MBA Leadership and Sustainability draft

Program Overview

The MBA in Leadership and Sustainability is an online program designed for future leaders who want to make a positive impact on the world. It develops students' understanding of leadership and management theories, tools, and techniques, with a specific focus on sustainability. The program provides a unique opportunity to earn a UK Higher Education Institution accredited MBA while continuing to live and work in your current location.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MBA in Leadership and Sustainability is a program designed for future leaders who want to make a positive impact on the world. The program aims to develop students' understanding of leadership and management theories, tools, and techniques. It specifically focuses on:

• Developing an advanced understanding of organizational management: Students will gain insight into how organizations operate and adapt to the changing external environment.
• Enhancing critical analysis, evaluation, and presentation skills: Students will learn to analyze, evaluate, and present management strategies effectively, gaining confidence in implementing them.
• Applying knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex issues: Students will learn to tackle complex problems systematically and creatively, demonstrating a critical understanding of how to improve business and management practices.
• Creating a stimulating academic environment: The program fosters a culture of openness and critical appraisal, encouraging students to think critically and engage in academic discourse.
The program comprises 180 Level-7 credits, aligning with the UK National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for Masters awards. The curriculum is guided by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) benchmark statements for Business and Management programs. The MBA in Leadership and Sustainability provides a unique opportunity to:
• Earn a UK Higher Education Institution accredited MBA.

• Study at your own pace.

• Continue living and working in your current location.

• Pursue your existing career without interruption.

Outline:

Year One

Compulsory Modules:

• Organizational Behaviour: This module explores the dynamics of individual and group behavior within organizations, covering topics like motivation, leadership, communication, and conflict management.
• Marketing Management: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and strategies, encompassing market analysis, segmentation, targeting, positioning, product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution.
• Financial Management: This module equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage financial resources, covering topics like financial accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, cost management, and investment decisions.
• Leadership and Sustainability: This module delves into the principles and practices of sustainable leadership, exploring how to integrate environmental and social considerations into business strategies, fostering ethical decision-making and responsible business practices.
• Dissertation: This independent research project allows students to delve deeper into a specific topic related to leadership and sustainability, applying their knowledge and skills to real-world challenges.
• Tackling Global-Local Challenges in Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability: This module explores ethical and sustainable business practices within a global context, examining challenges and opportunities associated with social and environmental issues, and considering different perspectives on responsible business conduct.

Optional Modules (subject to availability and demand):

• Information Management: This module covers the management and utilization of information within organizations, encompassing topics like information systems, data analysis, knowledge management, and information security.
• Money Management: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of personal and corporate financial management, covering topics like budgeting, investing, debt management, financial planning, and retirement planning.
• Corporate Strategy and Competitiveness: This module focuses on developing and implementing effective corporate strategies to achieve sustainable competitive advantage, examining topics like strategic analysis, competitive advantage, innovation, and organizational change.

Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods:

Detailed information on assessment methods, feedback mechanisms, and teaching and learning methods are available within the program specification.

Teaching:

The program is delivered online, allowing students to study at their own pace from anywhere in the world. The teaching faculty includes professors and former managers with extensive experience in business and management education, as well as practical experience in the real world.

Careers:

An MBA is widely recognized as a premium management qualification, providing a catalyst for those with strong career aspirations. The MBA in Leadership and Sustainability equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to pursue leadership roles in various sectors, including:

• Corporate Management: Graduates can assume positions like CEO, CFO, COO, and senior management roles in companies committed to sustainable practices.
• Sustainability Consulting: Graduates can become consultants specializing in sustainability-focused projects, assisting businesses in integrating sustainable practices and achieving environmental and social goals.
• Government and Non-Profit Organizations: Graduates can contribute to government agencies and non-profit organizations working towards sustainable development and social impact initiatives.
• Entrepreneurship: Graduates can launch their own businesses with a strong emphasis on sustainability, incorporating environmental and social responsibility into their business models.

Other:

The program is delivered in partnership with Robert Kennedy College in Zurich, Switzerland. Applications should be made directly to Robert Kennedy College.

Key Details:

• Location: Online
• Duration: Part-time, 1 Year, Part-time, 5 Years
• Start Date: Various
• Entry Requirements: 1st or 2nd class honours degree.
Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course. Please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details.
• Selection Criteria:
• a) A Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Management from an accredited or approved college or university or the equivalent, and at least three years of business-related experience;
• OR
• b) A Bachelor degree in a non-business field and at least five years of business-related experience;
• OR
• c) An appropriate professional qualification and eight to ten years of suitable business-related experience and a letter of recommendation verifying that the applicant has the necessary ability and motivation to complete the programme within the allotted time span;
• OR
• d) A substantial period of suitable business experience, a letter of recommendation verifying that the applicant has the necessary ability and motivation to complete the programme within the allotted time span and successful completion of module MNGT7901 (Organisational Behaviour) or equivalent.
• Tuition Fees: 12,000 CHF (Swiss Francs) at Robert Kennedy College.
Includes library access, OnlineCampus access, graduation fees, and University of Cumbria matriculation fees. Payable in interest-free instalments.

The tuition fee for this course is 12,000 CHF (Swiss Francs). This includes library access, OnlineCampus access, graduation fees, and University of Cumbria matriculation fees. Fees are payable in interest-free instalments. The fees are for the entire programme, and include all the courses as well as supervision for the finaldissertation. Some of the textbooks that you will need for the course are not included in these fees.