An MBA program aims to develop future business leaders by introducing students to essential areas of business and management. The program covers leadership, operations, marketing, economics, strategy development, and finance. By applying business theory to the world of work, students deepen their understanding of organizations and their constantly changing environments. The program offers an opportunity to study alongside an international student body, providing a diverse network for sharing ideas and experiences.
Ulster University
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Entry Requirements
Designed for those who aspire to work in business and management positions, you do not need a business degree to apply.
Applicants should have a second-class honours degree or equivalent and two years' relevant work experience (we are open to considering multiple types of experience ie part-time, volunteering, placement etc.).
Applications are invited from graduates of any academic background.
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Career Prospects
Given the generalist nature of the MBA course there are a wide variety of careers available to graduates. Research carried out by the Association of MBAs and by the Ulster University Business School demonstrates that MBA graduates reap the benefit of investing in their studies both financially and in terms of their career.
Students have used the MBA to change direction, building on their primary degree or to further enhance their skillset before embarking on their chosen profession.
No matter what industry you inspire to manage, the MBA can help you on your way to becoming:
- CEO
- Director of department
- Line manager
- Consultant
- Board Member
Course Details
The MBA course aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and transferable skills necessary for success in both private and public sector organizations. It provides an integrated, applied, and critical understanding of management and organizations, enabling graduates to develop transferable and intellectual skills for general and strategic management. The course considers current local, regional, and international market trends, allowing graduates to apply their skills to real-life environments. The objectives of the MBA include developing multidisciplinary and international perspectives, providing toolkits and techniques for analyzing business and management issues, stimulating critical problem-solving, appreciating contemporary management and information systems, fostering lifelong learning, preparing graduates for leadership roles, developing strategic thinking, innovation, entrepreneurial skills, and interpersonal and group-working skills. The course also equips graduates with the necessary skills in communication, leadership, team working, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Modules
Accounting and Finance
Managing People in the Organisation
Marketing and Strategy
Operations Management
Project Management and Research
Digital Transformation
Entrepreneurship
Leadership and Change
Economics and the Business Environment
Business Simulation Project
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