Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Program Overview

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate degree that can be completed online with the University of Aberdeen. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to study at their own pace and fit their studies around full-time work.

Key Information

• Learning Mode: Online
• Study Level: Postgraduate SCQF Level 11
• Credits: 180
• Typical Duration: 24 months
• Start Month: September or January
• Indicative Cost: £23,290

What You'll Study

The MBA program consists of 12 compulsory courses, each worth 15 credits. Students will also choose two optional courses, which can be taken from the University of Aberdeen or Curtin University of Western Australia.

Compulsory Courses

• The Leadership Challenge (15 credits, September)
• Managing Change (15 credits, September)
• Future Thinking (15 credits, January)
• Leading and Managing High Performance Teams (15 credits, January)
• Business Model Innovation (15 credits, June)
• Leading and Managing Projects (15 credits, June)
• Strategic Marketing (15 credits, September)
• Accounting and Finance for Managers (15 credits, September)
• Strategy and Practice in a Dynamic World (15 credits, January)
• Making Sense of Research (15 credits, June)

Optional Courses

• Research in Practice (15 credits, January)
• Economics for Managers – Curtin University (15 credits, June)
• Developing Business Solutions (15 credits, June)
• Global Business Sustainability – Curtin University (15 credits, June)

How You'll Study

The MBA program is delivered online through the University of Aberdeen's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Students will have access to a range of resources, including videos, live online webinars, reading materials, discussion boards, and online library resources.

Live Online Webinars

Students will participate in eight live online webinars per course, which will provide direct interaction with tutors and peers.

Study Hours

• Live Online Webinars: 1 hour per webinar, with 8 webinars per course
• Study Hours for Online Courses: 150 hours per 15-credit course, with 10-15 hours of study per week

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Entry Requirements: Undergraduate degree at UK honours level or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years' post-degree professional experience
• International Students: Equivalent qualifications from non-UK institutions, with English language requirements (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)

Fees and Funding

• Indicative Cost: £23,290 for 180 credits over 2 years
• Pay-as-You-Go: Students can pay for credits as they go, with no upfront fee
• Additional Costs: Access to all learning resources is included in the tuition fee, but students may need to budget for printing and other expenses

Careers

MBA graduates are in high demand worldwide, with recent graduates from the University of Aberdeen going on to work in senior leadership roles in organizations such as Accenture, Bank of Scotland, and Shell.

Support

The University of Aberdeen provides a range of support services for online students, including careers support, disability support, IT support, and library support. Students can also access study spaces and resources at university libraries across the UK and Ireland through the SCONUL Access scheme.

Program Outline

Outline:

This online MBA Global program offers a flexible and accessible way to earn your Master of Business Administration degree. You can choose to study for a:

• Masters (180 credits)
• exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
• exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
• start with one of the short courses that make up this degree (15 credits)
You can build your way to a qualification one short course at a time. The full MBA Global consists of twelve 15-credit courses. It takes a minimum of 24 months to complete the MBA Global. You can take a maximum of two courses per term. You are welcome to take fewer courses at a time, or take a study break, as long as you complete your studies within six years. These are just a few of the courses offered:
• The Leadership Challenge
• Managing Change
• Future Thinking
• Leading and Managing High Performance Teams
• Business Model Innovation
• Leading and Managing Projects
• Strategic Marketing
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Strategy and Practice in a Dynamic World
• Research in Practice
• Making Sense of Research
Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, the online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone, and laptop, 24 hours a day. Resources include videos, live online webinars, reading materials, discussion boards, and the online resources of the Sir Duncan Rice Library. You will have eight live online webinars in each course. These webinars are central to your learning, and your participation in them counts towards your final grades. Ahead of webinars, you may be asked to study online materials, post questions to your tutor, undertake multiple-choice quizzes or other tasks.

Careers:

MBA Global graduates are in high demand worldwide. This program specifically prepares you for business administration in multinational business environments. Recent graduates from the online MBA Global have gone on to work in senior leadership roles in organizations including:

• Accenture
• Bank of Scotland
• Centrica
• KPMG
• Shell
• Standard Chartered Bank

Other:

• The program is accredited by EQUIS, placing it among a select group of globally recognized institutions.
• You will graduate from the fifth-oldest university in the English-speaking world, founded in 1495.
• The program fits around full-time work, with flexible hours and 24/7 study access.
• You can earn a respected MBA Global degree from the University of Aberdeen Business School.
• You can start the program in either September or January.