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Business Administration – (MBA)

Edinburgh Napier University

Napier University Business School
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Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 12,937 - ≈ € 13,981 (non-EEA)
Location: Edinburgh / United Kingdom
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Looking for a qualification that will lead to a clearer career path? You may have experience in your chosen field and want to enhance your promotion prospects, or convert your years of expertise into a formal qualification. Or perhaps you're looking for a change of career.
Whichever applies to you, an MBA could offer you the pathway you need. Designed for students from all walks of life, and commanding a very high level of credibility in almost every line of work, this globally-recognised qualification will develop your business skills and give you the expertise you need to take on senior roles in major companies or organisations
You can also choose to introduce a specialisation to your MBA to reflect your area of interest. This may include:

* Human Resource Management
* Entrepreneurship
* Marketing
* Leadership Development.

Alternatively, if you are unable to study on a full time basis then you may be interested in our Flexible MBA.

Skills

You'll develop a variety of skills related to business, including creative problem solving, critical reasoning and strategic thinking. You'll apply these skills to your learning of global economic principles, strategic business issues, organisational management and the realities of the competitive marketplace. Communication techniques, both written and verbal, will also be highlighted, giving you the confidence to present your ideas and strategies to the business world. You'll graduate with business competence, insight and effective management skills, ready to make your mark at the highest level in whichever industry you choose.

Career Prospects

As Edinburgh's top university for Graduate Employability (HESA 2010) and one of the top in the UK for Graduate Prospects (The Independent and The Times University Guides for 2009), we can offer you a valuable head-start in your chosen career.
With an MBA qualification, you'll be in demand in business, as employers worldwide seek out graduates who have demonstrated their commitment to a higher level of learning. Previous graduates are currently working in a variety of management positions all over the world.


Contents

Based over three trimesters, the course will involve lectures, tutorials and independent study. Duration is 12 months if you commence in September, 18 months for January starts.

Below is an indication of the subjects you will most likely study.

Trimesters 1 and 2

Compulsory modules:
Creating Competitive Advantage, Organisational Behaviour and Management, Business Economics in a Global Environment, Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management, Skills for Managers, Finance for Management Decision-Making.

Core option modules:
Choose one module from a range of specialist areas, such as HRM, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Leadership Development.

Trimester 3

MBA Project



Professional accreditation

Please ensure that if you are seeking a course which leads to accreditation with a professional body you have checked what the requirements are or have contacted us for specific advice. We cannot accept any responsibility if the course you select does not subsequently meet your requirements.

IELTS

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.

Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.

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Requirements

Entry Qualifications

Normally, you should have at least 2 years relevant work experience and hold an honours degree or equivalent. Work experience would normally come from a professional occupation, or a management or supervisory role.

If English is not your first language, you´ll need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English satisfactorily. For most courses, in additional to satisfying the standard entry requirements, we normally require international students (check) to demonstrate their English ability through an English language test, usually IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, which is equivalent to ToEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79-80 (internet-based).

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.0
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)
TOEFL Paper-based: 550
TOEFL Computer-based: 213
TOEFL Internet-based: 79

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