2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Leeds MBA)

Programme code:	MBA-BSADM-FT	UCAS code:
Duration:	12 Months	Method of Attendance:	Full Time
Programme manager:	Dr Richard Hodgett	Contact address:	r.e.hodgett@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

- A good Honours degree (usually 2:1 or better)
- Three or more years appropriate work experience
- For international students: an IELTS score of 6.5 or better.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Leeds University Business School

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Leeds University Business School Examination Board

Programme specification:

The programme aims to develop:

1. Strategic and independent thinkers capable of applying and integrating knowledge within and across organisational functions, and in the business environment
2. Reflective practitioners able to diagnose and critically evaluate issues and problems, using different theoretical perspectives and applying relevant concepts, theories and models
3. Effective managers able to integrate theory and experience in order to lead and manage complex organisational change processes and appreciate the need for evidence- based research and continuous professional development
4. Creative, innovative and entrepreneurial individuals who can identify opportunities and develop innovative strategies and solutions to address complex business and management situations
5. Effective communicators who demonstrate self-awareness, cultural sensitivity and a willingness to contribute positively to the development of others
6. Global professionals able to demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and difference in business, management and organisational practice
7. Ethical and responsible leaders who appreciate the significance of duty, behaviour and consequence in ethical thinking, action and decision making

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students are eligible for the award if they pass the 150 credits of modules (including any pass for progression modules) and achieve an overall average mark of 50 or above, calculated across the 180 credits of modules.

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following 180 credits of compulsory modules:

LUBS5709M	Management Decision Making	15 credits	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5719M	International Business Management	15 credits	01 Jun to 31 Aug
LUBS5723M	Creative and Innovative Thinking and Practice	15 credits	1 Jun to 31 Jul
LUBS5726M	Analytical Thinking and Data Management	15 credits	1 Jul to 31 Aug
LUBS5737M	Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management	15 credits	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5740M	Economics of Strategy	15 credits	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5747M	Global Marketing Management	15 credits	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5749M	People and Behaviour in Organizations	15 credits	1 May to 31 July
LUBS5752M	Global Operations and Information Management	15 credits	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5757M	Leading in Practice	15 credits	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5761M	Strategic HRM and Talent Management	15 credits	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5768M	Accounting and Finance	15 credits	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)