Master of Business Administration MBA

Course Content

• Course Details

  Which MBA course is best?

  It’s important to do your research when choosing which MBA degree to study. The right course for you will depend on your personal interests, experience and ambitions. Your options include General MBA courses, which teach a broad range of business skills and are ideal for those with less managerial experience. Alternatively, if you are progressing to finance-related positions at management and board level, MBA Finance could be a more suitable option for you

  What does an MBA get you?

  If you choose to pursue MBA study with a university, you can benefit in a number of different ways. The experience and knowledge gained on MBA courses can lead to more career options being available to you, promotion from your current position and an increased salary. They also come with the advantage of global recognition, making them valuable to individuals working abroad.

  Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme

  The Master of Business Administration MBA is part of the Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELCS). The ELCS is an opportunity for members of the Armed Forces to further or expand on their education. The scheme offers support financially in a maximum of three separate financial years for higher level learning of a nationally recognised qualification at a Level three or above.

  Work Placement Year

  This MBA course also has the option of a 6–12-month work placement. An MBA work placement will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in a real-world environment, while completing your Major Project (placement). This will give you an advantage over the competition for jobs and scholarships after you graduate, and could be a good starting point for setting up your own business.

  Your placement will need to be appropriate to your level of study and you should be paid for this work. We will support you in securing a suitable placement opportunity; however, it must be noted that placements are highly competitive and there is no guarantee of a placement offer being made by an employer. If you are unable or unwilling to progress with a work placement, you will have the option to transfer onto our Major Project (standard) module to gain the required credits to complete your programme of study.

  Modules

  Trimester 1

  Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals (20 Credits; Compulsory)

  You will be equipped with skills and confidence to successfully navigate the demands of both master’s level study and future careers in the digital era. Through reflection, you will be analysing and critiquing previous experiences, situating these in the context of relevant academic literature and real-life case studies.

  People Development and Leadership (20 Credits; Compulsory)

  You will be able to critically evaluate and develop strategic people development and leadership skills. Application of these skills will enable you to understand individual/collective behavioural dynamics and its influence on organisational goals. You will also have the opportunity to develop self-reflection through reflective practice and models of professional development.

  Strategy and Decision Making (20 Credits; Compulsory)

  You will be equipped with applied knowledge of strategic management and economic principles that underpin decision making in organisations. You will be analysing how the dynamic business environment influences organisational strategy formulation, and how sustained competitive advantage and growth are achieved through astute decision making.

  Career Futures: Employability Skills (0 Credits; Compulsory) – For MBA placement pathway students

  You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to be able to compete for current (placements and internships) and future job opportunities.

  Trimester 2

  Practical Data Analysis for Business (20 Credits; Compulsory)

  You will learn how to effectively utilise secondary data to inform organisational proposals and decisions. You will be equipped with the skills required to acquire, manage, analyse and apply qualitative and quantitative secondary data sets in a business management context.

  Marketing Innovation (20 Credits; Compulsory)

  You will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial principles, focusing on their application in various business scenarios and emphasising the importance of creativity as a catalyst for innovation and transformation in any business environment.

  Financial Management for Organisational Performance (20 Credits; Compulsory)

  This module explores the role of Accounting and Finance in organisations, enabling you to understand and analyse financial information for strategic decision making. It examines inter-relationships between business functions, processes, and their impact on organisational performance.

  Trimester 3

  Sustainable and Transformative Operations Management (20 Credits; Compulsory)

  You will be introduced to the concepts and strategies associated with sustainably managing the business operations that are associated with transforming goods and services from the point of origin to the final customer.

  One of the following Major Project modules:

  – Major Project – Standard (40 Credits; Compulsory) – For MBA standard pathway students only

  You will be able to devise an original research project associated with topics and themes from the MBA programme. The module provides opportunities for you to identify, select and analyse secondary data in novel and innovative ways for applied research in business and management contexts.

  – Major Project – Placement (40 Credits; Compulsory) – For MBA placement pathway students only

  You will learn how to identify, select and research a work-based business or management topic. You will be introduced to key concepts in work-based research and be equipped with the skills required to engage in action research in applied business and management contexts.

  Module information for the MBA placement pathway the can be found in this Award Map. While module information for the MBA standard pathway can be found on this Award Map.

  * Subject to securing a work placement offer and meeting the programme’s work placement requirements.
  ** Only applicable to students studying MBA full-time on campus, directly through The University of Northampton. Also, subject to a satisfactory CMI inspection.

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• Entry Requirements

  If you hold a first or second class honours degree from a British university or equivalent, you will be eligible to apply for this MBA business management course. Work experience is useful but is not an essential MBA business entry requirement, so long as you can demonstrate a clear passion and interest in business and/or enterprise.

  English Language Requirements

  If English is not your first language, you must meet the following English language requirements:

  IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills.

  Equivalent qualifications are considered, for further information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our English Language Requirements page.

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• Fees and Funding

  2024/25 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK Full Time: £11,800
  • International Full Time: £17,500
  • Year 2 Placement Fee: £1,000 * (for placements starting in September 2025 or January 2026)

  *The placement fee amount will only be charged to you after you secure a placement and are enrolled on the work based project in year 2 of your course. You will not be charged this fee if you do not secure a work placement.

  For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

  Additional costs

  On the MBA business management degree, you will have the opportunity to participate in the MBA business event in your first year.* The MBA business event is optional and the cost should not exceed £500 for flights and accommodation (if you are travelling from the UK). You will need to allow an additional £250 for your expenses.

  Please note: Additional fees, over and above your course fees, will be payable for the optional elements, for example for travel and accommodation for the Business Event or by the examination or membership bodies for membership and assessments associated with the qualifications.

  *Only available to students studying a full-time MBA on campus directly through the University of Northampton.

  2023/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK Full Time: £11,800
  • International Full Time: £17,500
  • Year 2 Placement Fee: £1,000 * (for placements starting in September 2024 or January 2025)

  *The placement fee amount will only be charged to you after you secure a placement and are enrolled on the work based project in year 2 of your course. You will not be charged this fee if you do not secure a work placement.

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