Master of Business Administration
University of Hertfordshire
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Campus location
Hatfield, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 14,995 *
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* international students full time, part time £1545 per 15 credits / UK students full time £12995, part time £1545 per 15 credits / EU students full time £14995, part time £1545 per 15 credits
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Introduction
"Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2021/2022. Please refer to the Programme Specification on these pages for further details."
Why choose Herts?
- Complete your MBA in one year by studying full-time at the University of Hertfordshire.
- Start your transformational journey to change the way you think and work.
- Engage with an innovative approach to management learning and cutting-edge research which will challenge your assumptions about management practice.
About the course
Studying an MBA can transform the way you think and the way you work, change the way others see you and open up new leadership and management opportunities.
This full-time MBA enables you to develop the critical and reflective strategic leadership skills you need to succeed in an uncertain world, challenging your assumptions, cultivating flexible thinking, effective decision making and responsible management.
As a Hertfordshire MBA student, you’ll be supported by first-class facilities, including our virtual learning environment, StudyNet, which provides access to other students, lecture notes and over 100,000 e-books and e-journals.
You’ll also benefit from teaching and supervision by our expert research-active staff, several of whom are world leaders in their field and act as consultants with leading organisations such as Roche, Camelot and BDO Hayward.
Why choose this course?
- Make a powerful difference to your organisation by developing a strategic, global outlook and experience of everything from accounting to marketing.
- Earn a highly respected Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) to support your future career opportunities
- Take a life-changing professional journey and expand your mind, skills, career potential and professional network.
- Challenge your assumptions and gain a critical, reflexive approach to strategic leadership and management.
- Focus on industry best practice and live consultancy, underpinned by cutting-edge research.
Student experience
At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible. We offer a range of support services including; student wellbeing, academic support, accommodation, and childcare to ensure that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying and having fun.
Additional information
- Sandwich placement or study abroad year: n/a
- Applications open to international and EU students: Yes
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Curriculum
What will I study?
Our teaching and learning methods ensure you are able to actively engage with your own development. You’ll benefit from a blended learning approach that utilises web-based activities and reading, alongside simulations, reflective writing, discussions and live enterprise projects.
All of the teaching resources have been designed in a highly structured way and complementary way to take you progressively through business concepts and to give you confidence, enhance your skills and expertise when completing specific tasks.
A participative style is used throughout to enable you to learn from your fellow students, as well as from the teaching staff. Experiential learning is central to our teaching philosophy.
There is a considerable emphasis on the utilisation of theory and knowledge to make sense of your own and fellow participants' experiences at work. Case study material is widely used alongside case histories developed by fellow participants.
The MBA at the University of Hertfordshire has multiple pathways for students:
- MBA
- MBA (Human Resource Management)
- MBA (Entrepreneurship)
- MBA (Digital Marketing)
- MBA (Finance)
- MBA (Healthcare)
- MBA (Public Services)
- MBA (Sustainable Industries)
- MBA (Data Analytics)
- MBA (Project Management)
- MBA (Management Consultancy)
- MBA (Information Systems)
Level 7
- Strategic Management Research (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Human Resources (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Human Resources (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Entrepreneurship (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Entrepreneurship (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Digital Marketing (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Digital Marketing (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Financial Services (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Financial Services (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Healthcare (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Healthcare (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Public Services (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Public Services (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Sustainable Industries (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Sustainable Industries (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Data Analytics (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Data Analytics (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Project Management (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Project Management (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Information Systems (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Information Systems (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Strategic Management Research in Management Consultancy (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
- Executive Career and Professional Development in Management Consultancy (MBA) II 30 Credits II Optional
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Career Opportunities
Our Master of Business Administration course is career-changing.
We’ve embedded career development into every part of our postgraduate teaching. You’ll also have access to our career coach. Boost your career with sessions on topics including personal branding, personal impact and difficult conversations. Our Business School careers team will invite you to join our vibrant alumni network and attend regular career-focused events.
Work placement
At every stage, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with business, learn through practical, work-based assignments and apply your knowledge in real-world settings in your role.
You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a six-month applied business experience. This takes the form of a live business enterprise experience, where you’ll set up and run your own business or social enterprise. While this supports your learning, you’ll be encouraged to develop and explore your business ideas and apply them directly to your career aspirations.
English Language Requirements
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