Programme Overview

The main aim of the International MBA full time programme is to enable successful students to perform effectively at middle management level and aspire to senior management positions, by using enhanced practical knowledge and reasoning ability based on the concepts and theoretical frameworks. The International MBA will also appeal to candidates whose ambition relates around developing or managing a small business or a family business.

The Bucks International MBA has been developed to address business leadership in an uncertain world of continuous disruption. It will provide a strategic and global view with recurring themes such as problem solving, creative thinking and developing empathy all within an international context. In addition, it addresses issues that many organisations face in the present climate: operating in a global setting, ensuring business resilience and sustainability.

The importance of these contextual issues is recognised by the title of the programme and the recurring themes.

The learning processes are designed to meet students’ many preferences and opportunities: for those students who wish to be able to balance continued study with continued work or career, this Flexible and Distributed Learning version will meet their needs. In particular, this will satisfy the needs of a number of international students whose circumstances (e.g. visa, finances) may prevent them from prolonged periods in the UK for study.

The option of selecting the precise nature of the self-managed learning element (dissertation, consultancy project or negotiated work-based learning project) will enable students to influence not only the content of their studies but also the process and outcomes.

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Course Content

Level 7 Modules

BUS701 - Development as a Strategic Manager (15 Credits)

The unit aims to support organisational and self-awareness in learners. It provides a foundation for a self-critical and reflective approach to personal development to support the learner when operating at a strategic level.

BUS702 - Strategic Marketing (15 Credits)

The unit will investigate underlying models, techniques and theories that underpin marketing and can contribute to strategic objectives. It will also provide learners with a critical understanding of the marketing function within complex organisations.

BUS703 - Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy (15 Credits)

The unit will explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realise strategic objectives.

BUS704 - Strategic Planning (15 Credits)

This unit is about the value of the strategic planning process in formulating appropriate strategies and designing a plan that will be supported by stakeholders and other organisational leaders. The critical review of the plan and its success is also addressed in the unit.

BUS705 - Leading a Strategic Management Project (15 Credits)

The unit will involve the learner in formulating research and methodologies to support a strategic management project. They will be required to critically evaluate options and data sources prior to presenting project outcomes.

BUS706 - Finance for Managers (15 Credits)

This unit is geared towards supporting learners in understanding and using financial information and data. This unit is important to learners as it supports decision making.

BUS707 - Strategic Direction (15 Credits)

The unit will explore the strategic aims and objectives of an organisation and their significance in setting direction, and identifying success and progress for the organisation. The unit will also explore where different strategic options may lead the organisation to change its direction.

BUS708 - Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking (15 Credits)

The unit will address the volume and complexity of data and information available to organisations and how to analyse, apply and determine its value in making strategic decisions.

Final Year Modules

Learners will need to select and complete one of the following modules:

• MB759 - Dissertation (60 credits)
• MB760 - Consultancy Project (60 credits)
• MB761 - Negotiated Work-based Learning Project (60 credits)

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Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification

Should be at least 22 years of age

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A minimum work experience of 5 years

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Course Duration

09 to 12 Months

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Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning is the recognition of non-certified learning towards a full unit or a qualification. You are able to gain credits using your previous regulated or unregulated qualifications or work experience. You can submit your CV for an evaluation of the RPL eligibility here.

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Tuition Fee

Please contact admissions office by filling out the form to get details on the latest tuition fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the cost of my programme?

• All course material, including online modules and written assignments
• Personal tutor support with online sessions
• Dedicated student support
• Access to an online community learning forum
• Assignment marking and feedback

Am I eligible for this programme?

You are eligible if you meet our stipulated entry requirements.

Will there be an interview?

There is no interview process.