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Master of Business Administration

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  • A transformative experience awaits you with the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Cambridge Business Academy. This program equips you with cutting-edge knowledge, essential skills, and valuable networking opportunities to propel your career to new heights.
  • Our MBA program offers a comprehensive understanding of business management and leadership principles, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning. Through case studies, group projects, and real-world simulations, students gain practical experience that bridges theory and application.
  • Our world-class faculty includes renowned academics and seasoned industry professionals who bring a wealth of real-world insights into the classroom. This ensures that your education is both intellectually rigorous and highly relevant to today’s global business landscape.

Programme Structure :

UNIT AIMS:

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to develop an organisational strategic plan

  • Explain the relationship between mission, vision, strategy, and business plans
  • Analyse a named organisation’s mission and vision statements
  • Explain how external factors and stakeholder expectations influence organisational strategy
  • Evaluate the impact of a named organisation’s vision and mission on its strategy
  • Analyse how external influences affect organisational strategy in a named organisation
  • Explain the importance of review in the development of organisational strategy and business plans
  • Evaluate the tools which can be used to review organisational strategy and business plans
  • Review the position of an organisation in its current market using appropriate tools
  • Analyse the competitive strengths and weaknesses of an organisation’s current business strategy and business plans
  • Use modelling tools to develop strategy options for an organisation
  • Develop criteria for reviewing the potential strategy options
  • Evaluate the options as the basis for delivering the strategic direction of the organisation by applying the criteria developed

UNIT AIMS:

The learners will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to analyse internal and publicly available financial information. This will help to inform strategic decision-making

  • Evaluate the sources of financial data which can be used to inform business strategy
  • Assess the importance of financial data and information in relation to business strategy
  • Analyse the risks related to financially based business decisions
  • Interpret financial statements to assess the viability of an organisation
  • Conduct a comparative analysis of financial data using ratio analysis
  • Make recommendations to an organisation based on the analysis and interpretation of the financial information
  • Assess the limitations of ratio analysis as a tool for strategic decision- making
  • Review techniques for appraising strategic capital expenditure projects
  • Evaluate business proposals for capital expenditure in an organisation
  • Assess the importance of cash flow management when evaluating proposals for capital expenditure
  • Assess the impact of a capital expenditure proposal on the strategic direction of an organisation

UNIT AIMS:

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out research to meet the needs of strategic business management

  • Identify a valid area for research to support the strategic development of a business area
  • Explain the aim, scope and objectives for a chosen area of research in strategic business development
  • Produce a research proposal and project plan including relevant success criteria, milestones and critical pathways
  • Justify the research area chosen to achieve strategic business development
  • Review different literature sources to find those most appropriate for the chosen area of research
  • Apply appropriate research methodologies to gather sucient information from primary and secondary sources to make valid conclusions
  • Explain the research purpose, methodologies and findings
  • Explain conclusions and recommendations using the information collected
  • Analyse how the findings of the research can be used in an actual strategic business context
  • Review own research skills using personal reflection and feedback
  • Recommend ways to improve own skills while undertaking research
  • Produce a plan to improve own research skills

UNIT AIMS:

The aim of this unit is to help learners develop an understanding of how organisational behaviour, structure, culture, motivation, creativity and leadership impact on an organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency

  • Evaluate different theories relating to leadership behaviour
  • Analyse factors influencing leadership behaviour in the workplace
  • Analyse how different leadership behaviours impact on organisations
  • Assess the extent to which different features of a named organisation impact on its overall effectiveness
  • Analyse how different organisational structures impact on the effectiveness of an organisation
  • Explain how organisational culture can impact organizational effectiveness
  • Evaluate the relevance of organisational culture theory in developing organisational effectiveness
  • Analyse how motivational theory can impact employee motivation
  • Assess the impact of learning on the effectiveness of employees
  • Analyse the benefits and challenges of involving employees in team decision- making
  • Analyse how change processes and outcomes can be used to improve the effectiveness of employees

UNIT AIMS:

This unit aims to help learners develop their own personal leadership and management skills in the context of the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategic direction

