Business Administration with Artificial Intelligence (MBA)

at Cardiff University

The Cardiff MBA with Artificial Intelligence is structured around a series of six challenge-focused modules, based on cross-functional and action-based scenarios typically found in the workplace. These may include Responsible Leadership, Digital Transformation and The Future of Work.
 

The learning required to engage with the challenges is experienced in immersive blocks designed to stimulate your curiosity, inform your process of enquiry and strengthen the application of your learning.
 

This approach provides an enriched opportunity for:
 

• the use of multiple and extended activities to enhance understanding
• student interaction to support shared sense making
• guided in-depth inquiry
• collaboration between students and the programme team
• frequent review of insights and development
• focused learning rather than the distracting demands of multiple modules
• structured independent learning
   

Challenges include a business strategy simulation, a time-constrained solution to a brief from a senior management team, and the development of an innovative business solution. A specialist module on the technologies, algorithms and tools driving the advancement of machine learning and artificial intelligence, will challenge you to develop a holistic view of the application of technology within new or existing business domains. The Accelerator Project is a real-world project using artificial intelligence and/or machine learning to develop solutions to a significant strategic issue. The concluding module then uses a crisis management simulation to consider the multiple facets of current leadership challenges.  It also anticipates the future landscape and transformative change this requires.
 

This immersive challenge-based structure will enhance your capability in four interrelated areas. You will:
 

• develop a holistic understanding of core business areas and processes, drawing on contrasting functional, disciplinary and contextual perspectives;
• integrate theory and practice to promote critical thinking and problem solving;
• engage with the complex, dynamic and ambiguous nature of strategic decision-making; 
• gain enhanced insight into your personal potential and develop advanced leadership skills.
   

Running throughout the programme is a supporting package of activities provided by the MBA’s Leadership Development Programme.  These directly address the personal and professional skills needed for you to perform effectively in each challenge, and in the next stage of your career.

Academic requirements:

Typically, you will need to have either:

• a 2:1 honours degree (GPA 3.0/4.0), or an equivalent international degree
• a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification
• an approved professional qualification
• or relevant professional experience evidenced by a reference.
   

English Language requirements:

IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with 6.0 in all subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
 

Other essential requirements:

You will also need to provide evidence of at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
 

Application deadline:

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
 

Selection process:

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will invite you to an interview, either in person or by Skype, to establish your aptitude for the programme, your level of work experience, and your motivation.

Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £19,950
Deposit - £

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £27,650
Deposit-£1,000
 

This programme is designed for those with existing work experience. Successful completion of the programme will enable you to apply for more senior positions or seek transformative career change.