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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MBA Business Administration (Executive)

Programme code:MBA-BSADM-EXUCAS code:
Duration:24 Months Method of Attendance: Part Time
Programme manager:Vince Dispenza Contact address:V.Dispenza@leeds.ac.uk

This programme may be extended to 3 years if required.

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

Applicants should usually have a good first degree or equivalent qualification (however applicants without a first degree will be considered on the basis of their career to date, management or business experience, and potential for benefiting from the programme) plus at least 5 years' work experience, including some time in a supervisory, managerial or business capacity.

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:

Our graduates will be:

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 decison making.


Year1 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Candidates on Year 1 of the programme will be required to study the following compulsory modules totalling 90-credits (LUBS 5810M, LUBS 5826M, LUBS 5852M, LUBS 5872M and LUBS 5830M). The modules listed below to be taken by Cohort 48, are not available for students on Year 1 of the programme.

Please note that Cohort 48 students who are studying Year 2 of the Executive MBA programme in 201617, will be required to study the following compulsory modules: LUBS 5824M, LUBS 5832M and LUBS 5881M (totalling 50-credits). These modules will only be taken by Cohort 48.

LUBS5810MAccounting and Finance15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5824MOperations and Information Management10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5826MOperations and Information Management15 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5830MManagement in Action30 credits1 Oct to 30 Sep (24mth)
LUBS5832MCorporate Finance10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5852MMarketing15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5872MStrategic Management15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5881MMBA Project30 credits1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth)


Year2 - View timetable

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

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

LUBS5806MPeople and Behaviour in Organizations15 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5816MEconomics of Strategy15 creditsNot running until 201718
LUBS5820MInternational Business Management15 creditsNot running until 201718
LUBS5842MStrategic HRM & Talent Management15 creditsNot running until 201718

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules:

LUBS5885MManagement of Projects15 creditsNot running until 201718
LUBS5888MCreating Value Through Innovation15 creditsNot running until 201718
LUBS5889MManagement Consulting15 creditsNot running until 201718
LUBS5890MManagement Decision Making15 creditsNot running until 201718
LUBS5892MSystems Thinking and Consulting Practice15 creditsNot running until 201718
LUBS5899MBusiness Project30 creditsNot running until 201718

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


Last updated: 27/04/2016

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