  • Analyse the knowledge and skills in leadership and strategic management which are required to support the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategy
  • Assess how knowledge and skills of strategic leadership supports the creation and achievement of organisational vision and strategy
  • Evaluate the leadership and management knowledge and skills required for the creation and achievement of organisational vision versus the creation and achievement of organisational strategy
  • Analyse the factors which impact on the creation of organisational vision
  • Assess the different approaches to developing vision on the communication of vision to internal and external stakeholders
  • Evaluate the key factors which impact on the communication of vision to internal and external stakeholders
  • Evaluate the key factors needed to gain the commitment of internal stakeholders when communicating the vision
  • Assess own leadership and management knowledge and skills for creating and achieving organisational vision and strategy
  • Devise objectives to meet personal development needs to support the achievement of personal and organisational vision and strategy
  • Prepare a personal development plan to develop own leadership and management skills to meet personal objectives aligned to organisational vision and strategy creation
  • Justify how the objectives and the plan prepared for personal development support achievement of organisational vision and strategy
  • Implement appropriate personal development activities to develop knowledge and skills as identied in the personal development plan
  • Assess the benefits of different self- evaluation techniques that can be used in the achievement of personal and organisational strategy
  • Review progress and outcomes of the personal development plan objectives

UNIT AIMS:

The unit will enable learners to explore the changing international business environment and to develop knowledge and understanding of its effect on organisations

  • Evaluate business techniques used to analyse the international business environment
  • Analyse the micro and macro environment of a specific business organisation which operates on an international level
  • Assess the extent to which working in an international environment impacts on the success of an individual business organisation
  • Evaluate the risks involved in operating in an international environment
  • Assess the impact of globalisation and international trade on national economies
  • Analyse the benefits, opportunities and challenges of globalisation and international trade for a specific business organisation
  • Review the organisational structures of businesses operating in global and international markets
  • Analyse the implications for businesses of the cultural and regulatory diversity in international markets
  • Evaluate possible conicts between corporate strategy and ethical, social and sustainable responsibilities in international markets
  • Assess the importance of corporate social responsibility and sustainability for supporting business success in international markets
  • Compare management approaches to sustainability in international business organisations

UNIT AIMS:

The aim of this unit is to help learners acquire knowledge and understanding of human resource management strategy and its impact on the efficiency of an organisation

  • Analyse the effect of organisational structure and culture on organisational human resource management strategies
  • Assess the importance of nancial resources in creating a human resource management strategy
  • Analyse the impact of legislation on human resource management strategies
  • Analyse different models of strategic human resource management
  • Explain how human resource management contributes to the achievement of strategic plans
  • Evaluate different models of preparing strategic human resource management plans for an organisation
  • Assess factors to be considered when preparing human resource management strategies
  • Evaluate key elements of a human resource management strategy
  • Analyse how internal and external factors impact on the elements of human resource management strategies
  • Evaluate the model used by a named organisation in the development of its human resource management strategy
  • Develop a human resource management strategy for a named organisation
  • Explain how the proposed human resource management strategy will support achievement of business objectives
  • Assess the potential barriers to the implementation of a human resource management strategy

UNIT AIMS:

This aim of this unit is to help learners develop knowledge and understanding of marketing at a strategic level and how this is applied in practice including developing a marketing strategy

  • Analyse the relationship between corporate and marketing strategies
  • Explain how marketing strategies can contribute to competitive advantage
  • Evaluate the relationship between strategic intent, strategic assessment, strategic choice and their impact on the formulation of marketing strategy
  • Evaluate the role of marketing research and its relationship to consumer behaviour
  • Evaluate the role of relationship marketing in customer behaviour analysis
  • Analyse the influences on, and the psychology of, consumer behaviour
  • Develop a strategic marketing plan for a given organisation
  • Develop a risk register and associated contingency plans
  • Analyse the key considerations in creating a marketing strategy
  • Explain how the marketing strategy should address competitive forces
  • Construct a marketing strategy for a named organisation
  • Create monitoring systems to ensure the successful implementation of a marketing strategy

Introduction:

  • As a Postgraduate student, before graduation, you should submit a final project in order to satisfy
    all the graduation requirements.
    • Final Project Duration: 4 months as minimum and 8 months as maximum
    • Prerequisite: Finish all 8 modules and complete all evaluations

Procedure:

Instructions

  • You will need to produce a proposal. You need to research and think about a business problem related to an organization, industry or sector. In your proposal, you must address the following:

1. Introduction

  •  Introduce the problem or opportunity with supporting data and trends.
  •  Clearly explain the background to the problem or opportunity, and justify the reasons for, and the value of, the research to your employer and the wider academic community.
  •  Outline the research project’s aims and objectives.
  •  State the limitations and scope of the proposed research.

2. Literature Review

  •  Critically review key literature and recent academic publications around the subject area, discussing key definitions, current theoretical frameworks, and research carried out in similar areas.
  •  Develop a conceptual and theoretical framework for the research from the literature review, explaining how and why it supports and informs your approach to the research process.

