The Master of Business Administration (MBA) attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. UK MBA programmes typically consist of a set number of taught courses plus a dissertation.
The core courses in the MBA programme are designed to introduce students to the various areas of business such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, etc. Students in MBA programmes have the option of taking specialist option modules in General Management, Finance, Marketing or International Business. An MBA can vastly improve the prospects and quality of your career. It is an international qualification that is well-respected by employers around the world.
Students from a non-management background or those who lack the relevant professional experience, may be required to complete the 16 month MBA course subject to the recommendation of the Board of Admissions at the London School of Commerce.
The MBA programme is run in association with Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Course Plan |
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Duration
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1 year (MBA)
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Course Fees
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£6,450 (MBA 12 Months)
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Requirements
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- Bachelors degree from a recognised university with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree)
- Should be at least 21 years old
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised English language qualification.
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Semester 1* |
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Management Skills and Entrepreneurship |
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Marketing Management |
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Financial Analysis and Management |
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Semester 2* |
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Semester 2 comprises of 2 core modules plus 2 electives. |
1 | Strategic Management |
2 | Managing Human Capital |
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Electives |
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Marketing Electives
- Strategic Marketing
- International Marketing Management
(To be chosen by enrolled students specialising in Marketing)
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Finance Electives
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets and Investment Analysis
(To be chosen by enrolled students specialising in Finance)
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International Business Electives
- International Business
- International Marketing Management
(To be chosen by enrolled students specialising in International Business)
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General Management Electives
(Students enrolled on the General MBA course students may choose any 2 of the above electives irrespective of the specialisation)
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Semester 3* |
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In Semester 3, students will be required to undertake one of the following approved methods of study. This is subject to approval by their Course Leader: | |
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- Integrated Case Study; OR
- Business Development Proposal; OR
- Dissertation
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Students who do not have the relevant prior qualifications or experience may be required to undertake a 4 month foundation programme extending the complete MBA course duration to 16 months. The 16 month course fees are £6,950.
* Modules listed above may vary depending on changes to the syllabus.