Master Of Business Administration
MBA with Triple Qualification
The one-year programme equips the learners to become resilient, sustainable organizational trail blazers by obtaining UK-recognized qualifications from Plymouth Marjon University and Diploma from Scottish Qualification Authority.
Program Overview
The pivotal importance of getting triple certification ensures that the MBA program is of the highest quality and is internationally recognized. Through this MBA program, you will gain knowledge and skills in the fields of leadership, change management, management accounting, finance, and people management. It is designed to help you gain additional skills in consulting, entrepreneurship, decision-making, and design and management of business tasks.
The program is aimed at professionals with backgrounds in engineering, law, business, humanities, education, and general administration, with an emphasis on obtaining an international MBA from a prestigious university. During the MBA, you get the chance to attend lectures by industry and academic talents to try out management and strategy concepts developed by industry experts.
Specialization Pathway
The Entire Course is Structured in two Parts:
Part 1
SCQF LEVEL 11 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (120 Credits)
International Marketing Management
| SCQF (Level-11) | 20 UK Credits |
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This module explores knowledge and understanding of contemporary theories and their applications in the research field of international marketing and management and nurtures originality in developing, applying, and implementing ideas in the areas of international management and international marketing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Analyse the changing business environment(s) globally and how they pose challenges to marketing management functions in organizations.
- Develop marketing plans with application of appropriate marketing models, tools, and techniques.
- Evaluate the processes involved in brand management and how they influence consumer behaviour.
- Decide how to launch new products/services in a dynamic global marketplace.
Strategic Management
| SCQF (Level-11) | 20 UK Credits |
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This module is designed to help students understand and evaluate various aspects of strategic management in a global context. The module also serves as an opportunity to develop skills for strategic thinking and analysis, leadership, communication, teamwork, and cross-functional integration. Students should be able to synthesize information to make strategic decisions and actions demonstrating awareness of complexity, risk and uncertainty in a dynamic business environment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Critically evaluate the relationship between strategy, stakeholder expectations and organizational performance.
- Evaluate the impact of current and emerging Economic, Political and Cultural factors on the strategic management of an organization.
- Formulate innovative business strategies designed to contribute to the success of an organization.
- Critically assess different leadership styles in developing corporate values, social responsibilities and managing strategic change.
Sustainability & Business
| SCQF (Level-11) | 20 UK Credits |
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Organizations within modern day business are required to redesign their strategies and policies to be aligned with a sustainability agenda. Corporate social awareness is now being seen as a way to address economic, social and ecological issues from a sustainability standpoint, expanding the traditional reach of CSR. Sustainability awareness creates an environment for a more innovative organization and supply chains, with emphasis on
biodiversity and closed loop supply strategies. The module will critically review sustainability challenges and opportunities for organizations in a global context.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Appraise the multiple dimensions of sustainability for businesses in the context of global challenges.
- Critically review, evaluate, and develop sustainability strategies of organizations.
- Critically analyze the strategic alignment of the business functions to sustainability.
- Critically analyze an organization’s global sustainability and your contribution to the impact on global sustainability
Strategic Change Management
| SCQF (Level-11) | 20 UK Credits |
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The goal of studying strategic change management is to acquire an in-depth knowledge about the factors that cause change, the nature and perspectives of organizational change, reactions and resistance to change, overcoming resistance to change and the impact of leadership and human behaviour on change management. In addition to these, theories and models of change management and stakeholder management will be explained in detail. By the end of this course, students will know the basics of strategic change management and its factors. In addition, students will also be able to manage organizational change by monitoring and evaluating the change process.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Critically analyze the nature and context of change in organizations.
- Explore the issues and challenges during change management in organizations.
- Critically review the impact of leadership and human behaviour on change management
Strategic Leadership & HR Practices In Organisations
| SCQF (Level-11) | 20 UK Credits |
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The purpose of this module is to discuss and explain the role of strategic HRM and leadership practices in an organization and their influence on the overall performance and competence of the organization.This module is designed to develop an understanding about the contemporary practices of strategic human resource management and the paradigm shift in the approaches and methods related to various functions of HRM like strategic recruitment and selection, strategic leadership, strategic performance management and employee development to name a few. It also endeavours to highlight the role and significance of leadership styles and practices during the planning and implementation of change in the organization. Upon successful completion of the module, the participants will be able to have comprehensive knowledge about the wider business context in which the manager has to lead and perform and make effective decisions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Critically analyze the significance of Strategic Human Resources Management and its changing landscape in organizations.
- Critically discuss the impact of Human Resources Management activities on organizational Performance.
- Evaluate various leadership styles and practices in organizations
- Plan how to implement change in an organization.
Accounting for Next Generation Leaders
| SCQF (Level-11) | 20 UK Credits |
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This module aims to provide next generation leaders with a level of practical understanding that can be used in the workplace by covering a range of key areas in financial accounting, management accounting and finance in general. The module covers analysis and interpretation of financial statements of contemporary firms, cost classification, investment appraisal and budgeting affecting the financial behavior of an organization.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Critically analyze financial accounting principles to measure bottom line impact and develop competitive strategies.
- Critique the relevance and significance of budgeting process, techniques and methods in driving organizational performance.
- Evaluate financial statements and business performance using ratio analysis.
- Evaluate investment appraisal techniques to support decision-making
Part : 2
MBA PROGRAM
Level of Study
Level 7 Postgraduate
Credits
60 UK Credits
Modules
Research Methods & Dissertation
The purpose of this module is to discuss and explain the role of strategic HRM and leadership practices in an organization and their influence on the overall performance and competence of the organization. This module is designed to develop an understanding about the contemporary practices of strategic human resource management and the paradigm shift in the approaches and methods related to various functions of HRM like strategic recruitment and selection, strategic leadership, strategic performance management and employee development to name a few. It also endeavours to highlight the role and significance of leadership styles and practices during the planning and implementation of change in the organization. Upon successful completion of the module, the participants will be able to have comprehensive knowledge about the wider business context in which the manager has to lead and perform and make effective decisions.
- Clarifying the terms of the research.
- Suggesting areas of reading.
- Reviewing the proposed methodology.
- Providing means of contact in addition to tutorial
- Establishing a timetable for the research which also includes initial dates for further meetings between the student and supervisor.
- Advising the student about appropriate standards and conventions concerning the assessment.
Plymouth Marjon University, UK
Established in the year 1840, Plymouth Marjon University is one of the prestigious educational institutions in the UK for its reputation and educational quality.
The university aims to be an open, friendly and active community, taking initiatives to meet changing social and economic needs locally, nationally and internationally. It offers a range of programmes from Foundation Degrees & Progression Courses, distance learning to Honours Degrees and Postgraduate study.
Plymouth Marjon University works with a range of partners from the sectors of education, sport, health and the creative industries to provide innovative programmes of teaching and applied research which result in very high levels of employability.
Recognitions and achievements
It has bagged several accolades and +rankings in recognition of its various activities.
The university was ranked the top university in England for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2021. 95% of students find employment or move into further study within six months of graduating. Marjon is ranked among the top 5 universities in England in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
Other rankings include: the first university in the UK for contact with staff, first for assessment, and first for education-based courses, by students studying higher level qualifications including master’s courses and those studying for a PGCE to become teachers.
Marjon was also ranked 4th in the UK for support for students, 6th for teaching, and came out as 5th best overall for postgraduate study. This is the second year Marjon has scored top university for assessment, and the second-year scoring in the top 5 overall.
It has also been awarded a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students. The TEF is a government assessment of the quality of undergraduate teaching and learning in universities and other higher education providers in England.
Program Delivery
The MBA with triple qualification at Exeed College will be facilitated by renowned faculty with decades of experience in the domain. During the program, the students will be exposed to industry specific case studies, business simulations and extempore. All the students enrol for MBA program will have access to the library of Exeed College, Ebrary access with 1000s of journals and books, regular industry leader visits and career fairs
During the program the student can join sports club, entrepreneurship club and professional development club. As a part of the program, the students will visit innovation centres, large organizations, accelerators and promising startups across the UAE region. The student also has an option of attending an in company career fair with participation from UAE’s best companies. Post completion of the programme, the student has an option of attending the university convocation in the campus of Plymouth Marjon University, UK.
Delivery – Online:
The program will be delivered through a state of the art online learning system and all the learners will have access to international journals and books. All the programs will be delivered by international faculty and students can attend the live lectures from senior international faculties by logging in the system. All the sessions will be recorded and the students can listen to the lectures in their free time. The LMS has an option for doubt clarification sessions and online classroom activity.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have attained the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University
- Mature Entry Route based on work experience (minimum 8 yrs of professional work experience)
Documents Required for Application
- Duly filled application form
- Academic documents (Diploma and Bachelor degree with transcripts)
- Resume
- A copy of your passport
- A photograph
- Statement of purpose
- Experience/Employment letter