Business Administration

An MBA is an internationally recognised passport to a successful management career. You will consider and apply business theory to the world of work, deepening and widening your understanding of organisations and the environment in which they operate.



Our MBA is designed to introduce you to the essential areas of business and management. The full-time MBA is a broad, general management qualification covering finance, marketing, economics, strategy, leadership, organisational behaviour, and operations management.



You will be joining a diverse international student body and as such, you will experience different cultures and ideas, and develop an international network of like-minded individuals.



Students have used the MBA to change direction, build on their primary degree, or to enhance their skillset before embarking on their chosen profession.



Work placement / study abroad

There is no formal work placement available as part of this course, however your Business Project may involve working with an organisation on a live business issue.



We also offer a full-time MBA with Advanced Practice which allows you to gain real-world experience as part of the course by offering you the opportunity to complete either an Internship or Applied Consulting Project working on real-world issues faced by industry. Please note, this is a separate programme to the full-time MBA.



For further course details please see "Course Web Page".

Modules

ACF768 Accounting and Finance

BMG735 Managing People in the Organisation

MKT703 Marketing and Strategy

BMG855 Operations Management

BMG835 Project Management and Research

BMG738 Digital Transformation

BMG933 Entrepreneurship

BMG744 Leadership and Change

ECO702 Economics and the Business Environment

BMG843 Business Simulation Project

Standard entry conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.



Designed for those who aspire to work in business and management positions, you do not need a business degree to apply.



Applicants should have a second-class honours degree or equivalent and two years' relevant work experience (we are open to considering multiple types of experience ie part-time, volunteering, placement etc.).



Applications are invited from graduates of any academic background.

Your Application

Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink").

Attendance

Students can commence the full time MBA in September or January.



Students who commence in September complete:

4 modules in the autumn semester

4 modules in the spring semester

2 modules and their Business Simulation Project in the summer semester



Students who commence in January complete:

4 modules in the spring semester

Vacation in the summer semester

4 modules in the autumn semester

2 modules and the Business Simulation Project in the spring semester



Modules are normally taught through weekly sessions across 12 weeks although some modules are completed on a 'block' basis (9.30am to 5pm usually over 3 consecutive days).

Start Date: September 2024 and January 2025.

Career options

Given the generalist nature of the MBA course there are a wide variety of careers available to graduates. Research carried out by the Association of MBAs and by the Ulster University Business School demonstrates that MBA graduates reap the benefit of investing in their studies both financially and in terms of their career.



Students have used the MBA to change direction, building on their primary degree or to further enhance their skillset before embarking on their chosen profession.



No matter what industry you inspire to manage, the MBA can help you on your way to becoming:

CEO

Director of department

Line manager

Consultant

Board Member