University of Derby
The Derbyshire Business School
The Derby MBA
With a rating of 22 out of 24 from the Quality Assurance Agency, The Derbyshire Business School at the University of Derby is alongside the top Business Schools in the UK in terms of teaching excellence.
The Derby MBA inspires and delivers tangible benefits for you as soon as you start, preparing you for a successful career in business. We work closely with employers and professional bodies, both locally and nationally, to ensure skills and knowledge meet current needs. In this way, we ensure academic rigour is combined with a strong professional and practical focus, and that you enjoy your learning along the way!
Our new Master's teaching suite uses Hewlett Packard mobile technology to enhance your learning experience - we want you to be able to contextualize your learning, to be able to see how you can apply what you are learning to the real world and interact in real time with your colleagues and your tutor using wireless technology. See more at www.derby.ac.uk/dbs/postgrad/hpsuite
Our MBA is internationally recognised and has drawn students from over 50 different countries in recent years. International students may benefit from the short Pre MBA Foundation Programme prior to the commencement of the full MBA.
Our MBA graduates are now widespread across the globe enjoying successful careers in many industries, from Nokia to Tate and Lyle and MBNA Bank.
What will I study?
The MBA is a combination of core and optional modules. The first stage provides you with a practical introduction to the key knowledge techniques and skills required to manage effectively in today's organisations. As part of the Integrated Management module you will take part in a three-day residential activity in the UK. It combines fun, learning and development and is also a chance for you to get to know your fellow students.
In the second stage modules you will step back and take a more holistic view of organisations, and develop more strategic thinking skills. The final stage helps you to further develop your critical thinking skills. The focus is on the enhancement of your strategic management expertise through high quality application-orientated learning. The modules at this level encourage a deeper understanding of the challenges of strategy and its implementation. The emphasis is on the integration of contemporary theory and practice. You will also complete a substantial Independent Study in which you'll develop and demonstrate your powers of rigorous analysis, critical enquiry, clear expression and independent judgement.
About us
Derby is a great place to study. The university is fun, not too big and very friendly. The Learning Centre has large collections of printed and audio visual media, and you can also access online materials.
See more at www.derby.ac.uk/videos
About Derby
Derby is a multicultural city in the centre of England. It is close to beautiful countryside in the Peak District National Park, but the cities of London, Birmingham and Manchester are easily reached by road or rail. We are also about one hour's drive from Birmingham International Airport.
Type of programme
- MBA
- MBA (Logistics)
- MBA (Public Sector)
Entry requirements
- Aged 23
- Honours degree or equivalent, preferably in a relevant discipline.
- Relevant management experience (two years' minimum).
- IT literacy and competency.
- Fluent in English. If not a native English speaker, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0-6.5, or a TOEFL score of 550-575 (paper-based) (213-230 computer-based), or equivalent.
Length of programme
- Full time: 1 year (MBA & MBA (Logistics) only)
- Part time: 3 years
Mode of delivery
- Full time: 5 days per week over 1 year
- Part time: 2 evenings or an afternoon and evening per week over 3 years
Language of instruction
English
Fees
Please contact School for latest fees.
Starting dates
September and January
Application procedure
Contact the School for an application pack
University of Derby
The Derbyshire Business School
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB
UK
Tel : +44 (0) 1332 591896
Fax : +44 (0) 1332 597741
Email : dbs@derby.ac.uk
Web : www.deby.ac.uk/dbs/postgrad
Please contact Beth Gemmill or Serena Douce for programme information
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