Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Strathclyde MBA is a prestigious program offered by the University of Strathclyde, a triple-accredited business school. The program is designed for busy executives who need to combine career and family commitments with the demands of MBA studies.

Key Facts

• Start date: April and October
• Application deadline: Applications for the April intake close at the end of February, and the end of August for the October intake
• Study mode and duration: MBA/PgDip: part-time - 2 years
• Triple-accredited business school: AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS
• Over 50 years: Delivering the prestigious MBA program

Study with Us

The Strathclyde MBA offers a unique opportunity to:

• Gain an internationally recognized qualification
• Learn in a cross-cultural environment
• Study strategy with internationally acclaimed academics
• Develop confidence as a manager and leader
• Improve career prospects or change career direction
• Study at Strathclyde Business School, founded in 1948

Why this Course?

The Strathclyde MBA has been delivering the program on an executive (part-time) basis via international centers since 1988, with Malaysia being one of the inaugural MBA centers. The program is strategy-focused, blending theoretical and practical business learning, and is flexible and responsive to the needs of working individuals.

Program Format

The program is designed for busy executives and consists of:

• Monthly intensive seminars delivered by Strathclyde academics at the center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Regular tutorials with locally based counselors
• Off-campus learning and support facilitated by the virtual learning environment

Course Content

The Strathclyde MBA program structure has three distinct building blocks:

• Building Capabilities: Provides a solid foundation in the management of key functional areas found in today's business organizations
• Responsible Leadership: Ensures that students are able to lead strategically, sustainably, and ethically
• Strategy in Practice: Addresses how organizations survive, become highly successful, and remain financially viable and legitimate in a global, rapidly changing environment

Building Capabilities

• Operations & Project Management
• Entrepreneurial Thinking & Practice
• Marketing Management
• Managing Value-Driven Analytics
• Consulting Skills (leading to Consulting Impact Challenge)

Responsible Leadership

• Accounting and Financial Management
• Leading a Sustainable Organisation
• Strategic Leadership Development
• Responsible Organisation (leading to Boardroom Challenge)

Strategy in Practice

• Digital Transformation & Technological Innovation
• Applied Strategic Management
• Macroeconomics and International Business Environment
• Economic Analysis for Strategists

Electives

Students can select electives from a range of topical and relevant subjects, allowing them to tailor the MBA to suit their own personal preferences and interests.

Capstone Project

The final part of the Strathclyde MBA is the capstone project, which aims to integrate and consolidate the knowledge gained from across the MBA program. Students can opt for one of three ways to conduct the MBA project:

• Research Dissertation
• Consultancy Project
• Entrepreneurial Business Plan

Ranking

The Strathclyde Executive MBA has repeatedly featured in the annual Financial Times' top 100 ranking of EMBA programs.

Learning and Teaching

Learning methods include:

• Face-to-face teaching by Strathclyde University staff
• Regular local counseling support at the local partner in the country
• Home/private study with specially prepared core learning materials
• Assignments set, marked, or validated by Strathclyde University staff

Assessment

Assessment throughout the program involves a combination of:

• Coursework
• Workshops
• Group work
• Presentations

Global Practitioner Initiative

The Global Practitioner initiative is an organizational innovation aimed at placing practical expertise and content relevance alongside academic knowledge and intellectual challenge at the heart of a high-quality, transformative student experience.

Entry Requirements

For entry to the MBA program, students must:

• Hold a degree from a UK university or equivalent academic qualification from a comparable non-UK institution
• Be at least 24 years of age
• Have a minimum of three years' full-time postgraduate experience where the management of people and resources has played a significant role

Fees and Funding

Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in the offer letter.

Careers

The University of Strathclyde recognizes that career development is one of the main reasons why people invest in an MBA. The MBA job market offers plenty of global opportunities, but can be complex and challenging. The University offers a dedicated careers service for MBA students, consisting of career planning and skills development, as well as unlimited access to personal advice and coaching.