MBA Master in Business Administration (Distance Learning)
Delivery & Mode of Study
Language of Instruction
Credits
Factsheet
Introduction
The MBA is the world’s most renowned business management qualification via an intensive programme, specifically designed for those wishing either to establish or sustain a successful managerial or professional career.
The course is an ideal platform for individuals who have acquired at least three years in a managerial, technical or professional role.
Taught by highly experienced and qualified tutors, who will provide guidance for the completion of an MBA dissertation, the MBA provides a rigorous process of personal and managerial development in which you are encouraged and expected to make your own unique contribution.
The MBA programme at UCLan Cyprus is offered both as Full Time and Part Time basis.
Career Opportunities
Acquired knowledge covers a range of managerial topics that allows candidates to advance their management and business careers. Employability is also embedded in this programme, which contains several features that support working lives; an emphasis on continuous learning and personal development, reflective practice, teamwork and client skills, and contact with business through applied projects and cases. In addition, the subject material of the programme covers multinational and global corporations, local businesses, small and medium size enterprises, and start-ups. This broad applicability, combined with the personal capability that the programme engenders, creates highly competent individuals whose value is recognised by employers, as well as giving them the ability to become enterprising individuals.
General Manager
Overseeing operations, managing teams, and driving business strategies across departments.
Management Consultant
Advising businesses on improving their operations, strategies, and efficiency.
Marketing Director
Leading marketing teams, developing strategies, and managing campaigns to promote a brand or product.
CEO
Leading and Managing a company, developing and overseeing its strategy and future growth.
Course Benefits
Enhanced Leadership Skills
Develops advanced leadership, decision-making, and management skills to lead teams and organizations.
Career Advancement
Opens doors to higher-level roles, promotions, and opportunities in senior management or executive positions.
Expanded Professional Network
Provides access to a global network of professionals, alumni, and industry leaders, enhancing career prospects.
Entrepreneurial Expertise
Equips graduates with the knowledge to start, scale, and manage successful businesses.
Global Business Perspective
Provides a deeper understanding of global markets, international business, and cross-cultural management.
Increased Earning Potential
MBA graduates often command higher salaries due to their advanced skills and qualifications.
Course Visual Content
Programme Modules
Compulsory
Module Code:
BM 4031 (L7)
Credit Value:
20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS
Module Aims:
- This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the impact of individuals and groups in creating, shaping, and leading organisational behaviours. In this module students will learn and understand organisational behaviour from a managerial and critical viewpoint and will gain knowledge of how human resource management practices can respond to trends and emerging themes within the context of modern organisations. Students will have an opportunity to develop their knowledge and ability to apply relevant theories, tools, and techniques to practical real-world cases.More specifically, students will have an opportunity:1. to develop their understanding of the importance of the design and implementation of human resource management practices as well as the effect of these on organisational behaviour and leadership.2. to evaluate the role of leaders and teams in the workplace context.3. to critically analyse the impact of organisational behaviour models on organisational performance.4. to generate critiqued insights on the importance of the study of organisational behaviour from a leadership perspective
Module Code:
MK4030 (L7)
Credit Value:
20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS
Module Aims:
- To enable postgraduate students to critically evaluate developments in contemporary marketing in relation to principles underpinning the marketing discipline, whilst relating these to the wider commercial context.
Module Code:
AC4420 (L7)
Credit Value:
20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS
Module Aims:
- The module aims to enable the students to master the principles and techniques within the financial and management accounting fields and to develop students’ financial problem-solving skills in respect of both financial and management accounting issues, and to develop the ability to critically appraise accounting solutions to real world problems. Emphasis will be on developing cognitive skills via the critical analysis, interpretation and evaluation of information produced from the accounting process.
Module Code:
MD4992 (L7)
Credit Value:
60 UK CREDITS / 30 ECTS
Module Aims:
- This module aims to enable the students to plan and conduct an extended piece of postgraduate business/management research.
