MA in Business Management

Student will undergo the LIBT Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management and complete work-based project with University of Portsmouth for a full Masters award
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University of Portsmouth
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Awarding Body
University of Portsmouth
Duration
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Monthly
Study Mode
Distance Learning
Work-Based Learning
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The MA in Business Management is a Top-Up Master’s Degree course to our Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management (worth 120 credits), which provides students with the additional 60 credits of the 180 credits required to achieve a complete Master’s Degree.

This Top-Up Master’s Degree course is designed to boost your career prospects by studying for a business management Master's degree alongside your current work.

On this MA in Business Management course, you can specialise and enhance your current management or leadership capabilities and develop a more strategic view of organisational management and behaviour.

Because the course is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don’t have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position or you have high-level skills through experience that isn’t reflected in your qualifications.

You can tailor the course to match your professional and personal aspirations and your employer’s objectives. The way you learn is flexible, so you can study wherever is most convenient for you and schedule your studies around your existing commitments.

You’ll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. When you complete the course, you’ll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.

Accredited by Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

LIBT Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which means you can apply for Chartered Manager through Fast-track status on completion of your studies. The students will also receive a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practise.

Course Content
Level 7 Modules

BUSL701 - Leadership for Strategic Managers

This module critically examines the role of leadership in Strategic Management with reference to basic concepts, principles and major analytical approaches that are utilised in strategic decision making. Through theoretical and empirical approaches to strategy, this module prepares managers and leaders to successfully overcome challenges in the dynamic & complex world of commerce.

BUSL702 - Strategic Finance

This module aims to provide managers a basic overview of the accounting equation, preparing financial statements, accounting cycle, appraisal & familiarity with the content of published annual accounts, financial ratio analysis and an introduction to aspects of costing &management accounts.

BUSL703 - Corporate Governance and Globalization

The aim of this unit is to provide a sound understanding of the concept of Corporate Governance within the organisation. The unit also offers learners the opportunity to become familiar with ongoing global best practices in Corporate Governance and gain a new perspective of the impact of good Corporate Governance practices on an organisation & its strategic direction.

BUSL704 - Strategic Project Management

This unit aims to equip learners with the fundamental methodologies, modelling & analytical techniques for the design and implementation of projects across a wide range of sectors. The unit will help to derive an understanding of how effective Project Management contributes to organisational success.

BUSL705 - Strategic Operations Issues

This unit aims to introduce learners to the core concepts of Operations Management. Learners will gain an understanding of the principles of Lean, Just In Time, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma & Supply Chain Management and their applications across diverse organisational contexts.

BUSL706 - Strategic Marketing

This unit aims to provide an introduction to key marketing concepts including market orientation, customer acquisition, market offering & design, positioning, brand management, and the customer experience. Learners will gain knowledge & skills to ethically manage the process of identifying problems, analysing market-related opportunities, and developing strategies to reach the audience across different contexts.

BUSL707 - Entrepreneurship for Strategic Managers

This unit aims to advance learners’ understanding of concepts & principles of entrepreneurship. Key areas of study include conceptualisation, innovation, strategy & operations, financing, managing, and marketing sustainable ventures that generate wealth for individuals &communities.

BUSL708 - Strategic Management and Planning

This unit aims to offer learners an insight into Strategic Management & Planning and different tools & frameworks that aid the same. A clearly defined strategic direction is essential for any organisation to ensure seamless continuity and long-term growth.

Optional Modules

BUSL709 - Strategic Human Resource Management

This unit aims to analyse Human Resource Management (HRM) policies and practices in contemporary organisations in areas of human resource planning, recruitment of employees, training & development, performance management, remuneration & benefits and assessing the effectiveness of HRM. Diversity, ethics, sustainable HRM, and legal considerations are also explored.

BUSL710 - Personal Leadership Development

This unit aims to explore leadership in relation to three aspects: leading self, leading others & leading change. The unit also provides learners with an understanding of the “Manager’s Toolkit” essential to drive strategy to effectively achieve organisational objectives outlined in the strategic roadmap.  The transferable skills learned in this module may benefit the learner during the course as well as in future leadership roles.

Master's Top-up Modules

To achieve a complete MA in Business Management Degree, you need to accumulate 60 credits in addition to the 120 credits accumulated from our Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management, which can also include in-service training courses and qualifications as well as learning from on-the-job experience.

You can accumulate these additional 60 credits in two ways:

Work-based learning (WBL) projects

Most of your learning will come from work-based learning (WBL) projects. These are projects that are valuable to your employer, which you complete at work.

These WBL projects won’t involve activities you do in your day-to-day job as they need to involve new learning for you. You’ll do most of the work for these projects in your normal working hours.


Taught modules

You can study distance learning modules to expand your knowledge and understanding or to develop new skills in a more structured way.

Modules that previous students have studied include Strategic Organisational Excellence, Leadership Skills and Management, Resourcing, Learning, and Talent.

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry.

Learning Outcomes
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Entry Requirements

Entry to MA in Business Management

  • A bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification.
  • Should be at least 22 years of age.

Or

  • A minimum work experience of 5 years.
How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through coursework.

Course Duration

This course isn't tied to the University's timetables or academic calendar. Learners can work & complete the course at his/her own pace.

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.

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 and supporting documents for an evaluation.

Programme Delivery

The academic courses at the London Institute of Business & Technology are delivered using a "Blended Learning" format, which allows students to pursue their desired qualifications at their own pace. Our feature-rich Learning Management System provides easy access to Virtual Class recordings, textbooks, multimedia content, and other resources, as well as unlimited on-demand tutoring free of charge. Our tutors can be reached via email, phone, Google Meet, or any other preferred channel of your choice.

Qualification Structure and Requirements
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.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Membership
Optional Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Qualifications
Progression From
University Top-up Progression
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