University of Sunderland Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Established in 1901, with over 19,000 students worldwide. The University of Sunderland is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support that sits at the heart of one of the UK’s most up and coming cities.The university has strong links with industry and businesses and works closely with some of the world’s leading companies. We’re internationally known for the quality of our teaching and research. And we’re proud to be recognised as being one of the UK’s top providers of transnational education. Testament to our growing reputation, the university was the highest climber in The Guardian League Tables this year, rising 30 places.

Programme Objective

This programme is designed for those who have completed the Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership or the equivalent and gained appropriate management experience.

• Study in Hong Kong campus facilitated by Hong Kong based academic and student support teams
• Upon the successful completion of this programme in Hong Kong, Graduates in Hong Kong will achieve the same awards and certificate of the degree programme in the UK main campus

Course Title

Master of Business Administration

Mode of Study

Stage 1: 100% online Learning
Stage 2 : Online or Face to face

Assessment Method

All Assignments

Pathway

2 Stages

Awarded by

University of Sunderland

Ranking

Programme Modules

Stage 1: QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (Total 120 credits)
Mandatory Units
》Manage Team Performance to Support Strategy
The unit will explore how team performance can be evaluated and optimised to realise strategic
objectives.

》Information Management and Strategic Decision Taking
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.

》Leading a Strategic Management Project
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.

》Strategic Direction
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.

》Strategic Planning
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.

》Development as a Strategic Manager
The unit aims to supports 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.

Optional Units (Select at least two of the following)
》Finance for Managers
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.

》Strategic Marketing
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.

》 Organisational Change Strategies
The main objective of this unit is to enable learners to understand, plan and achieve organisational
change successfully. The received wisdom in much of the business world is that change has to be fast, large-scale and transformational if organisations are to survive. However, there is also evidence that many successful organisations take a much slower and more cautious approach to change. In addition, the failure rate of change initiatives is claimed to be around 70%.

》 Human Resource Planning
The unit will address issues that are important when planning for and securing a workforce that will be able to deliver strategic objectives. The unit will also consider the constraints and influences on organisational HR practices.

Stage 2: Master of Business Administration (Total 60 credits)
(9 months) Project Only NCR# 252467

Progression Pathway

Entry Requirements

• A degree from a UK university or equivalent and two years managerial experience OR at least five years managerial experience.
• We may consider students with a substantial level of managerial work experience, without a degree qualification. These students will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Applicants who wish to complete a Postgraduate Diploma to gain entry to the MBA Final Stage

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