Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| GBS Malta | Masters | On Campus | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
Fees |
| 12 Months | Full Time | € 10,000 | |||
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Application Deadline |  |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| Jan/March/Sept 24 | Feb/April/Oct 24 | Assignments |
About this Course
This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 7, with 90 ECTS. This MBA with specialist pathways provides a rigorous, intellectually demanding and vocationally relevant programme of study in business and administration. It has been designed to develop high levels of transferable skills, analytic and critical appreciation and evaluation of theory and practice of management in the context of an international and global environment. The programme of study enhances participants’ critical understanding of their knowledge, experience and strengths and how to deploy these to become effective managers in a range of different organisations. All participants will take four core modules (10 ECTS each):
- Global Strategies
- Managerial Finance
- Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
- Applied Digital Marketing.
Two modules are also taken reflecting the MBA pathway chosen. All participants take a major dissertation/project module (30 ECTS) on a topic related the pathway chosen. The achievement of the MBA qualification will enable you to further enhance your career as a socially and ethically engaged, globally connected professional who is creative, enterprising and innovative.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Master of Business Administration programme, the learner will be able to:
- Understand and provide a critical evaluation different conceptual strategy frameworks and their application
- Identify a range of contemporary issues in global strategic management
- Describe and identify principles of corporate finance
- Identify and demonstrate a critical understanding of managerial finance and risk measurement
- Identify and demonstrate a critical evaluation of theories of leadership and research on leadership
- Describe and provide a critical analysis the importance of leadership for effective organisational functioning
- Understand and provide an analysis of digital marketing as a integrative management function
- Describe the idea of product life-cycle and applications to organisational planning
- Understand and provide a critical analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods as applied to organisational management
- Describe, analyse and provide a critical analysis research findings and their relevance within the context of published research
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by GBS. This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
MFHEA deems this Master of Business Administration to be at MQF/EQF Level 7 with 90 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should :
- Possess the equivalent of a good UK honours degree – normally equivalent to a 2:2 or above.
- Possess the equivalent of a UK degree below a 2:2 standard whilst being able to evidence an aptitude and/or relevant work/management experience to successfully complete the MBA programme of study.
- Possess appropriate professional body qualifications (for example, ACCA or CIMA) at a level equivalent to UK undergraduate degree.
- Recognition of prior learning for entry to the MBA on a case-by-case basis with evidence required to be provided by the prospective participant.
If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.
Assessment Mode
- Assessment Methods Assessment for this MBA will be through a range of different types of coursework.
- Across the core and pathway modules of this programme the range of coursework assessment will include: essays, case studies, literature reviews, individual reflective learning log, portfolios, group presentations, critical reflection of group/team work, posters, project proposal, project reports. Formative and summative approaches to assessment will be employed.
- Formative assessment tasks will be used in all modules and will be aimed at supporting participants to understand and prepare for the module summative assessment requirements.
- In this way, participants with different learning styles and abilities will be able to gain a good understanding of the summative assessment requirements and on their journey to submitting their summative assessments.
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English in our Campus in St. Julians.
The course will be delivered through a flexible combination of modern face-to-face lectures, webinars, seminars and discussion forums, tutorials, group work, case studies, guest speakers, organisational visits and independent study.
Course Funding Schemes
This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme
