Internationally the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree is acknowledged to be the top level management and leadership qualification. An MBA degree is considered to be a passport to a successful managerial career. It helps managers to develop their understanding, strategic knowledge and insight about a range of business issues.
MBA Degree
Through the University of Derby’s online MBA Programme you can now acquire this degree without travelling to attend traditional classes, through a flexible online learning option that actually works! The Programme enables you to plan your study around your commitments and to study at a convenient time and place. You can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekends.
Accredited MBA by Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
The University of Derby MBA Programme is one of only a few MBA’s in the UK that has been accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK’s professional body for managers and leaders. On completion of this MBA you can also apply for the Chartered Manager status.
MBA course structure
In order to complete the Programme a student needs to complete 180 credits
The Certificate Level
Covers three modules of 20 credits each
- Contemporary Challenges on Leadership and Management
- Markets, Customers and Marketing
- Suitable Business Operations
The Diploma Level
Covers three modules of 20 Credits each
- Improving Financial Performance
- Leading, Managing & Developing People
- Strategic Management
The Masters Level
Covers three modules of 60 Credits each
- Business Impact study or Independent Study
MBA Course Duration
Up to 3 Years of part time study for the MBA Programme
Admission Dates
January, May, September
Eligibility
2-3 years supervisory experience, a bachelor’s degree (2:2)
If ESOL: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580 (paper based) or 280 (computer based)
