The Cavendish MBA is a vibrant programme that offers you a combination of excellent current generalist strategic leadership and management subjects, combined with exciting specialist pathways in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Health Service and Hospitality.
It has been designed to equip our learners here at Cavendish College with an understanding of business organisations, their cultures, and the changing global environment in which they operate.
The main emphasis of the programme is on developing your leadership skills through strategic management.
While the academic level is that of a Masters level programme in general, there is a strong practical and professional orientation to the curriculum.
Course Information (PDF)...
COURSE CONTENT (Click on each item for further information)
Core Modules (All must be taken):
• Strategic Planning and the Business Environment
• Financial Reporting and Control
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Strategic Marketing Management
• Dissertation
Specialisations (Two subjects from any pathway): • General Management:
- Leadership and Strategic Change
- Project Management
• Finance:
- Foreign Direct Investment, Mergers, and Acquisitions
- Corporate Finance
• Human Resources:
- Human Resource Planning and Development
- Recruitment and Selection
• Marketing:
- Services and Social Marketing
- Marketing Communications
• Health Services Management:
- International Health Services Management
- Health Informatics and Communication Technologies
• Hospitality Management:
- International Hospitality Management
- Entrepreneurship and Business Planning in Hospitality
Management
(Note: pathway modules run subject to demand)
KEY INFO
Entry:
A recognised first degree or an appropriate professional qualification
Overseas students will require an IELTS 6.5 or recognised equivalent (note: if first degree was taught and assessed in English an IELTS score may not be required).
Alternative entry through extensive work experience (4 years or more in middle to senior management position) and/or professional qualifications.
Qualification:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) awarded by the University of Wales
Duration:
12 months (9 months taught plus dissertation)
Assessment:
Varies – examinations, case studies, assignments, etc. and Dissertation.
Course commencement:
> Late September > January > April
PROGRESSION
Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for positions at senior management level in companies within any industry sector.
Where specific pathways are chosen the potential in each field of study includes:
• General Management
• Healthcare
• Marketing
• Hospitality
• Finance
• Human Resources
