Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Program Overview

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Programmes

Bachelor’s Programmes

• BSc Business
• BSC Business (International Management)
• BSc Business (Management of AI & Machine Learning)
• BSc Business (Management of AI in E-commerce & Retail Marketing)
• BSc Business (Management of Sustainable Energy Transition)

Master Programmes

• Master In Management of AI & ML
• Master in Management of CRM and Marketing Cloud
• Master in Management of Technology
• Master in Management
• Master in Management of AI in E-commerce and Retail Marketing
• Executive Master in Management of AI & ML (Español)
• Executive Master in Management of AI in E-commerce and Retail Marketing Español

New MBA

DBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Programme Description

The MBA that boosts your career while balancing work and life. Ranked #21 worldwide by QS, the NEW (*) UBI MBA has been completely redesigned to address the forthcoming complex challenges of the global business environment, whilst allowing you to personalise your journey like never before to balance your personal, professional, and academic interests.

Key Programme Features

Programme Duration

1 or 2 Years

Business Experience at

London/Porto/ Boston

Entry points

5 - One every two months

Language of Delivery

English

Delivery model

Brussels/HyFlex

Programme Highlights

Structure

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Admission Requirements

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An MBA that Accelerates Your Career While Balancing Work and Life

UBI presents its NEW (*) Executive MBA, designed for those who want to make a difference in a world of complexity and constant challenges, where technology is redefining the rules of the game and leadership demands a more human approach than ever.

Programme Description

This programme is a transformation of the traditional MBA curriculum with a new focus on leading current and future technology-based organisations. It is the result of analysing global trends, studying the strategic moves of the most innovative companies, and working closely with our academic and business partners. Our Executive MBA integrates the best of both worlds: Technology as a driver of change and competitive advantage with a deep human factor, essential for business leadership and transformation.

Programme Features

The UBI Difference

• Programme addresses the challenges of business & tech, global mindset, and good citizenship, with an understanding of companies’ value creation processes in an increasingly technologised environment.
• Opportunity to participate in UBI’s Venture Creation Lab. Through guidance from entrepreneurs, students learn how to develop the right skill sets and management teams to create innovative technology-based companies.

Personalise Your Journey with Our HyFlex Learning Ecosystem

• In-person, hybrid, and virtual ecosystem mimicking professional environments.
• Unique delivery model including UBI´s 5-star structured learning.
• Offers flexibility and support for working professionals.
• Deepens student engagement by reducing disruptions to their professional and personal lives.
• Maximises quality of learning by leveraging the use of technology, overcoming the limitations of full on-campus teaching.
• Reflect current and future hybrid work realities in many professional domains.

Our NEW (*) Executive MBA Adapts to Balance Your Professional and Personal Life

• The NEW (*) MBA is designed to let you tailor your learning journey to your lifestyle, professional preferences, and career goals.
• Its structure will help you balance your personal, professional, and academic life.
• You will benefit from our award-winning HyFlex Methodology.
• It provides you with the flexibility to start your studies at five different times per year (September, November, February, April, June).
• You also have the option of enhancing your degree in up to five areas of specialisation (*).

Programme Structure

Core Modules

Designed to acquire, develop and master [new] knowledge and professional skills.

• Geopolitics and the Global Economy
• Leading Ethical, Responsible, and Diverse Organisations
• Marketing, Demography, and Demand Generation
• Technology-enhanced Accounting & Control
• Professional Development & Human-Machine Interaction
• Finance, Technology, and Capital Markets
• Sustainable Strategy & Innovation
• Smart Operations and Logistics
• Data-Driven Organisations and Analytics
• Management of Technology & Entrepreneurship

Optional Specialisations (*)

Designed to personalise and upgrade your Executive MBA.

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning
• CRM and Marketing Cloud
• AI in e-commerce and retail marketing

Integrative Management

Designed for the students to build and decide the next steps in your professional career.

• First hand International Experience
• Professional and Personal Development
• Integrative Management Project

Period Abroad

Designed for the students to build and decide the next steps in their professional career.

• Optional additional term at a partner institution abroad

Degree Awarded Upon Graduation

With the successful completion of the postgraduate programme, graduates will obtain an accredited British degree from Middlesex University London: Master of Business Administration (MBA). In addition to their MBA degree, students who complete any of these specialisations (*) will also receive a prestigious British Professional Postgraduate Certificate, expanding their professional credentials.

