Entry requirements: Students are expected to have a minimum of two years’ business experience, usually in a middle management role, and a first or second-class Honours degree or equivalent. Senior managers with substantial business experience, but without a first degree, may also be considered.
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 - 6 years
Weekend delivery: 18 months - 6 years
Programme Leader: Dr Roz Sunley
Telephone +44 (0) 1962 827339
Email Roz.Sunley@winchester.ac.uk
If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (including 6.5 in academic writing) or a TOEFL score of 575 (paper-based) or 232 (computer-based) or equivalent
Start dates: September and January
Application process: UKPASS (full-time applicants only) or Direct Entry Application Form (part-time applicants only)
The MBA provides a blend of academic theory with business and management practice to ensure that the knowledge acquired can be readily transferred to the workplace. The programme’s structure conforms to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Masters degree subject benchmark statements for Business and Management.
Study aims to create a firm grounding in the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary within strategic management, including how to deal with the demands of complex and rapidly changing business and economic contexts. It also explores the current and emerging theories, techniques and practices of business within the areas of leadership and change management, marketing relationships, financial information for decision making and strategy. One of the main themes underpinning this programme throughout is ‘Responsible Management’. Students are encouraged to engage with academic literature, case studies and each other by reflecting on their own managerial and business experiences.
• Leadership in a Changing World
• Managing Information for Decision Making
• Understanding Markets
• Building Success Though Relationships
• Principles of Responsible Management
• Research Methods in Business
• Business Consulting
Teaching is highly interactive. Methods include lectures, case studies, syndicate work, role-playing, business games, group presentations and seminars.
Modules are assessed predominantly by coursework, which can take the form of reports, essays and/or presentations, and time-constrained assessments.
Dissertation
Students are required to write a substantial analytical report of 10,000 to 15,000 words with a practitioner focus, highlighting an original vision, concept or strategy in the field of business administration.
MBA programmes are designed to advance the skills and careers of practising managers and professionals.