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MBA Master of Business Administration

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MBA 12-16 months, depending on start date. September and January intakes.

Masters Degree Description

The MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification for managers. Applicants are from both the public and private sectors in the UK and abroad. 

The teaching programme is aimed at those who are looking to develop their careers and at 'high flyers' that need an understanding of all the major functions of business providing generalist knowledge for prospective leaders. 

In addition to enhancing successful students' career prospects, the course aims to encourage independent and creative thinkers. This is done by following the UK Quality Assurance Agency guidelines in giving students a 'strong practical and professional orientation' differentiating it from other master's programmes.

All students complete seven taught modules, (five compulsory modules and two optional modules), together with a final project.

You can graduate with our generic MBA - Master of Business Administration or choose to study the MBA and select from a range of specialist pathways.

Pathways include:

  • MBA (Business Analytics)
  • MBA (Finance)
  • MBA (Health Sector Management) *
  • MBA (Human Resources)
  • MBA (Islamic Finance)**
  • MBA (Marketing)
  • MBA (Project Management)
  • MBA (Sport Management)
  • MBA (Strategic Management)
  • MBA (Supply Chain and Logistics Management)

Both our generic MBA and MBA pathway programmes include the opportunity to undertake a 12-month industry placement. The placement option is subject to fulfilment of terms and conditions, please see below for more information.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet one of the following:

- Possess, or expect to obtain, a minimum of a second class lower division (UK 2:2 classification) degree from a recognised university;

OR

- Have a minimum of five years relevant management experience;

OR

- Hold a professional or other qualification which is deemed acceptable for admission.

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Fees

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.

Programme Funding

A range of bursaries, scholarships, loans and grants are available. Please visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

Whether you’re looking to progress into a more senior level, change career or grow your own business, the Cardiff Met MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification that will develop your leadership skills and boost your career prospects.

Our Cardiff-campus based MBA also offers academic and employability skills sessions to strengthen your work-based skills and advance your career.

Recent MBA graduates have progressed into management roles for big names such as Development Bank of Wales, DHL UK, Vision Engineering in India, Al Khayyat Investments in Oman and IFS Software Development in Sweden. ​

Module Details

Compulsory modules are designed to expose you to state-of-the-art thinking in the key management disciplines and provide opportunity throughout to apply theory to real life management situations.

Compulsory modules (20 credits each)

  • Accounting for Decision-Makers
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Management
  • Operations Management

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