Delivery Model, Locations, and Key Facts

• Sessions are delivered in person in Brussels. Students may also attend the same synchronous sessions connected remotely thanks to our cutting-edge hybrid rooms and the use of the latest technology, providing a seamless learning experience.
• Programme duration: 12 or 24 months, adapting the pace of studies according to students’ personal and professional needs
• Programme entry points: 5 entries, one every two months
• Language of delivery: Brussels - English
• Synchronous sessions schedule (every other week): Fridays 13:30 - 18:30 & Saturdays 9:00 - 13:00

Admission Criteria

• Undergraduate degree with at least 3 years of professional experience
• Outstanding candidates without an undergraduate degree may be considered with at least 5 years of management experience, subject to two rounds of interviews and evaluation of professional achievements
• English (min. IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL IBT 7.2)

Typical Candidate Profile

Managers and entrepreneurs who wish to broaden their knowledge of business practices, re-orientate their career or update their management knowledge with a forward-thinking international focus.

Admission Process

• Application
• Admissions and interview
• Admission Offer

Tuition Fees

• The regular tuition fees for students enrolling in UBI’s MBA programmes is €19,950 for EEA citizens and €28,500 for non-EEA citizens.
• Enrollment rates for any of the three specialisations are in addition to the MBA fee: €1,500 for both EEA and non-EEA citizens.

Visa Application for International Students

• Upon successful admission into the programme, students requiring a visa to study at UBI must make a first payment of EUR 6.000 to continue the enrolment process.
• Visa students who want to secure a place in the programme first, and continue the enrolment process later, have the option to make a down payment of EUR 1.000, and pay the remaining fees later, but before the start of the programme.

Sufficient Means of Subsistence for Visa Students

• Visa students are required to provide proof of means of subsistence as part of the visa application process.
• For the academic year in Belgium, the minimum required fund is EUR 803 X 12 months = EUR 9,636.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The UBI Master of Business Administration (MBA) program empowers students to excel in their managerial roles amidst the escalating complexity of today's digital, interconnected, and globalized business landscape. By sharpening their knowledge and leadership capabilities, UBI's MBA graduates emerge as exceptional leaders with a forward-looking mindset, a profound comprehension of value creation within organizations, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability both at individual and corporate levels.

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Outline:

To equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes, the MBA program consists of three phases: Core Modules, Management Integration, and an Optional Period Abroad.

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Core Modules (9 Months):

• Global Economic Environments
• People, Team & Organisations
• Marketing Concepts & Practice
• Executive Accounting for Decision Making
• Professional Skills
• Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
• Finance & Capital Markets
• International Management
• Analytics & Operations Management
• International Business Strategy
• Entrepreneurship, Technologies, & Innovation

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Management Integration (3 Months):

• International Business Experience
• Professional and Personal Development
• Agile Project Management and Research
• Integrative Management Project

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Optional Period Abroad (3-4 Months):

• International term at a partner institution abroad

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Assessment:

Assessment methods employed throughout the program encompass a variety of approaches:

• Examinations
• Presentations
• Project work
• Case studies
• Simulation exercises
• Participation

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Teaching:

The UBI MBA program combines the expertise of experienced senior-level practitioners with over 15 years of professional experience at leading international companies and academics from esteemed universities such as LSE, Warwick, Bristol, etc. The program's unique teaching approach is centered around:

• HyFlex learning: Offering a blend of in-person, online, and hybrid classes to enhance flexibility and support working professionals.
• Personalization: Small class sizes of 30-35 students in all delivery modes, allowing for focused attention and tailored support.
• Integration: Emphasizing community building, peer learning, and collaborative work environments that mirror real-world business practices.
• Hands-on experience: Providing opportunities for practical application through the Venture Creation Lab, internships, and international study trips.
• Global perspective: Infusing internationalism into the program through a diverse student body representing over 35 nationalities, partnerships with European and Asian companies, and international business experiences.

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Careers:

Upon completion of the UBI MBA program, graduates embark on fulfilling careers in a range of industries and functional areas. The program's emphasis on business and technology, global mindset, and good citizenship values prepares graduates to thrive in the following fields:

• Management consulting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Operations
• Entrepreneurship
• Tech-related industries
• Non-profit and social impact organizations
• Further education in doctoral programs

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The tuition fees for students enrolling in UBI’s MBA programme is €19,950 for EEA citizens and €28,500 for non-EEA citizens.