The Executive MBA is our flagship part-time qualification aimed individuals with some management experience, with the potential for a successful career in strategic management and with the aspiration to achieve a leadership position.
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 apply this knowledge and understanding to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve business and management practice.
The underpinning philosophy of all the assessments is developmental, building on your knowledge, expertise and capabilities to ensure that you are an able and confident leader and manager. This emphasis will enable you to explore, experience and develop your understanding of leadership, management and innovation within the context of your business and personal needs. The overall aim of the assessment strategy is that you will receive constructive feedback from your course tutors, and student peers within the group. The team will support you to help you to use this feedback as part of your continuing professional and self-development Assessments are designed to develop your analytical and problem solving skills with an emphasis on the need to integrate academic understanding as a means to improving your own management practice. To facilitate and maximise learning for all students a range of assessment methods are used throughout the course. These include: Management and consultancy reports Presentations Business plan development Project reports Reflective assessment Group study is actively encouraged and developed but assessments are completed and submitted on an individual basis. The culmination of your study is the Project which is an extended study that enables you to integrate a range of disciplines from your studies in the investigation and resolution of leadership and strategic issues, ideally from within your own organisation.
Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.
To apply for a place on a postgraduate course (MA/MSc/MBA) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good first degree and the required English language qualification
Find out more about specific entry requirements for your country
To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.
We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.
You also need to have the required English language qualification
Contact your country’s International Admissions Team for more information.
In order to benefit from the degree you will need to have an educational, experiential or professional base that involves working with others in a management capacity. In order to cope with the demands of the course you should have:
You may discuss with the Course Director before acceptance for the degree and he/she will explain more fully to you the implications and intended outcomes of the course and explore with you your ability to engage in the learning requirements of the qualification.
Graduates typically will be in a position to move into senior executive levels posts within their current organisation or to pursue a change of career at senior level.
Many students use the Executive MBA to help them to develop their own businesses, social enterprise or to begin an entrepreneurial career.
Elsewhere, the MBA could be part of a route back into employment after a career break for instance following a period as a full-time parent.
The standard fee for the MBA for students starting in the academic year 2020/21 is £12,250. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The standard fee for the Executive MBA for students starting in the academic year 2020/21 is £14,000. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The standard fee for the MBA for international students starting in the academic year 2020/21 is £14,250. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The standard fee for the Executive MBA for international students starting in the academic year 2020/21 is £14,500. This is the cost of the whole two year course.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
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UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student