Master of Business Administration

Program Overview

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Overview

Our MBA is an internationally recognised qualification that creates future-ready business leaders. Find out more about studying this course at Teesside.

Our MBA explores topics that enhance your knowledge of key concepts, giving you the opportunity to directly apply learning in your workplace or, for those studying full time with us, add value by working on real-time projects with our partners, contributing to the organisation and enhancing your own development.

By studying our MBA, you not only gain an internationally renowned qualification but you will develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills to make an immediate impact in the workplace. If you aspire to make a significant contribution to your organisation and society more generally by leading at a strategic level, this is the course for you.

On completion of the MBA programme you will:

• think and act entrepreneurially to lead through uncertain and rapidly changing conditions in the global business environment
• be a responsible leader able to work with a diverse range of teams, in a variety of cultural contexts
• be international in your outlook and understand the challenges and opportunities the global business environment presents businesses
• have a deep understanding of the functions of business and appreciate the importance of functional collaboration to achieve organisational goals
• be a self-reflective practitioner with acute awareness of your self-identity and values
• understand the importance of the role of business in society.

Course Details

Core Modules

• Business and Finance Strategy
• Leadership in a Global Context
• MBA Dissertation
• Strategic Approaches to a Healthy Workplace
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship

How You Learn

A range of learning methods are used to develop your knowledge and understanding, including workshops, field trips, live case studies and projects, simulations, action learning sets and a variety of blended methods, using the latest learning technologies.

The programme places an emphasis on the global context of business. You learn authentically with and through your peers to develop solutions to strategic challenges in organisations.

Our MBA goes beyond business knowledge. Its primary focus is on the application of knowledge through acting on strategic challenges. You will develop your leadership abilities through the Leading Yourself and Others module during which you learn about yourself, your values and beliefs and how you are perceived by others. Through coaching and action learning sets, you enhance your skills as a strategic leaders to positively influence those around you.

A research informed approach to teaching permeates the programme, exposing you to the latest thought leadership in aspects of entrepreneurship, leadership and management and other disciplines through the multi-disciplinary Current Issues in Business and Society module. This research informed approach goes beyond academic research and includes professional and applied research, informed and delivered by a vast network of business professionals who engage with the programme through guest lectures and projects.

How You Are Assessed

The programme adopts a range of formative and summative assessment methods to suit the demands and requirements of the applied nature of the programme. These include business reports, case study analysis, presentations, self-diagnostic assessments, reflective reports and a research proposal and associated dissertation.

Entry Requirements

You must be an honours graduate of any discipline, with a minimum of a 2.2 obtained from a recognised University, or hold an equivalent professional qualification acceptable to Teesside University International Business School. You must also have a minimum of two years, graduate level, full time work experience in a relevant role (eg management / administrative / professional / supervisory capacity).

You may still be considered for entry if you do not meet these criteria if you have significant management experience and/or a record of achievement in business and leadership.

Given the work-based approach to assessment that underpins this programme, there is an expectation that applicants are currently/have been employed (preferably in management roles) and will be able to refer to their roles and their organisations in the completion of their assessments.

Those without an honours degree who have significant management experience are also encouraged to apply.

Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in the English language equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Advanced standing

Applicants who have completed a recent level 7 business related professional qualification may be offered advanced standing onto the programme. Given the diverse range of professional qualifications and the diverse range of credit value for these qualifications, applications will be considered on an individual basis following the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning process.

Employability

Career Opportunities

Typically graduates move into general or senior management and strategic leadership roles, internal consultant/project leadership roles or into external consultancy roles. You build on your existing work experience and skills, and the programme enhances your ability to lead and manage change.

Information for International Applicants

Qualifications

International applicants - find out what qualifications you need by selecting your country below.

Professional Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). On successful completion of the MBA, students may be eligible to apply for a CMI level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice*.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), with industry at the centre of development and delivery.

*Applications must be submitted by the university to the CMI and learners may be subject to an accreditation fee (set by the CMI).

