MBA MBA (GRADUATE)
Attendance:Full-time
Start Date: September/January/May
Length of Study: 1 Year
Main Location: City Campus
Overview
Modules
Your Future
Entry Requirements
Fees & Funding
Overview
About Your Course
The MBA is aimed at graduates looking for a career entry course that will prepare you for international management. Your experience at Leeds Business School will help to develop your managerial style and transform you into a strategic thinker, helping to prepare you for the uncertain global environment which we now face in business. When you leave Leeds Business School you will feel confident in applying and using theory in a practical way, after trialling your concepts on the MBA during the Consultancy Project.
The time spent on our MBA will expand your knowledge with cornerstone management theories that allow you to specialise within your chosen sector. Our MBA will equip you for the challenges you will face in the future. Your future success will be enhanced by the development of your management style, networking abilities, entrepreneurship and prepare you to be a change agent ready to tackle business issues.
MBA Course Specialisms
To help you on the path to becoming industry experts, we offer the following specialisms: Construction, IT, Creative Arts, Hospital Management, Marketing, Human Resources, PR, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance and Accounting, and Finance.
This means you will complete two options from the above list and conduct your Consultancy Project in that area of industry.
The time spent on our MBA will expand your knowledge with cornerstone management theories that allow you to specialise within your chosen sector. Our MBA will equip you for the challenges you will face in the future. Your future success will be enhanced by the development of your management style, networking abilities, entrepreneurship and prepare you to be a change agent ready to tackle business issues.
MBA Course Specialisms
To help you on the path to becoming industry experts, we offer the following specialisms: Construction, IT, Creative Arts, Hospital Management, Marketing, Human Resources, PR, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance and Accounting, and Finance.
This means you will complete two options from the above list and conduct your Consultancy Project in that area of industry.
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Benefits of studying this course
The MBA at Leeds Business School enjoys consistently high levels of demand from applicants. This is testimony to the value of the MBA qualification in the global market place.
We attract international applicants from locations as diverse as India, China and the Middle East. Teaching is in the English language - increasingly the language of global business.
MBA students are based at the double award-winning Rose Bowl which opened in the heart of the city's business quarter in 2009. Students have access to a range of guest lectures and events, which are offered free of charge to enhance their learning experience.
We attract international applicants from locations as diverse as India, China and the Middle East. Teaching is in the English language - increasingly the language of global business.
MBA students are based at the double award-winning Rose Bowl which opened in the heart of the city's business quarter in 2009. Students have access to a range of guest lectures and events, which are offered free of charge to enhance their learning experience.
Related Courses
Modules
Modules
Core modules include:
Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
This is designed to introduce you to a range of financial and management accounting concepts and techniques. It aims to develop decision-making skills by applying accounting and financial techniques to assist in managerial control and planning.
Consultancy Project
You will gain direct organisational experience by applying your learning to a strategic issue within a real organisation. Working as part of a team of consultants, you will explore an issue facing an organisation and will devise practical recommendations for implementation. This offers you the opportunity to explore further, in a live setting, an aspect or area of your studies that has attracted special interest.
Contemporary Marketing
This seeks to provide students with the contemporary marketing knowledge and skills required for being a professional in the competitive digital world of the 21st century.
Organising and Managing for Performance
This aims to enable students to analyse and understand a broad range of organisational issues including the contribution organisational culture and structure make to business success and the link between motivation theories and management practices.
Strategic Marketing Management
This aims to critical understanding of the main theories, techniques and debates which inform contemporary approaches to strategy. The module also aims to provide opportunities to interrogate the relevance of models and analytical techniques.
Course Specialisms - your option modules
We offer the following industry specialisms: Construction, IT, Creative Arts,Hospital Management, Marketing, Human Resources, PR, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance and Accounting, and Finance. This means you will complete two options from the above list and conduct your Consultancy Project in that area of industry.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and modules may change from time to time.
Programme Specification
Assessment
The programme's assessment strategy provides you with the opportunity to be assessed across a wide range of methods, including assignments, presentations, group works and examinations. The greater part of this will work will directly relate to real business scenarios and, where possible, will be applied to practice.
Teaching & Learning
The programme is delivered by a highly skilled course team of expert professorial staff and business practitioners who will challenge you to grasp new ideas and perspectives that will challenge the way you do business. Our workshops are designed to enable you to develop insight and to enhance your leadership capabilities.
Your Future
Future Career
Our MBA has been accredited via a number of additional awards by the Chartered Institute of Management (CMI). This means that students who undertake the MBA programme have the option to gain up to three additional CMI qualifications: Level 7 Diploma Strategic & Leadership, Level 8 Certificate Strategic Direction & Leadership, Diploma in Management Consultancy.
In addition, Leeds Metropolitan University has a number of international strategic partners in venues such as Hong Kong, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Bhopal, Mauritius, Vietnam and Namibia, amongst others.
In addition, Leeds Metropolitan University has a number of international strategic partners in venues such as Hong Kong, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Bhopal, Mauritius, Vietnam and Namibia, amongst others.
Jobs & Careers
Jobs & Careers is a service offering our students impartial advice. We can help you make decisions on your career and recognise and develop your employability skills. We also offer an employment service with part-time student opportunities and graduate jobs. Find out more at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/careers
Entry Requirements
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Requirements: All applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme. Applicants to the MBA should have an honours degree from any discipline or be holders of an equivalent qualification.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Additional Requirements: All applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme. Applicants to the MBA should have an honours degree from any discipline or be holders of an equivalent qualification.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Details: All applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme. Applicants to the MBA should have an honours degree from any discipline or be holders of an equivalent qualification.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
Fees & Funding
UK & EU Fees Entry 2012
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £12,500
The fee shown here is the 'gross' fee for new students starting in the 2012/13 academic year, before the application of any scholarship or discount. A scholarship of £1,500 is available to new full-time students studying an MA, MSC or MBA (180 credits) who are eligible to pay Home/EU fees. For students studying for an award such as a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or part-time, a pro rata scholarship is available. The table below provides further details:
| Programme of study | Credit Points | Scholarship for full-time students | Example of Scholarship for part-time students studying 50% of the credit points in a given year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA, MSc, MBA | 180 | £1500 | £750 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 120 | £1000 | £500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 60 | £500 | £250 |
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £69.44 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £69.44) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £1388.8. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £5555.2 for that year.
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £69.44) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £1388.8. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £5555.2 for that year.
The fee shown here is the 'gross' fee for new students starting in the 2012/13 academic year, before the application of any scholarship or discount. A scholarship of £1,500 is available to new full-time students studying an MA, MSC or MBA (180 credits) who are eligible to pay Home/EU fees. For students studying for an award such as a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or part-time, a pro rata scholarship is available. The table below provides further details:
| Programme of study | Credit Points | Scholarship for full-time students | Example of Scholarship for part-time students studying 50% of the credit points in a given year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA, MSc, MBA | 180 | £1500 | £750 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 120 | £1000 | £500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 60 | £500 | £250 |
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
International Fees Entry 2012
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Full-time, 2012-13 entrants £13,500
The fee will be fixed at this level for each year of your course.
A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
Part-time
Part-time, 2012-13 entrants £6,250
The fee will be fixed at this level for each year of your course.
A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
UK & EU Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £12,500
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £6,250
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
International Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £13,500
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £6,250
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
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