MBA Master of Business Administration - Part-time

Image gallery

University of Plymouth - Plymouth Business School

Comments about MBA Master of Business Administration - Part-time - Plymouth - Devon

• Objectives
  The MBA programme is designed as a top-up for existing holders of a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS). The MBA is part of an integrated programme of study that allows progression from the CMS, via the DMS to the MBA.
  
  An advanced programme of study that explores leadership as a strategic relationship and as a process for change using theoretical perspectives and practice-based experience.
• Entry requirements
  Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) or MSc Business and Management (MBM) or equivalent 120 M Level Credits.
  
  In addition to the Academic entry the applicant must have:
  
  * Other qualifications and/or experience that has demonstrated that the applicant can meet the demands of the course PLUS
  
  * A minimum of two years of relevant work experience
  
  It is also expected that applicants possess good communication and IT skills.
• Course description
  Programme highlights
  
      * Quick and cost effective progression route from Certificate and Diploma in Management Studies through to MBA
      * First class support from academic tutors
      * Excellent advice available on careers
      * September or January start
  
  General programme structure
  
  The top-up contains no formal lectures and consists of an action-based research topic based in an institution of your choice.  You will be allocated a supervisor from the Plymouth Business School who will guide you through the process.
  
  Essentially a project based programme, students submit a project that builds on the academic studies of the DMS and their work experience, and which demonstrates an involvement with and implementation of a strategic aspect of the employer company.
  
  Students can register on the MBA top-up as soon as the DMS has been successfully completed.  Students then have access to first class support from academic tutors, advice on careers.
  
  Detailed programme structure
  
  Dissertation:
  
      * Action-based research project set in an organisation of your choice
      * Practical demonstration of research competence
      * Supervised by research-active Plymouth Business School staff

Other programs related to master business administration