Anglia Ruskin University London - Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Anglia Ruskin University London

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Develop your understanding of successful business strategy and executive leadership on a global scale in the centre of London.

This MBA is designed for professionals who are seeking to improve their management and leadership skills, and broaden their theoretical knowledge of business and management.

Study with ARU London over 12 or 24 months, and acquire a deep knowledge of all key business functions. You’ll gain a greater appreciation of the significance of the interrelationship of functional areas to the overall success of a business, in international, national and local markets.

Our MBA offers you the opportunity to study at postgraduate level while maintaining and enhancing your contribution to your employer.

We recognise that today, business is conducted across international boundaries and that globalisation is a phenomenon that impacts all organisations. Therefore, our focus is on the specific challenges facing organisations that have global operations, or that transact business internationally.

The course will also support the development of a range of transferable executive skills including leadership; strategic decision making; problem-solving; change management, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; finance; operations management; marketing and human resource management.

Entry Requirements

  • A first degree of 2:2 or above plus relevant experience.
  • If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual, which means we will look at your whole application, including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances, as well as your educational qualifications.

View our entry requirements for international students by region.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

Career Prospects

We’ve developed our Master of Business Administration – International with senior industry professionals, to encapsulate the requirements of global businesses.

Aimed at professionals who are in management or executive management positions, our MBA is designed to broaden your knowledge and expertise; fulfil employers’ requirements; and help you progress in your career.

During your studies, there will be the opportunity to take part in our Employability Scheme with the specific objective of enhancing your future employment prospects. This includes CV workshops, interview techniques, career counselling and visits from prospective employers.

Alternatively, you might decide to continue your studies and progress to a DBA or PhD.

Course Details

As a Master of Business Administration – International student, you’ll consider how technology has created new dynamics of unpredictable volatility, from business innovation to political/cultural change, requiring leaders to have international awareness and lead across cultural and ideological boundaries. We will examine how leaders embracing positive disruption in the marketplace remain competitive and relevant.

Working in teams, you’ll write consultancy reports on the management and improvement of simulated operations, detailing process design and control, production layout, performance and more. We’ll also study start-up, small, medium-sized, multinational, multi-divisional, multi-industry, multicultural enterprises, and the complexities of sustainable competitive advantages, along with the role played by HR management in the efficiency of organisations.

You can expect to write assessments, including literature reviews, methodologies, analysis, evaluations of research, and conclusions and recommendations.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Core modules

International Finance and Operations
Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics
Principles of International Marketing
Cross-Cultural Leadership and Human Capital Management
International Strategic Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate Integrative Project

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