Our MBA online is an advanced qualification designed for students who wish to build on their business expertise and open up new career progression opportunities. The course will enhance your skills in several key areas, including the management of people, organisational systems, project delivery and management reporting. This specialist pathway will also help you to develop your personal and professional network as you study alongside like-minded individuals. The MBA programme is delivered 100% online, giving you the flexibility to study at anytime from anywhere.

Strong leadership qualities are recognised as crucial for directors and senior managers in the modern business environment. The MBA online will provide you with the theories, tools and techniques to become an effective leader in your organisation. As well as developing graduate skills such as analysis and interpretation of data, negotiation and persuasion and the presentation and communication of information within a team, you will gain relevant and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the key issues in business and management.

Upon commencement of the MBA course online, you will undertake an induction programme prior to starting your first module which will enable you to familiarise yourself with our virtual learning platform and understand what will be expected of you during your studies.

Entry Requirements

All MBA applications will be considered on their individual merits and assessed by the academic team, taking into account professional status and work experience as well as academic achievements.
Our applicants normally have an Upper Second Class Bachelors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution, as well as at least three years of relevant, professional work experience.
If candidate possesses an undergraduate degree below a 2:1 standard, or do not possess an undergraduate degree at all, candidate will need to have at least five years of relevant managerial experience.
If English is not candidate's first language, then we require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

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Extend your interest in human resource management with University of Essex Online. With the HR function moving beyond staff welfare to meet wider business objectives, successful managers must have a wide understanding of organisational strategy, policy and planning. Our MBA (Human Resource Management) online has been designed for individuals who wish to develop their ability to formulate and implement strategic business decisions alongside the specialisation of human resources. The qualification will provide you with the advanced knowledge in areas including people resourcing and talent management, employee relations, organisational behaviour and management across cultures. Delivered entirely online, the MBA (Human Resource Management) programme has been created with the busy working professional in mind, enabling you to fit in study around your work and personal commitments.

Whatever the organisation, the role of human resources manager is becoming increasingly demanding; blending change management, consultancy, training, health and safety, employee recruitment and employment law, to name only a handful of areas. Our MBA (Human Resource Management) programme will enable you to become a reflective practitioner, able to understand the processes underpinning strategic business issues and act effectively on this information. You will develop your research skills, link theoretical concepts to practice and become adept at working across a range of management disciplines. All of the modules on the MBA (Human Resource Management) programme incorporate practice-based learning using practice-based examples and work-based assignments to build your knowledge and skills.
Upon commencement of the MBA (Human Resource Management) course online, you will undertake an induction programme prior to starting your first module which will enable you to familiarise yourself with our virtual learning platform and understand what will be expected of you during your studies.

Entry Requirements

All MBA applications will be considered on their individual merits and assessed by the academic team, taking into account professional status and work experience as well as academic achievements.
Our applicants normally have an Upper Second Class Bachelors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution, as well as at least three years of relevant, professional work experience.
If candidate possesses an undergraduate degree below a 2:1 standard, or do not possess an undergraduate degree at all, candidate will need to have at least five years of relevant managerial experience.
If English is not candidate's first language, then we require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

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Our MBA (Finance) online has been designed to give you a specialist grounding in key aspects of accounting and financial management alongside the professional and practical skills needed by senior managers in today’s fast-moving global business environment. You will learn the skills required for strategic leadership, risk management advice and support and service delivery. You will also develop your experience of financial modelling, business planning and producing and presenting detailed reports. The course balances a theoretical approach with the practical application of practice-based learning as you extend your interest in financial decision making and business strategy. Delivered entirely online, the MBA (Finance) provides a collaborative learning experience with other professionals from around the globe. You also have the flexibility to fit your study around work and personal commitments.

