Awarding body:
University of Wales *

About the program:
The MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification. The MBA programme has been designed to broaden, deepen and enhance the learner’s experience as a senior manager either in the public or private sector. It produces independent and creative thinkers.

Who is it for?
This programme is for those graduates/diplomates/managers who wish to develop their skills and careers and/or wish to progress to Higher Education at PhD level at a UK university.
The qualification is also intended for those who wish to change career or move into employment in management following a career break. It is designed for both ‘high flyers’ and for those with more modest ambitions.

Duration:
Flexible. There is no rigid time limit to complete the course. Learners may complete the course at their own pace relative to their personal and professional commitments.

Entrance requirements:
. Holders of Professional Diploma or equivalent qualifications or
. Bachelors degree holders
. Minimum 2 years experience working in managerial role in an organisation
. Candidates must be of over 19 years of age at the time of registration or
. Mature students without formal qualifications, but with minimum two years work  
experience at a managerial level may also apply. However such places are available
subject to the approval of the relevant awarding bodies.

Course Structure:
The MBA has two stages. The first stage is called the Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (Level 7) and the final stage is the Masters award (Level M). Each stage is a recognised and well regarded qualification in its own right. The Level 7 qualification is to be awarded by Edexcel and the Masters qualification is to be awarded by the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.

First Stage: The first stage qualification (Level 7) is a 120-credit qualification. To obtain an award of the first stage students are required to complete three compulsory units (units 1, 2 and 3 below) plus ‘optional’ units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits. Whitechapel College has chosen seven units from the options list to provide the above 120 credits. Therefore, students are required to successfully complete the following 10 units to obtain an award on this first stage programme. These 10 units are to be completed by submitting 10 assignments to the College.

Unit No	Unit name	Credit	Level
1	Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills	10	7
2	Professional Development for Strategic Managers	5	7
3	Strategic Change Management	10	7
7	Strategic Marketing Management	10	7
10	Strategic Human Resource Management	10	7
11	Strategic Quality and System Management	10	7
13	Managing Financial Principles and Techniques	15	7
14	Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics	15	7
16	Research Methods for Strategic Managers	15	7
17	Project Development and Implementation for Strategic Managers	20	7

For the complete specification of the units, please click here.

Second stage: The second stage is of a 60 credit Masters qualification. On completion of the first stage mentioned above, students will progress with advanced standing to the second stage, which is a dissertation phase (approximately 10,000 – 15,000 words in length). The dissertation is an intellectually challenging piece of individual management research. It will equip successful students with the knowledge, capabilities and competences required of 21st century managers, in a world in which the ability to research new information is increasingly important. UWIC allocates each dissertation student a supervisor who will provide constructive comment on their work as it develops. Students have access to online library facilities. The entire process, from development of a draft research proposal and schedule, through selecting methods and drafting chapters, is supported by UWIC Management School supervisors but managed and implemented by the student. When students have successfully completed the dissertation stage a Masters degree of Business Administration (MBA) will be awarded by the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).

Commencement date:
There is a flexible starting date for this course. Students may start it at any time of the year.

Tuition and study:
The programme is taught on a distance learning basis by online support and video conferences.  
   

Assessment / Examination

Assessment involves the compilation of a portfolio of evidence. There are no formal examinations for this programme. Students are required to submit assignments for each of the ten above units.