Course modules
Core modules:
Strategic Leadership for a Sustainable Future (30 credits)
Analyse theoretical approaches to leadership before applying these to strategic and sustainable business issues. Engage with business leaders to identify and develop the employability skills sought after in the digital and global work environments of the future. Conduct reflective practice throughout the module, working to develop a deeper understanding of your own leadership style and identify areas for future development as sustainable business leaders.
International Business in Context (30 credits)
Explore the unique opportunities and challenges of conducting business internationally as globalisation and the digital revolution have increased global connectedness in business. Develop innovative and sustainable solutions and strategies for current and emerging international business issues. Critically analyse approaches to leadership and management in a strategic, international business context to develop diverse stakeholder management acumen and digital business competencies.
Digital Enterprise and Innovation (30 credits)
Gain an insight into digital enterprises and the nature of sustainable innovation. Explore issues of culture, communication and leadership within digital enterprises considering the unique opportunities and challenges they face. Work in conjunction with local and national digital enterprises, and apply your understanding of the underlying theoretical concepts learned to authentic business challenges and develop your digital competencies for future employability.
Corporate Governance and Financial Management (30 credits)
Engage in the exploration of portfolio management and wealth planning, as well as risk diversification, by focusing on creating a sustainable investment portfolio through examination and analysis of financial data of listed companies. Examine various financial management concepts such as capital structure, investment appraisal techniques and mergers and takeovers through real-life case studies. Develop transferable skills needed for roles within financial institutions, stock broking, investment and portfolio management, treasury, and corporate finance departments of companies.
MBA Research Project (60 credits)
Critically examine a suitable topic by completing a research project into an organisation or industry sector with which you are familiar. Complete a series of personal competence, digital skills and research methods seminars all designed to support your research project. Develop a critical understanding of the role and importance of research into sustainable business practice, and by investigating an authentic business issue, you will be better prepared for your return to, or entry into, the world of work, along with an enhanced awareness of your own professional development as a future business leader.
Plus, choose from:
Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing and Analytics
Integrated Marketing Strategy (30 credits)
Examine the key theories, models, and frameworks that support the identification and assessment of market opportunity, the selection of target markets and the evaluation of choices available to marketers to ensure successful and sustainable marketing mix implementation. Focus on the strategic dimension of marketing, which is a key component of long-term corporate strategy. Explore sustainable competitive advantage and how marketers are required to understand the dynamic environment to identify long-term objectives and deliver short-term tactical marketing solutions in an increasingly digital and sustainably aware world.
Digital Marketing & Analytics (30 credits)
Consider digital marketing in the context of addressing the behaviour and expectations of the contemporary customer in both business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) markets, be they local, national, or global. Build the knowledge and practical skills required to deliver digital marketing in the workplace. Respond to a real client case study and apply the theories, concepts and learning gained throughout the module to address a specific business challenge.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Developing Human Resources and Professional Practice (30 credits)
Talent Management and Resourcing for Sustainable Future (30 credits)
Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article. Please note, the availability of optional modules may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances or student demand.
