The scheme has been designed to meet the aims of the online MBA in a flexible manner and can be tailored to the individual preferences of each student. The MBA requires you to complete six courses plus a final dissertation. The programme consists of the following modules:
Introductory
Not-for-credit
Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
Stage 1
120 credits - Six taught modules
Compulsory
- Organisational Behaviour
- Information Management
- Digital Marketing
- Internet of Things
Elective
Choose one of the following modules:
- Corporate Strategy and Competitiveness (Residential - in Zurich, Switzerland)
- Leadership and Sustainability
Final Capstone
- Strategic Management
Stage 2
60 credits - Individual dissertation
Dissertation Work
As an exit qualification, the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration is awarded to candidates who have completed 60 credits (three modules), while the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is awarded to candidates who have completed 120 credits (six modules) but have been unable to complete the dissertation. Students who achieve the full 180 credits, and have successfully completed the dissertation, exit with the award of Master of Business Administration (MBA).
