Business Administration in Strategy - Cork
The aim of the MBA in Strategy is to enable learners to develop their leadership and strategic management skills, thus raising their individual performance and assisting their organisations achieve success.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants who have a minimum of an Honours Bachelor of Business or cognate degree (Level 8) or cognate discipline (H2.2) or an approved equivalent qualification are eligible to apply for entry to the programme.
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS score of at least 6.0). English language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to the start of the programme.
Places are limited. Applications are assessed on a first come, first served basis.
Further information
APPLICATION DEADLINE 13th September 2024
The MBA enables the learner, as a professional, to review their leadership and management style and identify how they can improve upon same to increase their effectiveness at a senior level in the workplace. The programme allows learners to develop an appreciation of the interconnectedness of all aspects of the organisation, and an appreciation of the role each function must play in delivering on organisational goals. For most learners, moving to a strategic role in their organisation requires an understanding of functions outside of their existing professional competence together with an expert command of the strategic management.
Course Delivery
Two part-time academic years (4 semesters)
Each semester is of 15 week duration (including examinations).
Presentation of course consists of lectures, tutorials, case studies, visiting lectures, and site visits.
Stage 1/Semester 1 – Wednesday & Friday
Stage 1/Semester 2 – Wednesday & Friday
Stage 2/Semester 1 – Wednesday & Friday
Stage 2/Semester 2 – Research Thesis
Time: Wed 6pm – 10pm; and Fri 3pm – 8pm.
This programme will be blended delivery in the coming academic year. While much of lectures will take place online, students may be required to attend campus on a couple of occasions each semester and will have to attend on-campus for their final examinations at the end of each semester.
Award
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Stage 1/Semester 1
• Research Methods
• Exploring Corporate Strategy
• Applied Business Finance
• Leadership & Organisational Behaviour
Stage 1/Semester 2
• Economics of Global Markets
• Global Business Strategy
• Contemporary Issues in Marketing
• IT & Analytics for Business
Stage 2/Semester 1
(One Mandatory and One Elective – 10 ECTS)
• International Business Field Trip (Mandatory)
• Operations Strategy (E)
• Innovation & Creativity (E)
• Organisational Change Management (E)
• Strategic Corporate Finance (E)
• Services Marketing Management (E)
Stage 2/Semester 2
• Research Dissertation
MTU - Cork Campus
Bishopstown
Cork, Ireland.
T12 P928
Email: infoCork@mtu.ie
Tel: +353 (0)21 432 6100