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MBA Master of Business Administration

University of Stirling

Stirling, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,325
Country Rank#52
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 78

Program Overview

The University of Stirling MBA (accredited by the Chartered Management Institute) is designed to transform capable managers into successful business and organisational leaders. Our MBA qualification is unique in the way it focuses on the practices, processes and outcomes of managing in a range of contexts, from large multinationals to small and medium sized enterprises. There is an emphasis on personal development, responsible business, strategy and how to effectively manage limited resources with maximum impact. These are supported by the professional and personal development modules that are designed to help each individual focus on developing current skills as well as identifying and developing new skills.

This sought-after qualification will give you a thorough understanding of the functional areas of business and management including:

accounting and finance
marketing
operations management
human resource management

By completing this course, you'll gain the confidence and resilience to respond to continually developing circumstances, the skills to build and lead a team, and the theoretical knowledge and its link to practice to successfully manage the challenges of the modern business environments.

You’ll have the chance to go on regular site visits with senior executives and industry experts, as well as the opportunity to undertake a consultancy project with a business or organisation across the public, private and non-profit sectors. This allows you to integrate the knowledge and skills from your MBA to solve a real business challenge, subject to Scottish Government regulations as well as business circumstances.

Our MBA is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – ensuring that you graduate with two qualifications, an MBA and a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

Course Content
Personal and professional development is a key feature for the duration of our course. There’s a focus on self-awareness and personal capability. We’ll help you identify, develop and practice key skills that contribute to a successful managerial career. It includes handling conflict in groups, managing group dynamics, assertiveness, facilitation, critical reasoning and argument building.

The broad range of subjects that you will study ensures that you’ll gain an insight into each important management function, such as accounting and finance, marketing, human resource management, operations management. This gives you the valuable opportunity to develop skills in all aspects of business and management. We also help you to understand how these functions are integrated through our strategy classes, enabling you to see the big picture along with the detail, and work comfortably with both at the same time.

Modules

The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2021). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.

Year 1, Autumn semester

Compulsory module
- Flying Start Leadership Programme (MANPFSL) 0 credits
Compulsory module
- Personal & Professional Development (BUAP001) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Strategy and the International Environment (BUAP002) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Accounting and Finance (BUAP003) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Managing the Human Resource (BUAP004) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Marketing Management (BUAP005) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Economics for Sustainable Business (BUAP006) 10 credits
Year 1, Spring semester

Compulsory module
- Operations Management (BUAP008) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Strategy for Sustainable Success (BUAP012) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Personal & Professional Development (BUAP014) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Research Methods (BUAP098) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Project Management (BUAP009) 10 credits
Compulsory module
- Leadership and Responsible Business (BUAP010) 10 credits
Option module

Select 10 credits from BUAP007 or BUAP018 list
- Managing Change (BUAP007) 10 credits
- Business Analytics (BUAP018) 10 credits
Option module

Select 10 credits from BUAP016 or BUSP020 list
- Innovation Management (BUAP016) 10 credits
- Business Consulting (BUAP020) 10 credits
Year 1, Summer semester

Dissertation

Select 40 credits from MBA Dissertations list
- Consultancy Project (BUAP097) 40 credits
- Dissertation (BUAP099) 40 credits
Entry Requirement
Academic requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree, or an equivalent professional qualification. You must also have a minimum of three years’ work experience. If you don’t have formal qualifications but can demonstrate significant managerial experience – normally a minimum of five years – then we would encourage you to apply.

Additional Requirements

As part of your application you will also need to provide/have:
- A copy of your current CV, detailing your professional experience and achievements to date.
Other routes of entry

If you don’t currently meet the academic requirements for this course, INTO University of Stirling offers a variety of preparation programmes that can earn you the qualifications and skills you need for direct entry.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
- IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition Test 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
- Trinity ISE II Pass overall with a Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
- Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
- Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills
- LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator - High Pass overall with minimum 25 in each sub-skill
Fees & Scholarships
Overseas (non-EU) students

2022/23 - £23,325
2023/24 - £23,825

Course fees

Fees shown are for a full-time, one-year Masters course.
- If you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for additional fees.
- If you are studying part time, the total course fee will be split over the years that you study. The total fee will remain the same and will be held at the rate set in your year of entry.
Cost of living
If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.

European Union and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.
Career Prospect
Our highly sought-after MBA qualification offers you a route to securing a more senior management position and a higher salary. The skills you'll gain are also transferable to many different career opportunities, and our graduates have gone on to work in senior management in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that everyone has the capacity to be outstanding, and it’s the role of our Stirling MBA to facilitate your continued development. The Stirling MBA focuses on the development of the whole person. It enables you to become aware of your untapped capabilities. Our MBA is unusual in its holistic approach – it's not only focused on sustainable strategy, but also on sustainable selves. Consequently, you’ll develop an understanding of both functional and operational demands as well as your personal role as an inspiring leader.

An important part of our MBA focuses on building your employable skills, and our unique Flying Start Leadership programme equips you with the awareness, knowledge and techniques essential for building a successful career.

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