Master of Business Administration - London Metropolitan University

MBA (part time) Executive
Attendance and Duration
Teaching Location: London City campus, Moorgate, and London North campus, Stapleton House.
Courses commence in September and February on both campuses. Teaching takes place on
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm.
Aims of the course
The executive-style MBA is the premier qualification for individuals wishing to progress to
strategic level in their organisation. It provides a rigorous grounding in the knowledge, skills and
understanding necessary for participants to operate effectively as strategic general managers in
a variety of business environments.
Our course offers:
● A comprehensive understanding of the functional aspects of business
● A thorough integration of theory and practice
● Effective development of personal, professional and managerial skills
● Advanced understanding of current models of strategic analysis
As well as being offered on both campuses in London, the MBA (part-time) Executive
programme is also offered in Moscow and Athens. In joining this programme you will be part of
a wide and exciting cohort of international students.
Key features of the course are the Masters conference, held over a weekend at the start of the
course, and a week-long international study visit to a major European city in Stage Two.
Course structure: September start
Stage One Stage Two
Autumn Semester: Sept to Jan Autumn Semester: Sept to Jan
The Economic and Global Context Comparative Management
Managing Finance and Accounting Research Methods
Leadership and Management Development Managing Change and Innovation
Spring Semester: February to June Spring Semester: February to June
Managing Information Systems Option
Managing People
Marketing and Operations Management
Strategic Management
Summer: June to December
Dissertation
MBA options
You have the opportunity to focus on a particular area of management by choosing one of the
following options below:
● Business Ethics
● Comparative Employment Systems
● Financial Risk Management
● Gender and Work
● Global Financial Markets
● Human Resource Strategy
● International Finance
● International Marketing
● New Product Development
● Public Sector Management
● Small Business Enterprise
● Treasury Management
● Strategic Human Resource Management
● Current Issues in Business Law
Assessment
Each unit is assessed by either course work or an examination, or a combination of both.
You are also required to undertake a dissertation. This provides you with the opportunity to
demonstrate your ability to investigate changing business environments, apply and integrate
management theory and practice, think strategically and present recommendations for the
future of your organisation or industry. The dissertation is a written report of between 15,000
to 20,000 words and is undertaken with the guidance and support of your academic tutor
over a period of four to six months.
Entry requirements
Our standard entry requirements are:
● a bachelors degree with minimum 2:1 or equivalent
● at least three years full-time management experience after graduation
● good spoken and written English (IELTS 6.5 minimum or equivalent)
Those with good grades in a DMS can usually join year two of the course directly. Applicants
with a professional qualification such as the ACCA can normally be granted exemption from
modules which they have studied as part of their qualification.
You may be required to attend an informal interview.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for 2004/5 are:
Part-time (EU) (fees for first year based on completing in 2 years): £4,770
Part-time (non-EU): £5,110
Please note, these fees may be subject to change.
For further information and how to apply see page 16.
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Ainura Guppy
Analyst,
Financial Institutions Team
European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development
Completing the MBA at
London Met has helped
me progress in my
career and heightened my
awareness of various strategic
issues. I have also learned a
lot on how to effectively
manage business
relationships and
motivate staff I am
responsible for.