Cardiff Metropolitan University - MBA - Master of Business Administration

Cardiff Metropolitan University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

The MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification for managers. Applicants are from both the public and private sectors in the UK and abroad. 

The teaching programme is aimed at those who are looking to develop their careers and at 'high flyers' that need an understanding of all the major functions of business providing generalist knowledge for prospective leaders. 

In addition to enhancing successful students' career prospects, the course aims to encourage independent and creative thinkers. This is done by following the UK Quality Assurance Agency guidelines in giving students a 'strong practical and professional orientation' differentiating it from other master's programmes.

All students complete seven taught modules, (five compulsory modules and two optional modules), together with a final project.

You can graduate with our generic MBA - Master of Business Administration or choose to study the MBA and select from a range of specialist pathways.

Pathways include:

  • MBA (Business Analytics)
  • MBA (Finance)
  • MBA (Health Sector Management) *
  • MBA (Human Resources)
  • MBA (Islamic Finance)**
  • MBA (Marketing)
  • MBA (Project Management)
  • MBA (Sport Management)
  • MBA (Strategic Management)
  • MBA (Supply Chain and Logistics Management)

Both our generic MBA and MBA pathway programmes include the opportunity to undertake a 12-month industry placement. The placement option is subject to fulfilment of terms and conditions, please see below for more information.

Cardiff campus-based MBA graduates may also be entitled to ACCA and CIMA qualification exemptions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet one of the following:

  • Possess, or expect to obtain, a minimum of a second class lower division (UK 2:2 classification) degree from a recognised university;

OR

  • Have a minimum of five years relevant management experience;

OR

  • Hold a professional or other qualification which is deemed acceptable for admission.

International Applicants
Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the

 

International pages

 

on the website.

There are quality assurance measures taken at programme, school and institutional level to ensure standards are consistently met.

Career Prospects

Career Opportunity after completing MBA 

  • Business operations manager.
  • Financial manager.
  • Human resources manager.
  • Information technology, or IT, manager.
  • Management consultant.
  • Marketing manager.
  • Medical and health services manager.

Course Details

The core modules are designed to expose participants to state of the art thinking in the key management disciplines and provide opportunity throughout to apply theory to real life management situations.

Compulsory Modules

Accounting for Decision-Makers
Managing People and Organisations
Marketing
Strategic Management
Operations Management

Optional Modules:

Generic MBA – Master of Business Administration Optional Modules
Select TWO Optional Modules* (20 credits each)

You can choose 40 credits from a range of optional modules if you're studying the generic MBA - Master of Business Administration.

Business Intelligence and the Internet of Things
Business with Data Analytics
Research Methods
Project Finance
Management of Finance
Finance of International Business
Global People Management
Leadership Development and Practice
Principles of Islamic Finance
Islamic Investment Banking
Consumer Insights
Strategic Global Marketing
Project Management Theory and Practice
Management of Mega and Complex Projects
Logistics in a Global Context
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Global Strategic Direction and Change Management
Global Corporate Sustainability
Governance and Strategy of Sport (module delivered by Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences)
International Business of Sport and Event Management (module delivered by Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences)
People and Places: Contextualising the T H E Industries
Exploring Hospitality and Tourism Landscapes

Leadership in Health Sector Management**
Health Sector Operations Management**


*Optional modules are offered subject to demand and availability. Some optional modules are offered only at our TNE partner institutions.

** Only available at Gulf College, Oman.

Specialist Pathways Modules

If you're studying a specialist pathway you will complete the following two modules (40 credits) in your specialism.

MBA (Business Analytics)

Business Intelligence and the Internet of Things
Business with Data Analytics
MBA (Finance)

Management of Finance
Finance of International Business
MBA (Health Sector Management)**

Leadership in Health Sector Management
Health Sector Operations Management
MBA (Human Resources)

Global People Management
Leadership Development and Practice
MBA (Islamic Finance)*

Principles of Islamic Finance
Islamic Investment Banking
MBA (Marketing)

Strategic Global Marketing
Consumer Insights
MBA (Project Management)

Project Management Theory and Practice
Management of Mega and Complex Projects
MBA (Sport Management)

Governance and Strategy of Sport
International Business of Sport and Event Management
MBA (Strategic Management)

Global Strategic Direction and Change Management
Global Corporate Sustainability
MBA (Supply Chain and Logistics Management)

Logistics in a Global Context
Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Final Project Module

Select one final module (40 credits each)

Capstone Project
New Business Project
Dissertation*​​

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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