Programme Structure

• MBARead moreCollpase

  Any combination of two elective modules.

• MBA (Global Business)Read moreCollpase

  Global Marketing

  This module will cover current issues relating to all those analytical and conceptual tools that will help the students to apply global marketing strategies. Students will get an insight into the strengths and opportunities, as well as the weaknesses and threats that are presented when trying to market a product or service in a foreign country.

  The topics reviewed include the global economic environment regional market characteristics and preferential trade agreements; social and cultural environments; the political, legal, and regulatory environments; global information systems and market research; and segmentation, targeting, and positioning.

  International Financial Management

  International Financial Management will reinforce the foundations of finance with particular attention to issues related to international finance and economics. Theories of international business and recent changes in global finance will be explored in depth, including international commercial policy, foreign exchange markets, and currency derivative markets.

  This module is available in London and Birmingham campuses.

• MBA (Marketing Management)Read moreCollpase

  Global Marketing

  This module will cover current issues relating to all those analytical and conceptual tools that will help the students to apply global marketing strategies. Students will get an insight into the strengths and opportunities, as well as the weaknesses and threats that are presented when trying to market a product or service in a foreign country.

  The topics reviewed include the global economic environment regional market characteristics and preferential trade agreements; social and cultural environments; the political, legal, and regulatory environments; global information systems and market research; and segmentation, targeting, and positioning.

  Internet and Digital Marketing Communications

  This module is designed to help students to develop their knowledge as to how to apply digital media such as the web, email, mobile and interactive TV in order to effectively market a firm's products and services.

  This module is available in London, Manchester and Birmingham campuses.

• MBA (HR Management)Read moreCollpase

  International HR Management

  Students taking this module will get an insight into human resource management on an international scale, and will cover key issues for multinational corporations when managing human resources across diverse national boundaries. Globalisation and international management, national systems and management action, international strategy and structure in multinational companies, are some of the concepts to be reviewed within this module.

  Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership

  This module will provide a wider portfolio of approaches and different techniques to coaching and mentoring people within a firm.

  This module is available in London, Manchester and Birmingham campuses.

• MBA (Project Management)Read moreCollpase

  Project Management

  It is important for MBA graduates to be able to coordinate, plan and control the current complexity and uncertainty of the business environment. The purpose of this module is to provide a fundamental knowledge of project management, to plan and control business projects while being able to recognise the risks and adversities that exist.

  The topics reviewed include project tasks, estimation of project costs, project timing and plan scale, financial appraisal and business plan, principles of resource scheduling, and scheduling people and materials and procurement.

  Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership

  This module will provide a wider portfolio of approaches and different techniques to coaching and mentoring people within a firm.

  This module is available in London, Manchester and Birmingham campuses.

• MBA (E-Business)Read moreCollpase

  Management in the Digital Economy

  The digital economy is considered to be a preeminent driver of economic growth and social change. An MBA student interested in an eBusiness arena can make considered decisions by understanding these fundamental transformations. By taking this module, the student will review topics such as socio-economic influences on the digital economy, law and policies of the digital economy, market structure and competition, and macro and micro economics.

  Internet and Digital Marketing Communications

  By reviewing this module, the students will gain and develop their knowledge of to how to apply digital media such as the web, e-mail, mobile and online study TV in order to effectively market a firm's product and services.

  This module is available in London.

• MBA (Risk Management)Read moreCollpase

  Enterprise Risk Management

  This module will introduce principles and concepts essential to developing an understanding of risk and its management. Standards, requirements, and legal expectations for formal risk management within an organisation will all be examined in depth to gain an appreciation of risk characteristics and influences necessary to implement effective risk management.

  Business Continuity and Crisis Management

  The design and implementation of a risk management programme suited to the specific needs of organisations is crucial to mitigating risk effectively. This module will introduce students to a broad range of risk management tools, techniques, and processes for business continuity planning and project risk management. The goal of this module is to provide an understanding of the risk management viewpoints that exist at different levels within an organisation, and the need for effective communication among them.

  This module is available in London.

• MBA (Finance and Investment Management)Read moreCollpase

  International Financial Management

  International Financial Management will reinforce the foundations of finance with particular attention to issues related to international finance and economics. Theories of international business and recent changes in global finance will be explored in depth, including international commercial policy, foreign exchange markets, and currency derivative markets.

  Equity and Fixed Income Investments

  Students will develop a deeper understanding of different segments in the fixed-income and equity investment markets. The module will introduce the valuation of fixed/equity income securities, the management of fixed/equity income investment portfolios, and examination of how private equity funds are raised and structured. The syllabus provides a detailed analysis of the types of finance used in private equity and fixed income assets and an evaluation of the short and long-term performance of these investments.

  This module is available in London.

• MBA (Islamic Finance & Banking)Read moreCollpase

  Fundamentals of Islamic Banking

  The rules and conventions regulating Islamic Finance are significantly different to conventional finance. The absence of interest is one of the most substantial differences and makes the construction of Islamic financial products a complex process. To participate in this market, professionals must be well-versed in the foundation of Islamic finance, currently an area of expertise which is experiencing a significant shortage. The module will examine commonly structured products and challenges facing Islamic finance

  Islamic Portfolio Management

  The increasing demand for asset management in compliance with Islamic principles from institutional and private clients has led to changes in many international banks. As banks adapt their existing asset management services to the needs of Islamic investors, the demand for candidates with expertise in this area will continue to grow. The management of portfolios in compliance with these policies poses interesting challenges and this module offers solutions to students aspiring to success in this niche market.

• MBA (Financial Management)*Read moreCollpase

  Performance Measurement and Control

  This module aims to develop knowledge and skills in the application of management accounting techniques to evaluate business choices and promote efficient and effective use of resources. Students will study strategies to assess the performance of a business from a financial and non-financial perspective, while appreciating risk and allowing for external aspects.

  International Financial Management

  This module aims to help students apply relevant skills and exercise professional judgement as expected of a senior financial executive or advisor, in taking or recommending decisions relating to the financial management of an organisation.

  *Only available to ACCA and CIMA qualified students

  This module is available in London, Manchester and Birmingham campuses.

* only available to ACCA or CIMA qualified students

• Accounting and Corporate FinanceRead moreCollpase

  Students will acquire the knowledge and skills they require to help organisations gain a competitive advantage and maximise corporate value. This knowledge centres on corporate finance structure, risk and investment strategy. Students will appreciate the factors involved in both short-term and long-term financial decisions.

• Marketing and Business EnvironmentRead moreCollpase

  Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to capture value, and to interpret and develop marketing strategies in the current and future business environment. The module also aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of how to internationalise business.

• Systems and Operations ManagementRead moreCollpase

  This module will increase students' understanding of information management issues facing the contemporary organization, and how systems can be utilised to ensure organisational efficiency and effectiveness. Students will develop an understanding of operations and ICT functions, both of which are critical to the success of an organisation.

• Strategic Management and LeadershipRead moreCollpase

  The aim of the module is to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to interpret and develop strategic planning and understand the current thinking on leadership. They will then better understand the creation and capture of value, as well as how to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage.

• Management Research MethodologyRead moreCollpase

  By reviewing this module, the MBA student will be provided with a detailed framework and guidance for preparing their Final Project (Dissertation). Concepts such as research process, types of research, research methodology, and sources of collection and analysis of data will be reviewed.

• Final Project (Dissertation)Read moreCollpase

  The aim of the dissertation is to show the student's ability to carry out detailed research, critical thinking and the capability to provide solutions for a specific problem. As an MBA student, this is essential not only within academia, but also in the everyday business environment.