The MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification for managers. Applicants are from both the public and private sectors in the UK and abroad.
The teaching programme is aimed at those who are looking to develop their careers and at 'high flyers' that need an understanding of all the major functions of business providing generalist knowledge for prospective leaders.
In addition to enhancing successful students' career prospects, the course aims to encourage independent and creative thinkers. This is done by following the UK Quality Assurance Agency guidelines in giving students a 'strong practical and professional orientation' differentiating it from other master's programmes.
Applicants should meet one of the following:
- Possess, or expect to obtain, a minimum of a second class lower division (UK 2:2 classification) degree from a recognised university;
OR
- Have a minimum of five years relevant management experience;
OR
- Hold a professional or other qualification which is deemed acceptable for admission.
Whether you’re looking to progress into a more senior level, change career or grow your own business, the Cardiff Met MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification that will develop your leadership skills and boost your career prospects.
Our Cardiff-campus based MBA also offers academic and employability skills sessions to strengthen your work-based skills and advance your career.
Recent MBA graduates have progressed into management roles for big names such as Development Bank of Wales, DHL UK, Vision Engineering in India, Al Khayyat Investments in Oman and IFS Software Development in Sweden.
Compulsory modules (20 credits each)
Accounting for Decision-Makers
Managing People and Organisations
Marketing
Strategic Management
Operations Management
Generic MBA – Master of Business Administration Optional Modules
Business Intelligence and the Internet of Things
Business with Data Analytics
Research Methods
Project Finance
Management of Finance
Finance of International Business
Global People Management
Leadership Development and Practice
Principles of Islamic Finance
Islamic Investment Banking
Consumer Insights
Strategic Global Marketing
Project Management Theory and Practice
Management of Mega and Complex Projects
Logistics in a Global Context
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Global Strategic Direction and Change Management
Global Corporate Sustainability
Governance and Strategy of Sport (module delivered by Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences)
International Business of Sport and Event Management (module delivered by Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences)
Destination Marketing
Event Experience, Design and Management
Leadership in Health Sector Management
Health Sector Operations Management
Specialist Pathway Modules
MBA (Business Analytics)
Business Intelligence and the Internet of Things
Business with Data Analytics
MBA (Finance)
Management of Finance
Finance of International Business
MBA (Health Sector Management)
Leadership in Health Sector Management
Health Sector Operations Management
MBA (Human Resources)
Global People Management
Leadership Development and Practice
MBA (Islamic Finance) *
Principles of Islamic Finance
Islamic Investment Banking
MBA (Marketing)
Strategic Global Marketing
Consumer Insights
MBA (Project Management)
Project Management Theory and Practice
Management of Mega and Complex Projects
MBA (Sport Management)
Governance and Strategy of Sport
International Business of Sport and Event Management
MBA (Strategic Management)
Global Strategic Direction and Change Management
Global Corporate Sustainability
MBA (Supply Chain and Logistics Management)
Logistics in a Global Context
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Final Project Module (40 credits)
Select one final module (40 credits each)
Capstone Project
New Business Project
Dissertation *
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