| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-30 | - |
| 2025-01-06 | - |
Program Overview
The Pre-Masters in Business Management program equips students with a solid foundation in business principles, critical thinking, and leadership skills. It prepares them for successful application to and study for a UK Master's in Business Management, opening doors to diverse career paths in the field. The program emphasizes contemporary business issues, practical application, and international opportunities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Pre-Masters in Business Management program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a Master's degree in Business Management in the UK. The program includes a Diploma in Business Management, Leadership and Innovation accredited at Level 6 by Qualifi, an Ofqual awarding body.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a strong foundation in business management principles
- Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Enhance students' understanding of the modern business environment
- Prepare students for successful application to and study for a UK Master's in Business Management
Outline:
Program Content:
- Leadership and management
- Business strategy
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human resources
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Risk management
Program Structure:
The program comprises six 20-credit modules, along with three additional supporting modules. Students can choose to study in London, Abu Dhabi, or online.
Course Schedule:
Semester One:
- Leadership in a Changing World
- Introduction to Contemporary Business Strategy: Sustainable Business Growth
- Finance for Strategic Decision-Making
- Business English
- Study Skills for Postgraduate Study
Semester Two:
- Leadership and Management in Multicultural Contexts
- Creating Futures: Sustainable Enterprise and Innovation
- Sustainable Risk Management
- Business Ethics
- Critical Application
Individual Module Descriptions:
Module 1: Leadership in a Changing World
(20 credits)
- Develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Introduces techniques for evaluating leadership concepts
- Focuses on analyzing own leadership style, potential, and capabilities
Module 2: Introduction to Contemporary Business Strategy: Sustainable Business Growth
(20 credits)
- Introduces theoretical underpinnings of business sustainability
- Analyzes initiatives for driving sustainable business growth
- Emphasizes responsible management and responses to sustainability issues
Module 3: Finance for Strategic Decision Makers
(20 credits)
- Develops ability to evaluate financial information for informed decision-making
- Covers accounting and data analysis techniques
- Emphasizes understanding of financial markets and spreadsheet practice
Module 4: Leadership and Management in Multicultural Contexts
(20 credits)
- Explores cultural and institutional differences in leadership and management
- Develops understanding of challenges of working in diverse contexts
- Focuses on analyzing own management and leadership practice
Module 5: Creating Futures: Sustainable Enterprise and Innovation
(20 credits)
- Introduces strategies, processes, and operations of sustainable enterprises
- Analyzes impact of innovation and entrepreneurship on society
- Emphasizes responsibilities of business leaders
Module 6: Sustainable Risk Management
(20 credits)
- Introduces holistic nature of risk management and strategic decision-making
- Covers use of quantitative and qualitative techniques for risk management
- Emphasizes stakeholder value, business resilience, and growth
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the module, but generally include:
- Essays
- Reports
- Presentations
- Exams
- Case studies
- Group projects Assessment criteria include:
- Knowledge and understanding of subject matter
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Communication and presentation skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Case studies
- Group work
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals.
Unique Approaches:
- Focus on contemporary business issues and trends
- Emphasis on practical application and real-world examples
- Integration of digital technologies and online learning
- Opportunities for international study and internships
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Business management
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Finance
- Consulting
- Entrepreneurship
Opportunities:
- Progression to Master's in Business Management programs at leading UK universities
- Career advancement in various industries
Outcomes:
Students who complete the program will be well-prepared for a successful career in business management. They will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to succeed in a variety of roles in the field.