Module Code:
BM4028 (L7)
Credit Value:
20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS
Module Aims:
- To give an overview of the nature of Operations Management and Strategy including the strategic decision-making process and an insight into how they deal with the challenges that they encounter.To enable students to apply various theoretical approaches to practical examples and to critically discuss current issues within the subject.To provide students with a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the concepts of Supply Chain Management and its contribution to the global economy. This will include strategic supply chain skills, decision making in key areas such as procurement and logistics. It emphasises digitalisation techniques in the real world that aim to address the changing nature of operations in response to supply and demand.The first part of the module focuses on Operations Management Strategy and the second on Strategic Supply Chain Management and Digitalisation.The students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding and ability to apply relevant academic theories, tools, and techniques to practical real-world cases to appraise their impact and analyse their relevance and value in the workplace. Students will be able to critically appraise how processes can contribute to the achievement of organisational strategy and vision
Optional
Module Code:
MG4205 (L7)
Credit Value:
20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS
Module Aims:
- This module aims to equip students with the ability to plan, schedule and control a project. The module will provide practical experience of using commercially available software for project management. Upon completion of the module, students will be able to critically discuss issues surrounding project management.
Module Code:
BM4029 (L7)
Credit Value:
20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS
Module Aims:
- This module is designed to provide an insight into the contradictions, paradoxes of entrepreneurship and to maximise the potential for stimulating students’ entrepreneurial mindsets. The module will focus on assessing the key stages of the entrepreneurial process, the role of the entrepreneur and innovation essentials.
Module Code:
BM4030 (L7)
Credit Value:
20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS
Module Aims:
- This module aims to examine both the strategic and operational decisions that managers must make to engage in global activities. By engaging with the theoretical literature and examining international business in action, students will assess the links between globalisation and competitiveness, both at corporate and national levels. Through ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing MNEs must demonstrate authenticity and transparency by aligning their investments with sustainable development. As a result, students will be able to evaluate the impacts of globalisation, internationalisation and sustainability. Detailed research into case-studies will also be conducted as a means of explaining the real-time situations they experience.
Module Code:
CO4761 (L7)
Credit Value:
20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS
Module Aims:
- The main aim of the module is to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to modern management support system technologies, and showcase how they can be used for better decision-making.The main objectives of the module are to:· Provide an in-depth knowledge of the use of enterprise systems· Study the type of data that the enterprise systems generate· Study how that data might be used to support decision making within an enterprise
Learning Outcomes
A1: understand core themes in business and management, and apply theories and analytical tools across different business cases
A2. critically evaluate current issues in business and management informed by leading edge research and practice.
A3. synthesise relevant knowledge about organisations, their external context and how they are managed strategically.
B1. determine approaches to conducting research and synthesizing knowledge on management strategy
B2. integrate researched knowledge on management functions to informed business improvement. 
B3. design and conduct research into business and management issues that requires familiarity with a range of business data, research sources and appropriate methodologies, and for such to inform the overall learning process.
C1. evaluate a variety of ideas, techniques and approaches to creative problem solving. 
C2. apply creative solutions to business issues. 
C3. construct and communicate a logical, relevant, and professional assessment of business information.
C4. deconstruct complex issues both systematically and creatively to make judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate conclusions.
D1. reflect upon their own response to personal and professional challenges.
D2. formulate responses to development opportunities for self and others. 
D3. determine an appropriate learning strategy for continuing professional development. 
D4. design personal learning goals to facilitate lifelong learning. 
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for this programme are:
Requirement 1
Bachelor's degree, with at least Lower Second Class grade or equivalent.
Requirement 2
Proof of English Language knowledge to a score of at least IELTS 6.5, or other equivalent according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
How To Apply?
Step by Step Application Process.
Complete the UCLan Cyprus application FORM.
Provide copies of:
– School Leaving Certificate & Marksheet
– Bachelor’s Degree & Transcript
– English Language Qualification (see Entry Requirements)
– CV & Personal Statement
– 2 Reference Letters
– ID/Passport
Payment of €50 application fee (non-refundable) for the Admissions Department to officially evaluate your application and if successful to receive your Offer for a Place to Study at UCLan Cyprus.
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