The MBA (IM) is aimed at ambitious, knowledge hungry students from a wide range of entrepreneurial, business and public sector backgrounds looking to develop their careers, whether as entrepreneurs or business managers and leaders. The development of a global network will be a key part of the experience.

7 reasons to take your MBA here

Flexible delivery modes: The programme is designed around flexible modes of delivery, with minimum interruption to work patterns: Full time – weekly delivery, completed within 12 months OR
Part Time – weekly delivery, completed within 24 months

Taught by experienced academics and practitioners: with national and international reputations, who contribute to public policy debate and publish original research.

Two residential weekends: intensive learning, life coaching, networking and skills development weekends – where you can learn from (and with) your fellow MBA participants.

Live case-study learning: consolidate and apply your learning to real business situations and propose clear, evidence-based solutions to contemporary business problems.

Personal growth: develop transferable skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, innovation, creativity, resilience, dealing with ambiguity, persuasive advocacy, problem solving and critical thinking.

CMI professional accreditation: under negotiation.

Consultancy practice and start-up advice: you’ll be able to gain hands-on consultancy experience through the Business Solutions Centre, offering advice to SMEs, as well as accessing business start-up advice for your own entrepreneurial ventures.

An MBA (International Management) develops…

• • • An understanding of the latest developments in managerial theories and practice in order to develop analytical judgement and critical awareness.
    • An in depth knowledge of the principles of strategic thinking in an international business context by building upon the practical experience of the course participants.
    • The course member’s diverse personal experiences as vehicles for learning, including peer group learning and for personal development of a range of managerial abilities, including team working and effective management skills.
    • Skills for change, decision making, adaptation, enterprise and sustainability in a dynamic and complex international business environment. To combine knowledge with a student-centred learning process to develop skills, attitudes and abilities relevant to the student’s future employment. In particular it is designed to equip students with the ability to manage change, both in their individual career and at organisational level.
    • Cultural intelligence in an increasingly multicultural globalised business environment
    • The capacity for professional development and competencies in relation to management across knowledge and understanding, cognitive skills and behavioural/professional skills.
    • Knowledge of a variety of business analysis techniques, including the ability to select and use critically appropriate analytical tools in different business situations.
    • A critical understanding of the factors determining organisational performance in an international environment.

An MBA (International Management) develops…

• • You will know and understand business stakeholders, resources and financing; maximising efficiencies to add value to an organisation and society;
  • You will be able to critically analyse, assess and take informed decisions within the constraints of complex global business environments;
  • You will integrate functional knowledge and apply strategic management skills to successfully manage, negotiate, lead and manage teams through the constantly changing international environment to achieve organisational goals;
  • You will operate ethically, effectively acting with integrity in cross-cultural settings and, understanding the nature of globalisation and
  • You will understand how they can enhance their career and have a commitment to lifelong learning.