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Why choose the Graduate School of Business
Ranked 3rd overall in the HEA Postgraduate Student Experience Survey (PTES 2024), the University of Bedfordshire ensures an exceptional experience for postgraduate students
Over 95% of our full-time UK business and management graduates are in employment or further study, 15 months after graduating (source: HESA Graduate Outcomes for 2020/21, pub 2023)
Aligned with the Principles of Responsible Management Education’s (PRME) sustainable development goals (SDG)
About the course
The course combines core MBA disciplines with innovative subject areas supported by the latest research in strategic management and leadership to develop business competence and strengthen confidence and credibility, providing you with the practical and theoretical capabilities to master the complexities of a competitive and changing business environment.
The course adopts a practice-led curriculum and aims to develop an advanced knowledge of organisations and their effective management in the dynamic competitive global context, and the ability to creatively apply this knowledge and understanding to complex issues to systematically and innovatively enhance strategic business and management practice.
The business analytics Units are designed for non-computing graduates who are looking to apply information technology to their careers, or who are looking to change their career direction. These Units cover a wide range of topics including knowledge management , project management and business analytics . During the units you will learn the underpinning theory of these topics and you will apply these theories to practical scenarios
The MBA is a flagship generalist management qualification designed to meet the needs of early career individuals and is structured to support your aspirations for fast track career progression through the development of leadership and strategic management skills and a contemporary understanding of business.
Your Student Experience
- Peer-informed academic learning model with an emphasis on active collaboration and employability tailored for the modern workplace: develop critical thinking, analytical research, leadership, and self-management skills through structured peer discourse and academic guidance, all while gaining specialised knowledge
- Delivery in six-week Blocks with 24/7 access to learning resources and opportunities
- Live projects are integrated into the curriculum. Our strong industry links and collaborations offer students real-world experience. Engage with real firms in your classroom, solve real issues, build your competencies, confidence and networks
- Ranked 3rd overall in the HEA Postgraduate Student Experience Survey (PTES 2024), the University of Bedfordshire ensures an exceptional experience for postgraduate students
- Over 95% of our full-time UK business and management graduates are in employment or further study, 15 months after graduating (source: HESA Graduate Outcomes for 2020/21, pub 2023)
- Take advantage of industry speakers, industry events and career-development opportunities studying close to London.
- Choose to specialise further by undertaking your dissertation in an area that sparks your interest, applying your learning to solve complex problems.
- Learn from academic experts with strong industry experience and links. Benefit from high-levels of study support from careers, study skills and student support experts
- Aligned with the Principles of Responsible Management Education’s (PRME) sustainable development goals (SDG)
Facilities and specialist equipment
New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite with £500K of industry-standard hardware and software.
Software includes:
- Microsoft Power BI Vensim simulation software (for analysing complex and messy business problems)
- VR immersive experience
Our London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) trading room gives you the chance to experience what it’s like on the trading-room floor, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Course Leader - Professor Yi Wang
Professor Yi Wang is a professor of Business and Management.
Careers
You will develop the attributes and skills expected of post-graduates, as recognised by professional and industry bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute. You will develop the attributes and skills expected of post-graduates, as recognised by professional and industry bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute and the Confederation of British Industry, including team-working, negotiation skills, leadership, confidence and the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to complex and unclear problems to develop innovative solutions. You will also learn various data analytics software.
