Business Pathway
MBA (Top-up) University of Sunderland
Qualification On successful completion of this programme you will be awarded the University of Sunderland MBA.
Awarding Body University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a dynamic, modern university with a growing reputation for teaching quality and leading edge research. Recognised by The Guardian as England’s best new university in 2001, and rated best new university in the UK for the overall quality, range and quantity of its research. The university is committed to pioneering new, flexible learning programmes, allowing students to study at home or at work.
The Faculty of Business and Law is an international learning community of over 3,000 students and 90 full-time academics offering a comprehensive range of programmes in Business and Law from undergraduate, postgraduate, Corporate and Doctoral level.
Course Description The University of Sunderland MBA is designed as a top-up programme for those who have completed the BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies and gained appropriate management experience. During this programme you will develop your modelling techniques, strategic management knowledge, competence and problem-solving ability. You will also become familiar with international management practice, and the development of effective business cultures and performance enhancement.
1. Global Corporate Strategy This module seeks to establish the ‘holistic’ nature of corporate strategy and how this affects organisational decision making processes. By examining aspects of the internal and external environment and associated forces on the organisation, you will develop an appreciation of business and management within a global setting.
2. International Business Environment This module will explore the different frameworks in which organisational decisions are made. You will identify key forces of globalisation and analyse the impact of economic, social, cultural and political factors on business operations and structures in a variety of national environments. You will also relate theories of internationalisation, innovation and competitive advantage to differing industries and locations.
Dissertation You will complete a research proposal of 1,500- 2,000 words and a 20,000 word dissertation. You will explore the nature of business/ management research, ethical issues in business and management research, and deductive and inductive research methods. You will use and compare qualitative and quantitative research methods to enable you to write research projects and report research findings.
Mode Text-based distance learning. Tutor supported.
Course Content (Modules) Comprises three modules:
Distance Learning
Following this you will be required to undertake a research investigation into a contemporary management issue, utilising primary and secondary investigation, techniques and data sources.”
Assessment The University of Sunderland MBA Top-up is assessed by one written assignment after studying modules 1 and 2 and a dissertation. This dissertation will feature a research proposal of 1500-2000 words weighted at 20% and dissertation of 20,000 words weighted at 80%.
Duration of Programme Minimum 12 months. However, this can be extended to a maximum of three years.
Entry Requirements To gain entry to the University of Sunderland MBA Top-up you must possess the BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma in Management Studies or CMI Executive Diploma or equivalent. Students who have the CMI Executive Diploma will complete 90 credits; 2 modules and the dissertation. Students with the BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership will complete 60 credits only which is the combined research methods and dissertation.
What’s Included All study materials, core textbooks and student handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a tutor for academic support who you can contact as often as you like by telephone and email. You will have access to a programme co-ordinator for administrative support. You will also have access to an online Virtual Campus.
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