you demand first-rate academic standards, are willing to have some of your basic managerial assumptions challenged, and are ready for the hard work involved, you will find studying this MSc programme to be a rewarding and enriching experience.

• The University of Leicester was the The University of the Year 2008-9
• Ranked in the top 2% of Universities in the world – QS World University Rankings and The World University Rankings
• Ranked 2nd for Business & Management Studies by the Guardian Newspaper in 2010 consistently ranked inthe top 20 in other major national tables including the Times Higher Education and the Sunday Times.
• Times Higher Awards Winner 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Cost: 55348 AED

Duration: 2 - 5 years