MBA Master of Business Administration (Placement)

Integrating theory and practice, the course aims to give you an advanced knowledge of organisations and how they can be managed effectively in a dynamic, competitive global context. Over the length of the course, you acquire the ability to understand and apply this knowledge creatively and systematically to complex issues, enhancing and innovating strategic business and management practice.

Your placement is for a maximum of 32 weeks, for between 15-20 hours per week, which gives you an unrivalled opportunity to put your knowledge into practice. You work with leading employers in organisations across private, public and not-for-profit sectors, allowing you to develop personally and professionally, gain experience and make valuable contacts for the future.

Why choose this course?

• Learn to apply the latest thinking about organisational development and change in the global context
• Study with experienced academics with substantial management experience
• With the help of your Dissertation Supervisor, undertake a postgraduate-level research project in a subject-related field, using a business context provided by your placement organisation
• Develop the attributes and skills expected of postgraduates, as recognised by professional and industry bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute and the Confederation of British Industry: team-working; negotiation; leadership; confidence; and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems
• Benefit from a Master’s degree that challenges and develops you as a business professional, opening up a range of career paths and increasing your employability in a competitive market.