3. Research Methodology

  •  Explain and justify your research approach and strategy.  
  • Data collection:
    •  Discuss data collection methods.
    •  Select the instrument, design it and justify an appropriate method with an outline of a pre – test/pilot to be included as an appendix.
    •  Clearly outline the administration of the data collection process.
  •  Population and Sampling: Define the research population, sampling strategy and clarify access to respondent issues.
  •  Data Analysis: Describe and justify how you propose to analyse and report the results and find- ings of your research with a discussion about reliability and validity and the management of error.

4. Statement of Ethics

  • Discuss access to respondent issues, permissions from organisation to conduct research, confidentiality, rights of withdrawal, consent, management of data security, etc.

5. Timeline

  •  Develop a plan using GANTT Chart from start to completion of the research.  
    • Delivery and Submission: Proposal – 2500 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices  
  • Referencing:
    •  Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard-style citations.
    •  A comprehensive Harvard-style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
    •  An extended bibliography of at least twenty academic, journal and industry-relevant sector sources to be included at the end of the end of the work.

Instructions

You will need to produce a Thesis following the approved Title. Normally, the expected presentation of the Thesis should be structured as outlined below.

  1. Title Page
  2. Executive summary
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Introduction
  5. Literature Review
  6. Research Methodology
  7. Results and Discussion
  8. Conclusion and Recommendations (justìications and implementations)
  9. References(Harvard style)
  10. Appendices

Guidelines on Content

  •  IExecutive Summary
    • The purpose of the executive summary is to summarise the entire thesis, including a description of the problem, the student’s findings, and conclusions.

 Introduction

  • The purpose of this section is to contextualise the study. This means that the significance or importance of the subject is set out. If there is no apparent importance to the study to any external reader, the topic may not be appropriate. Personal interest may inspire the selection of the research project topic, but ultimately, its importance to others should be specified, such as the organisation.
  • This can often be done by positioning the thesis in relation to critical management issues or challenges which require immediate or quick attention as the issues either pose threats to the organisation’s survival or competitive edge or new opportunities which can significantly improve the organisation’s profitability or performance.

 Literature Review

  • Your literature review should be selective but structured in such a way as to demonstrate your familiarity with the general field in which your question lies. It is often important to identify and discuss gaps in the current literature.

 Research Methodology

  • This chapter sets out the research strategy and methods you have used in your Thesis. The examiner will expect you to show the reliability and validity of your choices.

 Results and Discussion

  • In this chapter, you show the reader the information you have discovered as a result of your research. You should give careful consideration as to how you will present your findings. You will have a range and volume of data which you need to summarise and present, and you may use a variety of methods, including tables, charts, diagrams, verbatim quotes, etc. You will also need to contextualise the data and point out any weaknesses/ omissions in your material. Also, remember that this chapter also needs a short introduction and conclusion.

 Conclusion and Recommendations

  • Summarise [recapitulate] the proposition and focus of the Thesis in terms of what you attempted to find out and what you accomplished i.e. address the research questions/ hypothesis (es).
  • Conclusions here mean that for each of the findings that address the research questions and hypotheses, the researcher draws a conclusion.
  • Recommendations mean that for each Conclusion, the researcher suggests a recommendation for improvement.

Delivery and Submission:

  •  Dissertation – 10,000 – 15,000 words excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices

Referencing:

  •  Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard-style citations.
  •  A comprehensive Harvard-style reference list must be included at the end of the work.

You can specialize based on your research proposal in any field related to Business Administration
and Finance. Potential specializations include, but are not limited to:

  • Brand Management & Product Development
  • Business Analytics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Restructuring & Turnaround Management
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Crisis Management & Business Continuity
  • Cross-Cultural & Diversity Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • E-commerce & Digital Business
  • Economic Development & Policy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Export & Import Management
  • Facility Management
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Technology (FinTech) Management
  • Franchising & Business Expansion
  • Healthcare Management
  • Hospital Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Innovation and Technology Management
  • International Business
  • Investment & Portfolio Management
  • Leadership & Change Management
  • Luxury Brand Management
  • Management Consulting
  • Marketing
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Management
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Management
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Pharmaceutical Management
  • Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Real Estate Management
  • Retail & Merchandising Management
  • Risk Management
  • Social Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Management
  • Sports Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sustainability & Green Business
On Campus:
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA): £15,000 per year for two years
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