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• Why undertake an MBA?
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Full-Time MBA

Who is the full-time MBA for?

The full-time MBA Programme is designed for those who want to take time out from their career to develop management skills and learn how to run a business more efficiently.   It's an intense course run over 12 months - but its pacing gives you the time you need to focus on where you're going in your professional life and to take full advantage of the services of the MBA Careers Office.

What will I learn?

As a full-time MBA student, you will build on your previous experience and acquire new skills to solve business challenges. You will gain practical experience in finance, strategy, marketing, accounting, economics, human resources, leadership, communications and information technology. Learning is both classroom-based and project-based in small, intimate class sizes.

How will I benefit?

Career development: An MBA gives you a competitive advantage in the job market, and it will help fast-track your career progression, or give you the edge as an entrepreneur.

Personal development: Your interpersonal and communication skills, leadership ability, self-awareness and confidence will be enhanced by your MBA experience.

Networking: The business, peer and alumni networks you create while studying for your MBA can be invaluable to you throughout your career. The MBA will help you to learn how to use networks more efficiently.

Mode of delivery

In Semester 1, lectures on the Full-time MBA are scheduled in the mornings, leaving afternoons free for group work and other activities.

In Semester 2, core modules take place in the afternoon whereas option modules take place in the evenings and on Saturday mornings. Wednesdays are dedicated to Careers and PPD activities.

During the summer term (Mid June - early August) the Capstone Project sees students working full days either on campus or in the sponsoring companies.