Summary
An MBA is an internationally recognised passport to a successful management career. It helps its students to consider and apply business theory to the world of work, deepening and widening their understanding of the organisation and the environment in which it operates.
Our MBA is designed to introduce you to the essential areas of business and management which will help you develop your career. Students will learn the essential components which will help them to appreciate the organisation and the environment in which it operates. Thus, the full-time MBA offered by Ulster University Business School is a broad, general management qualification covering areas such as finance, marketing, economics, strategy, leadership, organisational behaviour and operations management.
By joining the Ulster University MBA you will be joining a diverse student body who come from all over the world to study with us, and as such you will experience different cultures and ideas, and develop an international network of like-minded individuals.
Why Study at Ulster University Business School?
Ulster University Business School is well established and is ranked 7th in the UK for the impact of our research. We are also top ranked for our teaching and are one of the largest business schools in the UK.
We offer students excellent support throughout the course, both in their academic study and also in enabling them to develop as managers and leaders. Our students are invited to exclusive business events which also help to expand their knowledge and offer further networking opportunities.
Teaching and learning assessment
The MBA is taught in a lecture format which is highly interactive, this allows students to discuss management theory and practice leading to an in-depth understanding of the subject area. This form of teaching also allows students to explore ideas and learn from each other as well as from the lecturing staff.
The course is mainly assessed via coursework (individual and group).
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.