Full-time

Fee for UK Applicants

£10,250 a year

Fee for International Applicants

£17,000 a year

Length and Start Date

• Length: 1 year (September start) or 16 months (January start)
• Start date: January, May or September

Part-time

Fee for UK Applicants

£18,000

Length and Start Date

• Length: 2 years
• Start date: January, May or September

Choose Teesside

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022. (Graduate labour market statistics, tees.ac.uk/source)
• Study in our friendly town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
• Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.

Program Outline

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Teesside University: A Comprehensive Breakdown

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Degree Overview:

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Teesside University's MBA

is a globally recognized qualification that prepares future-ready business leaders.

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This program focuses on developing reflective, entrepreneurial, and responsible leadership skills to tackle the complex challenges faced by organizations of all sizes.

The program aims to:

• Develop strategic leadership skills to manage complex economic climates.
• Enhance critical thinking and decision-making through multidisciplinary perspectives.
• Empower students to lead with entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
• Promote responsible leadership and ethical decision-making.
• Develop a deep understanding of business functions and their collaborative role in organizational success
• Elevate self-awareness and leadership strengths through reflective practices.
• Expand understanding of the global business environment and its challenges.

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Outline:

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Program Structure:

• The program is offered in both
• full-time (1 year)
and
• part-time (2 years)
formats, with intakes in September and January.
• Learning methods include workshops, field trips, live case studies, simulations, action learning, and blended learning.
• International learning experience: Students complete a project applying knowledge to a live strategic business challenge as part of the "Global Strategy: Challenges and Choices" module.

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Core Modules:

• Current Issues in Business and Society: Explores contemporary issues using multidisciplinary perspectives, drawing from business, social sciences, and humanities.
• Entrepreneurial Leadership: Examines entrepreneurial leadership, focusing on structure, culture, and strategy, using case studies and live examples.
• Global Strategy: Challenges and Choices: Analyzes internal and external factors affecting strategic decision-making in a global context.
• Leading Yourself and Others: Develops self-reflection and self-leadership skills, utilizing 360-degree analysis and action learning to enhance coaching and mentoring abilities.
• MBA Dissertation: Integrates learning and development by undertaking a project on a significant business issue within the student's organization.
• The Sustainable Organisation: Introduces the concept of the sustainable organization, emphasizing socio-economic impact and the role of business in society.

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Assessment:

• The program uses various assessment methods, including business reports, case study analysis, presentations, self-diagnostic assessments, reflective reports, research proposals, and dissertations.

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Teaching:

• Emphasis on global context of business and authentic learning through peer collaboration.
• Research-informed approach: Faculty integrates the latest research and thought leadership in entrepreneurship, leadership, management, and other disciplines.
• Professional and applied research: Network of business professionals engages with the program through guest lectures and projects.
• Creative and entrepreneurial approach to leadership development through the "Leading Yourself and Others" module.

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Careers:

• general or senior management roles, strategic leadership positions, internal consultant/project leadership roles, or external consultancy roles
• Enhanced leadership and change management skills prepare graduates for diverse career paths.

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Other:

• Scholarship opportunity: Students may be eligible for a £2,500 Sir Keith Skeoch postgraduate scholarship.
• Accreditation: The program is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), offering potential for CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice upon completion.

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Please note:

This is a comprehensive extraction of information available in the context. For more detailed information, please visit the Teesside University website or contact their admissions team.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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Full-time

2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £10,250 a year Not eligible for any fee discounts More details about our fees Fee for international applicants £14,300 a year More details about our fees for international applicants Length: 1 year (September start) or 16 months (January start) Start date: September or January Semester dates Apply now (full-time) Apply now (full-time) Please choose the relevant option below: Apply online (full-time) for UK applicants Apply online (full-time) for international applicants

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Part-time

2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £18,000 More details about our fees Length: 2 years Start date: January or September Semester dates Apply now (part-time) Apply now (part-time) Please choose the relevant option below: Apply online (part-time)