As a financial manager you may find yourself working in a wide variety of environments over the course of your career. Whilst high level roles vary significantly in their responsibilities, with financial considerations being central to all major business decisions a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts of business and management will be crucial to your professional success. Our MBA (Finance) online programme will teach you to critically apply key concepts and knowledge to business practice, as well as give you the tools to appraise research methods and technological skills in making management decisions.
Upon commencement of the MBA (Finance) course online, you will undertake an induction programme prior to starting your first module which will enable you to familiarise yourself with our virtual learning platform and understand what will be expected of you during your studies.

Entry Requirements

All MBA applications will be considered on their individual merits and assessed by the academic team, taking into account professional status and work experience as well as academic achievements.
Our applicants normally have an Upper Second Class Bachelors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution, as well as at least three years of relevant, professional work experience.
If candidate possesses an undergraduate degree below a 2:1 standard, or do not possess an undergraduate degree at all, candidate will need to have at least five years of relevant managerial experience.
If English is not candidate's first language, then we require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

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Develop the analytical and decision-making techniques required by senior marketing managers with our MBA (Marketing) programme. The marketing, advertising and public relations industries increasingly require professionals who not only display in-depth knowledge of marketing principles but also the ability to manage in a wider business context. This course will build your skills across a broad range of marketing and management subjects, including resourcing and talent management, strategic marketing management, integrated marketing communications and marketing in a global age. Graduates will be prepared for a diverse and challenging career with global scope, ready to coordinate, execute and measure the effectiveness of compelling marketing activities in support of business objectives including revenue growth, market positioning and customer retention.

Marketing is a creative and fast-moving business function where strong leadership skills are a prerequisite for those wishing to progress to senior management level. The MBA (Marketing) will significantly enhance your ability to deliver and develop brand strategy, lead brand communications and identify the research requirements needed to achieve a clear understanding of the market environment. The programme will provide you with strong knowledge of the marketing development process including strategy formulation, consumer insights, creative evaluation, media and production. It will also focus on your analytical and communication skills, ensuring you can articulate complex information in meaningful ways to a wide variety of audiences.
Upon commencement of the MBA (Marketing) course online, you will undertake an induction programme prior to starting your first module which will enable you to familiarise yourself with our virtual learning platform and understand what will be expected of you during your studies.

Entry Requirements

All MBA applications will be considered on their individual merits and assessed by the academic team, taking into account professional status and work experience as well as academic achievements.
Our applicants normally have an Upper Second Class Bachelors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution, as well as at least three years of relevant, professional work experience.
If candidate possesses an undergraduate degree below a 2:1 standard, or do not possess an undergraduate degree at all, candidate will need to have at least five years of relevant managerial experience.
If English is not candidate's first language, then we require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

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Our MSc Business and Management Masters degree offers an advanced qualification that is designed to equip graduates with a thorough understanding of modern management concepts and techniques. The course explores a core set of concepts and ideas about business and management challenging you to apply your understanding of core topics and contemporary issues in the corporate world. It will prepare you to face the challenges of managing and working in a variety of organisations, both within Europe and internationally.You will gain confidence in strategic areas including financial decision making, leadership in practice and managing across cultures.

tudying for a business Masters qualification gives you the opportunity to expand your subject knowledge and build on the skills you have gained during your undergraduate studies. The benefits extend beyond improving your earning potential. Managers in today’s knowledge-based economy need to be adaptable and flexible with strong analytical capabilities. Masters-level study can prepare you for this challenge as well as providing you with specialist subject knowledge in areas such as markets, finance, customers and operations.
If you have not previously studied for a Bachelors degree in business or related subjects, our MSc Business and Management course will provide grounding for a range of specialist careers including marketing, accounting, project management and human resources.

Entry Requirements

Our applicants normally have an Upper Second Class Bachelors degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution.
We recognise that many people have a wealth of valuable skills and knowledge developed at work or through training. If candidate don't meet the above entry requirements, but believe candidate have the potential to succeed in postgraduate studies, we'll consider candidate's application on its individual merits.
If English is not candidate's first language, then we require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

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